HTX Restricts Services in Russia Amid Regulatory Pressure
HTX has added Russia to its restricted jurisdictions list following similar moves by other crypto exchanges.
HTX has added Russia to its restricted jurisdictions list following similar moves by other crypto exchanges. HTX DAO (HTX) is trading at ₹0.000155 ($0.00000163). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Coinfomania, with live market data added, as of Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:00:01 UTC.
This decision reflects the growing regulatory scrutiny of crypto exchanges operating in Russia, potentially impacting user access and exchange operations in the region.
- HTX restricts services in Russia amid regulatory pressure.
- Move follows similar actions by Bitget and MEXC.
- Russia becomes a focal point for crypto exchange compliance.
- MEXC to Exit Russia and Belarus Amid EU Regulatory Pressure
- HTX Restricts Services in Russia Amid Regulatory Pressure — this brief
HTX has announced that it is restricting its services in Russia, adding the country to its list of restricted jurisdictions. This decision comes amid a broader trend of regulatory scrutiny targeting crypto exchanges operating in the region.
The move follows similar actions by other major exchanges, including Bitget and MEXC, which have also restricted or suspended services in Russia. These decisions are likely driven by the need to comply with international sanctions and regulatory requirements.
While Coinfomania is the only outlet reporting this specific development, it aligns with the broader context of regulatory pressure on crypto exchanges. The restrictions on services in Russia could be a preemptive measure to avoid potential legal issues and ensure compliance with international regulations.
The total crypto market cap remains at $2.78 trillion, with the overall market showing a flat trend. 
Bitcoin's price has decreased by 0.43% in the last 24 hours, while the Fear & Greed index stands at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment. 
HTX DAO, the native token of the HTX exchange, is currently priced at $0.00000163, with a 24-hour decrease of 0.22% and a 7-day decrease of 1.33%, maintaining a market cap of $1.45 billion.
The restriction of services in Russia by HTX and other exchanges highlights the challenges faced by crypto platforms in navigating the complex regulatory landscape. It remains to be seen how these restrictions will impact user access and the overall crypto market in Russia.
Since this brief published about 1 hour 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 ≈ ₹0.000166 (about $0.00000163), down 0.2% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
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HTX Restricts Services in Russia Amid Regulatory Pressure — questions & answers
Why did HTX restrict services in Russia?
The move is likely due to increasing regulatory pressure and the need to comply with international sanctions.
What other exchanges have restricted services in Russia?
Bitget and MEXC have also restricted or suspended services in Russia.
How does this affect HTX's market position?
The impact on HTX's market position is unclear, but it reflects the broader trend of exchanges adapting to regulatory challenges.
How much is 1 HTX DAO worth in rupee today?
About ₹0.000166 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 Coinfomania. 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.