BTC$77,156+3.3% ZEC$337.96+1.7% XMR$346.65+1.4% DASH$36.95+0.9% FIRO$0.7776+1.2% ARRR$0.1914+2.0% BEAM$0.0206-1.8% GRIN$0.0384-0.4% IRON$0.0608-1.8% SCRT$0.1059+11.6% NIGHT$0.0374+2.3% BTC$77,156+3.3% ZEC$337.96+1.7% XMR$346.65+1.4% DASH$36.95+0.9% FIRO$0.7776+1.2% ARRR$0.1914+2.0% BEAM$0.0206-1.8% GRIN$0.0384-0.4% IRON$0.0608-1.8% SCRT$0.1059+11.6% NIGHT$0.0374+2.3%
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Taiwan · Updated 04.13.26

Privacy coins in Taiwan

In Taiwan you can buy Zcash through registered domestic exchanges, though availability varies. Monero is restricted on most platforms. The Executive Yuan approved a draft Virtual Asset Services Act in April 2026, which would establish a dedicated crypto licensing regime once the Legislative Yuan passes it.

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Your two options

Zcash (ZEC)
Available on local exchanges

Yes, you can buy Zcash in Taiwan through some registered exchanges, though availability varies by platform.

Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Limited availability

Monero has been delisted from most Taiwanese registered platforms under AML pressure.

Read the Monero guide >

What to know

Taiwanese ZEC buyers can use domestic registered exchanges; check current coin lists before funding. Monero buyers will need non-Taiwan platforms. Tax treatment of crypto gains in Taiwan has been a moving target; confirm current rules with a local advisor.

Regulatory detail

FSC oversight, AML registration required for VASPs under the Money Laundering Control Act (criminal liability for unregistered operation). Draft Virtual Asset Services Act approved by Executive Yuan April 2, 2026, pending Legislative Yuan deliberation.