Taiwan
Infinity Ventures Crypto Closes $70M Fund
IVC wants to bridge the east and west in Web 3 without getting too big and bulky, says partner Brian Lu.
How This Taiwanese Fintech Company Wants to Bridge the World Using Stablecoins
Taiwan's conservative outlook and strict regulatory environment has limited the country from being a regional financial hub like neighbors Hong Kong and Singapore. Wayne Huang, CEO of Taipei-based TradeTech fintech, discusses how his firm plans to step in to build bridges between countries for business remittances via stablecoins. Plus, insights into the larger crypto environment in Taiwan, the impact of China's crypto crackdown, and concerns of US regulations.
This Taiwanese Fintech Wants to Bridge the World Using Stablecoins
Taiwan’s banking sector is rich with dollars while India's isn't. Taipei-based XREX wants to bring them together.
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 more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
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.
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 digital asset haven of Asia.
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 news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
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?
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.
Bitmain Accused of Illegally Hiring Engineering Talent in Taiwan
Prosecutors claim more than 100 engineers were poached by the bitcoin mining company.
