PANews reported on April 12 that according to United News Network, the digital asset management platform Steaker launched an investment plan to attract public investment in virtual currencies, allegedly illegally raising around 1.48 billion New Taiwan dollars over 3 years. The Taipei District Prosecutor's Office has indicted Steaker and its founder Huang Weixin, along with 4 other individuals. In response, Steaker issued a statement clarifying that they have never engaged in any illegal activities and are deeply disappointed by the prosecution. They emphasized that virtual assets are not legal tender and they merely provide virtual asset allocation services, have not received any legal currency, and do not offer exchange services, and explained the full context of the incident through their statement.
