US Edition'Size does not matter': Bhutan’s tiny sovereign wealth fund banks on green energy and Bitcoin
- Bhutan's sovereign wealth fund invests heavily in green energy and Bitcoin, leveraging its 2.5 GW hydropower base and crypto mining started in 2019 as of May 2025.
- This strategy follows Bhutan's push to open the economy to investors and new industries despite challenges like high transport costs and a population under 800,000.
- Key developments include a $3 billion portfolio boosted by Bitcoin valued at about $97,400 per coin, and plans for Gelephu Mindfulness City near the Indian border to promote tech and green firms.
- Bhutan launched a national crypto payment system on May 7, allowing tourists to use over 100 cryptocurrencies, which the Tourism Director called "a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and convenience."
- The fund must manage risks as any setbacks in hydropower, crypto, or city development could strain Bhutan's limited resources, while retention of young talent depends on local job growth.
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'Size does not matter': Bhutan’s tiny sovereign wealth fund banks on green energy and Bitcoin
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Bhutan Becomes First Country to Accept Bitcoin and Crypto Payments for Tourism via Binance Pay, Holds Over $1 Billion in BTC
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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bhutan’s government is pushing hard to open its doors to investors and new industries. It wants more than just its famous Gross National Happiness score. It plans to use its clean energy and special economic zones to bring jobs home. But many challenges lie ahead. Bhutan Faces Brain Drain According to recent figures, about 13,500 Bhutanese—1.6% of…
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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bhutan’s government is pushing hard to open its doors to investors and new industries. It wants more than just its famous Gross National Happiness score. It plans to use its clean energy and special economic zones to bring jobs home. But many challenges lie ahead. Bhutan Faces Brain Drain According to recent figures, about 13,500 Bhutanese—1.6% of…
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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bhutan’s government is pushing hard to open its doors to investors and new industries. It wants more than just its famous Gross National Happiness score. It plans to use its clean energy and special economic zones to bring jobs home. But many challenges lie ahead. Bhutan Faces Brain Drain According to recent figures, about 13,500 Bhutanese—1.6% of…
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