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Hong Kongâbased crypto exchange CoinEx announced it will cease all operations after nine years in business. đ
Founder and CEO Haipo Yang cited mounting security and compliance risks as the primary drivers behind the decision. He rejected a potential sale, opting for a âclean endingâ to protect users and the platformâs reputation. The shutdown will require users to withdraw assets by a set deadline, prompting many to seek alternative exchanges such as Binance Square. Regulators in Hong Kong have intensified scrutiny of digitalâasset services, raising operational costs and legal exposure for firms. Industry observers say the move highlights the growing pressure on crypto businesses to meet stringent AML and cybersecurity standards.
The closure underscores the tightening regulatory landscape for digitalâasset firms across the region. âĄ
$ASTR, $ACE, $AIN
Hong Kongâbased crypto exchange CoinEx announced it will cease all operations after nine years in business. đ
Founder and CEO Haipo Yang cited mounting security and compliance risks as the primary drivers behind the decision. He rejected a potential sale, opting for a âclean endingâ to protect users and the platformâs reputation. The shutdown will require users to withdraw assets by a set deadline, prompting many to seek alternative exchanges such as Binance Square. Regulators in Hong Kong have intensified scrutiny of digitalâasset services, raising operational costs and legal exposure for firms. Industry observers say the move highlights the growing pressure on crypto businesses to meet stringent AML and cybersecurity standards.
The closure underscores the tightening regulatory landscape for digitalâasset firms across the region. âĄ
$ASTR, $ACE, $AIN
