BiteBTC Crypto Exchange Pulls an Alleged Exit Scam. CoinMarketCap Warns of Withdrawals Being Halted
BiteBTC, a little-known cryptocurrency exchange allegedly based in Singapore, has halted withdrawals and is blocking clients’ accounts, several affected users. A similar warning was also posted by CoinMarketCap.
From what we know at this point, on several occasions the exchange asked traders to provide sources for their funds and proofs of ownership. BiteBTC also required users to prove their identity by providing bank account or credit card statement to ensure a full compliance with AML/KYC rules.
However, even after successful verification users had their accounts blocked while trying to withdraw assets from the exchange.
BiteBTC’s Twitter page suggests thatthe exchange is based in Singapore. According to the official website, First Financial LLC, allegedly based in Seychelles, seems to be BiteBTC’s operator, but the domain for the firm’s website is registered in the U.S. Therefore, it’s not immediately clear to which regulations the exchange is subjected.
Owner of Singapore based firm FinanceFirst Pte. Ltd has provided more insights in a recent blog post. He claims that BiteBTC website has fraudulently stated the company as an operator. He also filed a police report against the exchange for a theft of identity.
First warning signs in regard to BiteBTC appeared back in February, when users started complaining about withdrawals being delayed or halted with no clear reasons.
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