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South Korea blocks 27 crypto exchanges, including Bitmart and Kucoin

CoinDesk·October 13, 2026·1 min read
South Korea blocks 27 crypto exchanges, including Bitmart and Kucoin

South Korea's regulators are blocking 27 unregistered crypto exchanges, including Bitmart and KuCoin, extending restrictions from mobile apps to websites. The move targets platforms before investors report losses, stepping up earlier measures. This crackdown aims to protect investors by preventing access to unlicensed trading venues.

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