The Czech National Bank introduced its first Bitcoin Pilot Portfolio to assess the practical application of blockchain-based assets. The CNB wants real, hands-on experience with bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits.
The goal of the Bitcoin Pilot Portfolio is not to generate profit but to enable continuous learning.
A Bold Test for the Future
The CNB invested $1 million to start this experiment. The money came from outside the bank’s international reserves. It means the project will not affect the Czech koruna or the bank’s ability to run monetary policy. The amount is small intentionally, as the bank wants to test rather than take risks.
The Czech National Bank has purchased digital assets for the first time in its history. 🌐
Through this USD 1 million investment, the CNB has created a test portfolio of digital assets based on blockchain. 🔗 In addition to bitcoin, the portfolio will include a test investment… pic.twitter.com/H6qj9HJHRw
— Česká národní banka (@CNB_cz) November 13, 2025
The Bank Board made this decision on October 30, 2025, after conducting an internal study on new asset classes. The study revealed that digital assets are becoming prevalent in the global finance sector. The CNB aims to be ready if these assets become integrated into mainstream finance.
What the Portfolio Includes
The Bitcoin Pilot Portfolio has three core parts:
- Bitcoin.
- A USD stablecoin.
- A tokenized deposit on a blockchain.
Each asset operates differently. Bitcoin operates as a decentralized asset. A stablecoin tracks the value of the dollar. A tokenized deposit is traditional money, but in a digital format. By holding all three, the CNB can compare its strengths and risks.
The bank will pilot each procedure, including Key storage, Multi-level approvals, security systems, Crisis plans, and AML checks. They will also test Accounting rules and Auditing methods. The aim is to understand how these assets would work inside a real central bank.
A Vision for New Payment Systems
CNB Governor Aleš Michl stated that he first proposed the idea in early 2025. Initially, the main focus was on Bitcoin, but internal discussions expanded the project’s scope. The team has identified that payment, tokenization, and digital banking are gaining more significance.
Proud of the entire @CNB_cz team. Ten months of preparation and analysis, and we’ve delivered something that will truly help the Czech Republic—guided by a strong vision for the future.
It is realistic to expect that, in the future, it will be easy to use the koruna to buy… https://t.co/Cr5xpwpynW— Aleš Michl (@MICHLiq_) November 13, 2025
Aleš said the koruna will stay the legal tender, but he expects significant changes in how people pay and invest. He believes a future where someone buys an espresso and a tokenized Czech bond in the same app is realistic. The CNB wants to prepare for that reality.
Introducing the CNB Lab
To support this effort, the bank also launched the CNB Lab. This new hub will test blockchain tools, AI systems, instant payments, and other emerging technologies. The goal is to build real skills inside the bank.
The central bank has launched a new project, the CNB Lab innovation hub, which is intended to oversee the testing of technologies and trends that may affect the functioning of the financial market and the conduct of monetary policy in the future. 🦾
What the CNB Lab covers ⬇️… pic.twitter.com/QWfY5ubi8X
— Česká národní banka (@CNB_cz) November 13, 2025
Conclusion
The Bitcoin Pilot Portfolio is a careful but forward-looking step. It assists the CNB in learning, innovating, and digitalizing the future. It demonstrates that the bank wants to invest in learning about new technologies.
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