BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes proposes surrender to US authorities

BitMEX's former CEO Arthur Hayes is proposing to surrender himself to the US authorities, over accusations that the crypto exchange failed to devise an adequate anti-money laundering programme. — REUTERS

Arthur Hayes, the former chief executive of crypto exchange BitMEX who is wanted by the US government, proposed to surrender to authorities in Hawaii on April 6, according to a court filing.

Hayes is currently in Singapore, but has discussed surrendering in Hawaii and appearing remotely in a New York court, said Jessica Greenwood, assistant US attorney in Manhattan, according to a transcript of a Feb 9 hearing.

She said arrangements are under discussion that would allow Hayes to live abroad and to travel to the US for court appearances. If there’s a trial, Hayes would come to New York, Greenwood said.