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Seychelles-based cryptocurrency alternate Bitget stated it has invested US$30 million in decentralized multi-chain pockets BitKeep to turn into its controlling shareholder. 

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• The funding will let Bitget develop its vary of companies whereas supporting BitKeep to enhance stability and safety of its choices, the alternate said in a statement. 
• In November, Bitget announced plans to develop its workforce to 1,200 with 400 further hires by the primary quarter of 2023. 
• Singapore-based BitKeep, based in 2018, raised its valuation to US$100 million final May after a US$15 million Series A funding spherical led by Dragonfly Capital.
• BitKeep has over eight million customers and helps 90 mainnet networks, together with Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon and Solana, in keeping with the corporate.
• BitKeep suffered a cryptocurrency theft in October final yr when over US$1 million in BNB tokens was stolen by an unidentified hacker. 

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