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Cryptocurrency Exchange CoinEx to Shut Down After Nine Years
CoinEx, a major cryptocurrency trading platform, has announced a phased closure of its centralised exchange operations after nearly nine years in service. The shutdown will occur in stages, beginning with a halt to new user registrations.
LSN India ·
CoinEx has initiated a structured wind-down of its centralised exchange platform, marking the end of an era for the cryptocurrency trading venue that has operated since its establishment. The company announced that new user registrations will cease on September 15, signalling the beginning of its departure from the digital asset trading market.
The shutdown will proceed in phases, with derivatives services scheduled for discontinuation in subsequent months. This staged approach aims to provide existing users with adequate time to withdraw their funds and settle open positions before the platform ceases operations entirely.
The decision comes amid evolving regulatory frameworks and competitive pressures in the global cryptocurrency exchange sector. CoinEx's closure adds to a series of platform shutdowns and consolidations witnessed in recent years, reflecting the volatile nature of the digital assets industry.
Users of the platform have been advised to withdraw their holdings and close any active trading positions ahead of the designated shutdown dates. The company has not disclosed specific reasons for the closure, though regulatory compliance and operational considerations typically factor into such decisions by cryptocurrency exchanges operating across multiple jurisdictions.