Ahead of massive IPO, Ant Group launches blockchain platform for global B2B trade
The Chinese fintech giant rolls out its 'Trusple' platform for cross-border business uses, on the eve of an IPO anticipated to be the largest in the world.
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Kelly Le
The Chinese fintech giant rolls out its 'Trusple' platform for cross-border business uses, on the eve of an IPO anticipated to be the largest in the world.
Kelly Le is an Assistant Producer at Forkast.News. Previously, she worked on the editorial team at SCMP covering stories from China, as well as People's Daily. She holds an M.A. from The University of Hong Kong's Journalism and Media Studies Centre.
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