Is HTX available in the United Kingdom?
HTX, the platform formerly known as Huobi, is on the Financial Conduct Authority Warning List and is not registered to serve United Kingdom consumers. The FCA has taken High Court action against HTX over illegal financial promotions, and a related entity was added to United Kingdom sanctions in May 2026. This site does not link to HTX for the United Kingdom.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
No. As of June 2026 HTX is not available to United Kingdom consumers. It sits on the Financial Conduct Authority Warning List, is not authorised or registered with the FCA, and has been the subject of FCA High Court action over illegal financial promotions to United Kingdom consumers. In May 2026 the United Kingdom also designated a related entity, reported as the former Huobi Global, under its Russia sanctions regime. For all of these reasons this site does not link to HTX for the United Kingdom.
What HTX is and the United Kingdom position
HTX is a global cryptocurrency exchange that rebranded from Huobi in 2023. It offers spot and derivatives trading to users in many countries through offshore entities. In the United Kingdom it is not a registered or authorised firm, and the Financial Conduct Authority has flagged it to consumers.
Since October 2023 the United Kingdom has required firms that promote cryptoasset services to consumers to be authorised or registered, or to have their promotions approved by an authorised person. HTX is not registered with the FCA for these purposes, and the FCA placed it on the Warning List. The regulator has since escalated to court action, and a separate sanctions designation has added further legal weight to staying away, all current as of June 2026.
Why HTX does not serve the United Kingdom
- FCA Warning List. The Financial Conduct Authority placed HTX on its Warning List when the cryptoasset financial promotion regime took effect in October 2023. The FCA states the firm is not authorised or registered and may be promoting services without permission. Consumers dealing with it are unlikely to have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or compensation (as of June 2026).
- High Court action. The FCA has taken High Court action against HTX over the continued publication of illegal financial promotions to United Kingdom consumers, including on its website and social media. This was reported as a first of its kind enforcement step (as of June 2026).
- May 2026 sanctions. In May 2026 the United Kingdom designated a number of entities under its Russia sanctions regime, and the entity reported as the former Huobi Global was among them. Dealing with a sanctioned entity can carry serious legal consequences. Check the current United Kingdom sanctions list (as of June 2026).
- No United Kingdom registration. A platform that lawfully serves United Kingdom consumers is registered with the FCA for anti money laundering purposes. HTX does not appear on that register, so it is not a compliant route for United Kingdom users (as of June 2026).
What this means for United Kingdom residents
Because HTX is on the FCA Warning List, is not registered to serve United Kingdom consumers, and a related entity has been sanctioned, this site does not link to HTX for the United Kingdom. Attempting to reach the platform through a virtual private network can breach its terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk, and the sanctions dimension makes caution especially important.
United Kingdom residents who want to use a platform that operates within the rules can choose an exchange registered with the FCA for anti money laundering purposes. The alternatives below are a starting point for platforms that serve United Kingdom residents as of June 2026. Always confirm a platform appears on the FCA register before you sign up.
How crypto is taxed in the United Kingdom is handled by HM Revenue and Customs. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authorities are the Financial Conduct Authority for financial promotions and registration, His Majesty's Treasury and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation for sanctions, and HM Revenue and Customs for tax.
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Warning List entry for HTX and the press release on action against HTX over illegal financial promotions.
- United Kingdom sanctions reporting, May 2026, designating entities under the Russia sanctions regime including the entity reported as the former Huobi Global.
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), guidance on the taxation of cryptoassets.
HTX is not registered to serve United Kingdom consumers as of June 2026, so this site does not link to it for the United Kingdom. Start with platforms on the FCA register and confirm their current registration before signing up.
Frequently asked questions
Can United Kingdom residents use HTX?
No. As of June 2026 HTX is on the Financial Conduct Authority Warning List and is not registered to serve United Kingdom consumers. The FCA has taken High Court action against HTX over illegal financial promotions, and a related entity was added to UK sanctions in May 2026. This page does not link to HTX for the United Kingdom. Confirm the current position before acting.
Why is HTX on the FCA Warning List?
The Financial Conduct Authority placed HTX on its Warning List when the cryptoasset financial promotion regime took effect in October 2023, because HTX is not authorised or registered with the FCA and may be promoting services to United Kingdom consumers without permission. This is current as of June 2026.
Are there UK sanctions linked to HTX?
In May 2026 the United Kingdom designated a number of entities under its Russia sanctions regime, and the entity formerly known as Huobi Global was reported among them. Sanctions can carry serious legal consequences. Check the current United Kingdom sanctions list and take professional advice before any dealing. This is current as of June 2026.
Which exchanges are available in the United Kingdom instead?
Platforms registered with the FCA for anti money laundering purposes serve United Kingdom residents as of June 2026, including Coinbase, Kraken, and others. See the best exchanges in the United Kingdom page for the current view, and always confirm a platform appears on the FCA register.
Is HTX the same as Huobi?
HTX is the brand the exchange formerly known as Huobi adopted in 2023. It is the same platform under a new name. The United Kingdom restrictions apply to it as of June 2026.
Rules change frequently. Warning List entries, enforcement steps, and sanctions designations can change at short notice. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on June 10, 2026. Confirm the current status with the FCA, the United Kingdom sanctions list, and the platform before you act.
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