Taiwan

Regulation

Taiwan Central Bank Proposes Money Laundering Rules for Bitcoin

The Central Bank of Taiwan is eyeing new rules that would bring bitcoin under the island's existing anti-money laundering regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 April 2018
Payments

Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank

A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Payments

Taiwan Central Bank Chief Cautious on Central Bank Crypto

The new governor of Taiwan's central bank has said speculation has taken over from cryptocurrencies' original role as a payments tool.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2018
Payments

Taiwan’s New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost

The incoming head of Taiwan's central bank has promised to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse

A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Insurance

A Plan to Scale the World’s First ‘Sports Blockchain’ is Accelerating

Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.

Business  ·  30 January 2017
Banking

Taiwanese Blockchain Consortium to Enter New Regulatory Sandbox

A newly formed blockchain consortium hopes to get a boost from a regulatory sandbox currently in the final phases of implementation.

Business  ·  21 December 2016
Crime

Taiwan Police Arrest Man Behind Alleged Bitcoin Trading Scam

Local authorities in Taiwan are said to have arrested a man believed to have orchestrated a bitcoin trading platform scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 May 2016
Startups

Bitcoin’s Winning Shoppers in Taiwan With This Retail Giant’s Help

Convenience store chain FamilyMart will accept bitcoin at nearly 3,000 locations in Taiwan after striking a deal with local wallet provider BitoEX.

Business  ·  1 December 2015
Regulation

Taiwan Financial Regulator Says Bitcoin Isn’t Banned

Taiwan's top financial regulator has said that its stance on bitcoin and digital currencies remains unchanged despite recent reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 November 2015
Exchanges

Taiwanese Company Brings Bitcoin to 10,000 Convenience Stores

Taiwanese startup Maicoin has launched a system that lets users buy bitcoin at 10,000 convenience stores in the territory.

Business  ·  10 June 2015
China

What It Took to Bring Bitcoin to 5,000 Taiwan Convenience Stores

Participants in Taiwan's large-scale convenience store bitcoin project have spoken to CoinDesk about the hurdles they faced.

Business  ·  12 January 2015
Bitcoin

Money Spinners: New Bitcoin ATM is Good News From China

This week: the latest bitcoin ATM installations, in China a new brand is born, and the DIY ATM.

Business  ·  19 May 2014
Bitcoin

Money-Spinners: Genesis1 Bitcoin and Dogecoin ATM’s Arrive in Tijuana, Mexico

All the week's new bitcoin ATM installations, including some good news for Australians and dogecoin lovers.

Business  ·  28 March 2014
Bitcoin

Money-Spinners: This Week’s Bitcoin ATM News

In this week's bitcoin ATM news roundup, Jon Southurst tracks down the latest models to touch down.

Business  ·  21 March 2014