Bybit Tightens Compliance Around HTX Transfers After UK Sanctions

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Crypto exchange Bybit has warned users that deposits or withdrawals connected to HTX may now trigger additional AML and compliance checks following the UK’s sanctions against Huobi Global S.A. The advisory marks one of the first visible reactions from a major exchange after British authorities targeted the Panama-registered entity tied to HTX.

Bybit advised customers to avoid using HTX-linked wallets when transferring funds and emphasized that all activity must remain compliant with local laws and platform policies. The move reflects growing caution across the crypto industry as regulators intensify scrutiny around sanctioned exchanges and cross-border crypto flows.

The development also raises broader concerns about stablecoin exposure. Analysts note that HTX-linked wallets reportedly hold tens of millions of dollars in USDT, fueling speculation about whether issuers like Tether could eventually freeze sanctioned-related assets as compliance pressure increases globally.

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concerns around htx linked wallets also highlight the growing influence stablecoin issuers may have in enforcing regulatory pressure through potential asset freezes or transaction monitoring