Crypto exchange Hotbit says it froze customer funds due to alleged criminal ties of formal employee
It's not yet clear how the alleged criminal misconduct of a former employee led to a law enforcement freeze on users' funds.
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It's not yet clear how the alleged criminal misconduct of a former employee led to a law enforcement freeze on users' funds.
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