OKCoin has stopped accepting bitcoin deposits from customers in the US, citing regulatory pressure.

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US users of the Chinese bitcoin exchange see the following message when trying to make bitcoin, litecoin or US dollar deposits:

"Notes: Due to regulation, we don't accept the charge from the US."

The company called the measure "temporary", but offered few details when asked when the restriction will be lifted. A representative described the situation as "not very clear".

OKCoin head of international Jack Liu offered additional details by email, telling CoinDesk:

"The latest change is part of an internal review we made on our policies and affects Level 1 individuals who self-indicated as US citizens."

Liu suggested the move was voluntary, but provided no additional comment on the situation.

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Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that US customers would have access to LTC and USD deposits.

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