The Czech National Bank (CNB) has established a $1 million pilot portfolio of digital assets, including Bitcoin, a U.S. dollar-stablecoin, and a tokenised deposit – to test blockchain-based processes. The initiative is housed outside the bank’s official international reserves and will not be expanded at this stage.
Governor Aleš Michl said the pilot is designed to evaluate acquisition, custody, crisis-management and anti-money-laundering procedures for tokenised assets, preparing the institution for a future where tokenised bonds and assets may play a larger role. The CNB plans to review results over the next two to three years before deciding on further action.
The move marks a notable step in digital-asset innovation among central banks, even amid regulatory uncertainty and volatile markets. While the portfolio is experimental, it signals readiness to engage with evolving token-economy infrastructure.
