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HTX exits UK, departing customers to request a 48-hour withdrawal window
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Crypto exchange HTX has exited the UK following a settlement in the Financial Conduct Authority’s promotions case.
Key facts
- An Oct. 27 High Court order records Huobi Global S.A.’s undertakings until Oct
- The FCA began proceedings on Oct. 21, 2025 and publicly announced the action on Feb. 10, 2026
- Separate pressure followed in May 2026, when the UK government designated Huobi Global S.A. under its Russia sanctions regime
- The FCA announced the outcome on Oct. 29, saying the exchange, formerly Huobi, is no longer active in the country
Summary
01 HTX has exited the UK after the FCA’s promotions case, with deposits, trading and new registrations blocked. 02 Eligible individuals can request one approved 48-hour withdrawal window, subject to licence conditions and HTX’s compliance checks. 03 Huobi Global’s court undertakings against knowingly unlawful promotions run until Oct. 21, 2031, with enforcement rights preserved. The FCA announced the outcome on Oct. 29, saying the exchange, formerly Huobi, is no longer active in the country.