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KuCoin Stops Serving Users in Russia and Belarus Citing EU Sanctions

(3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has announced it will exit Russia and Belarus as the European Union tightens its crypto-related sanctions. The move means users in those countries will lose access to KuCoin's services. The decision reflects growing pressure on crypto platforms to comply with international sanctions regimes.

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Sanctions are rules set by governments or international bodies that restrict financial dealings with certain countries, organizations, or individuals.

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  • beincrypto.com

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