BitMEX formally shuts exchange after 11 years, keeps withdrawals open

Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has formally ended exchange operations after 11 years, CoinDesk reported. Trading, deposits and new position openings were halted from 4:00 a.m. UTC on Sept. 22, while users can continue withdrawing existing balances. Founded in 2014 by Arthur Hayes and others, BitMEX is considered one of the exchanges that pioneered crypto perpetual futures trading. In July, BitMEX announced plans to wind down services following a strategic review by parent company HDR Global Trading.