BitDigest October 23 · Issue #769

• Crypto prices end a strong week with market cap back at $400 billion level
• The Philippines does not expect to introduce a digital currency any time soon, but Russia says its ‘cryptoruble’ pilot will start next year
• Japan says public opinion will need to be driver for CBDC

Safe But Not Accessible

It has been one week since OKEx announced a key member (pun intended) of their team was “out of touch” and meeting with Chinese authorities and withdrawals were “temporarily suspended.” “Other functions are up and running” and “funds and assets are safe and not affected.”  Users of OKEx have appeared patient, but how long can this last.

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