Key Takeaways:
- BitMEX is reportedly exploring a sale and enlisted Broadhaven Capital Partners to assist in the process.
- The crypto derivatives market is seeing increased M&A activity, with Kraken and Coinbase vying for Deribit.
- BitMEX has faced regulatory challenges, including past legal issues over AML compliance.
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is reportedly exploring a potential sale and has enlisted Broadhaven Capital Partners to assist with the process.
Founded in 2014 by Arthur Hayes, BitMEX was instrumental in popularizing perpetual futures trading but is now seeking a buyer as part of its strategic direction.
JUST IN: CRYPTO EXCHANGE @BitMEX IS REPORTEDLY SEEKING A BUYER
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The crypto derivatives market has seen increased mergers and acquisitions, with major exchanges like Kraken and Coinbase vying to acquire Deribit, and FalconX recently acquiring Arbelos Markets.
BitMEX has faced regulatory challenges, including allegations in 2020 of inadequate anti-money laundering measures, leading to guilty pleas and the resignation of co-founders Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed.
The exchange’s potential sale comes amid intensified competition and regulatory scrutiny in the industry.
Neither BitMEX nor Broadhaven has commented on the matter.
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