Binance US, the American arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is shutting down.
The company announced the news in a blog post on Thursday, saying that it will wind down operations over the next two weeks.
Binance US was launched in 2019 and was one of the most popular exchanges in the country. However, it has been struggling to meet regulatory requirements in recent months.
The decision to shut down comes as a surprise, but it is not entirely unexpected. Binance has been under pressure from regulators since it first entered the US market.
In July, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered Binance to register as a national securities exchange or face penalties. The SEC also accused Binance of operating an unregistered digital asset securities exchange.
Binance has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to fight the SEC’s charges. However, the company has also been facing other problems in the US.
In October, Binance was forced to delist several popular cryptocurrencies after New York State regulators ordered the exchange to stop trading them. The delisted coins included Bitcoin SV, Ethereum Classic, and Qtum.
The decision to shut down Binance US is a blow to the cryptocurrency industry. The exchange was one of the most popular and trusted exchanges in the US.
Its shutdown will likely lead to more regulations and scrutiny for other exchanges operating in the country.