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BitMEX charges send ‘a message’ to global exchanges: Crypto Mom
15.10.2020
The SEC Commissioner said the recent legal action taken against BitMEX shows the need for the international industry to take AML regulations seriously
Why didn't the Kucoin hack or legal action against BitMEX seem to impact Bitcoin?
14.10.2020
Bitcoin may have solidified a price base due to big player purchases
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Talks Ethereum, DeFi and the Next BitMEX
14.10.2020
Ethereum's upcoming proof-of-stake shift won't necessarily put the world's second-largest cryptocurrency into the securities bucket, the chairman of the CFTC said Wednesday
This Is How BitMEX Juggled Private Keys Amid Crackdown
14.10.2020
Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX avoided solvency problems and managed to process all of its users’ withdrawals on time to remain solvent and in operation after a recent crackdown by the United States legal system. So how did the custodian managed the fallout?
As reported, BitMEX founders...
Competition for global crypto derivatives market dominance heats up
13.10.2020
Despite Binance recording the highest crypto derivatives volume in September, OKEx seems to be fighting back
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin on Ethereum – The Whos, Whats and Whys
12.10.2020
Elon Musk disupted claims of a Gigafactory Bitcoin ATM, BitMEX hired a head of compliance and there's nearly $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum-tokenized bitcoin
BitMEX operator hires chief compliance officer amid US criminal charges
12.10.2020
The hire comes after BitMEX's founders were charged with failing to prevent money laundering and operating an unregistered trading platform illegally in the United States
BitMEX Exchange Hires Compliance Chief After US Charges
12.10.2020
BitMEX, the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange recently charged by U.S. authorities for offering illegal trading services, has hired a compliance veteran
Revamped Crypto Derivatives Exchange Qume Set to Fly in Wake of BitMEX Woes
12.10.2020
The timing couldn’t be better for regulation-focused trading platform Qume, which unveils a revamped set of services Monday
US Government Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrencies After Attorney General Publishes Enforcement Framework
10.10.2020
United States Attorney General (AG) William Barr says the recent publishing of the Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework will help law enforcement to fight elements using digital currencies for illicit ends. Produced by the AG’s Cyber-Digital Task Force, the framework provides law enforcement...
Law Decoded: Police and thieves on their screens, Oct 2–9
9.10.2020
The Department of Justice made headlines in crypto and elsewhere, leading a week of law enforcement locking down around the world
BitMEX CTO Released On USD 5m Bond, USD 2bn Blockchain City + More News
9.10.2020
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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BitMEX Chief Technology Officer Samuel Reed, who was charged and arrested by the US Department of Justice, has been released on a USD...
BitMEX founder and ex-CTO out on $5M bail bond until court appearance
9.10.2020
October has been a dramatic month for the top brass of BitMEX crypto derivatives exchange, whose founders face multiple charges from U.S. authorities
BitMEX CTO Released in US After Payment of $5M Bond
9.10.2020
The former chief technology officer of the troubled BitMEX exchange has been released after a bond for $5 million was paid in the U.S
Blockchain Bites: Square’s $50M BTC Investment, MetaMask’s 1M Users, BitMEX’s New CEO
8.10.2020
Square became the latest publicly traded firm to pile cash reserves into bitcoin while members of BitMEX's founding team resign
Bitmex CEO Hayes Steps Down Following U.S. Criminal Charges
8.10.2020
Arthur Hayes, chief executive officer of bitcoin derivatives exchange Bitmex, is stepping down from his position a week after U.S. prosecutors filed criminal charges against him. Hayes is leaving together with other top executives who are facing similar charges. The company announced on Thursday...
First Mover: Bitcoin ‘Comatose’ Under $16K For Rest of 2020, While Ether Traffic Eases
8.10.2020
Bitcoin is stuck in an ever-tightening range between $10.5K and $10.8K and appears set for a breakout, though options trading suggests $16K might represent an upper bound in 2020
BitMEX exchange operator shuffles leadership in wake of criminal charges
8.10.2020
BitMEX's operator has allocated new leadership roles with immediate effect
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Leaves Role After US Charges
8.10.2020
The parent group of BitMEX has announced an executive shakeup after U.S. authorities charged the firm over allegedly illegal conduct
Breaking: Arthur Hayes Steps Down As CEO of BitMEX
8.10.2020
Arthur Hayes. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, CfC st. Moritz
BitMEX founders Arthur Hayes and Samuel Reed have stepped back from all executive management responsibilities for their respective CEO and CTO roles with immediate effect, the company announced today. Also, with fellow Founder...