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Crypto Exchange HTX Agrees to Leave UK in Settlement With FCA

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Crypto Exchange HTX Agrees to Leave UK in Settlement With FCA

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Crypto Exchange HTX Agrees to Leave UK in Settlement With FCA 

Justin Sun’s HTX has agreed to leave the United Kingdom, closing the Financial Conduct Authority’s first enforcement case against a crypto firm over financial promotions. The regulator announced the settlement today, ending a High Court action that began in October 2025, according to Financial Times reporting. 

Under the court undertakings, Huobi Global S.A., the Panama-registered company behind the HTX brand, has promised not to communicate financial promotions that breach UK law across its website, apps and social media channels. 

The FCA says the exchange is no longer active in Britain. UK customers cannot deposit funds, and new users cannot register. Existing customers have 48 hours to withdraw assets before their accounts close.

The regulator framed the outcome as a warning. Steve Smart, the FCA’s executive director of enforcement and market oversight, said that being based overseas does not place a firm beyond the reach of UK law. 

Smart said that ‘Crypto firms should be under no illusion: being based overseas does not put them beyond the reach of UK law. Our action means HTX is leaving the UK and can no longer target UK consumers. The message to other firms is clear: follow the rules or face the consequences.’

The regulator said HTX had failed to really engage over several rounds of talks of the case. Settlement talks began in March and were extended in June

HTX presents a different account. The exchange says it has put measures in place to align with UK promotion rules.


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