bitcoin newsOct 29, 2026AI summary

KuCoin Halts Services for Users in Russia and Belarus

Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo

KuCoin has suspended services for users in Russia and Belarus, citing legal and regulatory compliance, Cointelegraph reported.

KuCoin Halts Services for Users in Russia and Belarus

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has stopped serving users based in Russia and Belarus, according to Cointelegraph.

The exchange attributed the suspension to legal and regulatory compliance requirements. Both countries are subject to international sanctions.

The report did not specify which legal requirements prompted the decision or provide details on withdrawal arrangements for affected users.

Source: Cointelegraph

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