Czech Central Bank Enters Crypto With $1M Trial Investment

Czech Central Bank Enters Crypto With $1 Million Trial Investment

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Key Takeaways

The Czech National Bank purchased $1 million in digital assets, including Bitcoin, as part of a small-scale test to explore crypto use;
This trial aims to help the CNB understand how digital tools function, but there are no plans for a full crypto reserve yet;
Alongside the purchase, the CNB launched an innovation hub to study blockchain and adapt to financial technology changes.

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The Czech National Bank (CNB) has made a first step into the world of digital currencies by buying $1 million worth of cryptocurrency.

According to a press release, this initial crypto purchase includes three types of digital assets: Bitcoin BTC $94,835.03 , a stablecoin tied to the US dollar, and a bank-issued tokenized deposit.

By using a limited number of assets and selecting only a few, the CNB aims to study how digital tools work in practice.

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The central bank stated that it does not intend to create a full digital reserve anytime soon. Instead, this test is meant to prepare the institution for future developments, especially as other countries and financial systems begin exploring similar paths.

Governor Aleš Michl said the koruna might one day be used for everyday transactions as well as for buying tokenized investments.

To support this experiment, the CNB also launched a new project, the CNB Lab Innovation Hub. This hub will explore how technologies such as blockchain might be used in financial services and how the central bank can adapt its tools with technology advances.

In January, the CNB began exploring Bitcoin as a way to diversify its foreign currency reserves. Michl suggested setting aside up to 5% of the bank’s reserves, about $7.3 billion, for Bitcoin, though the bank’s board did not approve the plan.

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