An IMF review finds that Bhutan’s fintech regulatory sandbox shows promise but is weakened by unclear legal authority, weak governance, limited resources, and poor industry alignment. It recommends …
Bhutan: Technical Assistance Report-Review and Diagnostic of the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox Framework
At the request of the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA), the Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM) conducted a mission to review and strengthen Bhutan’s fintech regulatory sandbox (RS) …
Government of Bhutan transfers 100BTC to QCP, onchain data shows
The royal government of Bhutan has sent 100 Bitcoin, worth $6.77 million, to QCP Capital, according to onchain data from Arkham Intelligence.
Matrixport Secures Financial Services License (FSL) in Bhutan, Expanding Its Regulated, Institution-Grade Digital Financial Services Footprint
GELEPHU, Bhutan, February 7, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — Matrixport announced that its Bhutan entity, Matrix Bhutan Pte Ltd, has been granted a Financial Services License (FSL) by the Gelephu Financial …
Exclusive: Bhutan wants people to ‘stay longer’ and embrace crypto
Bhutan is steadily expanding cryptocurrency payments across its tourism sector. This is a part of a broader push toward digital-first infrastructure and sustainable growth, positioning itself as a …
Bhutan plans to build a new city using bitcoin — and accepts the risks
Announced this week, the Bitcoin Development Pledge dedicates a portion of Bhutan’s sovereign bitcoin reserves, worth an estimated $860 million to $1 billion at current prices …
Bhutan and Cumberland DRW forge strategic partnership to build digital asset infrastructure in Gelephu Mindfulness City
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) and Cumberland DRW today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to support Bhutan’s long-term …
Bhutan to launch reserve-backed gold tokens
DK Bank in Gelephu Mindfulness City will commence trading of the gold tokens on 7. A second phase will see a listing of the tokens, which are backed by Bhutan’s reserves, on more exchanges and venues …
Bhutan goes for gold, announces sovereign-backed RWA token
The Kingdom of Bhutan announced that it is developing a gold-backed crypto token with digital asset bank DK Bank, and tokenization platform Matrixdock.
Bhutan to Launch Sovereign-Backed Digital Gold Token TER on Solana
In an innovative leap towards digital finance, Bhutan is set to unveil its first sovereign-backed digital token, TER, on December 17, 2025, coinciding with the country’s National Day. This …