Kyrrex presents itself as a regulated global crypto exchange but operates through a fragmented, multi-jurisdictional structure that has facilitated high-risk flows, regulatory arbitrage, and significant losses for retail investors. A ICIJ investigation exposes that Kyrrex’s offshore arm acted as a nested exchange within HTX (Huobi), processing billions while receiving deposits originating from fraudulent investment schemes.
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has exposed yet another disturbing layer of crypto opacity in its investigation “Hunt for missing millions unmasks one crypto exchange hidden inside another.” The findings reveal a marketplace built on offshore shells, nested operations, and regulatory blind spots.