Analysis: BitMEX Traders Short BTC In Large Quantities – Good Buying Opportunity?

Short BTC trades on BitMEX are significantly more compared to long positions, but could this actually be a good buying sign?

This Is When MicroStrategy Might Sell Bitcoin According to Arthur Hayes

Former CEO of major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, discussed the only time the US-based software developer MicroStrategy (MSTR) could be forced to sell their bitcoin (BTC), now worth billions of USD. In his recent blog piece, Hayes noted how MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor "had the gall" in 2020 to issue USD 1.6bn worth of bonds and

DOGE vs BTC: Elon Musk declares crypto ‘space race’ with BitMEX has begun

Can BitMEX and Bitcoin beat Elon Musk and Dogecoin to launch the first crypto asset into lunar orbit? A 21st-century space race appears to be brewing between Elon Musk and BitMEX, with both parties pledging to launch their respective crypto of choice to the literal moon first.On June 4, the popular crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX announced it would be supporting space robotics firm, Astrobotic Technology, in the company’s mission to send its first commercial lander to the moon during Q4 2020.Noting that the mission aims to be the first instance in which “a private company leading a coalition of government, academia, industry, and international partners reaches the lunar surface,” BitMEX plans to make the occasion by delivering a one-of-a-kind physical Bitcoin to the moon’s surface.

New Crypto Space Race: BitMEX Vows Bitcoin Will Beat Dogecoin to the Moon

Crypto exchange and derivatives trading platform BitMEX is embarking on a 21st-century space race that aims to make Bitcoin the first cryptocurrency on the moon.  In a new blog post, BitMex says it is racing against Elon Musk’s mission that will send a satellite dubbed DOGE-1 to the moon by 2022.

‘Bitcoin Going to the Moon’ — Bitmex Sending Physical Bitcoin to Lunar Surface in Q4

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex is sending bitcoin to the moon.

BitMEX and Human Rights Foundation Donate $150K to Bitcoin Scaling Researcher

Korean Bitcoin scaling researcher - Calvin Kim - will receive a $150,000 grant from BitMEX and the Human Rights Foundation.

BitMEX and Human Rights Foundation provide $150K grant to Bitcoin scaling researcher

BitMEX has collaborated with a non-profit Human Rights Foundation to provide a $150,000 grant to Korean-based Bitcoin scaling researcher, Calvin Kim.

BitMEX and Human Rights Foundation Grant $150,000 to Researcher Scaling Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has renewed a grant for developer Calvin Kim worth $100,000.

The Elon Musk Effect: These Crypto Exchanges Vow to Go Carbon Neutral

Cryptocurrency exchanges FTX and BitMEX will become carbon neutral and will donate funds to offset emissions.

BitMEX Has Committed to Carbon Neutrality

Crypto exchange BitMEX has announced that it has committed to carbon neutrality, and will begin a carbon offsetting regime immediately.

ETH Can Flip Bitcoin, But It Can't 'Have Its Cake & Eat It Too' - Arthur Hayes

Source: imgflip.com, Cryptonews.com Ethereum (ETH) can’t be a better store of value than bitcoin (BTC) while also being a widely used smart contract platform, according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. Writing in a blog post, Hayes considered the possibility of ethereum’s market capitalization overtaking bitcoin’s, warning that a high ETH price would make it difficult for Ethereum to

BitMEX Executives to Face Trial in March 2022

BitMEX's former executives Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed will face trial in March 28th, 2022.

Former BitMEX Executives to Appear in Court in March 2022

The court trial for former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes and other indicted executives has been set for March 28, 2022.

Trial of former BitMEX executives set for next March

18 months after charges were filed, BitMEX executives will head to trial.

Top Bitcoin Trader Says He’s Buying Dogecoin and Litecoin – Here Are His Price Targets

The crypto strategist who built his massive following as a top trader on crypto exchange BitMEX says he’s accumulating Dogecoin (DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC).

Five proposed crypto class actions in NY over unregistered securities dismissed

Quantstamp, Status Research, Civic Technologies, HDR Global Trading and Kaydex are off the hook, after five securities related lawsuits were dismissed in New York Courts earlier this week.

BitMEX Confirms Expansion Plans, Focus On Derivatives Remains

Building on its earlier announcement of expansion plans, crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has unveiled it is broadening its offer with five new business segments: spot, brokerage, custody, information products, and academy.

