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BitMEX faces $60M class-action over liquidations, winds down
BitMEX is facing a US class-action alleging its internal trading operations and liquidation engine rigged forced liquidations to seize customer BTC, with plaintiffs claiming about 622.66 BTC were lost and excess BTC went to the insurance fund. The suit comes as BitMEX prepares to wind down in September 2026 and seeks return of the BTC plus damages for US customers dating back to 2018.
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About BitMEX
BitMEX is a cryptocurrency exchange and derivative trading platform. It is owned and operated by HDR Global Trading Limited, which is registered in the Seychelles.
Everything about BitMEX →- Country
- Seychelles
- Inception
- 2014
- Website
- https://www.bitmex.com/