{"id":57182,"date":"2023-08-21T04:21:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T08:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=57182"},"modified":"2023-08-21T04:21:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T08:21:59","slug":"bitget-enforces-kyc-rules-to-comply-with-global-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/bitget-enforces-kyc-rules-to-comply-with-global-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitget Enforces KYC Rules to Comply With Global Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting September 2023, Bidget will implement fresh KYC requirements for users per evolving <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/cryptocurrency-regulations-a-global-perspective.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">global regulatory standards.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1-750x422.png 750w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1.png 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bitget Enforces KYC Rules to Comply With Global Regulations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Exchange for cryptocurrency derivatives headquartered in Seychelles, Bitget is revising its &#8216;Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements in accordance with global regulatory standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the company, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Know_your_customer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">KYC <span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>requirements are being implemented to safeguard user rights and interests, shape a secure environment for cryptocurrency trading, and comply with regulatory recommendations from various global watchdogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BitGet will modify its KYC verification requirements beginning in September 2023, requiring newly enrolled users to complete level 1 KYC verification to access a variety of Bitget's services, including cryptocurrency deposits and trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bit.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bit.png 754w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bit-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bit-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bit-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bit-750x743.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bitget's updated KYC mandate. Source: Bitget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Users who joined the platform before September 1 must complete KYC verification by October 1, 2023. According to the derivatives exchange, users who must complete the procedure by September can still deposit, withdraw, and trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, beginning in October, users who still need to complete the KYC verification procedure will be restricted from creating new trading orders and can only withdraw funds, cancel orders, redeem subscriptions, and close positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitget also stated that it would implement KYC procedures to confirm its customers' identities for risk assessment purposes, per the majority of mainstream financial institutions and regulated organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform based in Seychelles is the most recent exchange to announce that it will update its KYC policy. Per global anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kucoin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">KuCoin<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> implemented similar requirements in July 2023, mandating identity verification for all new users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users who have not successfully completed KYC checks cannot access KuCoin's services and products. Users of KuCoin are required to provide their names, ID numbers, and ID photos and undergo facial recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OKX<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> also requires users to complete a KYC procedure to verify their identities, with the same September deadline as Bitget. The three-step procedure mirrors that of KuCoin, and as of September 21, users who complete the verification process can access OKX's services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting September 2023, Bidget will implement fresh KYC requirements for users per evolving global regulatory standards. Exchange for cryptocurrency derivatives headquartered in Seychelles, Bitget is revising its &#8216;Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements in accordance with global regulatory standards. According to the company, the new KYC requirements are being implemented to safeguard user rights and interests, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":57186,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,32],"tags":[16011,5580,5950,5701],"class_list":["post-57182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-crypto-exchange-news","tag-bitget-2","tag-crypto-exchange-2","tag-kyc-2","tag-regulation-2"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mon-1.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57182"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57182\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}