The world's biggest crypto-trading platforms were hit by disruptions as digital currencies from Bitcoin to Ethereum slid in a collapse that wiped out billions of dollars in market value. NEW YORK/LONDON (May 19): The world's biggest crypto-trading platforms were hit by disruptions as digital currencies from Bitcoin to Ethereum slid in a collapse that wiped out billions of dollars in market value. US regulators have little oversight over crypto trading platforms. Crypto exchanges frequently suffered outages and problems during Bitcoin's historic rally, often leaving investors unable to buy or sell the digital currency for hours at a time. Read also:World's top crypto platforms disrupted as Bitcoin, Ether tumbleBitcoin plunge exceeds 25%, wipes US$500 billion from market value

Source: The Edge Markets May 19, 2021 15:29 UTC