Crypto exchange Bittrex to wind down operations in the US

cointelegraph.com:

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has announced it will be winding down its operations in the United States due to the challenging regulatory and economic environment. The announcement was made on the platform's ninth anniversary, marking a bittersweet moment for the company. 

Due to continued regulatory uncertainty, we have made the difficult decision to wind down our U.S. operations, effective April 30, 2023. All funds are safe and can be fully withdrawn immediately. This does not affect customers of @BittrexGlobal https://t.co/MY4u7XLk9z

Co-founder and CEO Richie Lai shared that as the crypto ecosystem evolved, regulatory requirements have become increasingly "unclear" and "enforced, without appropriate discussion or input," leading to an uneven competitive landscape. This environment has made it economically unviable for Bittrex to continue its operations in the U.S.

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The company's founders have decided to focus on helping Bittrex Global succeed outside the U.S. Bittrex clarified that U.S. customers don't have to worry about the safety of their funds, as all of their capital is safe and available for withdrawal. The platform shared that it will permit trading until April 14, 2023, but advised customers to withdraw all funds by April 30, 2023.

Founded in 2014 by three cybersecurity engineers, Bittrex offered features like full-service API, near-instant atomic transactions, wallet infrastructure, and offline cold wallet solutions.

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The winding down of Bittrex's U.S. operations is a reminder of the challenges faced by cryptocurrency businesses in navigating an uncertain regulatory environment.

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