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Crypto in Taiwan
Taiwan has an advanced crypto ecosystem with developing regulation and high tech penetration.
1.5M+Users
~6%Adoption
$500M+ anualP2P Vol.
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Asia · TWD
RegulatedLegal Status
1.5M+Users
~6%Adoption
MAX ExchangeTop Exchange
40%Max Tax
1Crypto Spots
Highlight
Taiwan manufactures the chips that power global crypto mining via TSMC.
Regulation Timeline
2021
FSC announces crypto regulatory framework.
2023
Mandatory licenses for exchanges.
2025
Regulation expansion to DeFi.
Regulatory Framework
Taiwan's FSC regulates exchanges with mandatory licensing since 2023. AML/KYC norms implemented. The government promotes blockchain innovation.
Available Exchanges
M
MAX ExchangeRegulated Taiwanese exchange with TWD pairs.
B
BinanceGlobal exchange popular in Taiwan.
A
ACE ExchangeLocal Taiwanese exchange.
How to Buy Crypto
1
MAX Exchange/Binance > sign up.
2
KYC with Taiwanese ID.
3
TWD bank transfer.
4
Buy and send to wallet.
Crypto Taxes
Income tax (capital gains)
Tax Brackets
0-560,000
5%
560,000-1,260,000
12%
1,260,000-2,520,000
20%
2,520,000-4,720,000
30%
4,720,000+
40%
Deductible
Losses deductible against gains.
Deadline
May 31
Crypto gains are reported as capital income.
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Type
Income tax (capital gains)
Deadline
May 31
Crypto Spots
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Taipei Crypto HubHub
TaipeiCrypto and blockchain hub in Taipei.
Crypto Communities
Taiwan Crypto
TelegramTaiwanese crypto community with +12K members.
Comparison: Asia
| Country | Users | Adoption | P2P Vol. | Status | Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇼 TaiwanYou | 1.5M+ | ~6% | $500M+ anual | Regulated | MAX Exchange |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 8M+ | ~7% | $8B+ anual | Regulated | bitFlyer |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 15M+ | ~30% | $15B+ anual | Regulated | Upbit |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 2M+ | ~35% | $3B+ anual | Regulated | Independent Reserve |
| 🇮🇳 India | 115M+ | ~8% | $5B+ anual | Restricted | Binance |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 16M+ | ~16% | $2B+ anual | Regulated | Binance |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 18M+ | ~6.5% | $3B+ anual | Regulated | Binance |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 12M+ | ~17% | $1.5B+ anual | Regulated | Binance |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 12M+ | ~10% | $2B+ anual | Regulated | Binance |
Crypto Curiosities
✨Fact #1
TSMC in Taiwan manufactures chips used in much of the global crypto mining hardware.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is crypto legal in Taiwan?
Yes, crypto is legal and regulated by the FSC with mandatory licenses.
Crypto taxes?
Gains are taxed as capital income at 5-40%.
How to buy with TWD?
MAX Exchange/Binance > KYC > TWD transfer > buy.
Taiwan crypto mining?
Taiwan has a crypto hardware industry (TSMC manufactures mining chips).
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