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South Korea Restricts Access to 27 Unregistered Foreign Crypto Platforms
By Rhyter Times Desk · 1h ago
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
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| Cointelegraph | South Korea moves to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC | first |
| Finance Magnates | South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchange Websites, Including KuCoin, BitMart | +13 h |
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South Korean authorities are taking steps to block access to 27 websites operated by unregistered offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, according to reporting from Finance Magnates and Cointelegraph. Both outlets identified KuCoin and MEXC among the international trading services subject to the restrictions.
The directive was issued by South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit and also targets platforms such as BitMart, Phemex, and BingX, Finance Magnates reported, noting that the agency previously pursued restrictions against 16 foreign services in August 2022. Officials have separately acknowledged that local users may face obstacles withdrawing their assets as a result of the enforcement, according to Cointelegraph.
How outlets are covering this
South Korea is moving to block 27 unregistered overseas cryptocurrency platforms, including KuCoin and MEXC. Regulators acknowledged that the web restrictions could complicate customer asset withdrawals.
Shared reporting
- South Korean officials are moving to block access to 27 cryptocurrency exchange websites.
- The enforcement action specifically targets unregistered offshore platforms.
- KuCoin and MEXC are among the 27 exchanges facing restrictions.
Different framing
- Cointelegraph highlights official warnings regarding potential user difficulties in withdrawing funds, while Finance Magnates emphasizes past regulatory measures from August 2022 and names additional affected exchanges including BitMart, Phemex, and BingX.
Why it matters
The restrictions reflect South Korea's continued enforcement push against non-compliant foreign digital asset providers, which may immediately impact local investors attempting to pull holdings from offshore accounts.
Sources
- South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchange Websites, Including KuCoin, BitMart
Finance magnates · 1h ago
- South Korea moves to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC
Cointelegraph · 14h ago
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