Hugo Zheng, manager of ixFintech, demonstrates the paper wallets containing QR codes to buy bitcoin. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong fintech start-up hopes bitcoin in a paper envelope will broaden cryptocurrency ownership beyond the tech-savvy
- ixFintech has launched a digital asset exchange machine that dispenses bitcoin carried in user-friendly paper envelopes
- The move comes as many Hongkongers celebrate Lunar New Year by handing out ‘lai see’ – red packets containing ‘lucky money’
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Hugo Zheng, manager of ixFintech, demonstrates the paper wallets containing QR codes to buy bitcoin. Photo: Felix Wong