Britain ranked third in a global bitcoin adoption assessment, but about 60,000 to 61,000 bitcoin held by the government is classified as seized assets linked to suspected crime, not a national strategic reserve. The index, published by infrastructure firm JAN3, factors in holdings, mining, the legal and tax environment, reserve policy and political leadership. Prosecutors said final disposition depends on confiscation and civil procedures, and guidance distinguishes seizure from ownership.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with authorities in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City and is reviewing a move into locally licensed operations. Cointelegraph reported that Bitget plans to explore whether it can run under a local licence to secure a foothold in Bhutan’s digital asset industry. The agreement allows Bitget to build a legal operating base in the city and prepare applications for related financial services licences.