Taiwan

Jay Chou Dethrones Bored Ape Yacht Club, Bitcoin Dips Below US$40K

China officially labels crypto mining as obsolete. Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou’s NFTs dethrone Bored Ape Yacht Club. Bitcoin briefly falls below the US$40K mark. We’ll have m...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 11, 2022 at 4:37 p.m. UTC

Jan 11, 2022

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Taiwan

Taiwan's XREX Blockchain Firm Raises $17M in Funding Round Led by CDIB Capital

Funding will go toward expanding the firm's fiat currency portfolio, acquiring additional licenses and furthering partnerships.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Aug 23, 2021 at 1:15 a.m. UTC

Aug 23, 2021

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Could Taiwan Become Asia’s Next Crypto Capital?

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China

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...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jul 8, 2021 at 6:43 p.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2021

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Penalties for Kimchi Premium Abusers, Digital Yuan on Trial Again

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China

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...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jul 8, 2021 at 3:44 p.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2021

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China

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?

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 8, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2021

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Banks

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.

By Jamie Crawley

Apr 12, 2021 at 9:48 a.m. UTC

Apr 12, 2021

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Bitcoin mining

Bitmain Accused of Illegally Hiring Engineering Talent in Taiwan

Prosecutors claim more than 100 engineers were poached by the bitcoin mining company.

By Zack Voell David Pan

Mar 9, 2021 at 5:54 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2021

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Thailand

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.

By Sam Reynolds

Feb 12, 2020 at 4:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 12, 2020

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