Why couldn’t Huobi admit Justin Sun helps run the crypto exchange?

It’s official: Justin Sun helps run Huobi and is a major shareholder. But why did it take this long for the company to admit it?
It’s official: Justin Sun helps run Huobi and is a major shareholder. But why did it take this long for the company to admit it?
Rumors have been swirling about Huobi’s insolvency and employee cuts. Now, advisor Justin Sun confirms 20% of staff will be let go.
Sun has repeatedly denied that FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried provided him the backing he needed to take over Huobi.
Chen Boliang is accused of accessing Huobi’s systems to fraudulently create a $20 million credit line with an account set up in his father’s name.