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Taiwan Cabinet Approves Anti-Fraud Framework with VASP Registration System

Taiwan Executive Yuan approved comprehensive anti-fraud framework including industry self-regulation, AML registration system for VASPs, and a dedicated Virtual Asset Service Act to be implemented in four gradual phases.

High impact🇹🇼 TaiwanRegulationLicensing

APAC FINSTAB analysis

For APAC operators, this creates a high-impact signal around regulation, licensing in Taiwan. Teams should monitor the original source, map the change to licensing, custody, disclosure, and market-access obligations, and update their jurisdiction playbooks before the next compliance review.

Compliance read-through: map this event to entity licensing, market-access, custody, disclosure, token listing, and operational-risk obligations before expanding or marketing in the affected jurisdiction.

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