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BitMEX Bitcoin Perpetuals Face Forced Closure as Exchange Winds Down
BitMEX will halt new XBTUSD positions on August 26, giving traders just over two weeks to exit before all remaining contracts are forcibly closed on September 23 as the exchange shuts down its services
Crypto Exchanges Shut Down as Institutions Embrace Blockchain
Major crypto exchanges BitMEX and BitMart are winding down operations amid a deepening 2026 bear market, while traditional financial institutions accelerate adoption of blockchain infrastructure and tokenization
BitMEX Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Bitcoin Seizures Before Shutdown
BitMEX customers are suing for the return of over 622 Bitcoin, alleging the exchange manipulated liquidations and used internal trading during outages as it prepares to wind down operations in September
How to Evaluate Cryptocurrency Exchange Safety Before You Trade
Exchange shutdowns and withdrawal freezes can put user funds at risk. Learn the practical steps to verify exchange legitimacy, test withdrawals, secure your account, and prepare for potential platform wind-downs before leaving large balances on any crypto exchange