LG's Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers
South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.
All 'Big Four' Auditors to Trial Blockchain Platform for Financial Reporting
The world's four biggest auditing firms will join 20 banks to trial a blockchain service for validating public companies' financial reports.
Taiwan Eyes Blockchain Growth with New Parliamentary Alliance
Taiwanese lawmakers have announced the formation of a parliamentary group aimed to foster the nation's emerging blockchain sector.
Taiwan Eyes November Deadline for Bitcoin AML Regulation
Taiwan will formally regulate bitcoin under anti-money laundering rules by the end of the year, says its minister of justice.
Chip Maker TSMC Breaks Sales Record on Bitcoin Mining Boost
Cryptocurrency mining orders have helped set a new monthly sales record for Taiwanese semiconductor maker TSMC.
Bitcoin Miner Blames Trading Crackdown in China for Shooting
Toughened bitcoin trading rules in mainland China may have led to a Taiwanese bitcoin miner being shot by gangland investors, a report suggests.
Taiwan Moves to Capture Bitcoin Under Money Laundering Laws
The government of Taiwan has moved a step closer to regulating bitcoin under existing anti-money laundering (AML) rules.
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.
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.
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.
