Taiwan

Taiwan’s XREX Blockchain Firm Raises $17M in Funding Round Led by CDIB Capital

Funding will go toward expanding the firm's fiat currency portfolio, acquiring additional licenses and furthering partnerships.

News  ·  23 August 2021

Can Taiwan Become Asia’s Crypto Haven? Not Yet

As China cracks down on the crypto field, Taiwan could be an alternative destination for crypto entities but can crypto thrive in Taiwan?

Policy & regulation  ·  8 July 2021
Bitcoin Mining

Bitmain Accused of Illegally Hiring Engineering Talent in Taiwan

Prosecutors claim more than 100 engineers were poached by the bitcoin mining company.

News  ·  9 March 2021
Investments

Why Security Token Offerings Are a Big Yawn in Parts of Asia

Security token offerings were supposed to be the next big blockchain-based investment vehicle. But investors in Thailand and Taiwan aren't so interested.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2020
News

HTC Plans to Launch Another Blockchain Phone This Year, Exec Says

Electronics giant HTC is planning to launch a second-generation EXODUS blockchain phone by the end of 2019.

Business  ·  30 April 2019
Crime

Suspected Electricity Thief Arrested After Mining $3 Million in Bitcoin, Ether

A man in Taiwan has been arrested over claims he mined $3.25 million in cryptos using stolen electricity.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 December 2018
Regulation

Taiwanese Lawmaker Proposes New Business Category for Crypto Startups

Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu wants the island to create a new business category for cryptocurrency activities, he said Friday.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Lawmaker Pitches AML Rules Update to Cover Crypto

Taiwanese congressman Jason Hsu has proposed an amendment to the nation's money laundering laws to include cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2018
Japan

LG’s Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers

South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.

Business  ·  17 September 2018
News

All ‘Big Four’ Auditors to Trial Blockchain Platform for Financial Reporting

The world's four biggest auditing firms will join 20 banks to trial a blockchain service for validating public companies' financial reports.

Business  ·  19 July 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Eyes Blockchain Growth with New Parliamentary Alliance

Taiwanese lawmakers have announced the formation of a parliamentary group aimed to foster the nation's emerging blockchain sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Eyes November Deadline for Bitcoin AML Regulation

Taiwan will formally regulate bitcoin under anti-money laundering rules by the end of the year, says its minister of justice.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 April 2018
Mining

Chip Maker TSMC Breaks Sales Record on Bitcoin Mining Boost

Cryptocurrency mining orders have helped set a new monthly sales record for Taiwanese semiconductor maker TSMC.

Business  ·  19 April 2018
Regulation

Bitcoin Miner Blames Trading Crackdown in China for Shooting

Toughened bitcoin trading rules in mainland China may have led to a Taiwanese bitcoin miner being shot by gangland investors, a report suggests.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 April 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Moves to Capture Bitcoin Under Money Laundering Laws

The government of Taiwan has moved a step closer to regulating bitcoin under existing anti-money laundering (AML) rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2018