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BitMEX Operator HDR Global Hires Former BNP Paribas Exec
11.9.2019
BitMEX parent firm HDR Global hires former BNP Paribas’ General Counsel Derek Gobel as the group’s new general counsel
Report: BitMEX Crypto Exchange COO Steps Down
9.9.2019
The COO of major cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has resigned, sources say
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Accuses Binance of Plagiarism; CZ Apologizes
4.9.2019
BitMEX blames Binance for forging their documents, a while ago through a tweet that came out as appalling for the later. In the tweet, they congratulated Binance for their Testnet futures and spoke that they’re happy to see the enthusiasm that their documents brought to their executives. Here’s...
BitMEX ‘Congratulates’ Binance on Plagiarizing Its Futures Platform Doc
4.9.2019
“Shame on us,” the Binance CEO responded, promising to fix the documentation text immediately
How Binance (Un)intentionally Made BitMEX to Promote Their Futures
4.9.2019
It appears that major crypto exchange, Binance, was caught red-handed plagiarizing BitMEX’s FAQ sections about Auto-Deleveraging and Funding Rate. The entire conversation was then turned into an amusing blame game by the most ardent fans of both exchanges, while one of the theories claims that this...
Crypto Advertisement Still Unwelcome, How Is the Industry Coping?
28.8.2019
Why Google, Facebook and Twitter hold on to bans on crypto advertising, but the severity of it could be changing now
The Changing Face of Cryptocurrency Trading in 2019
27.8.2019
The cryptocurrency exchange landscape has evolved significantly in 2019. The number, quality and diversity of exchanges has multiplied, giving traders an unprecedented number of venues to choose from. This smorgasbord of options risks leaving traders overwhelmed, however, as exchanges jockey...
Roger Ver–Backed CoinFlex Exchange Is Taking Aim at BitMEX Futures Market
26.8.2019
CoinFlex closed a $10 million funding round backed by Polychain Capital and Bitcoin.com chairman Roger Ver, among others
BitMEX Adds Hong Kong, Bermuda, and Seychelles to Trade Restriction List
20.8.2019
Seychelles based BitMEX has recently made changes to its trade restriction list. The crypto-derivatives trading platform also has branches in Hong Kong and Bermuda. Yesterday, the crypto exchange announced three new important additions to the list. BitMEX with its parent company- HDR Global Trading...
BitMEX Exchanges to Block Users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles
19.8.2019
Per a company posting, BitMEX added the geo-blocks for regulatory reasons
Crypto Wallet Edge Launches Funding Program, Aims at Maximum of $2 Million
17.8.2019
Non-custodial crypto exchange and wallet services provider Edge has launched its maiden funding campaign. The Series A funding is set for a maximum goal of $2 million. The initial round of funding is being headed by BitMEX Ventures, BnkToTheFuture, and Fenbushi Capital. In its official...
UK Advertising Standards Authority has Upheld Complaint against BitMEX for Placing Bitcoin Ad
15.8.2019
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has raised a complaint about a bitcoin advertisement placed by BitMEX (HDR Global Trading), Crypto derivatives exchange. The promotion placed on January 3rd, 2019, apparently to celebrate the tenth commemoration of mining of the first block of bitcoin...
UK Advertising Watchdog Upholds Complaints Against BitMEX Bitcoin Promotion
14.8.2019
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints over a bitcoin ad placed by crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX
UK Advertising Watchdog Upholds Complaint Against BitMEX Bitcoin Ad
14.8.2019
The U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against a Bitcoin advertisement from top crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX
Binance KYC Breach — Did It Happen, and If So, Who’s to Blame?
10.8.2019
Hacker demands 300 Bitcoin from Binance in lieu of alleged stolen KYC data
Bitcoin SV Gets Split Into 3 Chains After 210 MB Block
5.8.2019
On Saturday, 3rd August 2019, Bitcoin SV network got split into 3 different chains temporarily because it witnessed mining of a huge block, sized 210 Megabytes. As per BitMEX Research’s report, the nodes of Bitcoin SV got divided into 3 groups which resulted in the network split. Bitcoin SV is...
Bitmex Outflows Hit Record in July Exceeding $500M Amid CFTC Probe
5.8.2019
Outflows on BitMEX, the second top crypto exchange by reported trading volume to date, exceed $500 million in July
Crypto Exchange Rain Raises from BitMEX, Opens Trading In Middle East
31.7.2019
BitMEX Ventures-backed crypto exchange Rain opens for business following a two-year sandbox program under Bahraini central bank
Steady Retaliation Of Crypto Companies From The US Pose A Serious Threat To The Industry
21.7.2019
The United States is an important market for any industry, and crypto is no exception. However, the recent trends suggest that the crypto industry is steadily declining in the country, as many major companies are withdrawing operations in the US. The recent hostility from the government,...
New CFTC Investigation Targets BitMEX
19.7.2019
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating whether major crypto exchange BitMEX broke rules by allowing Americans to trade on the platform, which isn’t registered with the agency, Bloomberg reported, citing "people familiar with the matter."
The months-long CFTC probe...