Cryptocurrencies
Platform recently flagged for Iran traffic blames weak trading, regulatory scrutiny

Hong Kong-founded crypto exchange CoinEx says it is shutting down, citing a market slump and other factors. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
LORRETTA CHEN
September 15, 2026 18:15 JST
HONG KONG — Hong Kong-founded cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx on Tuesday said it will begin to wind down its operations and services, as thinning trading volume and more onerous regulatory requirements strain digital asset exchanges.







