‘This is the future’: Czech central bank governor makes case for bitcoin in sovereign reserves
Czech National Bank Governor Ales Michl advocated for bitcoin in central bank reserves at Bitcoin 2026, presenting data showing 1% BTC allocation would boost returns without increasing portfolio risk. The CNB, managing $180 billion in reserves, already purchased bitcoin in November 2025. Michl's push signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto as a diversifier, potentially influencing other sovereigns.
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