KuCoin to discontinue services for users in Russia and Belarus
KuCoin will discontinue services for users in Russia and Belarus effective immediately, citing applicable legal and regulatory requirements, per its official notice of October 29, 2026. The change covers access to all KuCoin products, services, and features for affected accounts.
- KuCoin said affected users will receive clear guidance and support for an orderly transition, including closing positions and withdrawing assets
- Affected users get a notification with deadlines and instructions; those who do not receive one need take no action
- KuCoin reminded users to stay vigilant against phishing and communicate only through official channels
The exit is a compliance-driven geographic restriction rather than a platform-wide closure, and follows similar market withdrawals by other exchanges citing regulatory requirements.
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- Compliance is at the core of our operations and guides our decisions on where and how we offer our services. As we implement this adjustment, our priority is to provide affected users with clear guidance and the necessary support to ensure an orderly transition, including the https://t.co/BPoEZxe3nPx.com ↗
- Important Notice: Discontinuation of Services in Russia and Belaruskucoin.com ↗
- Important Notice: Discontinuation of Services in Russia and Belaruskucoin.cloud ↗
