The End of BitMEX Marks the Close of Crypto's Leverage Era
BitMEX will shut down in September, sending BMEX down nearly 90% while closing the chapter on the exchange that pioneered perpetual futures trading.
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BitMEX will shut down in September, sending BMEX down nearly 90% while closing the chapter on the exchange that pioneered perpetual futures trading.
BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy and seven other Bitcoin leaders have launched a $15 million consortium to fund Bitcoin security research and prepare the network for future quantum computing threats.
Strategy raised $263.5 million through MSTR stock sales, increasing its cash reserve to $3.23 billion while keeping its Bitcoin treasury unchanged at 843,775 BTC.
Bybit says its Rapid Price Improvement (RPI) engine delivered the lowest Bitcoin spot slippage among major crypto exchanges in Q1 2026, improving execution quality across all trade sizes.
GoMining has combined its VIP and referral programs, allowing users to earn higher rewards and unlock VIP tiers through referrals, mining activity and ecosystem participation.
Strategy raised $467 million through stock sales, increasing its cash reserves to $3 billion while leaving its 843,775 Bitcoin holdings unchanged for a second consecutive week.
BitMEX's Q2 derivatives report examines why funding rates differ across crypto exchanges and how structural gaps can create trading opportunities.
Bybit reports 4.9% annualized returns on its BTC Private Wealth Management funds as it expands Bitcoin yield products for long-term holders.
Radar Chat launches with end-to-end encrypted messaging and self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning payments, built by the team behind Cake Wallet.
Binance launches BTC Yield, a covered call strategy that lets long-term Bitcoin holders generate potential weekly BTC income without active trading.
Strategy sold 3,588 BTC worth $216 million to fund dividends and strengthen its cash reserve, signaling a shift in how the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder manages its treasury.
Coinbase's Head of Institutional Strategy says more than 40 countries have expressed interest in adding Bitcoin to their national balance sheets, signaling growing sovereign adoption of the digital asset.