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Okcoin opens office in Miami

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September 24, 2021

Okcoin, a cryptocurrency platform, has opened an office in Miami, which it will use to support the city's technology community. The company will hire 100 employees for the location and will sponsor Florida's hackathon ShellHacks, according to a press release.

"Our new Miami location is a strategic expansion that enables us to meet the rapid increase in Latin American cryptocurrency adoption while also complementing Mayor Suarez's commitment to making the city a hub for technology development," Hong Fang, CEO of Okcoin, said in the release. "We're pleased to be a part of Miami's vibrant and growing cryptocurrency community, and look forward to contributing to it with new jobs, support for local tech events, and more."