Peter Kerstens, advisor on technological innovation and cybersecurity policy at the European Commission, known as the 'MiCA Father', will attend FinTechOn 2025 and the AFA Summit from September 1 to 2. The 'MiCA' (Market in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is a globally leading and comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual assets, which will have far-reaching impacts on future finance and digital asset applications. Peter Kerstens' rare visit to Taiwan and public speech is expected to be a focal point this year for innovation regulation, fintech, and traditional financial industries.

The United States has just passed the landmark 'GENIUS Act', promoting stablecoins towards compliance regulation and mainstream application, while global financial market attention to blockchain technology is rapidly rising. Blockchain is at a potential 'ChatGPT moment' where disruptive breakthroughs may occur. At the same time, governments around the world are also accelerating the advancement of digital asset legislation and regulation, striving to balance innovation and risk, making the current time a key node in global digital financial development.

Peter Kerstens, under this background, personally visits Taiwan, which is not only a rare opportunity to hear directly from core figures in international policy-making for Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific financial markets, but also provides a strategically valuable international perspective to seize opportunities for the global supply chain and fintech ecosystem in this new wave of technological transformation.

Recently, Peter Kerstens stated at the Fintech Summit & Awards event that the fintech industry is not only about technological innovation but also a collaborative result of policy, market, and risk management. He emphasized: 'Industry unity and cooperation are very important, and maintaining close communication with regulatory agencies and policymakers is essential. 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 willing to take risks and move forward with a responsible attitude.' He also called on fintech practitioners to actively engage in dialogue with regulators to enhance mutual understanding and jointly promote the industry towards a stable and innovative direction.

Cai Yuling, Honorary Chairman of the Taiwan FinTech Association and the first Chairman of the Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA), stated:

Peter Kerstens used to participate online, but this year he will come personally, showing the international leader's emphasis on Taiwan. Taiwan not only has a stable financial system and top technology talents 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, and Taiwan not only cannot be absent 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 organized by the Taiwan FinTech Association (TFTA). Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jinlong, Minister of Digital Development Huang Yannan, Deputy Minister of National Development Council Zhan Fangguan, and Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Jiang Wenruo will all attend and give speeches, sharing Taiwan's latest policy directions and expectations for international cooperation.

As the most authoritative fintech policy discussion platform in Taiwan, FinTechOn this year has themed 'Fintech × New Strategic Landscape of Global Supply Chain', and for the first time, in conjunction with AFA, invited representatives from fintech associations from 15 countries and regions to hold the first AFA Summit in Taipei, bringing experiences and observations from different countries to learn best practices from each other in a time of rapid technological change and fragmented supply chains.

FintechOn 2025 and the AFA Summit is not only an important platform for financial policy discussions 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 moving towards a smarter, more robust, and resilient future.

FinTechOn 2025 and the AFA Summit

Date: September 1 (Mon) to September 2 (Tue), 2025

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

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

"Taiwan's Virtual Asset Special Law to be announced! 'MiCA Father' Peter Kerstens comes to Taiwan to share EU regulatory experience" This article was first published on Blockcast.