Huobi outlines plan for Chinese investors after halting crypto trading

Huobi outlines plan for Chinese investors after halting crypto trading

Huobi Group co-founder Du Jun intends to safeguard all crypto assets for Chinese accounts before permanently closing them down by Dec. 31, 2021. The uncertainties sparked by China’s blanket ban on crypto trading have taken a downturn as homegrown crypto exchanges such as Huobi take proactive measures to protect and return existing investments residing on the mainland. Speaking to Cointelegraph in this regard, Du Jun, co-founder of Huobi Group, said that the crypto exchange wants to ensure the safety of the users’ assets as part of its social responsibility:“Customers will be able to....


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