The domain is seized bu US authorities, it seems that it will be the bigger lesson for the unlicensed exchangers worldwide and especially Poloniex
Is poloniex unlicensed ? while its containment any exchanges I'll see him about the same thing with the exchanges that you have to look out for is manipulation of the withdrawal and deposit limits. Need to be careful while using exchanges.
YES, poloniex is unlicensed and it's based in USA;same as Kraken.
In conjunction with the following, I've heard through the grapevine (very reliable source) that Poloniex's days are numbered:
https://cointelegraph.com/news/rumors-of-insolvency-circulate-among-users-of-bitcoin-exchange-poloniex-support-slowI suggest best get out while the gettin' out's good, else you, like the dude above the fold, will lose their life savings.
You've been warned.
Bruno