Uzbekistan Arrests Trader for Moving Over $1M Through Binance

Published at 2026-01-27 19:00:38

Uzbek authorities announced the arrest of a trader accused of illegally moving over $1 million through international cryptocurrency platforms, reportedly including Binance. While private cryptocurrency transactions are legal in Uzbekistan, the government requires exchanges to obtain authorization to operate within its jurisdiction, and prosecutors say the transfers bypassed those licensing rules.

The case signals tighter enforcement as Uzbek regulators push to bring foreign and domestic platforms into a formal licensing and KYC/AML framework. Authorities have not disclosed whether any exchanges will face charges, but market participants should expect increased scrutiny and potential operational hurdles for platforms servicing Uzbek users without clear local authorization.

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