FSC Chairman Peng Jinlong confirmed the timeline during the FinTechOn 2026 summit in Taipei, emphasizing that the global conversation has shifted from the necessity of regulation to its practical execution. The upcoming rules will require stablecoin issuers to maintain full reserve backing, keep assets in trust, and adhere to strict audit and disclosure mandates. This process will involve oversight from both the FSC and Taiwan’s central bank, marking a transition from previous anti-money laundering registrations to a comprehensive licensing regime.
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Taiwan prepares to launch stablecoin regulatory framework in 2027
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is finalizing nine secondary regulations to implement its Virtual Asset Service Act, with formal stablecoin guidelines expected by the first quarter of 2027. The move signals a shift toward oversight that integrates digital assets into the nation’s core financial and semiconductor supply chain infrastructure.
Industry leaders see significant potential for these assets to modernize Taiwan’s semiconductor sector, which accounts for 76% of global foundry revenue. As manufacturers face the limitations of traditional banking hours and settlement cycles, stablecoins and programmable payments are being positioned as critical tools for cross-border trade financing and treasury management. Executives from major financial groups, including Cathay Financial Holdings, are already evaluating stablecoins for tokenization and liquidity management, noting that the success of these products will depend on creating seamless, user-friendly solutions that extend beyond current proof-of-concept stages.
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