Bitmex has been ordered to pay a $ 100 million fine after a protracted legal battle stemming from violations of U.S. money-laundering regulations. Bitmex Hit with Additional $ 100 Million Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Breach In July 2024, HDR Global Trading Limited, the operator behind the Bitmex exchange, admitted guilt in contravening …
Crypto Exchange Bitmex Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act, AML Failures
Crypto exchange Bitmex has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) by failing to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program, resulting in the company being a vehicle for large-scale money laundering. The DOJ announced this plea following previous legal actions and settlements. Bitmex says: “We have accepted the BSA charge, will seek […]
Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates
Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest rates and inflation targets. Bitmex Founder’s Perspective on Global Finance and Bitcoin In […]
Ahead of Ether ETFs Debut, Bitmex Introduces 200x Leverage for Ethereum
On June 5, 2024, the crypto derivatives exchange Bitmex announced it is offering 200x leverage for ethereum perpetuals ahead of the U.S. ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trading debut. Bitmex Ramps Up Ethereum Trading With 200x Leverage Offering According to a social media post on X published Wednesday, Bitmex is introducing 200x leverage perpetuals for ethereum […]
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes: A Weak Yen Solution Might Propel Bitcoin to $1 Million
Arthur Hayes, former CEO of Bitmex and current CIO of Maelstrom, has predicted the geopolitical and economic dynamics that will be taken to equilibrate the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen might propel bitcoin prices to $ 1 million. Hayes states that eventually, the U.S. will be forced to act …