Posted 10/17/2023, 12:14:00 PM
Bitcoin Exchange Binance.US Ends Direct Dollar Withdrawals Amid Regulatory Pressures
- Binance.US users can no longer withdraw dollars directly from the platform.
- Users must now convert dollar funds to stablecoins or other assets to withdraw.
- In early June, Binance.US suspended dollar deposits due to banks' reluctance to engage with crypto.
- The SEC sued Binance.US and Binance in June for allegedly operating unregistered securities platforms.
- The SEC has questioned Binance's custody practices and willingness to cooperate.
- Binance lost its euro payments partner last month, with no replacement yet announced.
- Dollar funds in Binance.US wallets are no longer FDIC insured.