CROWDFUNDINSIDER · 2026-10-30 12:06 UTC

UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Obtains High Court Order Restricting HTX Crypto Promotions to Consumers

UK's FCA obtained a High Court order in October 2026 barring HTX (formerly Huobi) from promoting crypto services to UK consumers, following legal proceedings launched in October 2025 for breaching financial promotion regulations. HTX has withdrawn from the UK market; existing customers cannot make deposits and new UK users cannot register, with undertakings in place until October 2031. FCA enforcement director Steve Smart stated the action demonstrates that overseas crypto firms are subject to UK law and must comply with regulations or face consequences.

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