BitMEX's Arthur Hayes released on bond after exec surrenders to face charges  

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes yielded himself to US authorities in Hawaii on Tuesday.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Surrenders to US Authorities

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has surrendered to authorities in Hawaii to face pending charges relating to AML compliance failure.

BitMEX's Arthur Hayes Surrendered and Released as Planned

Arthur Hayes. As expected, former CEO of major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, surrended in the US on April 6 and was released on USD 10m bond.

BitMEX's Arthur Hayes surrenders in Hawaii, released on $10M bond

The former CEO of BitMEX surrendered in Hawaii and was later released after posting a $10 million bond. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes surrendered to US authorities in Hawaii on Tuesday, six months after federal prosecutors first levied charges against him and three fellow BitMEX executives. In a statement, Hayes’ lawyers described the Singapore resident as “a self-made entrepreneur who has been wrongly accused of crimes that he did not commit,” adding: “Mr.

Former BitMEX CEO Surrenders, to Face Trial in US

BitMEX co-founder and ex-CEO Arthur Hayes is charged with violating the Bank Secrecy Act.

Bitmex Cofounder Ben Delo Surrenders to US Authorities— Arthur Hayes to Follow in April

Legal issues with crypto exchange Bitmex’s cofounders still make the headlines.

Arthur Hayes seeks voluntary surrender in Hawaii court with $10 million bail

Lawyers for the former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are proposing Hayes’ voluntary appearance on April 6, with his potential release on bail subject to a $10 million personal recognizance bond. Lawyers negotiating on behalf of  Arthur Hayes, one of four BitMEX executives and co-owners accused of violating the Bank Secrecy Act by United States authorities, have finalized the terms of his proposed voluntary surrender to a Hawaii court on April 6. As a letter submitted to the Southern District Court of New York outlines, the counsel's negotiations with the government on behalf of Hayes began shortly after his indictment was unsealed in Oct.

BitMEX's Arthur Hayes To Surrender And To Be Released In April

Arthur Hayes. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Distributed Co-founder and CEO of major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, has agreed to surrender in the US on April 6 and should be released on USD 10m bond, secured by USD 1m in cash, per a filing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Hayes, 35, is now residing in Singapore where he's married

BitMEX Founder Ben Delo Surrenders and Will Face Trial on Charges of Money Laundering

Ben Delo has surrendered himself to US authorities to clear his name in court and defend against the charges.

BitMEX executive surrenders in New York, pleads not guilty

BitMEX's co-owner, Ben Delo, has pleaded not guilty after surrendering to US authorities in New York. Ben Delo, one of the founders and co-owners of embattled crypto derivatives exchange, BitMEX, has surrendered to US authorities in New York.

BitMEX Co-Founder Surrenders in New York

Ben Delo, wanted for conspiring to violate the Bank Secrecy Act, flew from the UK to the US to be arraigned.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Could Surrender in Hawaii in April

Arthur Hayes has proposed to surrender on April 6th following the charges brought by the CFTC against him and other executives from the exchange last year.

BitMEX Eyes Spot Trading, Custody As Arthur Hayes Prepares to Surrender

Arthur Hayes. Source: Twitter, @CryptoHayes Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX is now seemingly working on all fronts in order to strengthen their positions amid regulatory crackdown and growing competition.

BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Agrees to Surrender to US Authorities

Fugitive executives of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX have been discussing a surrender agreement with the US government.

BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes and Ben Delo negotiate surrender to US authorities

Court transcripts have revealed that BitMEX’s fugitive executives Arthur Hayes and Ben Delo are negotiating a surrender with US authorities. The former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, is in negotiations to surrender to US authorities next month concerning charges that authorities levied against four of the exchange’s executives and co-owners in October. Transcripts of a court teleconference dated Feb.

BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Negotiating Surrender to US Authorities

Prosecutors have suggested Hayes will surrender on April 6 in Hawaii.

BitMEX Mulls Plain Vanilla Products As It Looks To Increase Market Share

Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX might introduce a new range of plain vanilla, or basic financial products designed to boost its market share, according to Alexander Höptner, CEO of 100x Group, the holding behind the platform. “The products that we offer right now are pretty sophisticated products, so we are more targeting right now professional or

BitMEX: Does the exchange still retain its spark?

The crypto derivatives industry has grown multi-fold over the past couple of years but it hasn't been the best of times for one of the initial leaders in the space.

Arthur Hayes is Back: Bitcoin is the Other Game as Opposed to Traditional Finance Systems

After months of inactivity on social media, the former CEO of BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, shared a post detailing his views on the most recent events in the financial markets.

BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Returns to Tout The Crypto Game

Arthur Hayes. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, CfC st.

BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes returns with calls for a boycott of legacy finance

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has called on all legacy traders to “opt-out” of legacy trading platforms and embrace the “Crypto Capital Markets.” BitMEX co-founder and former CEO Arthur Hayes has returned from exile with a post on the derivatives exchange’s official blog calling for a boycott of legacy platforms following the GameStop drama. Hayes said the incident, where trading on Robinhood was halted after retail traders forced a short squeeze causing hedge funds to suffer billions in losses, showed that markets are stacked against retail traders: “The game masters just didn’t like how the game was being played, so they jacked up margin to force a course correction,” he said.

USDT-settled futures contracts are gaining popularity, here’s why

Crypto exchanges offer USDT and BTC settled perpetual futures contracts but which is best suited for the average trader? When BitMEX launched its Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures market in 2016, it created a new paradigm for cryptocurrency traders.

BitMEX Introduces Data Storage Framework for FATF’s Travel Rule

Compliance chief Malcolm Wright led the development of BitMEX’s data storage principles for crypto exchanges.

Such Token, Much Wow: BitMEX Launches Dogecoin Perpetual Contracts

High-volume futures exchange BitMEX is catching up to public demand for the joke currency Dogecoin.

BitMEX Appoints Former Bank Of China CCO As Non-Executive Board Director

100x Group, the corporation operating the Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX, has a new Independent Non-Executive Board Director.

Former Bank of China exec joins BitMEX operator as non-executive board director

Once reportedly the highest-paid executive at the Bank of China, Wai Kin Chim has joined BitMEX’s parent firm as an independent non-executive board director. BitMEX’s parent company 100x Group has hired a financial veteran with a professional background including the Bank of China. According to a Feb.

FTX Token (FTT) rallies 105% as interest in derivatives trading grows

In the last 30 days, FTX Token rallied 105% as its exchange surpassed BitMEX and Deribit's open interest, but is there room for further upside? FTX is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange backed by Alameda Research, a quantitative trading firm and crypto liquidity provider.  The exchange launched in April 2019 and offered the usual spot trading, inverse swaps and futures contracts that can be found at other major platforms.

FBI arrests 24-year-old crypto trader for commodities and wire fraud

The trader was both lying to investors and using an unregistered derivatives strategy on BitMEX.

Bitcoin Price Plummets After Bitmex Starts BTC Double Spend Rumor, Grayscale Buys the Dip

BitMex Research incorrectly identified a double spend of around $21 in Bitcoin.

BitMEX operator joins digital finance standards and advocacy organization

BitMEX’s parent company has joined Global Digital Finance, or GDF, a major industry association advocating for the adoption of digital assets. 100x Group, BitMEX’s parent company and the holding structure for its platform, has joined Global Digital Finance, or GDF, a major industry association advocating for the adoption of digital assets.

Bitcoin double-spend spotted in the wild

BitMEX Research has identified what it believes to be a double-spent Bitcoin transaction...

BitMex turns to Chainalysis to solve legal woes, or at least soften the CFTC's blow

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em? BitMex onboards more aggressive Chainalysis measures in advance of a response to the CFTC.

Early Founders Close $540 Million Lawsuit Against BitMEX

The lawsuit has been dropped, with one attorney claiming it was settled out of court.

Bitcoin Overtakes Ethereum, BNB Valuation, BitMEX Completes Verification + More news

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

BitMEX Finally KYCs All Users but Bitcoin Balance Is Down 66%

Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has announced that all of its active users are now verified.

Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX Says All Users Are Now Verified

After getting in hot water with US regulators last year, the exchange has rolled out mandatory verification for all users.

Following the CFTC Charges: BitMEX Reports 100% Verified Trading Volume and User Base

BitMEX has finalized its User Verification Program which started in December 2020.

After Know Your Customer debacle, BitMEX reports 100% of users are verified

Controversial crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX says its entire user base has completed the obligatory Know Your Customer process. BitMEX has announced the completion of its user verification program, becoming one of the largest crypto trading platforms with a fully certified customer base. As part of the process to verify its entire use base, BitMEX says open positions held by unverified accounts have been closed. Back in Aug.

Ripple, XRP, BitMEX, OKEx: Why 2020 saw cryptocurrency litigation become a defining trend

2020 has been a year of great progress for cryptocurrencies.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T – Bitcoin Hodlers Get Hard-Earned Congratulations in Viral Video

Lamborghinis, bling and Bitcoin are back.

