BitMEX Sued in London for 324.8 BTC Over Unlicensed UK Trading
A UK software engineer has filed a claim in London’s Commercial Court against HDR Global Trading Limited, the operator of BitMEX, seeking the return of 324.8 BTC. The claim values that Bitcoi
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October 15, 2026
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A UK software engineer has filed a claim in London’s Commercial Court against HDR Global Trading Limited, the operator of BitMEX, seeking the return of 324.8 BTC.
The claim values that Bitcoin at £20.4 million as of 1 October, or about $27 million. The Guardian first reported the filing.
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