Cryptocurrencies
Holding Group Behind Crypto Exchange BitMEX Names Höptner CEO
- Höptner was chief executive of Boerse Stuttgart and Euwax
- BitMEX founders have been charged with skirting U.S. laws
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The holding group behind BitMEX has appointed Alexander Höptner as chief executive officer, two months after the founders of the cryptocurrency exchange were charged with skirting U.S. laws that prevent money laundering.
Höptner, 50, will lead 100x Group, the holding group for BitMEX owner HDR Global Trading Ltd., according to a statement from the company. He joins from Boerse Stuttgart GmbH and Euwax AG, where he was CEO.