Binance Helps US and Taiwan Dismantle $100M Darknet Drug Market

Binance’s FIU was crucial in a global operation led by U.S. and Taiwanese authorities, dismantling the $100M Incognito Market darknet drug platform. Binance’s Intelligence Unit Key to International Darknet Drug Bust Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) played a crucial role in “Operation RapTor,” a global law enforcement initiative led by U.S. and Taiwanese authorities, which … Read more

Taiwan to Unveil Draft Bill Allowing Banks to Issue Stablecoins

The Taiwanese financial regulator plans to unveil a draft bill for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June, which includes a proposal allowing banks to issue stablecoins. Joint Management of Stablecoins The Taiwanese Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is set to unveil a draft bill for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in June. According to a … Read more

Taiwan’s Regulator Allows Professional Investors to Access Digital Asset ETFs

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has allowed professional investors to venture into foreign virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via sub-brokerage. By allowing more diverse investment channels, the FSC aims to boost local brokerage operations while carefully managing the high risks of virtual assets. Stringent measures, including investor suitability checks and mandatory risk disclosures, ensure that … Read more

Taiwan Court Convicts 8 in Espionage Case Involving Crypto Payments

Taiwan’s high court on Thursday convicted eight people, including military personnel, of espionage for China, with payments allegedly made in cryptocurrency, the Central News Agency reported. The sentences range from 1.5 to 13 years in prison, while one individual was acquitted, and another remains at large. According to the Ministry of Justice’s Investigation Bureau, the … Read more