Bter Has Suspended Chinese Yuan Deposits, Citing Notification Of New Official Regulations

Bter Has Suspended Chinese Yuan Deposits, Citing Notification Of New Official Regulations

At 12:06 local time, Bter, one of China's larger Bitcoin exchanges, posted an announcement to its website announcing a temporary suspension of deposits. What's more is Bter cites official regulation that they were just informed of, as the ultimate reason for this incredible convenience to its users. Bter not only offered RMB to BTC markets but also RMB to LTC, Dogecoin, Auroracoin, and even Counterparty (XCP). Many Bitcoiners on both sides of the Pacific are wondering if other Chinese Bitcoin exchanges will soon follow suit and suspend CNY deposits. In the meantime, CNY withdrawals, as....


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