Taiwan FSC’s Peng Chin-lung Sets Two Virtual-Asset Regulatory Principles, Backs RBC Approach to Capital Requirements

Taiwan is planning a more comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers. Capital thresholds will affect providers’ ability to bear risk, protect customers and allow startups to enter the market. Lawmaker Lin Chu-yin warned that an excessively high uniform threshold imposed by the Financial Supervisory Commission could crowd out domestic providers. She called for Taiwan to draw on international standards while balancing financial security with industry development.

FSC Chairman Peng Chin-lung outlined two regulatory principles. Capital requirements will follow an RBC, or risk-based capital, approach, with capital allocated according to business activities and risk levels. Regulatory rules must also be transparent and public to ensure fair competition among providers. As of July 20, 2026, the FSC had not announced a specific minimum capital requirement, a date for issuing the regulations or a formal effective date.