KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case

KuCoin operator Peken Global Limited cannot cater to U.S. users on its platform unless it registers as a foreign board of trade.

Early report Major update Updated Mar 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

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CoinDesk: KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case.

First seen Mar 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC Latest source Mar 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

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