Authorized to hold Bitcoin and other crypto assets, Bhutan's new central bank in Gelephu may include them in its reserves

Odaily Planet Daily News: Bitcoin News posted on X platform stating that the Royal Decree signed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan grants the new Gelephu financial regulatory body full central bank functions, including monetary policy and reserve management. The bank is authorized to include digital assets alongside traditional reserves in its investment portfolio, though purchase is not mandatory; the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan, the country's central bank, remains unchanged. Gelephu Mindfulness City had previously received a commitment from the King in December 2025 to support up to 10,000 bitcoins.