BTCC Opens Up On THAT PBOC Visit

BTCC Opens Up On THAT PBOC Visit

BTCC clarified that all operations at BTCC are normal and they continue to actively work with regulators to ensure that they remain compliant. BTCC opened up about the visit by a group of regulators consisting of the Shanghai branch of the People’s Bank of China, the Shanghai Financial Affairs office, and other related government agencies to its offices on January 11th, 2017. BTCC clarified that all operations at BTCC are normal and they continue to actively work with regulators to ensure that they remain compliant. The visit was a follow up on prior discussions and shared details about....


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