Crypto Morning Brief: BitMEX ends exchange operations, former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju found dead

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure shows purchases of MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock in July. MoonPay plans to acquire SEC-registered firm North Capital for over $60 million in an all-stock deal. Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju (Hsin-Ju) was found dead in California on August 24 at age 37. Binance will rename its funding account to a stock account, migrating crypto assets to spot accounts starting September 29, 2026. Hyperliquid's open interest reached a record $18 billion. BitMEX officially ceased exchange operations on September 23, 2026, at 04:00 UTC, though login and withdrawal functions remain active. Blockchain.com signed an MOU with the NYSE to explore 24/7 trading of tokenized securities.