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All around the world, governments are stacking crypto. Is that a sign of maturity or a quiet shift in power that could reshape decentralization?
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As of early 2026, several governments are holding billions of dollars in crypto assets. The US now possesses the largest known government crypto reserves globally, with around 328,000 BTC and other digital assets. China, the same country that banned Bitcoin, is holding around 190,000BTC ($12.9 billion)