TechFlow, November 13 — According to CoinDesk, the Czech National Bank (CNB) announced on November 13, 2025, the creation of a $1 million cryptocurrency test portfolio, becoming the first central bank globally to include Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The portfolio consists of Bitcoin, U.S. dollar stablecoins, and tokenized deposits, aiming to test processes for purchasing, holding, and managing blockchain-based assets.
CNB Governor Aleš Michl stated that the move intends to test decentralized Bitcoin from a central banking perspective and assess its potential role in reserve diversification. The initiative was approved by the board on October 30, 2025, with funding not drawn from existing international reserves. Although the Czech Republic is an EU member, it has not adopted the euro, granting its central bank a degree of independence compared to other European nations.
