Cryptocurrency asset manager Bitwise has laid off roughly 14% of its staff, reducing its headcount from about 180 to 155 amid a wider industry downturn and shifting retail investor focus.
BitMEX recorded 39,449,400 XBTUSD contracts of open interest, representing $39.45 million, as the exchange nears its two-stage shutdown with an exit-only date on Aug. 26 and full closure on Sept. 23.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes warns the AI infrastructure boom, fueled by debt, could spark a 2008-like credit crisis. He predicts a government liquidity response could then propel Bitcoin to $1 million.
BitMEX, once a major crypto exchange, announced its closure on September 23, advising customers to withdraw funds. The exit, driven by a loss of market share to competitors like Binance and OKX, is a scheduled wind-down without a financial crisis, contrasting with the 2022 CeFi collapses.
BitMEX faces a class action lawsuit from BKX Services Inc. and David Namdar in New York, alleging fraudulent liquidations of customer Bitcoin collateral. The suit claims over 622 BTC in losses, accusing BitMEX of profiting from a system designed for liquidations, coinciding with the platform's announced September shutdown.
Crypto exchange BitMEX accelerated derivative contract and spot pair delistings in July due to "insufficient trading interest," totaling 65 delistings. This comes as the platform announced its full cessation of exchange services on September 23, 2026, following a strategic review of its business and the broader crypto industry.
BitMEX, the crypto exchange founded by Arthur Hayes, announced its shutdown on Sept. 23, giving customers two months to close positions and withdraw funds. New registrations have stopped, and a monthly fee will apply to remaining KYC-verified assets after the deadline.
Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX is shutting down, prompting industry questions about market consolidation due to liquidity concentration among large players and rising regulatory costs. Its utility token, BMEX, plunged over 90% following the announcement.
BitMEX's utility token (BMEX) plummeted 90% to $0.002 after the exchange announced its decision to wind down operations. The closure follows a significant drop in BitMEX's Bitcoin futures market share and is seen as part of broader industry corrections.
BitMEX, pionnier du perpetual swap crypto, arrêtera ses activités de trading le 23 septembre 2026 après une revue stratégique. Les nouvelles inscriptions sont suspendues et les utilisateurs sont invités à retirer leurs fonds, la plateforme ayant été confrontée à des poursuites américaines.
BitMEX, one of the oldest crypto derivatives platforms, will cease operations on September 23 at 04:00 UTC, citing a strategic business review. New sign-ups are halted, trading will wind down by August 26, and users have two months to withdraw funds, with fees for parked balances.
BitMEX, a pioneer in cryptocurrency derivatives trading, will cease operations by Sept. 23, 2026, following a strategic review by its owner, HDR Global Trading Limited. Users are urged to close positions and withdraw funds, with assets remaining safe during the wind-down period.
Arthur Hayes, cofondateur de BitMEX, estime que la finance décentralisée (DeFi) a perdu son âme si elle dépend de l'approbation des régulateurs américains. Il plaide pour un système financier alternatif réellement décentralisé, critiquant l'afflux de capitaux institutionnels et la recherche de conformité réglementaire.
L'investisseur Arthur Hayes a acheté 1 500 ETH pour 2,63 millions de dollars, profitant d'une baisse des cours. Il se désengage de projets secondaires comme Zcash, jugés moins transparents, pour privilégier des actifs majeurs et liquides.
Arthur Hayes warns Hyperliquid's use of trading fees to burn tokens exposes it to market share losses, despite its recent success in crypto derivatives
Crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo donated £7 million to Reform UK in Q1 2026, exceeding Conservative and Labour party hauls. These donations represent 28% of all political donations received in the quarter.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold his Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Near Protocol (NEAR) holdings, citing rising energy prices, upcoming AI IPOs, and potential anti-AI policies from Donald Trump. This marks a reversal from his previous bullish stance on both tokens.
BitMEX kurucu ortağı Arthur Hayes, HYPE ve NEAR kripto para pozisyonlarını sattığını duyurdu. Hayes, piyasaların yılın ilerleyen dönemlerinde baskı altına girebileceği, enerji fiyatlarındaki artış ve yapay zeka halka arzlarının sermayeyi kriptodan çekeceği beklentisiyle kar realizasyonu yaptığını belirtti.
BitMEX kurucusu Arthur Hayes, Worldcoin'in (WLD) 10 dolara ulaşacağını öngördü. Göz taramasıyla kimlik doğrulama yapan proje, son bir ayda %110'dan fazla yükseliş gösterdi.
BitMEX kurucusu Arthur Hayes ile Multicoin Capital kurucusu Kyle Samani, altcoin piyasası üzerine 100'er bin dolarlık iddiaya girdi. Hayes, Hyperliquid'in (HYPE) Solana'yı geçeceğini savunurken, Samani Solana ile iddiaya girdi. Kazanan miktar bağışlanacak.
Analyst Shang Wu predicts a Bitcoin "supercycle" driven by rising government bond yields, arguing central banks face a choice between currency debasement or debt collapse. He suggests Bitcoin's inflation-resistant nature will attract investors.
A long-term valuation model, the Bitcoin Decay Channel, suggests BTC could rally to $255,000 by year-end, with a conservative range of $90,000-$255,000. Bearish indicators hint at potential sell-off risks, but on-chain data suggests a possible bottom around $65,900-$70,500.
BitMEX has partnered with Zodia Custody to enable institutional crypto derivatives trading via off-exchange collateral held in segregated custody.
