Reasons for Blocking Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites Named in Belarus. What is Known

RBK-cryptoPublished on 2025-12-11Last updated on 2025-12-11

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The Ministry of Information of the Republic of Belarus has confirmed that access to the websites of cryptocurrency exchanges OKX, Bitget, BingX, Bybit, Weex, and Gate has been restricted since December 9th. The decision was based on a notification from the Minsk City Executive Committee, which identified "inappropriate advertising" on these platforms. According to the ministry, more detailed information about the nature of the violations can only be provided to the owners of these internet resources. Access can only be restored after the violations that led to the blocking decision, as well as any other breaches of the law, are rectified. Users in Belarus began reporting the inaccessibility of some exchange websites through local internet providers on the evening of December 10th. However, as of December 11th, all the exchanges on the list remained accessible for viewing and login. Major exchanges such as Binance and KuCoin are not listed in the restricted access registry.

The Ministry of Information of the Republic of Belarus confirmed that since December 9, access to the websites of OKX, Bitget, BingX, Bybit, Weex, and Gate has been restricted. The basis was a notification from the Minsk City Executive Committee, which recorded "inappropriate advertising" on these resources.

As reported on the ministry's website, "more detailed information about the nature of the violations can be provided exclusively to the owners of these internet resources".

And the procedure for restoring access to the resources is only possible "after the violations that served as the basis for the decision to restrict access, as well as other violations of the law, have been eliminated".

On the evening of December 10, users from Belarus began reporting the unavailability of some exchange websites through local internet providers. However, as of December 11 (5:00 PM Moscow time), all exchanges from the restriction list remain accessible for viewing and authorization.

The registry of restricted access does not contain entries for major exchanges such as Binance and KuCoin.

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