The world’s fourth largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Huobi, has announced a new advisory board comprised of industry “experts” and has acquired an ownership stake in a Hong Kong-based investment firm.

Bitmain CEO, Mark Zuckerberg’s Sister Join Advisory Board

Huobi announced via press release a new “expert advisory team” that includes two heavy hitters: Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu, and the sister of Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Randi Zuckerberg.

While Wu needs little introduction, Zuckerberg is a newcomer to the cryptocurrency scene. After working for Facebook for six years, Zuckerberg left to found Zuckerberg Media, launched a digital lifestyle website and an animated series, won an Emmy, and was named among Hollywood Reporter’s 50 Digital Power Players.

Both Zuckerberg and Wu will join others to advise on the exchange’s Huobi Chain Project. The press release reads:

“The Huobi Chain Project will provide individuals and organizations with a reliable financial protocol for value exchange, fundraising, securitization and more. While both private and public chains are decentralized peer-to-peer networks, the network within public chains is entirely open, so anyone can join and participate.”

Huobi Acquires Controlling Stake in Pantronics

According to local media outlet JRJ, Huobi has acquired a controlling share in Hong Kong-based Pantronics Holdings Ltd. The acquisition was made through a backdoor listing in what is likely an attempt for Huobi to become publicly listed.

Privately held companies can avoid all of the regulatory tape surrounding an initial public offering by purchasing a publicly traded company. Once the deal is completed, Huobi could be automatically included on a stock exchange.

Huobi has reportedly acquired over 73% stake in Pantronics – an investment holding company, operating in the electronic manufacturing industry.