BitMEX Upgrades Custody System And Integrates Bitcoin Core

BitMEX users to enjoy faster bitcoin deposits and withdrawals after the derivatives exchange announced a major update of its integration system.

Beyond BitMEX: CFTC sets a new record for lawsuits in crypto this year

Alongside other actions, the CFTC was pleased with its seven enforcement actions in the crypto market. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, is having a banner year in crypto enforcement. Per the commission's annual review released on Tuesday, fiscal year 2020 featured seven monetary relief actions against firms engaged in illegal activity in crypto, which is a new record. The review said: "In conjunction with the Division’s Digital Asset Task Force, the Commission brought a record setting seven cases involving digital assets." These included charges against PanForex for offering leveraged trading to US persons without registering in the United States, as well as against Digital Platinum for classic fraud. The CFTC is the US federal commodities regulator, but it really only involves itself in the spot market in cases of overt manipulation or deception.

CEO of Germany's Second-Largest Exchange Will Soon Run BitMEX

The appointment comes as BitMEX’s founders face charges in US courts.

BitMEX Parent Company 100x Group Appoints Börse Stuttgart Executive As The New CEO

A few months after the departure of Arthur Hayes as the 100x CEO, the BitMEX parent company has replaced him with the former CEO of Börse Stuttgart.

BitMEX's 100x Group Finds Replacement For Arthur Hayes In Europe

Following a recent regulatory crackdown on the founders of major crypto exchange BitMEX, 100x Group, the holding group for HDR Global Trading Limited, owner of BitMEX, announced its new CEO.

BitMEX appoints Alexander Höptner as CEO

BitMEX has long been a pioneer when it comes to bitcoin derivative products.

Bitmex parent 100x appoints German stock exchange exec as new CEO

Amid ongoing legal action from US authorities, the company behind Bitmex — 100x — has announced a new CEO. 100x — the holding group for Bitmex’s parent company — has announced the appointment of a permanent new CEO in the wake of charges filed in Octob against the exchange’s co-founders, including former CEO of both 100x and Bitmex, Arthur Hayes. On Dec.

Parent of Troubled BitMEX Names a Former Stock Exchange Chief Its New CEO

Höptner comes from Börse Stuttgart GmbH and Euwax AG, where he has been CEO since 2018.

BitMEX Founder’s Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi

The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.

BitMEX takes another step towards better compliance with Refinitiv Tool

The prominent cryptocurrency exchange, BitMEX has been tightening the loose compliance ends within the exchange.

Bitmex boosts its AML and trade monitoring

Major crypto exchange BitMEX today announced its partnership with Eventus Systems, a software and compliance firm, which would allow the platform to “bolster” its Anti Money Laundering (AML) and t The post Bitmex boosts its AML and trade monitoring appeared first on AMBCrypto.

BitMEX To Enhance Its Trade Surveillance and AML Capabilities Following CFTC Fiasco

Over a month after the owners of BiMEX were charged with anti-money laundering violations, the exchange has partnered with Eventus Systems to enhance its surveillance and AML transaction capabilities.

BitMEX crypto exchange steps up AML and trade surveillance measures

New technology will help screen out bad actors, BitMEX says. BitMEX, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin (BTC) trading platforms, continues to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering measures in the aftermath of its criminal charges in the United States. According to a Nov.

Bitcoin Exchange BitMEX Adds Trade Surveillance Monitoring

Crypto exchange BitMEX has partnered with compliance-focused firm Eventus Systems to bolster its AML and surveillance capabilities.

BitMEX Completes Accelerated Verification, Secures 'Vast Majority' Of Volume

Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has completed their hastened user verification program, stating that it has secured the "vast majority" of its trading volume. BitMEX gave its users until midnight (UTC time) on November 5 to complete the full verification in order to continue trading on the platform.

Court Filing Accuses Bitmex Cofounders of ‘Looting’ $440 Million Before the Fed Crackdown

A civil lawsuit has been filed against the firm HDR Global Trading Limited, the parent company of the exchange Bitmex, alongside the three cofounders Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed.

BitMEX Chiefs Looted More Than $440M From Exchange After Finding Out About Probes, Suit Alleges

The suit seeks an order of attachment against the parent company of BitMEX.

