Belarus Blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia Clamps Down on Crypto Gray Area

Belarus Blocks Major Crypto Exchange Websites Over 'Inappropriate Advertising'

Belarus has blocked access to several major crypto exchanges — including Bitget, Bybit, OKX, BingX, Weex and Gate.com — after authorities flagged “inappropriate advertising” under the country’s Mass Media Law. Advertising Violations Cited The websites of several global cryptocurrency platforms, including Bitget, Bybit and OKX, have been blocked in Belarus, effective Dec. 10, following a […]

Belarus Bars Citizens From Using Foreign Crypto Exchanges

TLDR: Belarus blocks Bitget, ByBit, OKX and others after regulators cite inappropriate advertising on their websites. Users report access failures and warnings that VPN logins may risk account freezes on restricted exchanges. Officials confirm actions align with Article 511 of the Law on Mass Media, expanding oversight of crypto activity. A new centralized wallet registry tracks addresses linked to suspected criminal fundraising in ongoing case…

Belarus blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia clamps down on crypto gray area

Belarus pulled the plug on major exchange domains just as Russia signaled softer requirements for regulated crypto access alongside a tougher stance on the gray market.

Belarus Just Blocked Major Crypto Exchanges - What Should Brokers Prepare For?

Belarus has begun blocking access to several of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bybit, OKX, BingX, and Bitget, according to data from BelGIE, the country’s central internet-filtering authority. The measure, carried out “based on a decision of the Ministry of Information,” disconnects Belarusian users from platforms that have historically served as informal crypto gateways for client deposits and withdrawals used by many f…