Cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and KuCoin temporarily halted withdrawals yesterday (Monday) following a reported disruption at Amazon Web Services (AWS), their cloud service provider, Coindesk reported.
Binance acknowledged the issue in a post on X. “We are aware of an issue impacting some services on the #Binance platform due to a temporary network interruption in the AWS data center,” the exchange wrote. It added that while some user orders were going through, others were failing. Users were advised to retry failed transactions.
Crypto Platforms Affected by AWS Outage
Binance resumed withdrawals a little over five minutes after reporting the incident. However, users continued to report problems with placing trades on both Binance and KuCoin, according to several X posts.
Other platforms were also affected. Rabby, a crypto wallet, and DeBank, a blockchain analytics tool, each posted on X that their services were temporarily unavailable.
Cloud Disruption Causes Widespread Service Interruptions
The disruption stems from problems at AWS, a major provider of cloud computing services. Many companies use AWS for hosting websites, running applications, or storing data. Outages can affect a wide range of services that depend on this infrastructure.
As of the latest updates, services were gradually resuming, but some functionality remained limited.
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AWS Cloud Services: Strengths and Limitations
AWS is a cloud provider known for its scalability, global reach, and security features. It offers a range of services such as computing, storage, and AI. However, AWS faces challenges like complex pricing, vendor lock-in, downtime, and high data transfer costs.
Recent innovations include serverless computing, AI integration, and multi-cloud support. Despite these advantages, AWS’s service structure requires careful consideration of its drawbacks and limitations for businesses adopting its solutions.
Update: KuCoin confirmed that all services have been fully restored following the recent AWS disruption. The exchange stated that user funds are secure, data remains intact, and trading activities have resumed normal operations.
