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Major Crypto Exchange Hotbit Shuts Down Operations: Urges User Withdrawals Amidst Increasing Challenges

by Dan K
May 22, 2023 - 1:15 pm
in Regulation
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Hotbit Exchange Halts Operations Amidst Mounting Challenges

Cryptocurrency exchange, Hotbit, has declared an abrupt cessation of operations effective May 22, citing a myriad of challenges that have worsened its operating conditions. Users of the exchange are urged to withdraw their funds prior to June 21, 4:00 am UTC.

Operational Difficulties Leading to Shutdown

In an official announcement, Hotbit attributed the halt in operations to several factors, key among them being the investigation launched against a former team member back in August 2022. The investigation forced the platform to a temporary standstill, disrupting its business for weeks.

External Factors Influencing the Shutdown

Furthermore, Hotbit identified several incidents in the wider crypto ecosystem as crucial factors that aggravated its cash flow problems. The exchange pinpointed events such as the FTX collapse and the subsequent banking crises leading to the USD Coin depegging event. These events, according to Hotbit, led to a steady outflow of funds from centralized exchanges.

The Future of Centralized Exchanges

The Hotbit team opines that centralized exchanges are gradually becoming an “increasingly cumbersome” model that is “unlikely to meet long-term trends.” The exchange stated that the only feasible options for the crypto industry are to either transition towards a more decentralized model or to embrace regulation.

Cyberattacks and Exploitations

Repeated cyberattacks and exploitation of project vulnerabilities by malicious users were also cited as key factors behind Hotbit’s closure.

Concerns Over Fund Withdrawals

As news of the shutdown emerged, numerous members of the cryptocurrency community reported difficulties in withdrawing their funds from the exchange. Additionally, warnings have been raised about phishing links masquerading as the official Hotbit exchange on Google.

The Way Forward for Other Exchanges

Despite Hotbit’s unfortunate closure, other exchanges are moving forward, launching initiatives aimed at tackling the pervasive issues within the cryptocurrency industry. Crypto exchange Coinbase, for instance, has recently initiated a campaign to “update the system.” OKX, another major exchange, has gone a step further, expressing its intention to “rewrite the system” entirely.

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