Bhutan has built a billion-dollar Bitcoin treasury amounting to nearly 40% of its economy through mining powered by hydropower.
The digital fortune was amassed through Bitcoin mining operations discreetly managed by state-owned Druk Holding & Investments and a partnership with Bitdeer.
By using renewable energy for mining, Bhutan has avoided environmental concerns and used Bitcoin proceeds to fund various projects and salary increases.
Bhutan's integration of Bitcoin into its national strategy without fanfare could serve as a model for other nations with access to clean energy, although market volatility poses risks.