The Dutch central bank (DNB) published its first-ever official data on bitcoin and crypto ownership in the Netherlands. Dutch households held €3.2 billion through domestic providers as of June 2026. Bitcoin dominates at €1.5 billion, nearly half the total, followed by Ethereum at €300 million. Stablecoins make up less than 1% of holdings. For context, that €3.2 billion is only about 1.4% of the €234 billion Dutch households hold in traditional securities. The real total is likely higher since holdings with foreign providers and self-custody aren't counted.

The Dutch central bank (DNB) has transferred approximately 86 metric tons of gold out of the U.S. and Canada to the U.K., seeking to shore up its contingency planning in view of “increasing geopolitical unrest.” Read more here: