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Managing a Sovereign Bitcoin Mandate: Matteo Perruccio on 3iQ's Partnership with Bhutan's GMC

Written by 3iQ Team | Aug 6, 2026, 1:56:36 PM

3iQ recently announced a strategic partnership with Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region in southern Bhutan. As part of the partnership, 3iQ will manage a dedicated mandate backed by a portion of GMC's bitcoin treasury — a mandate that sits alongside a broader commitment to talent development, knowledge transfer, and long-term economic opportunity for the region.

In this interview, Matteo Dante Perruccio, Chief Strategy Officer at 3iQ, speaks with Rachel Pether, Head of MENA at 3iQ, about:

  • Managing a sovereign bitcoin mandate
  • The growing relevance of digital assets to sovereign investors
  • The evolution of digital asset strategies across the Gulf region
  • Abu Dhabi's and the wider MENA region's emergence as hubs for digital asset innovation and investment

Watch the full interview now: