Bhutan

Bhutan’s Snow Leopards: A Growing Population Amid Challenges

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In a significant development, the National Snow Leopard Survey 2022-2023, supported by the Bhutan For Life project and WWF-Bhutan, has confirmed the presence of 134 snow leopards in Bhutan. This marks a 39.5% increase from the country’s initial survey in 2016, which recorded 96 individuals. Surveying the Snow Leopard Habitat Covering over 9,000 square kilometers … Read more

Unveiling the Mystery Behind Bitcoin Mining in Bhutan

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Tiger’s Nest, Taktsang Trail, Paro, Bhutan.

Nestled between China, India and Nepal, the tiny kingdom of Bhutan is renowned for its emblematic “thunder dragon”, Buddhist monasteries and commitment to “gross national happiness” over domestic product. But beneath the Himalayas, lies a secret that has been quietly powering Bhutan’s economy for years: Bitcoin Mining. It was recently uncovered that Bhutan’s royal government … Read more