BitMEX CEO and Key Executives Resign Amid Leadership Restructuring

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Cryptocurrency news broke on June 29, 2026, as BitMEX announced major leadership changes. CEO Stephan Lutz, CFO Ina Steiner, and CCO Raphael Polansky have all departed the company. Peter Wilkinson, former Global General Counsel and COO, now serves as CEO. The changes were reflected in recent LinkedIn updates. None of the four executives responded to requests for comment. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of cryptocurrency regulations and regulatory pressures.

BlockBeats news, on June 29, the struggling cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, which is seeking to sell, has made major leadership changes, with CEO Stephan Lutz, CFO Ina Steiner, and Chief Growth Officer Raphael Polansky all stepping down.


Peter Wilkinson, the company’s former Global General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). These personnel changes are reflected in recent updates to the LinkedIn profiles of those involved.


As of now, Peter Wilkinson, Stephan Lutz, Ina Steiner, and Raphael Polansky have not immediately responded to requests for comment.

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