Taiwan Aims for Stablecoin Launch by 2026: Regulatory Landscape Evolves

Taiwan’s push towards regulated stablecoins might begin as early as 2026, with the country’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) anticipating legislation advancements. The FSC Chair, Peng Jin-lon, predicts that a Taiwan-issued stablecoin could enter the market in the second half of 2026 if the Virtual Assets Service Act passes and receives necessary approval for implementation. This draft legislation mirrors Europe’s MiCA framework and would enable non-financial institutions to issue stablecoins, although initial issuance will be restricted to regulated entities like banks.