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BitMEX sale collapsed as buyers balked at founder ownership and shrinking business

CoinDesk·August 7, 2026·1 min read
BitMEX sale collapsed as buyers balked at founder ownership and shrinking business

Potential buyers including Exodus passed on acquiring BitMEX due to concerns over founder ownership and the exchange's shrinking business, according to a source familiar with the matter. The sale collapsed as bidders balked at the terms, leaving the crypto derivatives platform's future ownership uncertain. No specific tokens were mentioned in the article.

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