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Taiwan Holds 210.45 BTC in Seized Assets, Valued at $18M

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Taiwan's Ministry of Justice holds 210.45 BTC in seized assets, valued at $18 million. The Bitcoin was taken during fraud and money laundering investigations. A government inventory dated October 31, 2025, also lists 2,429.97 ETH and stablecoins like USDT and USDC, totaling over NT$1.3 billion. These assets are under judicial custody and not part of national reserves. Court procedures will decide their fate, including return to victims, retention as evidence, or auction. The move aligns with global trends, including the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, as authorities manage risk-on assets more systematically.

Based on Bitcoinist, Taiwan's Ministry of Justice has disclosed holding 210.45 BTC in seized assets, valued at approximately $18 million at current prices. The Bitcoin was confiscated during criminal investigations into fraud and money laundering. The holdings, listed in a government inventory dated October 31, 2025, include 2,429.97 ETH and stablecoins like USDT and USDC, with a combined value exceeding NT$1.3 billion. The assets are under judicial custody and not classified as national reserves. Court procedures will determine their future, with options including return to victims, retention as evidence, or auction after legal review.

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