Bhutan Establishes Gelephu Autonomous Central Bank
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On November 5, 2026, Fintech News Singapore reported that the King of Bhutan had signed a royal decree transforming the Gelephu Financial Services Office into the autonomous Gelephu Central Bank (GCB). The report stated that the GCB would be responsible for monetary policy, foreign exchange reserves, financial stability, and the regulation of financial institutions and payment systems; the report also said that the central bank could invest in crypto assets. The decree marks the formal approval of the arrangement to establish an autonomous central bank in Gelephu. The report did not disclose the GCB's specific establishment date, organizational structure, or investment scope.
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The King of Bhutan signed a royal decree transforming the Gelephu Financial Services Office into the autonomous Gelephu Central Bank (GCB), responsible for monetary policy, foreign exchange reserves, financial stability, and the regulation of financial institutions and payment systems.
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