Amid rising tensions, a Taiwanese think tank suggests the island nation should rethink its Bitcoin holdings as a potential lifeline during wartime. Last year, lawmaker Ko Ju-Chun revealed the Ministry of Justice holds 210 Bitcoins, worth $14 million, seized from criminal investigations. The proposal raises questions about cryptocurrency's role in national defense and economic resilience.

While the stash seems modest, experts argue Bitcoin's decentralized nature could bypass traditional financial blockades. The think tank believes strategic reserves of digital assets might offer Taiwan a unique edge in a geopolitical crisis. As debates heat up, the intersection of crypto and security policy takes center stage in Taiwan's strategic planning.