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BitMEX Shutdown 2026: 11 Years, Zero Hacks — and Now It’s Over

The Cryptonomist·July 23, 2026·1 min read
BitMEX Shutdown 2026: 11 Years, Zero Hacks — and Now It’s Over

BitMEX, one of crypto's earliest power exchanges, will shut down on September 23, 2026, ending an 11-year run. The announcement was made on July 23, 2026. The platform helped reshape how traders interact with digital assets and left a lasting mark on the crypto derivatives market.

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