Taiwan Plans First Regulated Stablecoin Launch in 2026
Taiwanese regulators confirmed plans to introduce the island’s first regulated stablecoin in 2026, signalling a move to bring digital-assets into formal oversight. The key unresolved issue is whether the token will be pegged to the New Taiwan dollar or the U.S. dollar—an outcome that carries material consequences for domestic monetary policy, capital flow management and the scope of permitted cross‑border transactions.
A TWD peg would likely prioritize integration with local payments and preserve existing currency controls, while a USD peg could broaden international use but complicate controls and require tighter AML/KYC and monitoring. Regulators say they will weigh financial stability, consumer protection and the potential to modernize payments infrastructure. Market participants view the announcement positively, seeing regulated supply and clearer rules as a catalyst for safer on‑ramps and wider institutional participation in Taiwan’s crypto ecosystem.