CoinEx founder Yang Haipo: Once considered selling, ultimately decided to shut down
Yang Haipo, the founder of CoinEx, stated that CoinEx officially launched on December 22, 2017, and will officially close on December 22, 2026, nine years later. He mentioned that nine years is a long time in the cryptocurrency industry, and CoinEx has gone through multiple bull and bear cycles with its users, witnessing the rise and fall of numerous projects, as well as seeing many peers leave the market in different ways.Yang Haipo expressed that after reflection, he accepted the fact that CoinEx has not become a leading exchange in the industry, and the security and compliance risks of operating a cryptocurrency exchange have become increasingly difficult to control; revenue may decline, but responsibility does not lessen, and bearing unlimited risks with limited revenue is no longer a rational choice. He stated that CoinEx has survived for nine years in a highly volatile and harsh industry, and after experiencing various storms, it can still leave completely and with dignity.Regarding CET, CoinEx will repurchase it at its initial listing price of 0.005 USDT per coin, with no quantity limit set. Yang Haipo mentioned that he seriously considered selling CoinEx but ultimately decided against it because users entrusted their assets to CoinEx based on their trust in the platform and him personally. He believes that handing over the platform and this trust to a new owner is not the right way to end this journey, stating, "A clean end is the right end." CoinEx will ensure that users can fully withdraw their assets, provide employees with a dignified farewell, and offer a clear and responsible handling plan for CET holders.