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FTX Suspends Customer Signups After Widespread Criticism

FTX Suspends Customer Signups After Widespread Criticism

FTX Suspends Customer Signups After Widespread Criticism

The crypto exchange is facing an acute liquidity crisis.

The crypto exchange is facing an acute liquidity crisis.

The crypto exchange is facing an acute liquidity crisis.

AccessTimeIconNov 10, 2022, 10:52 AM
Updated May 9, 2023, 4:02 AM
Photo of FTX website (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Crypto exchange FTX has suspended new users from signing up on its trading platform following widespread criticism that it was allowing onboarding despite facing liquidity troubles.

  • "All onboarding of new clients has been suspended until further notice," a message on the FTX website reads. Withdrawals remain paused.

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