Bittrex Global won’t let users withdraw in USD as it winds down

Blockworks
Blockworks

20 Nov 2023 7:29 PM

The exchange said all trading activity will be “disabled” as of Dec. 4...

  • Bittrex Global is winding down its global operations and will disable all trading activity on December 4th.
  • Customers will only be able to withdraw assets as part of the winding down process.
  • The exchange will not pay out in US dollars and instructs customers to convert to crypto or euros before withdrawing.
  • Making a deposit is not advised as funds may be permanently lost.
  • Bittrex's US arm agreed to pay $24 million to the SEC as part of a settlement, while Bittrex Global did not pay anything.
  • The SEC charged Bittrex for operating as an unregistered broker, exchange, and clearing agency.
  • Bittrex Global CEO stated that Bittrex US and Bittrex Global are separate companies.
  • Bittrex US filed for bankruptcy but has since had its bankruptcy plan cleared by the court.

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