Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice confirmed it holds exactly 210.45 BTC in seized cryptocurrency assets as of October 31, 2025, following a legislative inquiry by lawmaker Ko Ju-Chun. Valued at approximately $18 million at current Bitcoin prices around $88,000, these holdings stem entirely from criminal investigations involving fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities.
The disclosure, shared publicly by Ko on X, highlights that the Bitcoin represents only a portion of broader seized digital assets, with total confiscated cryptocurrencies exceeding NT$1.3 billion (roughly $40 million). This includes significant amounts of stablecoins like USDT, Ethereum, BNB, and others. Authorities are working to standardize procedures for seizing, storing, and disposing of virtual assets through the judicial system.
According to analyses from sources like CoinGecko and legislator estimates, Taiwan’s 210.45 BTC could rank it as the eighth-largest government Bitcoin holder worldwide. Other trackers, such as BitcoinTreasuries.net, place it around 10th, behind leaders like the United States (over 328,000 BTC), China, and the United Kingdom—all primarily from law enforcement seizures.
No plans have been announced to liquidate or auction the BTC, amid ongoing political debates in Taiwan about treating Bitcoin as a potential strategic reserve asset. Lawmaker Ko has advocated for exploring its inclusion in national reserves, potentially starting with these seized funds in a pilot program.
This revelation underscores the growing intersection of law enforcement and cryptocurrency, as governments worldwide collectively hold hundreds of thousands of BTC through similar seizures.
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