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TSMC Advances Towards 2-Nanometer Chips in Taiwan; A Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize Bitcoin Mining
10.8.2023
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is taking bold strides toward the future of semiconductor technology, planning to manufacture next-generation 2-nanometer (nm) chips at a new plant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Reports detail that the date for mass production remains undecided, with...
South Korean Shinhan Bank completes stablecoin remittance pilot with Asian partners
18.7.2023
The bank used the Hedera network to settle payments in South Korean, Thai and Taiwanese currencies in real time in its second stablecoin pilot project
Taiwan Notes Rise in Bitcoin, Ethereum Use in Bribery Cases
5.7.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)-powered “bribery” cases are on the rise in Taiwan, the nation’s justice ministry has claimed.
Per the China Times, the ministry warned that cash is no longer the only currency used in corruption cases.
The ministry said that BTC, ETH, and other coins were also...
United States Plunges in Economic Freedom Rankings, Study Reveals
26.6.2023
American television presenter and author, John Stossel, released a video on June 20, 2023, where he delved into the findings of a recent study on global economic freedom. Conducted by the Heritage Foundation and unveiled in late February, the research unveils a stark reality: the United States...
Telecom Giant Taiwan Mobile in Talks for Crypto Platform Investment
13.6.2023
Telecommunications giant Taiwan Mobile is in talks with local crypto platforms about potential partnerships and even investment in one of the businesses.
The government-licensed wireless service provider is exploring opportunities for collaboration with blockchain-enabled financial institutions...
Bitget Crypto Exchange Invests $10 Million in Blockchain4Youth to Boost Web3 Education Globally
5.5.2023
Crypto exchange Bitget announced the launch of a Web3-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) project, with plans to invest millions in nurturing young talent for the future of crypto adoption.
The project, called Blockchain4Youth, "aims to create a blockchain future by empowering...
French President Emmanuel Macron on Taiwan: ‘Being an Ally Does Not Mean Being a Vassal’
15.4.2023
French president Emmanuel Macron has decided to double down on his strategic autonomy policy thesis, declaring that Europe should not be forced to side with Beijing or Washington on Taiwan. Macron declared that being a U.S. ally ‘does not mean being a vassal’ in a state visit...
French President Emmanuel Macron States Europe Must Reduce Its Dependence on the US Dollar to Avoid Becoming ‘Vassals’
10.4.2023
Emmanuel Macron, president of France, clarified his position on the future of Europe and its relations with China and the U.S. in the short term. Returning from his visit to Beijing, Macron believes that Europe should avoid getting caught up in a conflict between the U.S. and China, and reduce...
Today in Crypto: Coinbase Halts Support for Signature Bank’s Signet, MetaMask & MoonPay Expand Partnership in Nigeria, India to Hit 156M Crypto Users This Year, Xapo Bank Integrates USDC Payment Rails
21.3.2023
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Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission Set to Regulate Country’s Virtual Assets Industry
21.3.2023
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is set to be announced as the body that will oversee and regulate the virtual asset industry. According to a report, the collapse of crypto exchanges like FTX prompted Taiwanese officials to seek ways of protecting users against similar events should...
Taiwan watchdog FSC to assume authority on crypto regulation
20.3.2023
Taiwanese lawmakers reportedly expect to finalize a crypto regulatory framework by the end of March or April at the earliest
Taiwan’s Crypto Industry Welcomes Regulatory Announcement
20.3.2023
FSC chairman confirms that the island’s top financial watchdog will regulate crypto
Crypto Must Do Better to Be Banked, Say Industry Executives
15.3.2023
The downfall of Silvergate, Signature and Silicon Valley banks have wounded digital assets. But crypto might one day work with big banks if the industry can mature, WAX CEO William Quigley and Maicon CEO Alex Liu suggested
Today in Crypto: Indonesia to Launch Crypto Exchange, India's Exchanges Lost 81% of Trading Volume, UK’s National Crime Agency Forming a 'Crypto Cell'
4.1.2023
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First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Dreams of Becoming Blockchain Hub Prove Elusive
20.12.2022
Taiwanese law makes it difficult for startups to incorporate on the island, explains a Taipei-based lawyer, meaning many locally based firms legally call another place home
GensoKishi Official Release | LAND Sales Coming in December
7.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. On November 30th, the MMORPG game “GensoKishi Online-Meta World” was officially released. It is the web 3 version of the iconic Japanese 3DMMO “Elemental Knights Online,” which won the “Game of the Year Gold Award 2012” in Taiwan and accumulated...
South Korea, Singapore, Japan Top Countries Most Impacted by FTX Collapse: Report
22.11.2022
A new analysis shows that the countries most impacted by the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX are South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. Moreover, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Taiwan, India, Egypt, and Brazil also made the top 10 list of countries most affected by the FTX meltdown. Countries Most...
These Countries Were Hit The Hardest By the FTX Collapse – Find Out Why
21.11.2022
South Korea, Singapore, and Japan are the three countries most impacted by crypto exchange FTX's infamous implosion, with a combined 15.7% traffic share to FTX.com, said a report by Coingecko.
The methodology of the study, as explained by Julia Ng, who leads Growth Marketing & PR at CoinGecko...
Report: 950 FTX Users in Taiwan Had Digital Funds Worth $150 Million Held on the Exchange When It Collapsed
19.11.2022
At the time of FTX’s collapse, about 950 users in Taiwan had a total of $150 million worth of digital assets stored or held at the crypto exchange, a law firm has reportedly said. FTX users in Taiwan were reportedly investing in interest-bearing digital assets using cheap funds borrowed from...
257 Economists Say Global Recession Is Near, US Trade Restrictions Against China Could Stir Taiwan Invasion
27.10.2022
According to 257 economists polled by Reuters, the global economy is approaching a recession, but 70% of the survey’s participants believe the chances of a sharp rise in unemployment levels will be low. The poll follows the Biden administration and the U.S. Commerce Department issuing a package...