HTX Banned from South Korean App Stores Over Regulatory Issues

HTX, formerly known as Huobi, has been removed from search results on Google Play and Apple's App Store in South Korea. This move follows strict regulations governing cryptocurrency exchanges in the country.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) requires all virtual asset service providers to register with authorities and comply with anti-money laundering rules. HTX has not been registered, which likely explains its removal from app stores.

Existing users may still access the platform via web browsers or by sideloading the app, but new users are unlikely to find it through official channels. The removal could signal increased regulatory pressure on unregistered exchanges in South Korea.