HTX (cryptocurrency exchange)

HTX, formerly known as Huobi, is a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange. Founded in China, (Chinese: 火币网; pinyin: Huǒbìwǎng), HTX now has offices in Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and the United States. In August 2018, it became a publicly listedHong Kong company. According to Bloomberg, it is owned by cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun.

Following a 2017 ban on Bitcoin exchanges by the Chinese government, Huobi stopped Bitcoin withdrawals.

As of March 2018, Huobi processed around US $1 billion in trades daily.

Huobi changed its name to HTX in September 2023. In 2026, HTX was sanctioned by the UK government and the European Union.