Binance Blocks HTX, EXMO, and 9 Other Crypto Platforms Starting August 23 — Full List and What It Means for Users

On Friday, August 14, 2026, Binance announced a significant compliance move: it will stop processing transactions involving 11 cryptocurrency platforms starting August 23, 2026 . The decision is driven by the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia, adopted in July 2026, which specifically targets offshore crypto platforms and financial channels used to evade existing sanctions .

This is not a blanket shutdown — Binance continues to operate normally. But for users who transact with any of the listed platforms, the change introduces real friction: deposits, withdrawals, and any indirect transfers through these platforms will be blocked, and attempting to route around the restriction risks a compliance hold on your wallet.

The 11 Affected Platforms

The 11 platforms Binance will block from August 23 are :

1. HTX (formerly Huobi)
2. EXMO
3. Rapira
4. Aifory Pro
5. ABCeX
6. WhiteBird
7. NoOneCrypto INC.
8. Tradex
9. Monease Ltd
10. BitPapa
11. Exnode

These come on top of 5 smaller platforms already cut off earlier in August: Shelbit, Aban Tether Exchange, A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa, and PilotFinance . That brings the total number of blocked platforms to 16.

Three-Phase Staggered Timeline

Binance implemented the restrictions in three phases :

• Phase 1 (Completed — early August): Binance cut off transactions with 5 smaller platforms (Shelbit, Aban Tether Exchange, A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa, PilotFinance).
• Phase 2 (August 23, 2026): Binance will block transactions with the 11 listed platforms above. After this date, any attempted transaction involving these platforms may be held for compliance review, and the user's wallet may be temporarily restricted .
• Phase 3 (Ongoing enforcement): Binance warns that post-deadline attempts to engage with these platforms will be subject to compliance holds, potential wallet restrictions, and possible further account limitations on a case-by-case basis .

What Triggered the Move

Binance stated the move follows "recent regulatory developments" without naming a specific action in the announcement itself . However, multiple reports connect the restrictions to the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia, adopted in July 2026, which expanded transaction bans to offshore crypto platforms identified as sanctions evasion channels . HTX was already designated under EU and UK sanctions prior to this round .

Importantly, Binance emphasized that it is not delisting specific cryptocurrencies — it is screening whether counterparties are sanctions targets .

Practical Implications for Users

• No direct deposits or withdrawals: Users cannot directly or indirectly send to, receive from, or transact through Binance involving any of the 11 listed platforms starting August 23 .
• Compliance reviews: Any attempted transaction on or after the cutoff will be flagged for compliance review and may be frozen .
• Wallet restrictions: Binance may apply temporary restrictions to wallets linked to these platforms .
• No workarounds: Binance explicitly warns against attempting indirect transfers through third parties — such attempts also risk compliance holds and account limitations .
• Funds already on affected platforms: Users holding funds on HTX, EXMO, or the other listed platforms should withdraw or transfer them to an unaffected wallet before August 23 to avoid being locked out of moving funds through Binance.