BitMEX Delays BMEX Token Listing Until Market Improves – July 12


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👉 BitMEX Delays BMEX Token Listing Until Market Improves

Crypto exchange BitMEX has delayed the listing of its own BMEX token, citing turbulent market conditions. BitMEX says it would prefer to launch the token in an environment where it better rewards its holders.

BMEX is a token based on the Ethereum network, designed to reward users and allow them to claim discounts on trading fees. 1.5 million BMEX tokens were first airdropped to users earlier this year with 5-year vesting, according to users’ activity on the exchange.

Users will continue to receive BMEX token airdrops, as well as be able to stake them within the platform – only the listing of BMEX markets has been delayed.

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