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Crypto exchange HTX sees UK enforcement action over illegal financial promotions

( February 10, 2026, 13:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK's financial regulator says it has begun action against global crypto exchange HTX, formerly Huobi, for illegally promoting cryptoasset services to UK consumers. This is the Financial Conduct Authority's first enforcement action against a crypto firm illegally marketing its products to UK consumers. The regulator said on Tuesday that it previously warned about HTX’s illegal promotion of crypto services but the firm has continued to publish financial promotions in breach of the rules on its website, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Statement follows...

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