Taiwan Considers Fintech Overhaul, Blockchain Tech May See Adoption
The securities industry in Taiwan is looking forward to overhauling its financial technology sector to meet the needs of changing financial landscape. The blockchain revolution is catching the world by storm. As the adoption of latest technology in banking and financial sector picks up in the developed nations, other countries are preparing themselves for the eventual shift from conventional platforms to distributed ledger based applications. Taiwan has now started to explore new technology solutions for its financial sector. Yesterday, a Taiwanese news publication reported the country’s....
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