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Taiwan Eyes CBDC Prototype Launch via Digital Voucher System
10.7.2024
Taiwan aims to pilot its Central Banking Digital Currency (CBDC) before the end of the year. As Chin-Long Yang, governor of Taiwan’s central bank, revealed, this initiative will employ the digital voucher system developed by the Ministry of Digital Affairs. This collaboration seeks to incorporate...
Taiwanese Central Bank to Test CBDC, Not Race to It
8.7.2024
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 of China (Taiwan) will conduct three scenario tests...
Taiwan central bank says no rush for CBDC launch
7.7.2024
The central bank mentioned handling government tenders through special purpose tokens to improve operational efficiency using smart contracts for bids and performance bonds
Taiwan central bank says no rush for CBDC launch
7.7.2024
The Central Bank of the Republic of China mentioned handling government tenders through special purpose tokens to improve operational efficiency using smart contracts for bids and performance bonds
Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market
5.7.2024
Taiwan’s second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it
Polymarket gambler face charges after Taiwan election bet
18.6.2024
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
14.6.2024
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
13.6.2024
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
22.5.2024
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
Darknet Drug Dealer ‘Pharaoh’ Accused of Facilitating $100M in Crypto Sales Arrested in New York
21.5.2024
Taiwanese national and darkweb drug dealer Rui-Siang Lin, who allegedly made more than $100 million in cryptocurrency sales of illegal narcotics, has been arrested by U.S. authorities.
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Binance Aids Taiwan in Busting $6M Crypto Money Laundering Ring
18.5.2024
Binance’s Financial Crimes Compliance Department recently collaborated with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on a significant cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering case involving nearly NT$200 million (approximately US$6...
Binance Aids Taiwan in Busting $6M Crypto Money Laundering Ring
18.5.2024
Binance’s Financial Crimes Compliance Department recently collaborated with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on a significant cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering case involving nearly NT$200 million (approximately US$6...
Binance helps Taiwan solve $6.2M crypto fraud
17.5.2024
Working with Binance, Taiwan prosecutors pieced together the evidence, resulting in the indictment of nine individuals for financial crimes, including money laundering and fraud
Binance Collaborates with Taiwan to Resolve Multi-Million Crypto-Assisted Money Laundering Case
17.5.2024
Binance has teamed up with Taiwan's authorities to solve a significant case involving cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering.
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Taiwan Proposes AML Amendments, Seeks Jail Terms and Fines for Non-Compliant Crypto Service Providers
10.5.2024
In response to fraud and money laundering risks in the virtual asset landscape, Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has proposed several amendments to the city’s existing AML laws, suggesting hefty fines and prison terms for non-compliant service providers.
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Taiwan proposes tougher AML measures for crypto service providers
9.5.2024
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
Taiwan prosecutors target 20-year sentences for ACE exchange suspects
27.4.2024
According to the prosecutors, the increased scale of the losses justifies the sentence recommendation
Over 30 People Charged In $24M Crypto Fraud Linked to Taiwan’s ACE Exchange
26.4.2024
Taiwan prosecutors charged 32 individuals with fraud and money laundering linked to ACE Exchange, the Taipei Times reported Friday.
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Free Money? Polymarket Bet Pays 8% if China Doesn't Invade Taiwan
15.4.2024
Betting against that outcome could yield almost 8x as much as Taiwan government bonds. Plus: Mideast turmoil barely changes presidential odds
iCan’s metaverse journey: Revolutionizing Taiwan’s culture
12.4.2024
In July 2022, iCan Entertainment, based in Taiwan, entered the Web3 space through its branch, iFA Capital, LTD., and its parent company. They wished to combine art, culture, and the newest technologies and launched into blockchain activities. They have their eyes set on designing special-edition...