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How Citizens in Banking-Restricted Countries Access Crypto Exchanges
Johanna Hershenson 1 March 2026

How Citizens in Banking-Restricted Countries Access Crypto Exchanges

Citizens in banking-restricted countries use VPNs, P2P trading, and no-KYC exchanges to access crypto despite government bans. From Nigeria to Vietnam, millions bypass financial controls using gift cards, hawala networks, and decentralized platforms - even as regulators tighten restrictions.