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Last update: 11 hours agoBitcoin Standoff: Bhutan’s sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding & Investments, is again at the center of a dispute after blockchain analysts flagged about $1B in BTC moving out of DHI-linked wallets, while Bhutan officials say they “don’t recall” any sales—keeping the country’s crypto sell-off story in limbo. Digital Finance Licensing: In Gelephu Mindfulness City, BTSE Bhutan received in-principle approval to apply for a Financial Services License, aiming to run a regulated multilateral trading facility and institutional-grade custody for virtual assets. Energy Policy Pressure: Parliament debated a proposed electricity tariff jump for low-voltage users (Nu 2.66 to Nu 5.63), with MPs pressing for timing and household support as the government frames it as cost-reflective reform. Budget Push: The Finance Ministry tabled a FY2026-27 budget of over Nu 135.5bn, prioritizing education, health, connectivity, and renewable energy. Road & Standards: Work on the Nganglam–Panbang highway is underway under Project DANTAK, and MoICE says new certification rules for certain imports are meant to protect quality—not restrict trade.
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