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BitMEX Hit with $100 Million Penalty for Alleged Violation of US Financial Regulations

Emily Hayes
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BitMEX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platforms, has agreed to pay a $100 million fine after facing accusations of deliberately evading US financial regulations. The settlement comes after a probe by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which highlighted the platform’s failure to implement anti-money laundering measures and abide by customer verification rules.

Regulators alleged that BitMEX operated without proper oversight, allowing illicit activities, including money laundering, to occur through its platform. The fine underscores growing scrutiny on cryptocurrency exchanges as global regulators aim to enforce tighter compliance standards. BitMEX has acknowledged its lapses and committed to strengthening compliance practices moving forward.

This high-profile case serves as a stark warning to other crypto firms operating in regulatory gray areas. The enforcement action reflects regulators’ resolve to establish a more transparent and accountable cryptocurrency trading environment.

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