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BitMEX Confirms Expansion Plans, Focus On Derivatives Remains
22.4.2021
Building on its earlier announcement of expansion plans, crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has unveiled it is broadening its offer with five new business segments: spot, brokerage, custody, information products, and academy. The company will also seek additional licenses in a number...
BitMEX's Arthur Hayes Surrendered and Released as Planned
7.4.2021
Arthur Hayes. As expected, former CEO of major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, surrended in the US on April 6 and was released on USD 10m bond.
He appeared before a federal judge in Honolulu, per Bloomberg report.
As reported, per earlier agreement with law enforcement, Hayes...
BitMEX's Arthur Hayes surrenders in Hawaii, released on $10M bond
7.4.2021
The former CEO of BitMEX surrendered in Hawaii and was later released after posting a $10 million bond
BTC Futures Open Interest Hits $23B, Binance Captures Lion’s Share, Signals Say 43% Chance of $64K Bitcoin by Month’s End
6.4.2021
Bitcoin futures open interest on Monday has crossed $23 billion according to data recorded on April 5. The crypto asset exchange Binance has taken the lead as far as open interest in bitcoin futures is concerned with a massive $10.5 billion in open interest. Binance Captures the Bitcoin Futures...
Bitmex Cofounder Ben Delo Surrenders to US Authorities— Arthur Hayes to Follow in April
17.3.2021
Legal issues with crypto exchange Bitmex’s cofounders still make the headlines. Benjamin Delo surrendered to the U.S. authorities, and Arthur Hayes agreed to make the same maneuver in April. Delo Released on a $20M Bail Bond According to Bloomberg, Bitmex’s cofounder Benjamin Delo...
BitMEX's Arthur Hayes To Surrender And To Be Released In April
17.3.2021
Arthur Hayes. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Distributed
Co-founder and CEO of major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, has agreed to surrender in the US on April 6 and should be released on USD 10m bond, secured by USD 1m in cash, per a filling in the United States District...
Arthur Hayes seeks voluntary surrender in Hawaii court with $10 million bail
17.3.2021
Lawyers for the former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are proposing Hayes’ voluntary appearance on April 6, with his potential release on bail subject to a $10 million personal recognizance bond
BitMEX executive surrenders in New York, pleads not guilty
16.3.2021
BitMEX's co-owner, Ben Delo, has pleaded not guilty after surrendering to U.S. authorities in New York
Bitcoin Balances on Exchanges Are Draining, Leading Platforms See $10 Billion in BTC Withdrawn in 4 Months
9.3.2021
Bitcoin prices have regained momentum during the last two days as the price per coin touched a March 2021 high at $54,822 on Tuesday morning (ET). Back in December 2020, it was noted that bitcoin on exchanges dropped to a three-year low and this year bitcoin exchange balances continue to plummet....
BitMEX Eyes Spot Trading, Custody As Arthur Hayes Prepares to Surrender
4.3.2021
Arthur Hayes. Source: Twitter, @CryptoHayes
Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX is now seemingly working on all fronts in order to strengthen their positions amid regulatory crackdown and growing competition.
Alexander Höptner, CEO of 100x Group, the holding behind the platform, revealed more...
BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes and Ben Delo negotiate surrender to U.S. authorities
4.3.2021
Court transcripts have revealed that BitMEX’s fugitive executives Arthur Hayes and Ben Delo are negotiating a surrender with U.S. authorities
BitMEX Mulls Plain Vanilla Products As It Looks To Increase Market Share
2.3.2021
Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX might introduce a new range of plain vanilla, or basic financial products designed to boost its market share, according to Alexander Höptner, CEO of 100x Group, the holding behind the platform.
“The products that we offer right now are pretty sophisticated...
BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Returns to Tout The Crypto Game
19.2.2021
Arthur Hayes. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, CfC st. Moritz
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, has made a remarkable return to the public spotlight – emerging on social media for the first time since the US authorities indicted him and...
BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes returns with calls for a boycott of legacy finance
19.2.2021
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has called on all legacy traders to “opt-out” of legacy trading platforms and embrace the “Crypto Capital Markets.”
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Smashes $15 Billion, CME Registers Over $33 Million in ETH Contracts
9.2.2021
Following the revelation that Tesla now owns $1.5 billion in bitcoin, crypto spot markets across the board skyrocketed. Data shows that crypto derivatives markets also saw significant demand as bitcoin futures open interest tapped $15 billion on Monday. Moreover, this week was the start of ethereum...
BitMEX Introduces Data Storage Framework for FATF’s Travel Rule
9.2.2021
Compliance chief Malcolm Wright led the development of BitMEX’s data storage principles for crypto exchanges
Former Bank of China exec joins BitMEX operator as non-executive board director
1.2.2021
Once reportedly the highest-paid executive at the Bank of China, Wai Kin Chim has joined BitMEX’s parent firm as an independent non-executive board director
FBI arrests 24-year-old crypto trader for commodities and wire fraud
26.1.2021
The trader was both lying to investors and using an unregistered derivatives strategy on BitMex
BitMEX operator joins digital finance standards and advocacy organization
21.1.2021
BitMEX’s parent company has joined Global Digital Finance, or GDF, a major industry association advocating for the adoption of digital assets
Crypto Derivatives Surge, Bitcoin Options Open Interest Climbs to $9.6 Billion
19.1.2021
Bitcoin options open interest has reached $9.6 billion according to derivatives market data as the metric is nearing the high captured on January 7, 2021. Moreover, the aggregate open interest in bitcoin futures is steadily nearing all-time highs. While cryptocurrency spot markets have...