HTX on the EU sanctions list
HTX was recently listed in the EU's sanctions package targeting Russia. The listing means EU entities are barred from providing certain services to HTX. Binance's decision to cut off transactions with HTX and 10 other platforms follows that development.
Binance's halt
Binance will stop processing transactions involving the 11 platforms. The exchange has not disclosed the full list, but HTX is confirmed as one of them. The other 10 platforms have not been named.
What users should know
Users of the affected platforms will no longer be able to send or receive funds through Binance. The halt applies to all transactions with these platforms. It's unclear how long the restriction will last or whether it will be lifted.
Binance has not said when the change takes effect or whether it will affect existing balances. The exchange has not commented on the reason for the move.
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