Highlights:
- Lingling Jiang replaces Eugene Ng at DWF Labs, maintaining ethical standards in the company’s practice.
- DWF Labs’ decision to appoint Jiang as Head of Strategy underlines its commitment to reliable leadership in cryptocurrency.
- DWF Labs has partnered with GraFun Labs and Floki to provide resources and strategic support.
DWF Labs, a prominent digital asset investment firm, has announced a change in leadership. Lingling Jiang has now been appointed as the new Head of Business Development Strategy at the company. The move comes after Eugene Ng was fired over serious allegations. Ng is accused of inappropriate behavior.
In light of recent changes, we are pleased to announce that Lingling Jiang (@Lingersj), our esteemed partner for Business Development, will be stepping up to lead the company’s strategic initiatives in this area.
With a proven track record of driving growth and creating…
— DWF Labs (@DWFLabs) October 30, 2024
Allegedly, the incident happened on the 24th of October in Hong Kong. Hana claimed Ng spiked her drink at a bar. Hana claims that after that, Ng tried to convince her to come to his hotel suite as well. Police are now also investigating while surveillance footage reportedly supports her account. However, soon after this incident, it became viral online with calls for immediate action.
Ng was relieved of all responsibilities and the company released a public statement regarding the matter. The firm vowed to uphold ethical and safety standards in the workplace. In addition, they stressed the need to keep public trust in the crypto space. Once the allegations began surfacing, Ng went private on his social media accounts.
Lingling Jiang Steps Up in Business Development
The business development strategy is now under the leadership of Jiang who has built a solid reputation within the company. She joined DWF Labs as head of regional sales for Asia in September 2022. Her quick rise through the ranks reflects her dedication and strong leadership qualities.
Within eight months of joining, Jiang advanced to lead the Hong Kong office. By September 2023, she became a business partner, overseeing strategic partnerships and growth initiatives. Before her tenure at DWF Labs, Jiang worked in sales trading at OSL, a crypto exchange in Hong Kong.
Her ability to build impactful partnerships is in line with DWF Labs’ strategic goals. She is now responsible for expanding DWF Labs’ global partnerships and increasing awareness of DWF Labs at industry events. She will also be an active participant in the firm’s strategic decision-making process.
Accusations and Evidence
Hana, the accuser, posted details of her experience on social media. She then posted surveillance footage which appeared to corroborate her claims.
I never thought I’d personally experience something like this. On the evening of October 24th, I was drugged by a partner at @DWFLabs at a bar in HK. I have reported this to the local police and have collected video evidence of him spiking my drink. pic.twitter.com/mCQpaxB6DH
— Hana小屁娜 (@hananotsorry) October 29, 2024
The alleged actions of Ng drew heavy reactions from online users. They demanded that the company be accountable and transparent. At the same time, they also signaled that the crypto industry needed ethical standards. The company is working on restoring its image and making the workplace safe for everyone.
GraFun Labs Teams with DWF and Floki
GraFun Labs has partnered with DWF Labs and Floki. The collaboration will focus on offering resources and strategic support to developing memecoins. GraFun Labs also views this partnership as an opportunity to capitalize on DWF Labs’ experience in digital asset management.
DWF Labs will offer financial backing and guidance to GraFun Labs. The support is meant to assist new projects in the challenging crypto market. Floki will share their knowledge of community engagement and branding. Together, these partners aim to build an environment that supports the next wave of memecoin initiatives.