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Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations

By Thomson Reuters Sep 15, 2026 | 12:38 AM

Sept 15 (Reuters) – Hong Kong-based crypto exchange ​CoinEx ‌said on Tuesday it has decided ‌to ​cease ⁠operations, citing ‘prolonged ⁠downturn’ in the cryptocurrency market and the ​rising regulatory requirements ⁠in ⁠the industry.

CoinEx ​said it ​maintained an asset ‌reserve ratio of more than ⁠100% and all user assets were ⁠fully ‌backed ⁠and available ​for ‌withdrawal in ​full.

(Reporting by ⁠Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane ​Venkatraman)