Reasons for blocking crypto exchange websites in Belarus revealed. What is known?

The Ministry of Information of the Republic of Belarus confirmed that access to the websites of major crypto exchanges, including OKX, Bitget, BingX, Bybit, Weex, and Gate, has been restricted since December 9, 2025. The main reason for the blocking was the presence of "inappropriate advertising" on these resources, which was notified to the Minsk City Executive Committee.

Unblocking Conditions

As stated on the Ministry's website, more detailed information about the nature of the violations can only be provided to the owners of these internet resources. Access to the blocked websites can only be restored after the violations that served as the basis for the decision to restrict access, as well as other legal violations, have been corrected.

User Response

On the evening of December 10, users in Belarus began reporting that some exchange websites were unavailable through local internet providers. However, as of December 11 (5:00 PM Moscow time), all exchanges on the restricted list remain accessible for browsing and authorization, which may indicate temporary technical issues or that the blocking has not been fully implemented.

Situation with Other Exchanges

The restricted access registry does not include entries for major exchanges such as Binance and KuCoin, which may indicate that these platforms either do not violate local laws or have other mechanisms in place to operate in the Belarusian market.

In Conclusion

Therefore, the blocking of crypto exchange websites in Belarus is related to advertising violations, and access can only be restored after these issues are resolved. This underscores the importance of compliance with local laws for international cryptocurrency platforms operating in the country.