Who is Arthur Hayes?

Arthur Hayes, 2018. Photograph by Adam Ferguson. The BitMEX cofounder created a cryptocurrency exchange that has traded trillions. Now he’s wanted by U.S. authorities, and insiders wonder whether he and his partners are villains—or victims of a two-tiered justice system that favors big banks over brash outsiders. Arthur Hayes lives large.

What did BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes do?

Former BitMEX Chief Executive Officer Arthur Hayes turned himself in to face U.S. charges that he failed to take steps to prevent the pioneering cryptocurrency exchange he co-founded from being used for money laundering. Skip to content Skip to content

Who is Michael Hayes?

Hayes has a B.S. in economics and finance from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, which he earned in 2008. He later lived in Singapore. Hayes moved to Hong Kong in 2008, to start his investment banking career.

What is Arthur Hayes's net worth?

Arthur Hayes's net worth is likely in the high millions. Hayes has experienced a lot of success in his life, particularly considering his modest roots from a working-class family. At the end of 2017, BitMEX was handling an average of $2.1 billion in trades per day.