PANews reported on May 25 that according to Bitcoin.com, the non-custodial Bitcoin exchange Hodl Hodl has amended its service agreement to explicitly exclude residents of the United States (including its states and the District of Columbia), the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba, North Korea, Iraq, Iran, Puerto Rico, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, and any countries and regions sanctioned by the United Nations from accessing its lending platform. This change is part of Hodl Hodl's stricter policies to address regulatory uncertainties and ensure the security and integrity of the platform.

Although the platform has never offered services to U.S. customers, this update still affects some users in emerging markets. Catrya, co-founder of the Cuban Bitcoin community Cuba BTC, expressed regret over this move, stating that it "closes another door for Cubans." However, Hodl Hodl has promised that existing users in these restricted jurisdictions will still be able to complete their current loan transactions but will not be able to participate in new lending activities.