Czech central bank becomes the first central bank to purchase Bitcoin.

Odaily reports that the Czech National Bank (CNB) has announced the creation of a $1 million pilot portfolio of digital assets, encompassing Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. The project, lasting two to three years, aims to test the central bank's processes for purchasing, holding, and managing blockchain assets. This investment is not included in foreign exchange reserves. CNB Governor Aleš Michl stated that the move aims to explore Bitcoin's potential role in reserve diversification.