Taiwan Mobile, the nation’s second-largest telecommunications carrier, has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license.

This milestone marks the company’s official entry into the digital asset space, setting the stage for the launch of a potential crypto exchange and other related services.

 

Taiwan Mobile’s acquisition of the VASP license comes on the heels of substantial regulatory changes in Taiwan.

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the nation’s primary financial regulator, has been actively working to create a more robust regulatory framework for digital assets. This move is part of Taiwan’s broader strategy to integrate digital assets into its financial ecosystem while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity.

The FSC’s decision to grant the VASP license to Taiwan Mobile is a testament to the company’s compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. This license enables Taiwan Mobile to offer a range of crypto-related services, including trading, custody, and potentially, the operation of a full-fledged cryptocurrency exchange.

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Singapore’s Partior Closes $60 Million Funding Round

Singapore headquartered Partior, a cross-border payments and settlement blockchain company, announced closing $60 million in a Series B round led by Peak XV Partners. The funding round was supported by Valor Capital Group and Jump Trading Group as new investors, and JP Morgan, Standard Chartered and Temasek as existing shareholders. 

Commenting on the $60 million influx, Partior CEO Humphrey Valenbreder said, “Partior is breaking down silos and rewriting the rules for cross-border clearing and settlement.”

“We see a very bright future for blockchain based frictionless, cross-border transactions,” Valenbreder added. “Having some of the world’s best banks and investors back our vision validates this even further.”

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Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. You could lose all of your capital.

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Akriti Seth
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Akriti Seth is a Zurich-based Business Journalist and Crypto Editor. Her passion for journalism has taken her across the globe – from thriving as an on-television correspondent to writing engaging articles, she has worked for companies like Informa UK, Bloomberg... Read More

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