# Bitget Adds Russia and Belarus to Prohibited Jurisdictions

> Bitget expands prohibited jurisdictions to include Russia and Belarus, affecting some users with withdrawal notices.
- Title: Bitget Adds Russia and Belarus to Prohibited Jurisdictions
- Summary: Bitget expands prohibited jurisdictions to include Russia and Belarus, affecting some users with withdrawal notices. Bitget added Russia and Belarus to its…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/regulation/34141
- Published: 2026-10-17T18:11:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bitget, russia, belarus, prohibited jurisdictions, withdrawal notices, terms of use, crypto, finance
## Bitget Updates Prohibited Jurisdictions
Bitget added Russia and Belarus to its prohibited jurisdiction list in its Oct. 16 Terms of Use.
## Individual Withdrawal Notices for Affected Users
On Oct. 17, Bitget sent email, in-app, or push notifications with next steps and deadlines for affected users.
## No U.S. User Restrictions
The United States and its territories remain unaffected by the new prohibited jurisdiction list.
## Key takeaway

Bitget added Russia and Belarus to its prohibited jurisdiction list, sending individual withdrawal notices to affected users.