LOL! Bittrex was not accepting any new users either, so they were out! I did not try Poloniex. Maybe that will be the next step. I wanted to set something up so that I could get something out when I needed it, so transferred some STEEM via Blocktrades and then to my mobile ETH wallet before deciding where to go from there. Now I'm just waiting for Kraken to give me the OK!

Just checked and I am still waiting!

I wonder if anyone from the USA has RECENTLY signed up with an exchange and had success! I would love to know!