KuCoin is closing accounts in Russia and Belarus, CoinDesk reports
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KuCoin is reportedly closing user accounts across Russia and Belarus, following similar market exits by crypto exchanges MEXC and Bitget earlier in October 2026, according to CoinDesk.
Crypto exchange KuCoin is closing user accounts in Russia and Belarus as trading platforms pull back from Western-sanctioned markets, according to CoinDesk. The move follows similar announcements made by crypto exchanges MEXC and Bitget earlier in October 2026.
Key facts
- KuCoin closing accounts
- Russia and Belarus
- MEXC and Bitget exited
- October 2026