BitMEX

Crypto exchange BitMEX has been in legal trouble for years, culminating in former CEO Arthur Hayes going on the run, but the law has finally caught up with BitMEX. A trial is slated to begin in March of next year. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know about the situation. Plus, an update on Diem and Tether.

13 mag 2021, 11:23 a.m. GMT-4

With a new CEO at the helm, BitMEX is expanding its offerings beyond crypto derivatives. While derivatives will remain at the heart of BitMEX's business strategy, the platform will now offer custody and spot trading. "The Hash" panel discusses BitMEX's shift from being the "Wild West" of crypto to a more mature trading platform.

23 apr 2021, 3:34 p.m. GMT-4

CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De on the developments crypto markets will be watching: Fed Chair Powell’s press conference, yet another GameStop hearing on Capitol Hill and negotiations for former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes’ surrender.

17 mar 2021, 2:49 p.m. GMT-4

Ben Delo, a co-founder of cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX, has surrendered to U.S. authorities and is pleading not guilty to charges of violating the Bank Secrecy Act. He was released on $20 million bail. “The Hash” panel digs in.

16 mar 2021, 2:14 p.m. GMT-4

Bloomberg reports the CFTC is probing Binance for the same reason as the agency’s investigation of Bitmex – allegedly allowing U.S. customers to trade derivatives. Nikhilesh De discusses what this may mean for both Binance and the crypto world in general.

12 mar 2021, 12:02 p.m. GMT-5

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes' days on the lam might be coming to an end. Newly surfaced court documents indicate Hayes' lawyers are in talks with federal authorities to arrange Hayes' surrender soon. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent developments and what they mean for the future of crypto regulation.

4 mar 2021, 2:35 p.m. GMT-5

Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nik De with the latest in the BitMEX saga. A recently surfaced court transcript indicates Arthur Hayes is considering surrendering to U.S. officials in Hawaii. Also, New York grants BitGo a trust charter. Is this the first step toward a national charter?

4 mar 2021, 12:05 p.m. GMT-5

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has resurfaced on social media with a blog post opining on his takeaways from the GameStop trading frenzy. Does the fugitive executive just miss the spotlight? "The Hash" panel weighs in. CORRECTION: The introduction to the segment incorrectly states that Hayes was charged with fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice indicted Hayes for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.

19 feb 2021, 4:10 p.m. GMT-5