Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced restrictions on transactions involving a number of crypto-asset service providers and platforms, citing recent regulatory developments and its obligation to comply with regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions where it operates.
In a press release dated September 12, 2026, Binance said it would no longer process transactions involving the affected platforms and advised users not to directly or indirectly send to, receive from, or otherwise engage in transactions through Binance involving the listed entities.
According to the exchange, the restrictions took effect on different dates in August 2026.
The first set of restrictions became effective on August 7, 2026, involving Shelbit (Shelbit General Trading LLC) and Aban Tether Exchange.
A second set, effective August 13, 2026, covers A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa and PilotFinance Ltd.
The largest group became subject to the restrictions from August 23, 2026. The affected platforms are Rapira, Aifory Pro (Sooty Ltd.), ABCeX (Nueva Cryptologia S.A.S DE C.V.), WhiteBird, NoOnecrypto INC., Tradex (Brightum LLC), Monease Ltd., BitPapa, Exnode, Exnode Pay (Arvix), HTX (Huobi Global SA) and EXMO Ltd.
Binance warned that transactions attempted with the affected entities on or after the applicable effective dates may be held and subjected to compliance reviews.
The exchange further cautioned that restrictions could be placed on impacted wallets while such reviews are ongoing, adding that the activity could constitute a breach of its Terms of Use.
Binance Issues Wallet-Privacy Warning
Beyond the transaction restrictions, Binance issued a specific warning concerning the handling of users’ wallet addresses.
The exchange advised customers not to disclose, publish or otherwise share their wallet addresses with third parties or platforms in a manner that could associate those addresses with the prohibited crypto-asset service providers.
Binance said failure to maintain wallet-address confidentiality could expose users to risks including dusting attacks and unauthorised account activities.
A dusting attack generally involves sending very small amounts of cryptocurrency to wallets in an attempt to track or analyse transactions and potentially link wallet activity to an identifiable user or entity.
Regulatory Compliance Behind Restrictions
Binance said the measures were necessary because it is required to comply with regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions in which it operates.
The exchange maintained that the restrictions are intended both to meet those regulatory obligations and to help maintain what it described as a safe and secure environment for users and their assets.
The announcement places responsibility on Binance users to exercise caution when interacting with external crypto platforms, particularly those whose transactions could trigger compliance concerns.
For Nigerian cryptocurrency users, the inclusion of A7 Nigeria and A7 Africa among the affected entities is particularly significant, as transactions involving those platforms through Binance could now face compliance scrutiny under the measures announced by the exchange.
Binance did not, in the statement provided, give detailed reasons for the individual designation of each platform or specify the particular regulatory development associated with each entity.
Users dealing with any of the listed platforms would therefore need to review Binance’s latest terms and applicable regulatory guidance before initiating or receiving transactions that could fall within the restrictions.
