Blockchain's Head of Development Leaves Company For OKCoin

Blockchain's Head of Development Leaves Company For OKCoin

Former head of development at Blockchain Changpeng Zhao has reportedly left the company and taken a position as Chief Technical Officer at Chinese bitcoin exchange OKCoin, it's being reported by CoinDesk. And while some folks may see the decision as shocking, Zhao said the choice for him was all too clear. "OKCoin is already the best bitcoin exchange in China, if not in the world. We plan to make OKCoin truly international. OKCoin has the best technology platform, safest security measures, and above all the best team. We also have highest volume and liquidity, the fastest deposit and....


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