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HTX Pledges to End UK Crypto Promotions After FCA Case

TradingGain Newsroom·1h ago·29 Oct 2026, 12:20 UTC

HTX has agreed to stop unlawful crypto promotions in the UK following a case brought by the FCA. It has pledged no crypto marketing there until October 2031, and deposits and new account sign-ups are already blocked. For traders, this shows how tightly UK regulators are policing crypto exchanges.

Why it matters

HTX has committed to stop crypto marketing in the UK until October 2031.
Deposits and new account registrations in the UK are already blocked.
The case shows UK regulators are actively enforcing rules on crypto promotions.

What to watch next

Watch for any further FCA actions against crypto exchanges serving UK users, and whether HTX's UK restrictions change before 2031.

This brief is written by TradingGain from public reporting by Cointelegraph.Read original ↗

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