Taiwan's First Bitcoin-Holding Lawmaker Wants a National BTC Reserve

Taiwan's First Bitcoin-Holding Lawmaker Wants a National BTC Reserve

Author: Bitcoin.com July 21, 2026 Duration: 40:23

🎙️ Should Bitcoin become part of a nation's strategic reserves?


Taiwan legislator Ju-Chun "JC" Ko joins David Sencil to discuss Taiwan's evolving approach to Bitcoin, stablecoins, and digital asset regulation.

As the first member of Taiwan's parliament to publicly disclose owning Bitcoin, Ko explains why Taiwan's new Virtual Asset Service Provider Act could bring much-needed regulatory clarity to the industry. He also shares why he believes Bitcoin deserves consideration as part of Taiwan's national reserves and how a Taiwan dollar-denominated stablecoin could shape the country's financial future.

The conversation also explores the convergence of AI and blockchain, with Ko arguing that AI agents will require digitally native money, identity, and payment infrastructure to power the next generation of the internet.

Topics include:

  • Taiwan's Virtual Asset Service Provider Act
  • Why Bitcoin belongs in national reserves
  • The case for a Taiwan dollar stablecoin
  • Taiwan's reliance on U.S. dollar assets
  • AI agents and blockchain infrastructure
  • The future of digital assets and financial innovation

A wide-ranging discussion on Bitcoin, crypto regulation, stablecoins, AI, and Taiwan's digital asset strategy.

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Chapters

(00:00) The Impact of Currency Fluctuations on Bitcoin Holdings

(01:43) Introduction to the Speaker and Their Role in Tech Policy

(02:11) Speaker's Journey: From Academia to Public Service

(04:51) Misunderstandings Between Politicians and Blockchain Developers

(10:45) The Evolution of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Taiwan

(15:09) Understanding the Virtual Asset Service Act

(19:31) The Future of Stablecoins in Taiwan

(32:21) The Strategic Importance of a Bitcoin Reserve

(35:41) The Intersection of AI and Cryptocurrency


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