Taiwan

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.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 23, 2018

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

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 15, 2018

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

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 27, 2018

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

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 6, 2018

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

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

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

By Stan HigginsMay 13, 2016

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

By Joon Ian WongDec 1, 2015

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

By Stan HigginsNov 13, 2015

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

By Jon SouthurstJun 10, 2015

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