BitMEX

According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the three co-founders of BitMEX have been ordered to pay $30 million for operating an illegal cryptocurrency derivatives platform and violating money-laundering rules. “The Hash” group discusses BitMEX’s role in the early stages of the crypto space and how newer exchanges like Coinbase and Binance have dealt with regulatory tensions. 

May 6, 2022

Policy

Co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed must each pay $10 million, the CFTC said.

By Jesse HamiltonMay 5, 2022

Policy

Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed will each pay $10 million for their role operating BitMEX.

By Jesse HamiltonMay 5, 2022

Finance

Lawyers for Arthur Hayes argued he was unlikely to be a repeat offender and included a letter of support from his mother.

By Nelson WangMay 5, 2022

Finance

The global job cuts will impact about 25% of the company's workforce and come after plans by a company founded by BitMEX executives to buy a German bank fell through in March.

By Michael BellusciApr 4, 2022

Markets

The post-Merge bond-like appeal and ESG-compliant label would make ether more attractive than other layer 1 cryptocurrencies, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes.

By Omkar GodboleApr 4, 2022

Finance

The deal, which was expected to complete later this year, was called off by a mutual agreement, according to reports.

By Ian AllisonMar 31, 2022

Policy

Samuel Reed will pay a $10 million fine for violating anti-money laundering rules.

By Brandy BetzMar 9, 2022

Markets

The tokens allow users to get trading discounts and other benefits on using BitMEX.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 31, 2022

Finance

Bankhaus von der Heydt was formed in 1754 and became one of the first regulated institutions in Germany to offer digital asset services.

By Jamie CrawleyJan 18, 2022