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Wyre Announces Closure of Platform and Winding Down Next Month
Wyre, a prominent payments firm in the crypto industry, has recently plans toward the closure of its business as it plans to cease operations by the end of next month.
As highlighted in a tweet, the company attributed this move to protecting the best interests of its key stakeholders and customers, citing market conditions as the primary motivator. Additionally, Wyre clarified that the closure was not influenced by any regulatory agency direction and reassured its users that their assets would continue to be securely managed.
Wyre Advised Its Users on Closure Formalities
Following the recent announcement of Wyre’s decision to wind down its operations, the company has provided instructions for users who have assets on the platform. Users are advised to withdraw their assets through Wyre’s dashboard by Friday, July 14th. For any remaining assets on the platform after this date, Wyre stated that it will implement a separate process for recovery.
Over the years, Wyre has established itself as a prominent service provider, catering to individuals, businesses, and developers in need of seamless digital asset transfers. With its user-friendly interface and robust infrastructure, Wyre emerged as a preferred choice for many users in the crypto space.
Notably, Wyre made headlines in April 2022 when it stated its intentions to be acquired by Bolt Financial. The acquisition deal valued Wyre at an impressive $1.5 billion, marking it as one of the largest crypto deals to be announced at the time. The potential acquisition by Bolt was expected to provide synergistic benefits to both parties. Bolt, with its extensive network and expertise in digital commerce, sought to tap into the rapidly expanding crypto market.
However, Bolt opted out of the acquisition deal for unknown reasons. While specifics of the decision were not disclosed, Bolt stated that it intends to continue working with Wyre. The company indicated that remaining independent would allow it to focus on its core competencies, implying that the acquisition was no longer in line with its strategic goals.
Signs of Troubles for Wyre
According to reports, problems began at Wyre when it set withdrawal limits for user accounts, claiming the community’s best interests. At the time, the firm stated that withdrawals will be limited to no more than 90% of the funds in each customer’s account, subject to daily limits.
In addition, the company also disclosed alterations to its management structure. Stephen Cheng, a former Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, was chosen as the organization’s interim CEO.
The move signaled that Wyre was planning to close its doors. While Wyre declined these allegations, stating that it is not winding down, insights from two former employees of the firm suggest that the company may indeed be scaling back to strategize and plan its next steps.
Another indicator of more difficulties for the company is the removal of Wyre from MetaMask’s mobile aggregator, which lets users buy digital assets directly through its extension.
Wyre Announces Closure of Platform and Winding Down Next Month
