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BitMEX, HDR Global Trading Limited, Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act

Jul 10, 2024, 08:30 PM

Global cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, operated by HDR Global Trading Limited, has pled guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. The company admitted to operating without an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program. The case is overseen by U.S. District Judge John G. The guilty plea highlights significant regulatory challenges within the cryptocurrency industry.