BitMEX Shutdown Accelerates, Coinbase Offers UK Stock Trading

BitMEX is shutting down its operations on September 23, and as a result, it will delist futures on XRP (XRPU26), ADA, ETH, and XBT three weeks early on August 10. The exchange announced that it would use adjusted indexes to ensure fair settlements during the closure.

The shutdown is due to BitMEX's complete cessation of operations, and users are advised to close their positions in XRPU26 before August 10 or wait for an automatic settlement based on today's rate.

Coinbase has launched commission-free US stock trading in the UK, allowing users to buy fractional shares of Google and Microsoft from £1 inside its crypto app. This move is part of Coinbase's expansion plans and its goal to become a 'one-stop-shop' for personal finance services.