Bitmex Acquiring German Bank to Create ‘Regulated Crypto Powerhouse’ in Europe

Bitmex Acquiring German Bank to Create ‘Regulated Crypto Powerhouse’ in Europe

Crypto exchange Bitmex is acquiring a German bank to create “a regulated crypto powerhouse.” The company plans to establish “a one-stop shop for regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.” Bitmex Plans to Become a Regulated Crypto Powerhouse Cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex announced Tuesday a purchase agreement of Bankhaus von der Heydt, a German bank located in Munich, by BXM Operations AG, a company founded by Bitmex CEO Alexander Höptner and CFO Stephan Lutz. Bitmex tweeted Tuesday: We’re one step closer to creating a....


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The trading platform said the acquisition would help it establish a one-stop-shop for regulated Bitcoin products in Europe.