Why would banks and exchanges need to pause withdrawals if they’re in financial trouble?

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Why would banks and exchanges need to pause withdrawals if they’re in financial trouble?

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Banks loan money out and don’t have all their cash on hand. Halting withdrawals gives them time to either borrow some cash / or call/sell some loans to get cash.

If exchanges are making loans they are in the same scenario.

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