BitMEX Sale Fails as Buyers Hesitate Over Founder Holdings and Scale
A potential acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX fell through after prospective buyers raised concerns.
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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 Min. Lesezeit
Plans to sell cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX collapsed after potential buyers stepped away from the deal, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Prospective bidders, including digital asset wallet provider Exodus, opted against proceeding with the acquisition. The decision was driven by concerns surrounding founder ownership and the shrinking scale of the exchange's business operations.
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