Taiwan is set to establish a regulatory framework for exchanges and cryptocurrencies, according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA). The Financial Supervisory Commission will be responsible for managing the industry, first through self-regulation with reference to international norms, and later through a special law. This comes after Taiwan investors lost heavily in the FTX Crash, and the government wants to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the country.
With the overall market value of cryptocurrencies exceeding $1 trillion, the government is keen to regulate the industry to ensure investor protection. Other countries, such as the European Union, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and Israel, have already established financial regulators to oversee cryptocurrencies. Taiwan will follow suit, with the Financial Supervisory Commission taking on the role.
The government plans to adopt a phased approach to regulation, with the industry first self-regulating according to international norms. The Financial Supervisory Commission will continue to gather information on international trends while studying the best regulatory approaches. A special law for cryptocurrencies is also in the works.
Once a regulatory framework is established, the Financial Supervisory Commission will set principles and guidelines for the industry. Industry associations will then develop self-regulation codes to ensure internal control points are established, such as rules for asset segregation, wallet management, and product listings.
The government plans to submit the regulatory framework to the Executive Yuan for approval soon, with the announcement expected by the end of March or the beginning of April. However, it is worth noting that cryptocurrencies come in a wide range of forms, and not all can be easily defined and regulated by a single government agency. For example, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may be difficult for the Financial Supervisory Commission to value. Therefore, the government is still working on how to assign regulatory responsibility for different forms of cryptocurrencies.
Overall, the establishment of a regulatory framework for exchanges and cryptocurrencies is a significant step for Taiwan in managing this fast-growing industry. It should help protect investors while promoting innovation and growth in the sector.
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