# South Korea blocks the websites of 27 unregistered exchanges, including KuCoin and BitMart, as Dubai grants Kraken a full license

Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit is preparing withdrawal guidance through the domestic exchange association for users locked out of their accounts, while Kraken's parent prepares a launch in the United Arab Emirates.

- Published: 2026-10-14T05:36:59.411Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-10-14/south-korea-blocks-the-websites-of-27-unregistered-exchanges
- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: crypto
- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/13/south-korea-blocks-27-crypto-exchanges-including-bitmart-and-kucoin), [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/south-korea-locks-out-crypto-users-as-27-exchange-sites-go-dark/), [Bitcoin Magazine](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/kraken-parent-payward-wins-full-dubai-license-plans-uae-launch), [crypto.news](https://crypto.news/ripple-signs-new-deal-with-meritz-securities/), [Decrypt](https://decrypt.co/314786/south-korea-blocks-apps-crypto-exchanges-apple-google-stores)

South Korean regulators have blocked the websites of 27 unregistered offshore exchanges, including BitMart and KuCoin. The website block extends restrictions that until now covered mobile apps. Earlier this year Korean authorities had 17 ex…

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