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Wednesday Dec 3 2025 17:10
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Taiwan could see its first stablecoin launched in the second half of 2026, according to the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), as lawmakers push forward with new regulations for digital assets.
FSC Chair Peng Jin-lon stated that a Taiwan-issued stablecoin could enter the market in the latter half of 2026, contingent on the timeline for passing related legislation. The passage of the Virtual Assets Service Act in the next legislative session, coupled with a six-month grace period, would lay the groundwork for a Taiwanese stablecoin.
Peng explained that the draft legislation draws inspiration from Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and will eventually permit non-financial institutions to issue stablecoins. Initially, however, the central bank and FSC will limit issuance to regulated entities.
Last year, Taiwanese policymakers began enforcing Anti-Money Laundering regulations in response to alleged violations by crypto firms MaiCoin and BitoPro. As of December, no regulated entities in the country had launched a stablecoin pegged to either the US dollar or the Taiwan dollar.
In addition to the FSC's progress on stablecoin regulations, Taiwanese policymakers are reportedly evaluating the total amount of Bitcoin (BTC) confiscated by authorities. This move suggests the nation might be preparing to establish its own strategic crypto reserve.
Taiwanese lawmaker Ju-Chun advocated for the government to incorporate BTC into its national reserves in May as a hedge against economic uncertainty. The country's reserves currently include US Treasury bonds and gold, but no cryptocurrencies. Other nations, such as the US, have adopted policies that encourage Bitcoin and crypto reserves.
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