Regulation● Neutral

Former Huobi exchange HTX leaves UK after FCA settlement

TradingGain Newsroom·1h ago·29 Oct 2026, 16:11 UTC

HTX, formerly known as Huobi, has stopped accepting deposits from UK customers. It also agreed with the FCA not to target British users with crypto promotions. For traders, this shows the UK is tightening how crypto firms reach local customers, which may affect platform choice and access.

Why it matters

HTX will no longer accept deposits from British customers.
The exchange agreed not to target UK users with crypto promotions.
The case shows UK regulators are actively policing crypto firms serving local clients.

What to watch next

Watch whether other crypto exchanges change their UK services or marketing after the FCA settlement with HTX.

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