BITMEX

BitMEX is a P2P crypto-products trading platform.

BitMEX's Greg Dwyer Pleads Guilty for Role in Money Laundering Case
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BitMEX's Greg Dwyer Pleads Guilty for Role in Money Laundering Case

Greg Dwyer has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges associated with BitMEX in a US court in Manhattan.

BitMEX Seeks to Connect Forex Market and Crypto Innovation through FX Perps
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BitMEX Seeks to Connect Forex Market and Crypto Innovation through FX Perps

Crypto exchange BitMEX has launched the first-ever FX perpetual swap contracts (FX perps) that will enable users to trade the most sought-after foreign currency pairs 24/7, irrespective of whether the forex market (FX) is closed or not.

BitMEX Lists Luna 2.0, ETH Margin and Settlement Options
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BitMEX Lists Luna 2.0, ETH Margin and Settlement Options

BitMEX users are now able to trade ETH options and USDT-margined Terra Luna 2.0 contracts, all with up to 25x leverage.

BitMEX’s Daily Spot Exchange Trade Volume Hits $24m Record High
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BitMEX’s Daily Spot Exchange Trade Volume Hits $24m Record High

Less than 10 days after launching the spot trading option, crypto exchange platform BitMEX reached a new milestone by hitting a daily trade volume of $24 million.

BitMEX Launches Spot Exchange Service
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BitMEX Launches Spot Exchange Service

BitMex announced Tuesday to launch spot trading to the market for crypto traders.

Embattled BitMEX Co-Founders to Pay $30M in Civil Fine
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Embattled BitMEX Co-Founders to Pay $30M in Civil Fine

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has pronounced a combined Civil monetary fine of $30 million for the three embattled BitMEX exchange co-founders indicted for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act

BitMEX Lays Off 25% Staff after Failing to Acquire German Bank
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BitMEX Lays Off 25% Staff after Failing to Acquire German Bank

BitMEX Derivatives Exchange has reportedly cut off 25% of its staff following information shared with employees last week.

BitMEX’s Bid Fails to Acquire 268-Year Old German Bank
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BitMEX’s Bid Fails to Acquire 268-Year Old German Bank

BitMEX wanted to purchase Bankhaus von der Heydt to leverage its business in Europe. However, the plan didn’t work out. While the reason behind the fallout of the deal is not known, BaFin’s involvement is suspected.

BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act
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BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act

BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo have pleaded guilty to violating the United States Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Former BitMEX Executive Agrees to be Extradited Back to the US as Trial Drags on
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Former BitMEX Executive Agrees to be Extradited Back to the US as Trial Drags on

Former BitMEX executive Gregory Dwyer has finally agreed to be extradited to the US to face charges of banking law violations.

BitMEX Agrees to Pay $100M in Settlements to the CFTC of the US
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BitMEX Agrees to Pay $100M in Settlements to the CFTC of the US

BitMEX has reached a settlement with the CFTC and FinCEN on charges bordering on illegal exchange operation.

Former BitMEX Executives to Appear in Court in March 2022
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Former BitMEX Executives to Appear in Court in March 2022

The court trial for former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes and other indicted executives has been set for March 28, 2022.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Surrenders to US Authorities
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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Surrenders to US Authorities

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has surrendered to authorities in Hawaii to face pending charges relating to AML compliance failure.

BitMEX Founder Ben Delo Surrenders and Will Face Trial on Charges of Failing to Implement AML Programs
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BitMEX Founder Ben Delo Surrenders and Will Face Trial on Charges of Failing to Implement AML Programs

Ben Delo has surrendered himself to US authorities to clear his name in court and defend against the charges.

BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Agrees to Surrender to U.S. Authorities
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BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Agrees to Surrender to U.S. Authorities

Fugitive executives of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX have been discussing a surrender agreement with the U.S. government.