Bitcoin (BTC) has come a long way in his 16-year trip. World leaders and financial experts laughed at access during their early days. Today it is the best performing asset in the last decade and a half. BTC has also been accepted as a legal tender in El Salvador and the Central African Republic.
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Let’s look at the three most important bitcoin (BTC) holders among global governments.
Top 3 governments that have the highest amount of BTC
1. The United States of America
The United States is the largest BTC holder among all world governments. According to reports, the United States has approximately 207 189 BTC. The value of the coins owned by the United States is about $ 17.32 billion. The United States also has BTC which was arrested from various dark websites, such as Silk Road.
2. China
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3. United Kingdom
The UK takes third position with 61,000 Bitcoin (BTC) in its possession. The value of BTC held by the United States is about $ 5.10 billion. While the UK owns a significant amount of BTC, it is nowhere close to the number of coins owned by the US and China.
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