BitMEX
Su Zhu Obtains Restraining Order Against Arthur Hayes From a Singapore Court
Su Zhu, a co-founder of defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has obtained a restraining order against Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of the BitMEX trading platform, from a Singapore court. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as the order states the ruling can be served to Hayes via his Twitter account.
BitMEX Acting CEO on Crypto Markets Outlook
Crypto exchange BitMEX has published a report titled "Crypto Outlook – Fundamentals vs. Sentiment: Three Scenarios to Watch in 2023." Stephan Lutz, BitMEX Acting CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer, discusses the key takeaways.
BitMEX Acting CEO on Arthur Hayes' NakaDollar Idea
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives called the NakaDollar. BitMEX Acting CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer Stephan Lutz reacts to the proposal, saying, "Arthur's idea is a natural one."
BitMEX Acting CEO on Recent Banking Sector Jitters
Stephan Lutz, BitMEX acting CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer, shares his thoughts on the U.S. banking crisis and the impact on crypto exchanges as some companies look to go offshore due to tightening regulatory scrutiny. Plus, insights into BitMEX's 2023 crypto industry outlook and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes' plans for bitcoin-backed stablecoin "NakaDollar."
Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin 'NakaDollar'
Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives, which would theoretically be deeply liquid and attractive to traders and provide stability if accepted and used by investors and crypto exchanges. "The Hash" panel discusses the proposal and the future of the stablecoin market.
Regulatory Gap Limiting CFTC's Crypto Purview: Commissioner Johnson
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson discusses her take on FTX's downfall and whether U.S. regulators might probe Sam Bankman-Fried, the head of a non-U.S. entity, the way they did former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. "We are vigorously enforcing any instances where we can," Johnson said. "There is a regulatory gap ... that really limits our ability."
Crypto's Reported Staff Cuts at BitMEX, Digital Currency Group, Galaxy Digital
Crypto venture capital company Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of CoinDesk, has promoted Chief Operating Officer Mark Murphy to president amid a restructuring in which some 13% of its staff departed, according to Bloomberg. This comes amid news of other staff cuts at BitMEX and Galaxy Digital. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest hurdles for companies amid crypto winter.
Laura Shin on Ethereum Merge's Legal Considerations
Laura Shin, "The Cryptopians" author and "Unchained" podcast host, discusses her take on the upcoming Ethereum Merge and its potential regulatory impact, citing the fallout from sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. Plus, insights into a recent interview with former BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes.
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes was sentenced to two years of probation, with home detention for six months and location monitoring, in a federal courthouse in New York on Friday. Hayes pleaded guilty in February of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). CoinDesk's Cheyenne Ligon breaks down the details and why this was a "very surprising outcome."
US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading
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.
