BitMEX Is Shutting Down and Facing a Theft Lawsuit | CoinDesk Daily

BitMEX to shut down by the end of September.

BitMEX, the exchange that invented the perpetual swap, will shut down on September 23 after an 11-year run. On the same day, it was hit with a proposed class-action suit alleging theft of 622 bitcoin and insider trading. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

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This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.