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BitMEX UK lawsuit seeks £20m over alleged unauthorized derivatives
The Cryptonomist·October 14, 2026·1 min read
BitMEX UK faces a £20m lawsuit over lost bitcoin, challenging the legality of its derivatives sales. Software engineer Lewis Barber alleges the exchange offered those products without Financial Conduct Authority authorization and argues he is entitled to recover his losses. The claim centers on bitcoin losses from unauthorized derivatives.
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