The door remains open for Taiwan to be a global player in cryptocurrency and blockchain but wider public support may be needed if policymakers are to be convinced.
The News Lens
Date: 2018/04/02
By: David Green
Credit: Blockcamp
Updated to include details of blockchain and cryptocurrency policy guidelines submitted to Premier Lai.
Taiwan’s cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem continues to advance even as the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the central bank drag their feet on crystalizing the country’s position on the technology.
Over the weekend, Taipei played host to BlockCity, billed as the largest blockchain festival in Taiwan — the event featured speakers from as far afield as Gibraltar. Day one saw about 500 people attend the event.
Organized by Blockcamp, a corporate blockchain advisory service and accelerator, and BlockTempo, a Chinese-language media resource for the blockchain community in Taiwan, the BlockCity event comprised a startup expo, hackathon as well as presentations and panel discussions. [FULL STORY]