Software engineer Lewis Barber alleges in a High Court claim, not yet served, that BitMEX offered crypto derivatives to UK investors without FCA authorisation, and that he lost bitcoin worth £20m between 2018 and 2022. His lawyers say he may be one of thousands of affected non-professional investors, and that success could cost BitMEX hundreds of millions. BitMEX spokesperson said no claim has been served on HDR Global Trading Limited. The Seychelles-based exchange closed on 23 September 2026 and faces separate US class action claims, which it denies.

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