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HTX agrees to leave the UK in FCA settlement
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Published 2026-10-29 12:20 UTCUpdated 2026-10-29 16:11 UTC
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Overview
HTX has agreed to leave the UK in a settlement with the Financial Conduct Authority, ending the regulator’s enforcement action over crypto financial promotions. The exchange has stopped accepting UK deposits and new registrations, while court undertakings restrict its UK promotions.
Entities
HTXHuobi GlobalFinancial Conduct AuthorityJustin SunSteve Smart
Why now
- HTX’s settlement and UK exit were announced in the latest reporting.
- The exchange has already stopped accepting UK deposits and new registrations.
- Court undertakings now govern HTX’s UK promotional activity.
Why it matters
- The case demonstrates that overseas crypto exchanges can face UK enforcement over financial promotions.
- UK customers lose access to HTX deposits and new account registrations under the settlement.
- The FCA’s action establishes a clear enforcement outcome for noncompliant crypto marketing.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- HTX has agreed to leave the UK and stop targeting UK consumers with crypto financial promotions.
- The exchange has stopped accepting UK deposits and new registrations as part of the settlement.
- The settlement closes the FCA’s first enforcement case against a crypto firm over financial promotions.
How sources frame it
- HTX And The FCA: neutral
HTX’s UK exit concludes the FCA’s first enforcement case against a crypto firm over financial promotions.
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CoinDesk
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-10-29 16:11 UTC
Justin Sun's HTX Agrees to Leave UK in Settlement With Financial Watchdog
Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-10-29 12:58 UTC
HTX agrees to halt unlawful UK crypto promotions after FCA case
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-10-29 12:20 UTC
Bitcoin Magazine
bitcoinmagazine.com · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-10-29 13:49 UTC
Crypto.News
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
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