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Binance to block transactions with HTX, 10 other exchanges under EU Russia sanctions
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Binance will block transactions with HTX (formerly Huobi) and 10 other crypto exchanges following EU sanctions targeting firms allegedly assisting Russia in circumventing Ukraine-related sanctions. The blacklisting is part of Binance's regulatory compliance to maintain secure operations across jurisdictions.
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You face a tightened gatekeeper in Binance as it blocks exchanges hit by EU sanctions; your route to market in Europe just narrowed and calls for alternative flows or compliance upgrades.
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