Taiwan court orders web blocks on Coinbase and Kalshi
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Based on reporting by Bitcoin.com News; not yet independently confirmed.
Taiwanese authorities ordered domestic web blocks on Coinbase and Kalshi under election betting laws ahead of the Nov. 28, 2026, local votes, bitcoin.com reported.
The New Taipei District Court authorized Taiwan's National Communications Commission and internet registry to block domestic access to Coinbase and prediction market Kalshi, bitcoin.com reported. The measure followed an application from the Criminal Investigation Bureau under the Public Officials Election and Recall Act regarding prohibitions against election-related gambling ahead of the Nov. 28, 2026, local elections.
Coinbase domain users in Taiwan experienced rerouting to a court block notice starting on Oct. 14, 2026. A Coinbase spokesperson stated the firm is investigating user access issues on the island. A Kalshi spokesperson noted that the platform prohibits trading by Taiwanese residents and includes Taiwan on its restricted jurisdictions list, despite listing prediction markets tied to the November races.
Key facts
- Coinbase and Kalshi blocked
- Taiwan court case 115
- Nov. 28, 2026 local elections
- Election betting law cited
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