Thor Chan is the chief executive officer for AAX cryptocurrency exchange. Having previously held key roles at Microsoft, HBSC, App Annie, and Publicis, I was curious to see how these roles have contributed to his entry into the crypto market. Our discussion included how employing LSEG Technology used by London Stock Exchange Group, Singapore Exchange, Borsa Italiana among other top exchanges and organizations, is helping AAX position itself as a next-generation cryptocurrency exchange. Apart from AAX, I engaged Chan on the effects the coronavirus pandemic is having on the cryptocurrency market and whether it’s a blessing in disguise for crypto
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