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Binance CEO explains temporary withdrawal pause caused by stuck transaction

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Binance Suspends Bitcoin Withdrawals Temporarily: CEO Changpeng Zhao

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily suspended client withdrawals of Bitcoin, causing a stir in the crypto community. Chief Executive Changpeng Zhao took to Twitter to address the issue, citing a “stuck transaction” that needed to be resolved.

Initially, Zhao estimated that the problem would be fixed within 30 minutes. However, a follow-up tweet half an hour later indicated that the issue may take longer to resolve than anticipated. This news comes on the heels of Celsius Network, another major player in the crypto space, suspending withdrawals due to “extreme market conditions.”

The announcement sent shockwaves through the market, with Bitcoin plummeting as much as 13% to its lowest point in 18 months. Other popular altcoins like Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin also experienced significant losses. By mid-morning, Bitcoin was trading at $24,211, down 12.2% on the day.

Despite the turmoil, Zhao sought to reassure users by mentioning the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU), an emergency insurance fund established by Binance in 2018. The fund, initially valued at $1 billion, is designed to protect user deposits in times of crisis. However, the fund’s value has since fluctuated based on market conditions and is currently worth just over $410 million.

As the situation continues to unfold, crypto enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting further updates from Binance and hoping for a swift resolution to the withdrawal suspension. Stay tuned for more developments on this evolving story.

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