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Binance Technical Issue Is Now Fixed, All Crypto Withdrawals Are Back

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Binance experienced a brief halt in cryptocurrency withdrawals due to a technical issue related to a middleware service.
CEO Changpeng Zhao assured users of the security of their funds, and Binance quickly resolved the problem, with crypto withdrawals returning to normal operation.
The Binance technical issue incident briefly raised concerns about exchange stability, reminiscent of a previous FTX exchange collapse.

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, faced a temporary suspension of cryptocurrency withdrawals due to a technical issue.

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Binance Technical Issue Makes Temporary Crypto Withdrawal Halt

A Binance technical issue, related to a middleware service, momentarily disrupted the withdrawal process. Binance swiftly responded, assuring users that their funds were secure and the problem was being addressed.

The CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, reassured users about the safety of their funds during the outage. In an official statement on their social media platform X, Binance acknowledged the problem, stating:

“We are experiencing a technical issue with crypto withdrawals. As a result, they are temporarily unavailable while our team works on the fix. Fiat withdrawals are available and working. All funds are SAFU. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update on progress.”

Binance Swiftly Resolves Withdrawal Disruption

Within an hour, Binance announced the successful resolution of the issue, confirming that cryptocurrency withdrawals were back online and operating normally. The exchange expressed gratitude for users’ patience and apologized for any inconvenience caused.

The Binance technical issue briefly reignited concerns reminiscent of the FTX exchange collapse in November 2021. Despite these worries, Bitcoin (BTC) remained relatively stable, trading at $34,413 amidst the temporary disruption. Binance users can now resume their cryptocurrency withdrawals without any further interruptions, as the platform has returned to its regular operational status.

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Harold

With a passion for untangling the complexities of the financial world, I've spent over four years in financial journalism, covering everything from traditional equities to the cutting edge of venture capital. "The financial markets are a fascinating puzzle," I often say, "and I love helping people make sense of them." That's what drives me to bring clear and insightful financial journalism to the readers of Coincu.