BitMex’s Alexander Hoeptner Is Latest Crypto CEO to Depart
- CFO Lutz will become the crypto exchange’s interim CEO
- BitMex didn’t comment on the reasons behind Hoeptner’s exit
Alexander Hoeptner
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BitMex said Chief Executive Officer Alexander Hoeptner has left after less than two years at the pioneering cryptocurrency exchange, joining the list of recent executive departures in the embattled industry.
Stephan Lutz was named interim CEO, and will also continue to serve as chief financial officer, the exchange said in a statement. BitMex didn’t provide a reason for Hoeptner’s departure, and said it “won’t be commenting any further at this time.” Hoeptner declined to comment.