Crypto exchange CoinEx says it is closing, citing a lengthy downturn and rising compliance costs; a report said it moved $3B+ for Iran-linked wallets since 2019 (Dylan Tokar/Wall Street Journal)
Crypto exchange CoinEx has announced its closure, attributing the decision to a prolonged market downturn and increasing compliance expenses. A recent report revealed that the platform facilitated over $3 billion in transactions for Iran-linked wallets since 2019. The exchange's shutdown highlights the growing regulatory pressures and financial challenges facing digital asset platforms.
- ▪CoinEx stated that a lengthy downturn and rising compliance costs were the primary reasons for its closure.
- ▪A report indicated that CoinEx moved more than $3 billion for Iran-linked wallets starting in 2019.
- ▪The news was reported by Dylan Tokar of the Wall Street Journal.
- ▪The closure marks the end of operations for the cryptocurrency exchange.
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