UK Issues Sanctions Against Justin Sun's HTX, Other Crypto Firms Over Alleged Russia Ties

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The UK government issues sanctions against Justin Sun's HTX and other crypto firms, alleging ties to Russia. British financial institutions are now barred from doing business with the exchanges and may face penalties for interacting with crypto transactions that pass through them, effectively isolating these firms from the global financial system.
British financial institutions are now barred from doing business with the exchanges—and may face penalties for interacting with crypto transactions that pass through them.