Crypto-focused digital ecosystem Bakkt has hired ex-Google UX expert, Chris Peterson, to improve its crypto-focused digital wallet, The Block reports citing a person familiar with the matter.

Peterson, has more than 20 years of experience as an independent UX consultant. However, he is not the first Google's employee to join the crypto-related startup. Previously iHodl reported that former executive at PayPal and Google, Mike Blandina, Bakkt as Chief Product Officer.

Bakkt, which is a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, is still reportedly working on its ambitious crypto platform & mobile application for possible release in the next couple of months.

Earlier the firm announced it will accept a limited number of users for testing its bitcoin futures listed and traded at ICE Futures U.S. and cleared at ICE Clear U.S.

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