South Korea Moves to Block 27 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
Authorities in South Korea have approved measures to cut domestic access to 27 websites run by unregistered crypto platforms, including KuCoin and BitMart.
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South Korean authorities have approved measures to block domestic access to 27 websites operated by unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual asset service providers, according to reporting by CoinDesk and BitKE.
The country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) said the decision followed reviews conducted by the Korea Media and Communications Standards Commission on October 6 and 7, 2026, BitKE reported. The step expands an existing crackdown on offshore platforms serving customers inside South Korea.
Among the affected platforms are KuCoin, MEXC, Phemex, Bitrue, CoinW, BTCC, BitMart, Blofin, WEEX, Poloniex, P2B, SUPEREX, Nonkyc.io, ZoomEX, BingX, and DigiFinex, among others.
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