Ben Delo

About

Ben Delo is a British entrepreneur and mathematician. He is the co-founder of BitMEX, one of the first cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges. With a background in high-frequency trading and financial technology, he created BitMEX as a global leader in crypto leverage trading. His inventions influenced the development of the present market for cryptocurrency derivatives. Delo continues to be a significant influence in blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) despite legal concerns. Quick Facts Full name Ben Delo Birth 24-02-1984, Sheffield, United Kingdom Nationality British Education BA from Lord Williams's School, Worcester College, Oxford Wife/Partner Pan Pan Wong Net worth Estimated $1 billion Delo's net worth reached a peak of almost $1 billion. He is renowned for his charity, which includes backing international development projects. He has collaborated with various blockchain experts to contribute to the growth of crypto trading. Ben Delo - Career Highlights • 2005 – Graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Mathematics. • 2011 – Developed high-frequency trading systems at JPMorgan. • 2014 – Co-founded BitMEX, revolutionizing crypto derivatives trading. • 2018 – Became the UK’s youngest self-made billionaire from crypto. • 2020 – Faced legal challenges but settled with regulators. • 2024 – Focused on philanthropy and blockchain innovation. With steady growth in his net worth, Delo became the youngest self-made billionaire in the crypto space. Useful Links To Connect With Ben Delo Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) twitter.com/BenDelo LinkedIn profile linkedin.com/in/ben-delo Bitmex blog bitmex.com/blog Bitmex website bitmex.com

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Awards

• The Giving Pledge2023 - Recognized for Blockchain Philanthropy
• CoinDesk 2021 - Featured in Crypto Power Players List
• CoinMarketCap2020 - BitMEX Listed as a Top Crypto Exchange
• Bloomberg2019 - Ranked Among the Wealthiest in Crypto
• Forbes2018 - Youngest Self-Made Crypto Billionaire (UK)

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