Taiwan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing its first dedicated crypto law, and designated the Financial Supervisory Commission as the sole regulator. Strict Licensing and Operational Requirements Taiwan’s Legislature on June 30 approved the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing the island’s first dedicated cryptocurrency law and designating the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) as the […]
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A Taiwanese legislator has formally presented a proposal to the country’s premier and central bank governor to allocate part of Taiwan’s $602 billion in foreign exchange (FX) reserves into bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun presented a BPI bitcoin reserve report to Taiwan’s premier and central bank. Taiwan’s $602B FX reserves are over 80% in […]
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Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission outlines comprehensive regulatory framework for first national stablecoin issuance. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan announced on December 3, 2025, that the country’s first stablecoin will likely launch in the latter half of 2026, contingent on legislative approval. FSC Chairman Peng Jin-long revealed the timeline during a legislative hearing, explaining […]
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Binance’s FIU was crucial in a global operation led by U.S. and Taiwanese authorities, dismantling the $100M Incognito Market darknet drug platform. Binance’s Intelligence Unit Key to International Darknet Drug Bust Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) played a crucial role in “Operation RapTor,” a global law enforcement initiative led by U.S. and Taiwanese authorities, which […]
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The Taiwanese financial regulator plans to unveil a draft bill for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June, which includes a proposal allowing banks to issue stablecoins. Joint Management of Stablecoins The Taiwanese Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is set to unveil a draft bill for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June. According to a […]
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Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025.
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The Taiwanese FSC has released new Anti-Money Laundering laws that will completely replace its current regulations and require the full compliance of VASPs.
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Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has allowed professional investors to venture into foreign virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via sub-brokerage. By allowing more diverse investment channels, the FSC aims to boost local brokerage operations while carefully managing the high risks of virtual assets. Stringent measures, including investor suitability checks and mandatory risk disclosures, ensure that […]
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Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks.
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Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks.
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