Author: Crypto City _This article was updated and revised on 2026/4/8 to the version of the draft that was approved by the Executive Yuan_ The Virtual Asset Service Act draft passed through the Executive Yuan—one lazy-bag guide to see it all at once Taiwan’s cryptocurrency industry has finally entered a clear regulatory era! After the Financial Supervisory Commission released a preliminary draft last year, the Executive Yuan approved, in early April this year, the revised draft of the “Virtual Asset Service Act,” which will be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for review. The goal is to improve the development and management of Taiwan’s virtual asset businesses, protect the rights and interests of traders, and promote innovation in financial technology. Compared with the 2025 version, the version approved by the Executive Yuan is more stringent in both penalties and management! After reading through the dense legal provisions, “Crypto City” has outlined 4 major takeaways to help readers quickly understand them. If you want to know the latest full draft content, you can check out this “Virtual Asset Service Act” PDF file. Four major takeaways from the draft Virtual Asset Service Act Re

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Eddie Yue, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, outlined a compliance-first vision for the city’s stablecoin market on April 10, 2026, the same day HKMA granted its first two stablecoin issuer licences. The message was clear: Hong Kong will grow its compliant stablecoin ecosystem

Japan is one of the major economies to establish a comprehensive legal framework for stablecoins at the earliest stage in the world. With the formal implementation of the 2023 amendments to the Act on Payment Services (amended Funds Settlement Act), the issuance of yen stablecoins has moved from a legal gray area to clear regulation, and in 2025 it will see the official launch of the first compliant yen stablecoin, JPYC. This article fully reviews the development of Japan’s stablecoin regulations, three compliant issuance pathways, and the main current market cases, so that financial institutions in Taiwan and the crypto industry can use it as a reference. Background of Japan’s stablecoin legislation: From the UST collapse to regulatory formation In May 2022, the algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) collapsed, triggering intense global attention on stablecoin regulation. Japan then accelerated its legislative efforts; in June of the same year, Japan’s National Diet formally passed a stablecoin bill, clearly defining stablecoins as those that must be linked to fiat currency, and that must be

The U.S. Senate will reconvene on April 13, with the Clarity Act as the first order of business. The bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market and clarify the jurisdiction of the SEC versus the CFTC. Although a compromise has been reached on the stablecoin yield issue, the bill still faces other disputes. To get legislation completed before Congress adjourns in August, tagging must be completed by the end of April; otherwise, it will be pushed to the fall. If successful, it will provide a clear legal environment for the U.S. crypto market.

Author: Crypto City _This article was updated and revised on 2026/4/8 to the version of the draft approved by the Executive Yuan_ The draft of the Virtual Asset Service Act has passed the Executive Yuan—an easy-to-read summary in one go Taiwan’s cryptocurrency industry has finally entered a clear regulatory era! After the Financial Supervisory Commission released a preliminary draft last year, the Executive Yuan has approved, in early April of this year, the amendment draft of the “Virtual Asset Service Act,” which will be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for deliberation. The purpose is to improve the development and management of Taiwan’s virtual asset business, protect the rights and interests of traders, and promote fintech innovation. Compared with the 2025 version, the version approved by the Executive Yuan is more stringent in both penalties and oversight! After reading through the complex legal provisions, “Crypto City” has compiled 4 key takeaways to help readers quickly understand them. If you want to see the latest full draft text, you can check this “Virtual Asset Service Act” PDF file. Draft Virtual Asset Service Act — 4 key takeaways at a glance Key takeaway

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