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TRX South Korea moves to block 27 unregistered crypto exchanges
South Korean regulators are moving to block 27 crypto exchange websites, including Bitmart, KuCoin and MEXC, according to CoinDesk and Cointelegraph. CoinDesk reports the country's regulators are stepping up earlier restrictions on mobile apps to websites, targeting unregistered exchanges before investors report losses. Cointelegraph reports authorities said the restrictions are aimed at unregistered exchanges and have acknowledged that customers could have difficulty withdrawing assets.
Why “Unverified”
- 2 independent sources (Cointelegraph, CoinDesk), but no primary confirmation
2 independent source groups across 2 posts · evidence score 79/100. How labels work
What the sources claim
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South Korea is blocking 27 crypto exchanges, including Bitmart and Kucoin.
“South Korea blocks 27 crypto exchanges, including Bitmart and Kucoin”
CoinDesk -
South Korean regulators are extending earlier mobile app restrictions to websites, targeting unregistered exchanges before investors report losses.
“stepping up their earlier restrictions on mobile apps to websites, targeting unregistered exchanges before investors report losses”
CoinDesk -
South Korea is moving to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin and MEXC.
“South Korea moves to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC”
Cointelegraph -
Authorities said the restrictions target unregistered exchanges and acknowledged customers could have difficulty withdrawing assets.
“restrictions are aimed at unregistered exchanges and have acknowledged that customers could have difficulty withdrawing assets”
Cointelegraph
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