KuCoin can block your crypto transactions even if you never sent it to these 17 sanctioned platforms

KuCoin has expanded sanctions screening to indirect crypto transfers across 17 crypto platforms, including Justin Sun-linked HTX.

Under an Aug. 27 compliance notice, KuCoin said Shelbit, Aban Tether, A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa, PilotFinance, Rapira, Aifory Pro, ABCeX, WhiteBird, NoOnecrypto, Tradex, Monease, BitPapa, Exnode, Exnode Pay, EXMO and “HTX (Huobi Global SA)” are covered by the restrictions.

The policy means users can face held or rejected transactions even when they do not transact directly to one of the listed platforms. KuCoin said it may screen the source of funds, originating and destination addresses, and intermediary service providers for connections to the affected entities.

Transactions attempted to these platforms may undergo enhanced review or trigger temporary wallet and account restrictions. KuCoin said repeated or serious violations could ultimately lead to suspension or withdrawal of its services from the user.

The controls broadly track recent US and European sanctions actions, but their reach extends beyond direct counterparties.

KuCoin has not disclosed how many transaction hops it traces or what level of on-chain attribution is sufficient to establish an indirect connection.