UK Regulator, Crypto Exchange HTX Locked in Settlement Talks

UK regulator, crypto exchange HTX locked in settlement talks

LONDON, Aug 13 : Britain's financial regulator and HTX, a cryptocurrency exchange under UK and European Union sanctions, are in talks to settle allegations that the group is illegally promoting crypto services in the UK, court documents show.The Financial Conduct Authority last October sued HTX — formerly k

HTX EU Sanctions Package Targets Russia-Linked Crypto Flows

The HTX EU sanctions package, adopted on 23 July 2026, places Huobi Global S.A. among 14 crypto-related platforms subject to transaction restrictions over alleged assistance in Russian sanctions evasion, adding a second major Western designation to an exchange already hit by the UK in May. The measures, part of the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package, do not impose an asset freeze on HTX. Instead, the exchange faces transaction controls effective…

FCA–HTX Settlement: FCA, HTX Enter Talks Over Illegal UK Crypto Promotions

TL;DR The FCA and HTX are discussing a settlement over allegations that the exchange unlawfully promoted crypto services to UK consumers, with proceedings paused until late August. The regulator says an employee used a UK IP address, British driving license and HTX’s peer-to-peer and futures services to demonstrate accessibility. The FCA seeks an injunction and declaration of breach, while HTX and the regulator declined to comment on ongoing ne…

FCA and HTX in settlement talks over unlawful UK crypto prom

🔥 FCA and HTX enter settlement talks as UK court suspends legal proceedings. 🟢 The FCA seeks action over unauthorized $HTX crypto promotions targeting UK users. ⚡️ An FCA staff member accessed the platform, executed trades, and verified UK residency. 📅 The case...

FCA, HTX in Settlement Talks Over Illegal UK Crypto Promotions: Report

An FCA employee bought crypto from a UK IP address using a driving license as ID, according to the regulator's claim.

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An FCA employee bought crypto from a UK IP address using a driving license as ID, according to the regulator's claim.