Babel Finance suspends withdrawals as crypto markets slump
Babel Finance temporarily suspended the withdrawals and redemption of crypto assets on Friday
Hong Kong-based Babel Finance temporarily suspended the withdrawals and redemption of crypto assets on Friday,
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the crypto lender scrambles to pay its clients after the recent slump in the digital currency market.
Cryptocurrency valuations have plunged in recent weeks as investors dump risky assets in a rising rate environment
the crypto market has seen major fluctuations, and some institutions in the industry have experienced conductive risk events
Crypto lenders gather crypto deposits from retail customers and re-invest them, proclaiming double-digit returns and attracting tens of billions of dollars in assets.
Due to the current situation, Babel Finance is facing unusual liquidity pressures
However, the recent meltdown has lenders unable to redeem their clients’ assets.