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Sep 15, 2026

Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to shut down after 9 years, cites security concerns and Iran sanctions scrutiny

CoinEx announced it will cease operations on December 22, 2026, nine years after launching. The closure comes less than three months after a Wall Street Journal investigation highlighted the exchange's role as a hub for illicit Iranian cash transactions, amid broader challenges in the cryptocurrency market.

Sep 15, 2026·5 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Bitcoin fell about 50 percent from its October 2025 peak of nearly $130,000 to around $60,000 in June 2026, languishing near two-year lows for months
  • ▪CoinEx cited rising regulatory compliance costs and increasingly difficult-to-contain security risks as primary reasons for its decision to wind down operations
  • ▪Cryptocurrency exchanges should be held strictly liable for transactions with sanctioned counterparties

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IranCrypto Sanctions ComplianceCrypto exchangesCrypto securityCrypto exchange regulationAnti-money laundering (AML)

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