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JPMorgan Lowers Its Bitcoin Fair Price Estimate to $38K Amidst Volatility
29.1.2022
Leading investment bank JPMorgan has changed its view on the estimate of bitcoin’s price on a long-term basis. The institution had estimated a long-term price of $146K back in November when bitcoin was over $60K. One of the most important reasons for this change has to do with the increased...
Arthur Hayes’ ‘Coconut Bribery Comment' Blocked by Judge
21.1.2022
A US District Judge blocked prosecutors from presenting the so-called “coconut comment” during the criminal trial of BitMEX Co-founder Arthur Hayes and other crypto exchange executives.
The government will not be able to use this argument during the trial in March, District Judge John Koeltl...
Bitcoin, Ethereum & Crypto Co See Mixed Performance as Analysts Disagree on Short-Term Price Moves
7.1.2022
Following heavy selling during the Asian trading session today, bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH) and other major cryptocurrencies trimmed some of their losses later in the day, with some coins seeing strong 24-hour gains and others slight losses at press time.
At 10:18 UTC, BTC traded at...
Crypto Trading Platform Bitmex Reveals Exchange Token Called BMEX, Airdrop
21.12.2021
The crypto trading platform Bitmex has announced the launch of its own native cryptocurrency called “BMEX,” following a slew of crypto platforms that have issued exchange tokens. According to the company, a user who registers and completes the KYC process will get five BMEX coins...
Bitmex Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Recommends “Wait and See” Approach for Cryptocurrency Investors
15.12.2021
Bitmex co-founder and cryptocurrency investor Arthur Hayes has addressed the current state of the market with the effect the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming tapering process may have. Hayes also links this with the Evergrande situation in China and advises cryptocurrency newcomers to hold...
Arthur Hayes Tells Crypto Traders ‘It Pays to Wait,’ Stronger USD Coming
13.12.2021
Monetary policy in the US and China will most likely not get any easier in the near term, and it, therefore “pays to wait” with making new investments in crypto, the co-founder and former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, suggested. ...
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Judge scolds BitMEX lawsuit plaintiffs for offering him crypto ‘basics’ lessons
14.7.2021
The judge urged the plaintiffs to “focus on the task at hand — convincing me that they have stated a plausible claim.”
Trial of former BitMEX executives set for next March
12.5.2021
18 months after charges were filed, BitMEX executives will head to trial
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
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
No more 'Bitcoin effect'? MicroStrategy stock falls by 50% in 17 days
5.3.2021
The excitement around Bitcoin has spilled over beyond spot price, data shows, with MSTR going from above $1,300 to $629 in just 17 days
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.”
Bitmex parent 100x appoints German stock exchange exec as new CEO
1.12.2020
Amid ongoing legal action from U.S. authorities, the company behind Bitmex — 100x — has announced a new CEO
Court Filing Accuses Bitmex Cofounders of ‘Looting’ $440 Million Before the Fed Crackdown
2.11.2020
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the firm HDR Global Trading Limited, the parent company of the exchange Bitmex, alongside the three cofounders Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed. Plaintiffs allege “the defendants’ Hayes, Delo, and Reed looted about $440,308,400 of proceeds...
Bitmex Fast-Tracks KYC Program as Regulators Tighten Screws on Anti-Money Laundering Rules
22.10.2020
Bitmex said Wednesday that it is fast-tracking its user verification program in order to comply with regulatory requirements. Users must now be fully verified by Nov. 5, 2020 “to continue trading on the platform,” it said. In a statement, the crypto derivatives exchange stated that...
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...
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
BitMex has bled 45k Bitcoin since US gov charges, allowing other exchanges to benefit
3.10.2020
Gemini, Binance, OKEx and Huobi appear to be the biggest gainers of the BitMex fallout
Open Interest on Bitmex Drops 16%: Investors Withdraw 37,000 BTC in Less Than 24 Hours
2.10.2020
Data from Arcane Research shows that open interest on Bitmex’s bitcoin derivatives market touched a new low of 45,122 BTC on October 1. The figure represents a 16% drop since the CFTC announced charges against Bitmex and its executives for allegedly operating an unregistered trading platform....
Bitmex Charged With US Rules Violations — Owners Face Criminal Charges, Prison
2.10.2020
Cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Bitmex has been charged with illegally operating in the U.S. Concurrently, its executives, including CEO Arthur Hayes, have been charged with violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and are facing prison sentences. One of the Bitmex founders has already been...