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Oct 29, 2026

KuCoin exits Russia and Belarus citing regulatory requirements

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin announced immediate cessation of all services for customers in Russia and Belarus on October 29, citing legal and regulatory requirements. The move follows similar exits by other exchanges under international sanctions pressure.

Oct 29, 2026·3 sources

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▪Under Russian Federal Law No. 282-FZ, registered crypto exchange operators and digital depositories have 90 days from October 29, 2026 to join an official self-regulatory body such as NAUFOR
▪Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin announced the immediate termination of all products, services, and features for users in Russia and Belarus
▪The Bank of Russia granted self-regulatory status to the NAUFOR for digital financial asset and crypto platform operators

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Crypto regulation Economic Sanctions Crypto Sanctions Compliance Crypto exchanges

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