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Abra Settles with Texas Regulators, Allows Customer Withdrawals

The cryptocurrency platform held approximately $13.6 million for around 12,000 customers at the time of the action by Texas.

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Overview

  • Abra, a cryptocurrency platform, has reached a settlement with the Texas State Securities Board, allowing for the withdrawal of customer funds.
  • Abra held approximately $13.6 million in cryptocurrencies for around 12,000 customers at the time Texas took action against the company.
  • Under the settlement, Abra is required to send a check or secure bank instrument to clients who have holdings of $10 or more on the platform.
  • Abra and its CEO, William Barhydt, have 30 days from the announcement of the settlement to complete their obligations.
  • Any assets left after Abra's notices will be converted to fiat and directed to remaining Texas investors.