HTX Joins Exodus from Russian Market Amid Sanctions Pressure
HTX restricts Russian users following similar moves by Bitget and MEXC due to sanctions concerns.
HTX restricts Russian users following similar moves by Bitget and MEXC due to sanctions concerns. HTX DAO (HTX) is trading at ₹0.000155 ($0.00000163). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by TronWeekly, with live market data added, as of Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:01 UTC.
This withdrawal of services highlights the growing compliance challenges crypto exchanges face in navigating international sanctions, potentially limiting access for Russian users.
- HTX added Russia to its restricted jurisdiction list.
- Bitget and MEXC previously exited the Russian market in October 2026.
- Sanctions and compliance costs drive exchanges' decisions.
- HTX DAO price down 0.76% amid broader market decline.
HTX has updated its restricted jurisdiction list to include Russia, granting the exchange the ability to limit services or close accounts of Russian users. This move comes after Bitget and MEXC announced their exits from the Russian market in October 2026.
The decision by HTX reflects the broader challenges crypto exchanges face in maintaining operations in countries under international sanctions. Compliance costs and regulatory pressures have been mounting, prompting several platforms to reassess their presence in the Russian market.
While HTX has not provided specific details on how the restrictions will be implemented, the move aligns with similar actions taken by other major exchanges in response to geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny.
The broader crypto market remains under pressure, with 
Bitcoin down 1.02% in the last 24 hours. 
HTX DAO, the native token of the exchange, has also seen a slight decline of 0.76% during the same period.
The total crypto market cap stands at $2.76 trillion, indicating a period of consolidation and uncertainty. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 51, suggesting a neutral market sentiment despite the recent developments.
Since this brief published about 10 hours ago, HTX DAO (HTX) has moved from ₹0.000155$0.00000163 to ₹0.000155$0.00000163 — +0.00%.
The chart plots HTX's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 HTX ≈ ₹0.000167 (about $0.00000163), down 0.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
HTX Joins Exodus from Russian Market Amid Sanctions Pressure — questions & answers
Why did HTX restrict Russian users?
The decision was driven by sanctions concerns and rising compliance costs.
Which other exchanges have left Russia?
Bitget and MEXC exited the Russian market in October 2026.
How is the broader market reacting?
The overall market is down, with Bitcoin falling 1.02% in the last 24 hours.
How much is 1 HTX DAO worth in rupee today?
About ₹0.000167 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.00000163. The rupee price moves with both HTX's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our HTX DAO in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from TronWeekly. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.