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Taiwan to Unveil Draft Bill Allowing Banks to Issue Stablecoins

[Jan 23 6:45 PM] 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…

Taiwan to trial crypto custody services through local banks in 2025

[Oct 9, 2024 10:13 AM] 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.

Taiwan’s new AML laws put crypto firms on notice

[Oct 3, 2024 11:43 AM] The Taiwanese FSC has released new Anti-Money Laundering laws that will replace its current regulations and require full compliance of VASPs. 

Taiwan’s Regulator Allows Professional Investors to Access Digital Asset ETFs

[Oct 3, 2024 2:30 AM] 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…

FTX creditors to receive only ‘10–25% of their crypto back,’ CZ walks free: Law Decoded

[Sep 30, 2024 7:02 PM] 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.

Taiwan FSC approves foreign crypto ETFs for professional investors

[Sep 30, 2024 11:44 AM] 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.

Taiwan Court Convicts 8 in Espionage Case Involving Crypto Payments

[Aug 23, 2024 4:30 AM] Taiwan’s high court on Thursday convicted eight people, including military personnel, of espionage for China, with payments allegedly made in cryptocurrency, the Central News Agency reported. The sentences range from 1.5 to 13 years in prison…

Markets blow up, so ‘the best prep is to have a plan to buy fear and sell euphoria’ — Veteran trader

[Aug 6, 2024 2:35 PM] Pear Protocol founder HUF says “a limited pool of capital constantly rotating between narratives” is a clear sign of “late cycle behavior.”

TSMC becomes first Asian company to reach $1T as AI demand surges

[Jul 20, 2024 10:26 AM] The company is now worth more than Broadcom and closing in on Meta.

Taiwanese Central Bank to Test CBDC, Not Race to It

[Jul 8, 2024 12:35 AM] Taiwanese Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long stated that the development of digital currency (CBDC) is not an international competition, and being the first to launch does not guarantee success. He disclosed that the Central Bank of the Republic…

Polymarket gambler face charges after Taiwan election bet

[Jun 18, 2024 6:35 AM] A man in Taiwan faces charges for using the crypto betting platform Polymarket to wager on the 2024 elections.

Taiwan Crypto Advocacy Body Becomes Formally Active With 24 Entities

[Jun 14, 2024 4:16 AM] Taiwan's crypto advocacy body, the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Provider Association, has been formally established and the founding meeting held with 24 cryptocurrency-related entities.

Taiwan establishes association to help crypto firms self regulate

[Jun 13, 2024 1:49 PM] The association was formed after the country’s Justice Ministry proposed AML amendments for crypto firms that could result in penalties, including up to two years in prison.

Audrey Tang: Learning From Taiwan’s Digital Civic Experimentation

[May 22, 2024 3:19 PM] The island-country’s digital minister has radical ideas for using open-source technology to provide public goods. Her approach is called Plurality and it’s gaining attention across the world. Daniel Kuhn meets her.

Binance helps Taiwan solve $6.2M crypto fraud

[May 17, 2024 4:58 AM] Working with Binance, Taiwan prosecutors pieced together the evidence, resulting in the indictment of nine individuals for financial crimes, including money laundering and fraud.

Taiwan proposes tougher AML measures for crypto service providers

[May 9, 2024 6:19 AM] Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice proposed four amendments to the country’s AML regulations focused on cryptocurrency firms that plan to impose hefty penalties for noncompliance.

Ace Exchange Suspects Should Get 20-Year Prison Sentences: Prosecutors

[Apr 28, 2024 10:00 AM] Prosecutors in Taiwan have proposed lengthy prison sentences for ACE Exchange’s founder, David Pan, and former executives as main suspects in an alleged fraud and money laundering case. This development came after the Taiwanese authorities…

Taiwan prosecutors target 20-year sentences for ACE exchange suspects

[Apr 27, 2024 5:45 AM] According to the prosecutors, the increased scale of the losses justifies the sentence recommendation.

Taiwan Acknowledges Binance for Cooperating With Domestic Law Agencies

[Mar 18, 2024 2:30 AM] The government of Taiwan has acknowledged the cooperation Binance has offered to domestic law enforcement agencies. According to local reports, Binance is the only offshore exchange that assists the government in dealing with virtual asset fraud…

What to Expect from Bitcoin’s Spot ETF Launch

[Jan 11, 2024 8:00 AM] The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine's premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now…

Taiwanese Authorities Investigating Blockchain Betters over Polymarket Election Contract: Report

[Dec 15, 2023 10:50 AM] The Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act specifically prohibits gambling on elections.

Taiwan Completes Wholesale CBDC Technical Study, Central Bank Official Says

[Dec 11, 2023 10:34 AM] The central bank is now gathering feedback and improving a platform design, according to Deputy Governor Chu Mei-lie.

Taiwan central bank completes wholesale CBDC study, plans next steps

[Dec 8, 2023 12:45 PM] A central bank official spoke about ongoing CBDC research and other payment modernization Taiwan is exploring.

Taiwan will review global trends before deciding on crypto ETFs

[Dec 5, 2023 4:03 AM] The Financial Supervisory Commission considers itself to be “in the exploratory phase” for crypto exchange-traded funds.

Crypto Trading Firm Kronos Research Offers 10% Bounty to Hacker

[Nov 27, 2023 11:45 PM] Kronos Research was hacked in mid-November via stolen API keys, with the attacker making off with $25 million

Sora's First Summit Brought Sam Bankman-Fried to Hong Kong. Now, They've Got Their Eyes on Taipei.

[Nov 15, 2023 4:00 PM] Jason Fang and Sora Ventures have opened up shop with a marquee office in Taipei 101, and want to revolutionize science with the bitcoin blockchain.

Taiwanese crypto exchange and VASP member Bitgin under investigation for money laundering

[Nov 13, 2023 11:01 AM] The exchange confirmed its chief operating officer’s brief relationship with an alleged money laundering group in a statement on Nov. 13.

Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan awards first securitized token license

[Nov 9, 2023 12:41 PM] Cathay Securities is permitted to issue $930,000 worth of tokenized green bonds every six months.

JPEX scandal: Taiwan determines new suspects in alleged fraud — Report

[Nov 9, 2023 3:33 AM] Taiwan prosecutors want Chang Tung-ying, chief partner at JPEX’s office in Taiwan, to be held in custody over alleged fraud.

Taiwan introduces crypto bill to parliament

[Oct 27, 2023 2:56 AM] The Virtual Asset Management Bill aims to provide “better protection” for customers and “properly supervise” the industry.