Bittrex set to block US residents from 32 crypto assets

Cryptocurrency exchange operator Bittrex is set to wall off over 30 cryptocurrencies from its American traders, the firm announced in a blog post Friday.

The announcement follows a similar move by Poloniex, another US-based exchange, which "geo-fenced" 9 assets from its American clients, both a sign of the uncertain regulatory climate in the digital asset market. 

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Bittrex, which offers trading of over 200 cryptocurrencies, said customers will be sent an email communicating how the delisting process will impact their holdings. Trading of the soon-to-be banned coins will cease on June 21. Customers have the option to store their coins on a Bittrex wallet after that date. 

"U.S. Customers may withdraw or continue to hold in their Bittrex wallet affected Tokens/Coins for as long as Bittrex International supports a market in those Tokens/Coins," the firm said. 

QTUM, STORJ, ENG, MFT and FCT are among the coins being walled off. 

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