UK Sues BitMEX for Unlicensed Bitcoin Derivatives Trades
Key Summary
The UK has sued BitMEX for $27M in Bitcoin over unlicensed derivatives trades, challenging 1,053 loss-making perpetual swap trades from 2018 to 2022 and accusing the now-closed exchange of deceit.
Background
BitMEX, a UK-based cryptocurrency exchange, has been sued by a UK regulator for $27M in Bitcoin over unlicensed derivatives trades. The claim challenges 1,053 loss-making perpetual swap trades from 2018 to 2022 and also accuses the now-closed exchange of deceit.
BitMEX, UK regulator
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The UK has taken legal action against BitMEX for allegedly operating unlicensed derivatives trades. The exchange has been accused of deceit and is being challenged over 1,053 loss-making trades.
A photo of a BitMEX logo or a screenshot of the exchange's website, with a blurred background and a prominent focus on the logo, symbolizing the regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action against the exchange.