MEXC FinCEN order: what it means for MEXC users
Updated 9 Nov 2026. On 6 Nov 2026 the US Treasury's FinCEN named MEXC a "primary money-laundering concern". We've paused new MEXC sign-ups through ReturnFee.
What happened
- On 6 Nov 2026 the US Treasury's FinCEN named MEXC a "primary money-laundering concern" under Section 9714.
- Once the order takes effect (30 days after it is published in the Federal Register), US financial institutions can't process transfers involving MEXC.
- OKX has said it has strengthened controls on deposits sent directly from MEXC and urged users not to send funds that way; other exchanges are reportedly applying extra checks too.
Sources: FinCEN press release · MEXC statement.
Is MEXC frozen?
It is not an asset freeze. MEXC says it is operating normally and user assets remain secure.
What does the FinCEN order do?
Once the order takes effect (30 days after it is published in the Federal Register), US financial institutions can't process transfers involving MEXC.
Has ReturnFee paused MEXC sign-ups?
Yes. We've paused new MEXC sign-ups through ReturnFee and will update this page if anything changes.
What we're doing
- We've paused new MEXC sign-ups through ReturnFee.
- We'll update this page if anything changes.
If you trade on MEXC
- Check MEXC's official announcements before moving funds.
- Expect possible checks if you send funds from MEXC straight to another exchange.