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Crypto Firm HTX Accused By UK Of Helping Russia Move Money
Cryptocurrency firm HTX has been sanctioned by the UK government, who allege that the exchange was part of “infrastructure” used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and helped move $1.5 billion back to the Kremlin.
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What happenedCryptocurrency firm HTX has been sanctioned by the UK government, who allege that the exchange was part of “infrastructure” used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and helped move $1.5 billion back to the Kremlin.
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CenterCrypto Firm HTX Accused By UK Of Helping Russia Move Money
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