Europe sanctioned crypto exchange HTX. Experts say the firm is deploying tactics that could blunt the impact.

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The exchange is rapidly generating new accounts in a way that can confuse authorities and compliance officials, experts told ICIJ.

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Primary source: ICIJ · July 31, 2026

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