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Bitget to End Services for Some Users, With Account-Specific Deadlines
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 17/10/2026, 05:26:37 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 15:24:02 UTC
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Briefings
Bitget announced a service suspension for users in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, with a specific account expiration date of October 21, 2026. The exchange prohibits trading in these three jurisdictions, and the affected user's account will be closed by the stated deadline. This action follows the exchange's terms of service which list these regions as prohibited, though the exact enforcement timeline remains partially unclear.
Key points
- Bitget suspended services for users in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, with an account expiration date of October 21, 2026.
- The exchange prohibits trading in these three jurisdictions, and the affected user's account will be closed by the stated deadline.
Context
Bitget is a cryptocurrency exchange that has suspended services for users in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, with a specific account expiration date of October 21, 2026. The exchange prohibits trading in these three jurisdictions, and the affected user's account will be closed by the stated deadline. This follows the exchange's terms of service which list these regions as prohibited, though the exact enforcement timeline remains partially unclear.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the exchange's terms of service listing the three prohibited jurisdictions and a user report of an Oct. 21 deadline. The specific enforcement timeline and the exact number of affected accounts are not fully detailed in the provided source.
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