US-based users of the Bitstamp crypto exchange will no longer be able to make trades on several high-profile tokens, including Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and NEAR.

  • In an unexpected announcement on its official blog, Bitstamp said it would suspend trading for seven cryptocurrencies for its US customers starting August 29, 2023.
  • In addition to major tokens like SOL, MATIC, and NEAR, the suspension will also affect a cluster of metaverse gaming and entertainment tokens, including Axie Infinity (AXS), Decentraland (MANA), Sandbox (SAND), and Chiliz (CHZ).