KuCoin halts services in Russia and Belarus for compliance
7.1 Regulation KuCoin will end all services for Russian and Belarusian users due to compliance, providing instructions for closing positions and withdrawals. Other exchanges have taken similar steps.
KuCoin has announced the immediate discontinuation of all products and services for users in Russia and Belarus, effective October 29, 2026. The exchange cites legal and regulatory compliance requirements as the reason for this decision. All features and services will be affected, and impacted users will receive individual notifications detailing deadlines and instructions for closing positions and withdrawing assets. Users who do not receive such notifications are not required to take any action. KuCoin emphasized that this move aligns with its broader commitment to regulatory compliance across its global operations. The company has pledged to ensure an orderly termination process to minimize disruption for affected users. This development follows similar actions by other major exchanges, including Bitget and MEXC, as international sanctions and stricter regulations on crypto activities involving Russia and Belarus continue to expand.
