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OKEx founder reportedly under investigation as exchange suspends withdrawals

The founder of major global cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has been reportedly questioned by authorities previous to OKEx suspending cryptocurrency withdrawals.OKEx founder Mingxing Xu, also known as Star Xu, has reportedly been questioned by the police, Chinese news agency Caixin reported today. According to the report, the executive was investigated “at

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Former PwC partner to launch New Zealand ‘Power Dollar’ stablecoin

New Zealand-based financial services company Power Finance plans to launch what it’s calling a “world-first” digital version of the New Zealand dollar. Set to launch early next year, the digital currency will employ Distributed Ledger Technology.The ‘Power Dollar’ is not government backed however and is more akin to a stablecoin

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OKEx Suspends Withdrawals, Says Key Holder Not Available Due to Cooperation With Investigation

OKEx has suspended all cryptocurrency withdrawals indefinitely, saying one of the exchange’s key holders has “been out of touch” with the exchange because they are “currently cooperating with a public security bureau in investigations.” OKEx’ CEO later said the investigation is due to the key holder’s “personal issue.”Update (Oct. 16, 4:57

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