TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan Mobile (台灣大哥大), one of Taiwan's largest telecommunications companies, announced on Monday (Jan. 5) that its TWEX Taiwan Virtual Asset Exchange (台灣大虛擬資產交易所) now allows everyone to purchase virtual assets via the Taiwan Mobile App, with a minimum investment of NT$100 (around US$3.20). The platform has also launched on the Fubon Securities (富邦證券) AI PRO App, enabling Fubon Securities members to trade virtual assets within the existing interface. This move aims to democratize access to virtual assets, making them more accessible to the general public in Taiwan.
General Manager Jamie Lin (林之晨) emphasized that since its establishment in May 2025, TWEX has focused on providing compliant Web3 applications, highlighting the platform's reliability and cybersecurity measures. Vice President of Taiwan Mobile's Web3 Business, Luke Han (韓昆舉), noted that TWEX has experienced double-digit growth in monthly registered users since launch. Han reported that over 70% of users engage in small-scale investments, with nearly 50% of the user base aged 40 and above, indicating broad demographic appeal.
Han stated that by opening the platform to everyone, TWEX will further expand its investor base and drive the adoption of virtual assets in a compliant and secure environment. The integration with Fubon Securities, a major Taiwan brokerage firm, represents a significant step in bringing virtual asset trading to mainstream financial platforms. Taiwan Mobile's expansion into virtual assets reflects growing interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology among Taiwan's financial services sector and general public.
The platform's expansion could significantly impact Taiwan's virtual asset market, bringing cryptocurrency trading closer to mainstream acceptance among everyday investors. Taiwan Mobile's move positions the telecommunications giant as a key player in Taiwan's emerging Web3 and digital asset ecosystem. Observers will monitor how this development influences Taiwan's financial landscape as virtual asset adoption continues to grow across the island. ◼ (At time of reporting, US$1 equals approximately NT$31.3)
