SMI Vantage Limited has appointed three experts on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology as members of its new advisory board, which will support the company's new focus on the new economy and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The new advisory board members include: Roland Ong, founder of Infocomm Asia Holdings, a leading publisher, operator and distributor of interactive entertainment in Southeast Asia. Ong was also co-founder of China The9 Interactive Ltd, and Chairman of Asia Blockchain Games Alliance.

Dr. Clemen Chiang, the CEO and founder of Spiking, an AI and data-powered insights and education platform. Chiang is also the founder of Bitcoin Institute, a non-profit platform for cryptocurrency discussion and education. He also authored the Amazon best sellers Spiking to the Moon ­ A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Whales in the Cryptocurrency Market.

Kevin Shao, the founder of Bitrise Capital, a venture capital institution focused on blockchain. He is also the co-founder of the Nova Club's Alliance of Investment Institutions. He also serves as head of Blockchain Business for Canaan Blockchain.