HTX Rotates Wallets Across Blockchains After UK Sanctions
TRM Labs reports that HTX has been rotating hot wallets and funding addresses across TRON, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Solana since UK authorities sanctioned Huobi Global S.A., now rebranded as HTX, in May 2026. The firm argues that moving addresses every few hours helps HTX stay ahead of sanctions screening lists that rely on static wallets. HTX disputes the characterization, saying the changes are routine security-driven operations and do not indicate evasion. Regulators such as the UK OFSI imposed sanctions in May, with ongoing financial promotions legal actions from the FCA adding to regulatory pressure. TRM recommends behavior-based monitoring to connect new wallets to sanctioned entities through on-chain activity rather than fixed addresses. The case highlights broader challenges in enforcing sanctions on crypto platforms and the need for improved cross-jurisdictional surveillance and compliance practices.
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