Huobi and Seychelles regulators can’t agree on where the exchange is registered
The major crypto exchange has long claimed registration in the famous offshoring haven. Disclaimer: This article's headline was updated to reflect new information regarding the FSA's statement. Despite long claiming to be compliant with local laws, Huobi has not registered with the proper authorities, according to regulators in Seychelles.On Monday, the Seychelles Financial Services Authority, or FSA, posted an official statement saying that Huobi Global Limited is not registered in the country, despite being the International Business Company publicly affiliated with Huobi.com's crypto....
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