Taiwan

Highlights: Taiwan plans to pilot Bitcoin holdings using seized cryptocurrency as a strategic reserve asset. Lawmaker Ju-Chun Ko warns that heavy reliance on the US dollar risks economic stability. Global trends and regulatory delays shape Taiwan’s approach to building a […]

Highlights: CoinW crypto laundering scandal involved $2.3 billion and 1,539 victims. Fourteen suspects have been indicted, with the lead ringleader facing a 25-year prison sentence. Over 40 fake stores were used to launder funds disguised as investments. Taiwanese authorities revealed […]

Highlights: A Taiwanese lawmaker has called for Bitcoin to be included in national reserves to reduce economic risks. Ko highlights Bitcoin’s limited supply as a key reason for reserve diversification in Taiwan. He had earlier proposed that Taiwan allocate 5% […]

Highlights: Due to project complexity, Taiwan’s central bank has indefinitely delayed its CBDC launch. Public hearings and forums are planned next year to educate and engage the public about CBDCs. Despite the delay, Taiwan continues to explore innovative applications and […]