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BitMEX, the exchange that invented perps, is shutting down
BitMEX, co-founded by Arthur Hayes in 2014, is shutting down operations by September 23, ending an 11-year run for the pioneering crypto exchange
24/7 financial rails: How BNY plans to eliminate the weekend lag in U.S. Treasuries
BNY will test tokenized Treasuries on a private blockchain to reduce weekend lag in U.S. Treasuries. The plan aims to expand settlement network to cover more international trading hours.
Home invasions became most common crypto wrench attack in H1 2026: CertiK
Crypto home invasions skyrocketed to 20 in H1 2026, a significant increase from the previous year, with France being a hot spot for wrench attacks, according to recent data from CertiK.
BitMEX to shut down after 11 years in crypto derivatives
BitMEX to shut down on Sept. 23, 2026, after 11 years in crypto derivatives. The closure is due to a decision by owner HDR Global Trading Limited.
Mirae Asset completes Korbit acquisition, becomes largest shareholder
Mirae Asset Consulting has acquired Korbit, becoming its largest shareholder with no impact on trading and customer assets, following the completion of the acquisition.
Arbitrum-based AFX Trade drained of $24 million after bridge keys compromised
Arbitrum-based AFX Trade has been drained of $24 million after an attacker compromised bridge keys, using them to approve a large USDC withdrawal, as reported by CoinDesk.
White House accuses Moonshot AI of distilling Anthropic tech for K3
The US has accused Moonshot AI of distilling Anthropic tech, warning of sanctions and export restrictions. Chinese firms are warned against covert AI distillation activities.
XRP whales accumulate as small holders capitulate
XRP whales have accumulated 2.8% more tokens over five weeks as small holders sell, sending the price above $1.16
Bitcoin wilts as oil and rates rise. Clarity Act odds tumble to 38%
Bitcoin's value declines amidst rising oil prices and interest rates, with regulatory challenges also affecting the market. The odds of the Clarity Act have dropped to 38%.