MEXC announced it would discontinue services for users in Russia and Belarus effective October 20, 2026, citing efforts to improve global compliance. The exchange also warned affected users not to click unverified links or respond to unofficial messages claiming to be from MEXC.
Separately, Bitget added Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to its prohibited jurisdictions. Its trading restrictions took effect in mid-October, with forced position closures rolling out around October 21. Bitget said affected users would receive individual timelines for closing positions and withdrawing assets; users who receive no notice remain unaffected under its existing terms.
