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KuCoin suspends services in Russia and Belarus citing regulatory compliance

KuCoin has ceased operations for users situated in Russia and Belarus.


The exchange indicated that this action was taken due to adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

These two nations are presently subject to international sanctions.

The decision to discontinue services for residents of these jurisdictions stems from the exchange's commitment to compliance.

This move reflects ongoing scrutiny regarding international financial activities.

Regulatory bodies and market participants are closely monitoring how exchanges navigate evolving sanctions landscapes.

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Reported by CoinTelegraph.

Topics: regulation, exchange.

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