Uncovering the Crypto World: The Stories Behind the Poker Characters

The crypto world has always been a mysterious realm filled with opportunities and risks, attracting countless people's attention. It integrates dreams of wealth, technological innovation, and a belief in blockchain. After a period of prosperous development, it is now gradually unveiling its mysterious veil.

In this circle, there is a unique set of big shot playing cards. These 54 cartoon playing cards represent 54 well-known figures in the crypto world, including the mysterious Bitcoin founder, freedom market-seeking programmers, CEOs of large trading platforms, and "masters" who have become rich through cryptocurrency.

These real people formed an engaging game. Some achieved financial freedom by taking the initiative, while others fled to a foreign land with nowhere to settle. Some held good cards but ultimately failed, while others attempted to cheat but could not escape the reckoning.

Let's delve into the people and events of the crypto world through the stories of several representative figures in this deck of playing cards.

Xu Mingxing: The Star of Exchanges Where Trust Has Collapsed

Xu Mingxing, the founder of OKCoin, once the largest Bitcoin exchange in China, is known as "Jack of Diamonds" among the big shots in the crypto world.

Xu Mingxing once regarded Jack Ma as an idol, even mimicking Ma's speaking style when stating that "the company is always ready to donate to the country in the future." However, OKCoin is ultimately not Alipay, and Xu Mingxing is also difficult to compare with Jack Ma.

Zhao Changpeng: "Wall Breaking" Layout, Rapid Rise of the New Coin King

The founder and CEO of a well-known trading platform, Zhao Changpeng, is known as "Red Heart J" in poker. He went from a programmer who firmly believed in Bitcoin to a billionaire on the Forbes cryptocurrency rich list in just six months.

As an idealist and adventurer, Zhao Changpeng sold his house in Shanghai in 2014 and devoted himself to Bitcoin. When the cryptocurrency market boomed in 2017, he made two key decisions: to focus on coin-to-coin trading and to vigorously expand overseas markets. This stemmed from a friend's suggestion that avoiding contact with traditional financial institutions could reduce risk and regulatory complexity.

He Yi: The Leading Lady of the Crypto World Taking on Heavy Responsibilities

The explosive growth of a certain trading platform cannot be attributed solely to Zhao Changpeng's foresight; the contributions of partner He Yi should not be overlooked either. Known as the "sister of the crypto world", He Yi studied psychology and has served as a host for a travel television station and as vice president of Yizhibo. She successfully leveraged the live streaming model to propel the platform to a leading global position.

In January 2018, He Yi planned a global live streaming event to promote a certain token. The event took place on multiple global platforms, attracting a large number of users to participate in trading and have the chance to win generous rewards, including a luxury sports car. This innovative marketing approach brought a significant number of users and trading volume to the platform.

He Yi's charm is not only reflected in her business, but also in the fact that the communities she is part of are often the most active. As a CEO in the industry said: "In many big shots' groups, no one would originally speak, but as soon as He Yi joins, it immediately becomes lively."

Li Xiaolai: The Controversial "Richest Man" in the Crypto World

Li Xiaolai, known as "Red A" in the crypto world poker, is a highly controversial figure. He was once an English teacher at New Oriental, later becoming the self-proclaimed Bitcoin tycoon of China, a bestselling author, and an angel investor.

Li Xiaolai is good at leveraging people's desire for financial freedom. In June 2017, he launched the first ICO project, the EOS white paper, which, despite numerous doubts, successfully raised $185 million. However, as regulations became stricter, Li Xiaolai's credibility began to be questioned.

Wu Jihan: The Low-Key "Hashrate Emperor"

Known as "Meihua A", Wu Jihan is a true powerhouse in the crypto world. Born in 1986, this dual-degree graduate from Peking University is the founder of Bitmain and an early promoter of Bitcoin.

In 2013, Wu Jihan and his partner Zhan Ketuan founded Bitmain and began producing Bitcoin mining machines. As the controversy over Bitcoin's scalability intensified, Wu Jihan publicly supported the fork and launched Bitcoin Cash (BCH), sparking intense debates in the crypto world.

As a "mining boss", the scale of computing power in Wu Jihan's hands has always been a mystery. He even proposed the concept of a blockchain "private central bank" in a public setting, which attracted widespread attention.

Regulatory Storm Approaches

With the development of the crypto world, regulatory agencies have begun to pay attention to the risks in this field. The director of the Beijing Municipal Financial Work Bureau, Huo Xuewen, raised the "Nine Questions on Blockchain", directly addressing the essential issues of blockchain, Bitcoin, and ICOs. He emphasized that understanding the truth of these concepts can help to see through those "myths dressed in the guise of blockchain."

Fan Yifei, the deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, also stated that the research and development of the central bank digital currency will be promoted, while various types of virtual currencies will be regulated and cleaned up.

These signals indicate that the crypto world may soon迎来 a new round of reshuffling. In this world full of opportunities and risks, only those who truly understand its essence can gain an advantage in future developments.