Blockchain researchers warn HTX sanctions may blur crypto risk signals

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Blockchain researchers warn that HTX sanctions may blur crypto risk signals, potentially freezing legitimate users and rendering compliance tools less effective. This broad tainting could misattribute innocent transactions, creating inaccurate risk assessments. The outcome may be a diluted risk signal, making it more challenging for exchanges and institutions to identify illicit funds.
Researchers say broad HTX tainting could freeze legitimate users and make compliance tools less useful for tracing illicit funds.