BitMEX to shut down permanently 11 years after Arthur Hayes co-founded crypto exchange
BitMEX, co-founded by Arthur Hayes, will shut down on Sept. 23, 2026, at 04:00 UTC after owner HDR Global Trading's strategic review.
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BitMEX, co-founded by Arthur Hayes, will shut down on Sept. 23, 2026, at 04:00 UTC after owner HDR Global Trading's strategic review.
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