South Korea is blocking access to the websites of 27 unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges such as KuCoin, BitMart, and MEXC, extending its crackdown beyond mobile apps. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and Korea Communications Standards Commission approved the move to protect investors from unauthorized platforms that may pose risks of fund loss. Exchanges must register and comply with security and anti-money laundering rules to operate legally. The FIU warned investors to verify exchange registration and withdraw assets from unregistered platforms, while working with industry groups to assist affected users.
KuCoin, BitMart, and MEXC website blocks in South Korea provide context for crypto market activity. For readers following cryptocurrency, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 13, 2026 18:43 WIB: Out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 8 rose and 41 fell. Notable movers include BAT at Rp3.121 with a +18.13% change and a typical hold time of 93 days, ONE at Rp29 with a -14.73% change and 83% sell order activity, and BAL at Rp16.297 with a +11.14% change and 85 days typical hold time.
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