Which jurisdictions are restricted and users prohibited?


Geographic restrictions

BTSE restricts access to its services in certain jurisdictions due to regulatory requirements and international sanctions.


Users located in prohibited or restricted regions will not be able to:

  • create an account

  • access the platform

  • use certain features


Prohibited Jurisdictions

BTSE does not support users located in certain regions, including:

  • Cuba

  • Iran

  • North Korea

  • Syria

  • Russia

  • Myanmar

  • Afghanistan

  • Central African Republic

  • Eritrea

  • Ethiopia

  • Iraq

  • Somalia

  • Sudan

  • South Sudan

  • Libya

  • Venezuela

  • Lebanon

  • Belarus

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Cote d’Ivoire

  • Yemen


Unavailable / Restricted Jurisdictions

BTSE services may be completely or partially unavailable in some jurisdictions, including:

  • United States

  • Canada

  • Taiwan

  • United Kingdom

    • BTSE has discontinued services for users in the United Kingdom effective 21 February 2025.

  • Malaysia

    • BTSE and its services are not intended for use by individuals located in Malaysia. Access to and use of the platform from Malaysia is strictly prohibited. BTSE does not market or offer its services to Malaysian residents. By using this platform, you confirm that you are not a resident of Malaysia and are not accessing the services from within Malaysia.


Before creating an account

You should confirm that:

  • your location is supported

  • you are eligible to use BTSE services


If you attempt to access BTSE from a restricted jurisdiction, access may be blocked or limited.


Updates to availability

Supported jurisdictions may change based on regulatory requirements. BTSE reserves the right to update its list of prohibited and restricted countries at its discretion, without prior notice.

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