Australia’s securities regulator has taken down several websites linked to Yepbit after investors reported being unable to withdraw funds from the digital asset and futures trading platform. Some investors told ASIC that the platform blamed the restrictions on regulatory action, claiming their funds had been frozen while Yepbit complied with ASIC audits or other requirements. ASIC rejected that explanation, saying it had not frozen investor funds or taken any action preventing Yepbit from returning money to customers. “ASIC has taken action to protect consumers through its website takedown capability, by removing several websites purportedly operated by Yepbit,” the regulator said. The Yepbit action adds to regulatory scrutiny of offshore digital asset and derivatives platforms that market services across borders without obtaining local approvals.