Eligible EU, EEA and Swiss individuals may seek narrow national authorization to withdraw funds and close accounts after the cutoff, but the measure does not permit continued trading.
EU sanctions rules will prohibit direct and indirect transactions with HTX from Aug. 23, 2026, when those dealings fall within the bloc's jurisdiction, tightening restrictions around the exchange and related entities. Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1848 lists "HTX (HUOBI GLOBAL SA)" in Annex XLV, while Article 5ad bars transactions with listed entities and later amendments extend the ban to entities acting on behalf of or at the direction of a listed party, as well as qualifying crypto-asset or payment service providers operating as mirror or successor entities. After the cutoff, eligible individuals can still seek a narrow authorization from a member-state competent authority if a transaction is strictly necessary to withdraw funds or close an account, but approval is discretionary, can include conditions, and is designed to end the relationship with the exchange rather than allow ongoing activity. The exit route covers EU, EEA and Swiss nationals, along with natural persons holding temporary or permanent residence permits in those jurisdictions, but not corporate customers. Requests must be submitted within three months of the ban taking effect, and any authorization can last no more than three months. For transactions within the EU rule's reach, Aug. 23 is the dividing line: complete the dealing beforehand or, if eligible, seek a discretionary authorization that ends the relationship rather than prolonging it.