Blockchain researchers have criticized UK sanctions on an HTX-linked entity, warning that compliance systems are increasingly flagging legitimate users.A Global Ledger report found HTX processed about $21.06 billion in high-risk crypto flows between 2021 and May 2026, including $7.64 billion tied to Russian-linked entities and darknet markets.The sanctions fallout has already reached other platforms, with World Liberty Financial freezing HTX-linked addresses and HTX subsequently delisting the USD1 stablecoin.