Crypto exchange Bittrex shutters U.S. operations, blames regulatory environment
Bellevue, Wash.-based crypto exchange Bittrex announced Friday it was “winding down” its U.S. operations. A post from Bittrex co-founder and CEO Richie Lai assured customers that their money was safe. “Don’t worry – all customer funds are safe and available to withdraw; however, it’s just not economically viable for us to continue to operate in the current U.S.