Taiwan targets 2026 stablecoin launch as laws advance, FSC says
Taiwan could introduce its first domestically issued stablecoin in the second half of 2026 as lawmakers advance a regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Focus Taiwan report published Wednesday citing Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Chair Peng Jin-lon. Peng said that if the Virtual Assets Service Act is approved in the next legislative session and followed by a six-month implementation period, it would establish the conditions for launching a stablecoin pegged to either the Taiwan dollar or the U.S. dollar.
Peng noted that the draft rules draw from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and are expected to ultimately permit non-financial institutions to issue stablecoins. In the initial phase, issuance would be limited to regulated entities under the oversight of Taiwan’s central bank and the FSC.
Taiwan began enforcing Anti-Money Laundering measures for crypto platforms last year following alleged violations by local exchanges MaiCoin and BitoPro. As of December, no regulated institution in the market has issued a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar or the Taiwan dollar.
Officials review seized Bitcoin as reserve debate continues
In parallel with work on stablecoin oversight, policymakers are reportedly evaluating the total amount of Bitcoin (BTC) confiscated by authorities, indicating potential steps toward a strategic digital asset stockpile.
In May, lawmaker Ju-Chun urged the government to consider adding BTC to national reserves as a hedge against economic risks. Taiwan’s reserves currently include U.S. Treasury securities and gold, with no cryptocurrencies. Other countries, including the U.S., have adopted policies viewed as supportive of Bitcoin and crypto reserve holdings.
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