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Major crypto exchanges increase transfer scrutiny with HTX over UK sanctions

CoinDesk · May 27, 2026, 1:37 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

The UK sanctioned crypto exchange HTX due to alleged ties to Russian sanctions evasion networks and illicit financial activity.

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