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BitMart restructuring efforts and financial advisory updates

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BitMart exchange shutdown and restructuring efforts and financial advisory updates

In late July 2026, BitMart announced an orderly wind‑down of its cryptocurrency exchange. New user registrations, deposits, and order placement were halted on 26 July, with spot and futures trading scheduled to stop on 26 August. The platform is slated for formal closure on 31 January 2027, after which account access will be limited to withdrawal requests. 2027. The native BMX token fell roughly 60% to 70% within 24 hours of significantly following the announcement, later stabilizing around 85% of its pre‑announcement level. Withdrawal and withdrawal processing has been heavily delayed, with users reporting that the exchange is overwhelmed by delayed due to manual AML/KYC compliance checks. These difficulties have led to insolvency allegations; a co-founder of OpenGradient claimed his market-making team was unable to withdraw funds, alleging BitMart encouraged users to lock assets shortly before restricting services. While founder Sheldon Xia has denied misusing funds, the exchange has not released a full proof-of-reserves report. On 17 August, the situation escalated when BitMart’s official Chinese X account appeared to be hacked. The account issued an ultimatum to Sheldon Xia and Li Yi, demanding a verifiable disclosure of assets, liabilities, and reserves by 19 August. The account alleged that users are unable to withdraw funds and August, while alleging that employees have had not received final salaries or compensation. It called for an independent third-party audit and threatened to report findings to global regulators. salaries. Xia has dismissed these posts as ‘fabricated rumors’ and a hack, stating the company is pursuing legal action. rumors’. By 21 late August, BitMart announced it is considering shifted focus toward a potential restructuring plan as an alternative to total liquidation. This proposal involves a phased resumption of certain business operations alongside an asset distribution process for creditors. To facilitate this, the exchange has appointed international law firms, including legal advisors White & Case and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as legal advisors. Manges. On 9 September, BitMart appointed financial advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal to assist with the restructuring and evaluate the company’s financial position. A&M is tasked with helping arrange ‘orderly withdrawals’ and supporting a near-term action plan. While the organization Echo Base called the appointment ‘the most encouraging step BitMart has taken since July’, critics noted the update lacked a specific reserve position, asset inventory, or a definitive withdrawal timetable. BitMart plans to launch a web portal for user feedback and intends to appoint an independent third party for operational oversight.

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  1. 2026-09-09 13:33 UTC BitMart restructuring efforts and financial advisory updates
  2. 2026-08-24 03:55 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown and restructuring efforts
  3. 2026-08-22 14:26 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown and restructuring efforts
  4. 2026-08-17 23:20 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown and insolvency allegations
  5. 2026-08-17 13:50 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown and insolvency allegations
  6. 2026-08-10 19:03 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown and insolvency allegations
  7. 2026-07-31 03:58 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown
  8. 2026-07-28 10:04 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown
  9. 2026-07-27 15:10 UTC BitMart exchange shutdown

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