Kraken Halts USD Transactions, Asks Customers to Switch to Euros

Bitcoin exchange Kraken put a brief halt on US dollar withdrawals and suspended USD deposits today, offering customers a 2% bonus to convert their balances to euros (EUR).


“Many USD withdrawals have been delayed beyond a limit we can accept, and it reflects poorly on our service,” a customer support representative said.



“All pending USD withdrawals not already in transit are being cancelled and the funds will be automatically credited back to your account.”


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