Russian authorities have labeled Ukrainian crypto exchange WhiteBIT an “undesirable organization,” banning its activities and making any involvement a criminal offense inside Russia. The move raises immediate legal risks for Russian users and complicates cross-border crypto services.
Russian authorities are seeking to blacklist WhiteBIT, accusing the regional crypto exchange of facilitating fundraising for Ukraine’s defense. The move targets the platform and its WBT token, raising compliance and access concerns for Russian users.
WhiteBIT has rolled out WB Check, a new tool designed to speed up and secure on-platform crypto transfers with instant processing and real-time tracking. The feature supports multiple assets and adds multi-layer protection for users.
WhiteBIT has launched WB Check to let users move crypto between different wallets and platforms without creating a WhiteBIT account. The feature aims to reduce friction for one-off transfers and on‑ramp deposits.
WhiteBIT launched WB Check on Nov. 12, 2025, a tool designed to simplify asset transfers when counterparties use different wallets and platforms. The feature aims to reduce failed transfers and compatibility friction, the exchange says.