UK’s FCA Takes Legal Action Against HTX Over Illegal Crypto Ads
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken legal action against crypto exchange HTX for illegal promotions to UK-based users. FCA Has Started Legal Proceedings Against Crypto Exchange HTX The FCA, UK’s financial watchdog, has begun legal proceedings against HTX, as revealed in a press release on the regulator’s website. The reason for the action is […]
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