Binance Global exchange halted withdrawals Monday in a “temporary suspension” that affects all its users, as did other exchanges such as Coinbase. It’s not uncommon for exchanges to have downtime or freeze withdrawals at times of hot market activity. But since at least late 2020 Binance users from the U.S. and around the globe have had their accounts frozen for unconventional reasons. The names of all clients cited in this article have been replaced by pseudonyms to protect their privacy. Take Gregory Hitchens, for example. When he opened his Binance US account last year, he thought he was doing the responsible thing ... (full story)