Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet ind...
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