Binance and Celsius put cryptocurrencies in check by freezing the withdrawal of Bitcoin on their networks

Cryptocurrencies live their particular black Monday within the day of panic in the markets and two names,

have contributed to a large extent to it.

The result is a

falling below $23,000 and the

installed in the rest of the virtual currencies.

On the one hand,

, the cryptocurrency trading platform and infrastructure provider, has temporarily suspended withdrawals through the bitcoin network as a result of the blockage of one of the processed batches, while withdrawals remain open and function normally. of bitcoin through other networks.

"This is because a previous batch of transactions got stuck due to low transaction fees sent and thus resulted in a buildup of refunds from the Bitcoin (BTC) network," explained the company, which hopes to resume soon withdrawals from the network.

In this sense, the founder and CEO of Binance,

, announced through his Twitter profile the temporary suspension of BTC withdrawals on the platform "due to a stuck transaction", adding that the problem should be fixed in a few 30 minutes, although he later announced that "it will probably take a little longer to fix".

Adding to Binance's problems is the decision also announced this Monday by

to suspend all withdrawals, exchanges and transfers between accounts as a result of "extreme conditions" in the market.

"We are making this decision to put Celsius in a

" the platform said in a statement.

The firm, which allows its users to use their crypto assets as collateral to finance their projects, has explained that it decided to activate a clause in its Terms of Use that will allow this process to be carried out, stressing that it has "valuable assets" and is working diligently. to fulfill its obligations.

"We are taking this necessary step for the benefit of our entire community to stabilize liquidity and operations while taking steps to preserve and protect assets," he added, noting that customers will continue to accrue corresponding rewards during the suspension.

The Celsius Network 'corralito' occurs just a few weeks after the so-called

caused by Terra and its Luna token and has given the final touch to a Bitcoin price that had already been affected in recent days.

The most popular of the cryptocurrencies sinks more than 18% this Monday and is below 23,000 dollars (22,640), dragging the rest of the virtual currencies with it.

Ethereum is left almost 22%, up to 1,188 greenbacks;

Cardano, 17%;

Solana, 21.5%, in line with others such as Dogecoin (-21%).

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