Odaily News: Hong Kong police stated that they have arrested 8 people in connection with the virtual asset trading platform JPEX case and will hold a case briefing at 4 pm today (19th). As of 2 pm yesterday (18th), a total of 1,408 people had reported the crime, involving more than 1 billion yuan. This morning, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lee Ka-chiu expressed concern about the JPEX case when meeting reporters in front of the trade union. He has asked the police and the Securities and Futures Commission to meet with the media this afternoon to explain the relevant incidents. (Astardaq Finance)