Anti Money Laundering

BitMEX will shut down operations on Sept. 23, 2026, after halting new account registrations and urging users to withdraw assets. The closure marks the end of an exchange that helped define crypto derivatives through the 100x leverage perpetual swap.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is drawing fresh scrutiny from critics who warn about national security risks. Supporters argue the bill would bring digital asset firms deeper into compliance frameworks and give investigators stronger tools to disrupt illicit finance.