Czech National Bank Creates $1 Million Test Portfolio to Study Blockchain Assets

• CNB makes its first-ever purchase of digital assets, including Bitcoin, stablecoin, and a tokenised deposit.
• The $1 million test portfolio aims to study blockchain-based investment and operational processes.
• CNB clarifies that Bitcoin will not form part of its international reserves.

The Czech National Bank (CNB) announced its first purchase of digital assets, including Bitcoin, as part of a $1 million test portfolio. Approved on October 30, 2025, the initiative was established outside the central bank’s international reserves to gain hands-on experience with blockchain-based assets.

According to the official press release, Czech’s crypto portfolio will include Bitcoin, a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin, and a tokenised deposit. CNB Governor Aleš Michl said the goal was to test Bitcoin from a central bank’s perspective and assess its potential role in r…

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