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Could Taiwan Become Asia’s Next Crypto Capital?
Could Taiwan Become Asia’s Next Crypto Capital?
As crypto miners in China migrate elsewhere, some suggest Taiwan could be their next top destination. “The Hash” panel discusses the possibility of Taiwan emerging as the new...
Could Taiwan Become Asia’s Next Crypto Capital?

Penalties for Kimchi Premium Abusers, Digital Yuan on Trial Again
Penalties for Kimchi Premium Abusers, Digital Yuan on Trial Again
Kimchi premium becomes kimchi penalty. Chengdu holds China’s latest digital yuan trial. Taiwan’s Lootex uses NFTs to preserve cultural history. More on these stories and other...
Penalties for Kimchi Premium Abusers, Digital Yuan on Trial Again

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Can Taiwan Become Asia’s Crypto Haven? Not Yet
As China cracks down on the crypto field, Taiwan could be an alternative destination for crypto entities but can crypto thrive in Taiwan?
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JPMorgan Testing Blockchain Solution to Improve Transfers With Taiwanese Banks
The solution, called “Confirm,” will enable participating banks to confirm recipients’ account information ahead of making payments in near-real time.
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Bitmain Accused of Illegally Hiring Engineering Talent in Taiwan
Prosecutors claim more than 100 engineers were poached by the bitcoin mining company.
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Why Security Token Offerings Are a Big Yawn in Parts of Asia
Security token offerings were supposed to be the next big blockchain-based investment vehicle. But investors in Thailand and Taiwan aren't so interested.
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HTC Plans to Launch Another Blockchain Phone This Year, Exec Says
Electronics giant HTC is planning to launch a second-generation EXODUS blockchain phone by the end of 2019.
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Suspected Electricity Thief Arrested After Mining $3 Million in Bitcoin, Ether
A man in Taiwan has been arrested over claims he mined $3.25 million in cryptos using stolen electricity.
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Taiwanese Lawmaker Proposes New Business Category for Crypto Startups
Taiwanese legislator Jason Hsu wants the island to create a new business category for cryptocurrency activities, he said Friday.
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Taiwan Lawmaker Pitches AML Rules Update to Cover Crypto
Taiwanese congressman Jason Hsu has proposed an amendment to the nation's money laundering laws to include cryptocurrencies.
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