UK Sanctions HTX Over Alleged $1.5 Billion Russia-Linked Crypto Flows

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The UK has sanctioned HTX under Russia-related rules over alleged crypto flows tied to sanctioned entities. The article says the designation affects correspondent banking and payment relationships, which can change how regulated firms assess exposure to the exchange. TRM Labs links the case to more than $1.5 billion in alleged transaction volume involving entities such as Garantex and Grinex. HTX says it has distanced itself from the named entities and plans to engage with UK authorities. The story matters because compliance teams across exchanges, custodians, and payment providers may need to reassess screening, wallet exposure, and risk scoring.

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