MEXC is winding down services in France in four batches , with new registrations already closed and withdrawals scheduled to end on March 5, 2027. The exchange’s October 28, 2026 notice sets out a phased exit that will restrict trading before accounts become withdrawal-only. MEXC said the move is intended to meet applicable regulatory requirements in France.
Key takeaways
MEXC’s France exit runs from October 28, 2026, through March 5, 2027.
Affected customers will receive their assigned batch and deadlines by email.
Automatic position closures begin on January 22, 2027.
Assets left after withdrawals close will move to a regulated custodian.
How MEXC will wind down services in France
The restrictions cover customers whose KYC and account information identify a link to France. MEXC will email each affected user with their batch assignment and account-specific dates, allowing several weeks of preparation before restrictions begin.
All account functions remain available during each batch’s preparation period. The schedule below uses UTC+1 throughout; preparation ends at 23:59 on the action deadline, and restrictions start at 00:00 on the following day.
Batch 1: Preparation runs from October 28 through November 17, 2026. Action is due by November 17; restrictions begin on November 18.
Batch 2: Preparation runs from November 19 through December 9, 2026. Action is due by December 9; restrictions begin on December 10.
Batch 3: Preparation runs from December 11 through December 30, 2026. Action is due by December 30; restrictions begin on December 31.
Batch 4: Preparation runs from January 1 through January 21, 2027. Action is due by January 21; restrictions begin on January 22.
MEXC asks customers to check their spam folders for the notification. Those who believe they are affected but have received no email, or who believe their nationality information is incorrect, should contact Customer Service. A review request does not suspend or extend the assigned schedule unless MEXC confirms otherwise.
Trading restrictions arrive before the withdrawal deadline
Accounts enter reduce-only mode when their assigned batch reaches its wind-down date. That blocks fresh deposits, spot purchases, Earn subscriptions, new loans and orders that create or increase positions.
Customers can still adjust margin, reduce or close positions, repay loans and withdraw assets. MEXC recommends managing positions and holdings, completing pending transactions and reviewing withdrawal or transfer options before the batch’s restrictions take effect.
Starting at 00:00 UTC+1 on January 22, 2027 , MEXC will automatically close positions that remain open at fair price. It will settle remaining holdings according to available liquidity and market conditions.
All affected accounts switch to withdrawal-only access at 00:00 UTC+1 on January 25, 2027. As MEXC winds down its services in France, withdrawals remain available until 00:00 UTC+1 on March 5, 2027 .
Remaining assets and referral options
Assets still held after the withdrawal deadline will be moved to a regulated custodian . MEXC said it will explain those arrangements in a separate announcement.
That custody process is separate from the exchange’s referral options for continued trading. MEXC has arranged referrals to EU-regulated trading platforms and will email eligible customers directly. Neither accounts nor assets will automatically migrate to those platforms.
The exchange also plans a separate announcement detailing how individual products and services will be handled, including their timelines.
Article produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial team.
