“We regularly evaluate our products to ensure we’re prioritizing the offerings that our customers care about most,” the spokesperson said. “Effective May 10, we will stop issuing new loans through Coinbase Borrow. There is no impact on customers’ outstanding loans, and no action is required from them at this time.”

Since his appointment, Sun has touted his credentials, styling himself “His Excellency” in interviews and on his social media accounts. Sun tweeted from his diplomatic Twitter account (@HEjustinsun) as recently as October, and, as of press time, he still maintained the “H.E.” honorific on his personal Twitter account. He has given no indication that he is no longer an ambassador.