Kraken2026-08-25 14:40:40Kraken says dusting attack involving HTX-linked wallet triggered reviews on nearly 12,000 transfersKraken said some customer accounts were temporarily locked after they received small cryptocurrency transfers from a wallet that Arkham Intelligence had flagged as linked to HTX. The exchange described the incident as a dusting attack and said nearly 12,000 transfers were enough to trigger its compliance review process. Kraken said it is reviewing the transactions and has temporarily restricted deposit and withdrawal functions on some affected accounts to meet regulatory requirements. The exchange also said access has already been restored for most users. The update points to how small unsolicited transfers can still set off internal controls at a major exchange when the sending wallet has been associated with a flagged entity. Kraken advised users to stay alert to unexpected transfers while the review continues.960
Binance2026-08-16 02:34:55Binance to halt transactions tied to 16 crypto service providers, with wallet reviews possibleBinance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto asset service providers, with the restrictions taking effect in three batches on Aug. 7, Aug. 13 and Aug. 23. After the applicable dates, users will no longer be allowed to send or receive assets, either directly or indirectly, with the affected entities. Binance said transactions initiated after the effective dates may be held for compliance review, and impacted wallets could face temporary restrictions. The platforms named include Shelbit, Aban Tether Exchange, A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa, HTX, EXMO, Rapira, Bitpapa and Exnode, among others. Bitcoin.com News said the U.S. has sanctioned Shelbit and Aban Tether over an Iranian crypto network, while the U.K. has separately sanctioned Russia-linked trading platforms and the A7 network. A7 said it moved more than $90 billion in funds over the past year.1200
Binance2026-08-14 11:13:24Binance to phase out transactions involving HTX, EXMO and other platformsBinance said it will gradually stop processing transactions involving a list of crypto asset service providers and platforms after what it described as recent changes in regulatory requirements. According to an official notice cited by BlockBeats on August 14, the move is intended to keep the exchange compliant with applicable rules and to protect user assets. The first restrictions already took effect for Shelbit and Aban Tether Exchange on August 7, followed by A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa and PilotFinance Ltd on August 13. A broader group, including HTX (Huobi Global SA), EXMO Ltd, Rapira, Aifory Pro, ABCeX, WhiteBird, NoOnecrypto, Tradex, Monease, BitPapa, Exnode and Exnode Pay, will be affected starting August 23. Binance warned users not to send assets to those entities through Binance, receive assets from them through Binance, or carry out other transactions with them on the platform after the relevant effective dates. It also said attempts to proceed with such transactions may trigger additional compliance checks, during which related wallets could face restrictions, and the activity could involve a breach of its Terms of Use.1250
Binance2026-08-14 11:33:08Binance restricts trading links with 13 platforms, including HTX and A7-linked entitiesBinance said on Aug. 14 that it will restrict users from trading, directly or indirectly, with 13 crypto-related platforms through its exchange, a move that includes HTX and several entities tied to the A7 network. The rollout is staggered across three dates, with Shelbit and Aban Tether Exchange affected from Aug. 7, A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa and PilotFinance from Aug. 13, and the remaining nine entities from Aug. 23. According to Binance, transactions that breach the restriction may be suspended and routed to compliance review. User assets could be frozen, wallet functions may be limited, and the activity may violate Binance’s Terms of Use. The exchange said the measure is necessary to meet local regulatory requirements. ABMedia said the list is not arbitrary. Several of the entities are linked to the so-called A7 network, described as a cross-border payments and stablecoin system allegedly used to help Russia evade Western sanctions, centered on the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5. The report also cited earlier coverage saying the European Union’s 21st round of sanctions on Russia included HTX and the A7 network, which it said had a scale of $120 billion.1520
Coinbase2026-07-10 06:26:13Coinbase Unveils Token Listing Standards: Triple Review in Under 30 Days, Community Support KeyCoinbase detailed its token listing criteria, covering legal, compliance, and technical security reviews completed in under 30 days. Priority is given to tokens with high trading volume and strong community backing. XRP's suspension and relisting serves as a key example.460
