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BitMEX Sued in UK for Return of $27M in Bitcoin Over Unlicensed Derivatives

Decrypt·October 14, 2026·1 min read
BitMEX Sued in UK for Return of $27M in Bitcoin Over Unlicensed Derivatives

BitMEX is being sued in the UK for the return of $27 million in Bitcoin over unlicensed derivatives. The claim challenges 1,053 loss-making perpetual swap trades from 2018 to 2022 and accuses the now-closed exchange of deceit. This legal action could have broader implications for crypto derivatives regulation.

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