Credit China Fintech Invests $30 Million in Bitfury

Credit China Fintech Invests $30 Million in Bitfury

Bitfury group has partnered with Credit China Fintech. The company has received a $30 million investment as a part of the deal. The Chinese interests have expanded beyond Bitcoin in the recent days. The world’s largest cryptocurrency market is now focusing on research, development, and implementation of blockchain technology across various industry sectors within the country. Credit China Fintech has aligned itself to the country’s aspirations by making a $30 million investment in Bitfury Group – a cryptocurrency technology company. The recently forged partnership will now enable the Hong....


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