BitFury to Expand Footprint in China Following $30 Million Deal

BitFury to Expand Footprint in China Following $30 Million Deal

A new two-part deal valued at $30m will see BitFury expand its footprint in China. The full-service blockchain technology company has announced a deal with Credit China Fintech, a firm that provides consumer-facing financial products, according to FT. The $30m deal has two components: an investment in BitFury directly and plans to establish a joint venture in China. In statements, Credit China Fintech said that it would seek to adopt the technology for its services, looking at applications of both the bitcoin blockchain and private ledgers. Phang Yew Kiat, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Credit....


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