Arthur Hayes


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Crypto’s Virgil Through the Market Hellscape

Arthur Hayes has been many things to crypto over the years: a builder, a showman and a criminal. This year, as the industry collapsed, he’s been a wise commentator for the inexperienced and perplexed. That’s why he is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

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Regulatory Gap Limiting CFTC's Crypto Purview: Commissioner Johnson

CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson discusses her take on FTX's downfall and whether U.S. regulators might probe Sam Bankman-Fried, the head of a non-U.S. entity, the way they did former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. "We are vigorously enforcing any instances where we can," Johnson said. "There is a regulatory gap ... that really limits our ability."

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Laura Shin on Ethereum Merge's Legal Considerations

Laura Shin, "The Cryptopians" author and "Unchained" podcast host, discusses her take on the upcoming Ethereum Merge and its potential regulatory impact, citing the fallout from sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. Plus, insights into a recent interview with former BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes.

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Laura Shin on Why Ethereum Merge Is Significant for the Crypto World

The anticipated Ethereum Merge is expected to be completed around mid September. Crypto podcaster and author Laura Shin joins “First Mover” to discuss the significance of the Merge for the crypto world and the public perception of ether (ETH). Plus, key takeaways from her interview with Arthur Hayes.

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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes was sentenced to two years of probation, with home detention for six months and location monitoring, in a federal courthouse in New York on Friday. Hayes pleaded guilty in February of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). CoinDesk's Cheyenne Ligon breaks down the details and why this was a "very surprising outcome."

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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation

Hayes pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in February, and faced a sentence of up to 12 months in prison.

Arthur Hayes sentenciado a dos años de libertad condicional. (BitMEX)

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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Faces 6 to 12 Months in Jail at Sentencing Hearing Friday

Hayes pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in February, and faces a sentence of up to 12 months in prison.

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US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading

Co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed must each pay $10 million, the CFTC said.

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US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading

Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed will each pay $10 million for their role operating BitMEX.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes might surrender to U.S. officials on April 6, a federal prosecutor said last month.

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BitMEX's Trial Date Set for Early 2022

Crypto exchange BitMEX has been in legal trouble for years, culminating in former CEO Arthur Hayes going on the run, but the law has finally caught up with BitMEX. A trial is slated to begin in March of next year. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know about the situation. Plus, an update on Diem and Tether.

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