Money Partners Group Latest to Invest in Bitcoin Exchange Kraken

Money Partners Group Latest to Invest in Bitcoin Exchange Kraken

The Tokyo-based company, which reportedly holds a market cap of over $USD260 million, confirmed its plans to further its business portfolio in digital currency sector, starting by offering Bitcoin trading and settlement services to its clients. Money Partners Group, one of the Japan’s leading forex brokerage firms, has taken its first steps into the Bitcoin industry following an investment into Kraken. The Tokyo-based company, which reportedly holds a market cap of over $USD260 million, confirmed its plans to further its business portfolio in digital currency sector, starting by offering....


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