HTX Restricts Russia as Bitget and MEXC Exit, While Binance Cuts Ties

HTX added Russia to its restricted jurisdictions list, allowing it to limit services and close affected accounts. The UK sanctioned HTX's parent, Huobi Global SA, over alleged links to a shadow financial system handling $1.5 billion. Binance reportedly suspended transaction matching and network ties with HTX and 10 other crypto service providers. Cryptocurrency exchange HTX has added Russia to its list of restricted jurisdictions, giving the crypto exchange the power to limit services, restrict withdrawals, and close affected accounts.