Why we can't rule out Bitmex from the Bitcoin game just yet

For BitMEX, it hasn't been the best of years from a popularity perspective. First, it faced massive criticism during the March 13th crash, when traders lost money due to an alleged DDOS attack, and The post Why we can't rule out Bitmex from the Bitcoin game just yet appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The crypto compliance lie: Sacrificing privacy does not make us safer

The lightchain-vs.-darkchain dichotomy is counterproductive, and a healthy graychain will produce more valuable crypto assets like Bitcoin. In the last month, we’ve seen the United States Federal Reserve come after BitMEX for failing to identify customers, crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace report that most crypto exchanges are not collecting enough user info, and the so-called “FinCEN Files” demonstrate that even large banks that collect and report vast troves of suspicious transactions are not doing enough to unbank the bad guys.

BitMEX quanto futures for YFI, BNB, and DOT live now

BitMEX has been paying special attention to its clients' needs as it added more coins to its list of derivatives products.

Bitcoin Futures Exchange CME Is Seeing New Highs

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has overtaken BitMEX on the Bitcoin futures open interest charts.

CME’s Rise in Bitcoin Futures Rankings Signals Growing Institutional Interest

CME has risen to second place in terms of bitcoin futures open interest, passing Binance and BitMEX.

Adding Coins And Reducing Fees: Will BitMEX Survival Efforts Help Despite The Mandatory KYC?

BitMEX will be adding Polkadot, Binance Coin, and YFI for trading towards the end of the month.

BitMEX Delves Deeper Into DeFi With New Futures Listings

BitMEX is soon to offer futures contracts for DeFi project yearn.finance (YFI), Polkadot (DOT) and Binance coin (BNB).

BitMEX Adds Yearn.Finance (YFI), Polkadot (DOT), and Binance Coin (BNB)

Leading crypto derivatives platform BitMEX has continued to support new cryptocurrencies after promising to do so earlier this year.

Bitmex Fast-Tracks KYC Program as Regulators Tighten Screws on Anti-Money Laundering Rules

Bitmex said Wednesday that it is fast-tracking its user verification program in order to comply with regulatory requirements.

BitMEX Hastens User Verification After Securing 50+% of Their Trading Volume

Source: Adobe/Jom_Ariya The troubled crypto exchange BitMEX has accelerated its user verification program after securing over 50% of their trading volume in almost two months since the program begun. "A significant amount of our users representing over 50% of our volume have successfully completed the onboarding process," BitMEX said today, adding that this number gave them "the

BitMEX Accelerates Mandatory ID Verification After Charges of Lax Anti-Money Laundering Controls

The exchange moved deadline for identity verification from Feb.

BitMEX Ramps Up Rollout of User Verification Programme KYC Procedures

Changes to the cryptocurrency exchange’s User Verification Programme mean users must now be fully verified by early November.

These BitMEX Alternatives Are the Best Specialized Investment Platforms for Traders

It’s official – the US government has the Bitmex exchange in its headlights.

Seller shortage? Bitcoin exchange reserves plunge as BitMEX bleeds BTC

Bitcoin exchange reserves are continuously plummeting as analysts pinpoint the trend to a potential shortage of sellers. Bitcoin (BTC) exchange reserves are continuously plummeting as analysts pinpoint the trend to a shortage of sellers.

Institutions backing Bitcoin: what to expect

Although the market was shaken as the regulatory hammer struck BitMEX at the start of October, it has since recovered.

Bitmex's recent Bitcoin OI is a clear signal to the market

Bitcoin’s price was rallying before CFTC charges hit BitMEX, and immediately after, retail traders started scaling back positions on BitMEX.

Third lawsuit filed against BitMex

Plaintiff Dmitry Dolgov, a resident of Moscow, Russia has filed another lawsuit against crypto exchange BitMEX for violating regulations and manipulating markets with legal claims amounting to $50 mil The post Third lawsuit filed against BitMex appeared first on AMBCrypto.

3 reasons Bitcoin price got rejected at $11,500 — and what comes next

The price of Bitcoin rejected $11,500 in a swift price drop alongside rising shorts on BitMEX and slumping US stocks. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) rapidly fell after surpassing $11,500 on Binance between Oct.

BitMEX charges send ‘a message’ to global exchanges: Crypto Mom

The SEC Commissioner said the recent legal action taken against BitMEX shows the need for the international industry to take AML regulations seriously United States Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce — better known as “Crypto Mom” — believes the recent action against BitMEX may be a wake up call for crypto firms.  In an interview with “Unchained Podcast” on Oct.