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Peter Kerstens, a technical innovation and cybersecurity policy advisor for the European Commission, known as the 'Father of MiCA', will be in Taiwan from September 1 to 2 to attend FinTechOn 2025 and the AFA Summit. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is the world's leading and most comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual assets, with far-reaching implications for the future of finance and digital asset applications. Peter Kerstens's rare visit to Taiwan and public speech is expected to be a focal point of attention this year for innovative regulation, fintech, and the traditional financial industry.

The United States has just passed the landmark GENIUS Act, promoting stablecoins towards compliance regulation and mainstream application, while global financial markets' attention to blockchain technology is rapidly increasing, and blockchain is at a 'ChatGPT moment' that may lead to disruptive breakthroughs. At the same time, governments are accelerating the promotion of digital asset legislation and regulation, striving to achieve a balance between innovation and risk, making this a critical juncture for global digital finance development.

Peter Kerstens's visit to Taiwan in this context is not only a rare opportunity for Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific financial market to hear directly from a core figure in international policymaking, but also provides a strategic international perspective for the global supply chain and fintech ecosystem to seize opportunities in the new wave of technological transformation.

Recently, Peter Kerstens stated at the Fintech Summit & Awards event that the fintech industry is not just about technological innovation, but a collaborative result of policy, market, and risk management. He emphasized, "Industry unity and cooperation are very important, and we must also maintain close communication with regulatory agencies and policymakers. Many people talk about the challenges of fintech, but I believe these challenges are actually opportunities. Of course, opportunities and innovations always come with risks, so the industry must be brave enough to take risks and move forward with a responsible attitude." He also called on fintech practitioners to actively engage in dialogue with regulators to promote mutual understanding and jointly drive the industry towards a stable and innovative direction.

Cai Yuling, the honorary chairman of the Taiwan Fintech Association and the first chairman of the Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA), stated, 'Peter Kerstens participated online in the past, but this year he will come in person, which fully demonstrates the importance international leaders place on Taiwan. Taiwan not only has a robust financial system and top-notch technology talent but is also a key link in the global supply chain. The combination of fintech and supply chains will be the most promising application scenario; Taiwan should not only participate but should also have a seat at the table.'

FinTechOn is an annual forum guided by the National Development Council of the Executive Yuan and hosted by the Taiwan Fintech Association (TFTA). The Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission, Peng Jinlong, the Minister of Digital Development, Huang Yannan, the Deputy Minister of the National Development Council, Zhan Fangguan, and the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs, Jiang Wenruo, will all attend and deliver speeches sharing Taiwan's latest policy directions and expectations for international cooperation.

As the most authoritative financial technology policy discussion platform in Taiwan, FinTechOn has set this year's theme as 'Fintech x New Global Supply Chain Battlefield', and for the first time, it will combine with AFA to invite representatives from fintech associations from 15 countries and regions to hold the inaugural AFA Summit in Taipei, bringing experiences and observations from different countries to learn best practices at a time when technology is changing rapidly and supply chains are fragmented and shifting quickly.

FintechOn 2025 and the AFA Summit is not only an important financial policy discussion platform in Taiwan but also a key event for the development of the fintech ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region, promoting the integration of supply chains and fintech, and paving the way for a smarter, more resilient, and robust future.

FinTechOn 2025 and the AFA Summit

  • Time: September 1, 2025 (Monday) to September 2 (Tuesday)

  • Location: Shangri-La Far Eastern Hotel, Taipei (3rd Floor, No. 201, Section 2, Dunhua South Road, Daan District, Taipei City)

  • Registration link: https://www.accupass.com/go/fintechon2025


'The EU's behind-the-scenes driver of virtual asset regulation Peter Kerstens is coming to Taiwan! How can Taiwan learn from MiCA's drafting to implementation?' This article was first published in 'Crypto City'.