Singapore, Singapore, 21 January 2025, Pakinomist
As a leading cryptocurrency exchange, HTX maintained its perfect safety record in 2024 with zero incidents. This achievement reflects the platform’s strong emphasis on security, unceasing vigilance against risks and constant improvements to its security system. Since May 2024, HTX has regularly released monthly security reports to improve platform transparency, strengthen security services, and reaffirm its commitment to protecting user assets. HTX recently released its December Security Monthly Report, ending 2024 with a strong security record and significantly improved data.
Account Security: Increase users’ security awareness
In December 2024, HTX sent over 350,000 security reminders to users, including 315,347 emails and 36,425 SMS messages. In addition, the platform targeted and shut down three phishing websites and fake app download sites through sustained efforts to eliminate potential threat sources.
Transaction (JO:) Security: Prevention of fraud risks
HTX successfully intercepted 4 withdrawal attempts to cheat addresses, preventing potential losses of over 60,000 USDT for users. This is an increase of 294% compared to November’s figure. The platform also received reports through multiple channels and resolved 10 incidents involving stolen assets from external sources that were transferred to the platform. HTX helped freeze approximately USDT 320,000 in stolen funds, a 627% increase compared to November. These efforts show HTX’s strong sense of responsibility in transaction security.
Asset safety: Blocking the inflow of high-risk funds
HTX has made significant progress in controlling illicit financial flows. In December, the platform flagged 59 new blacklisted addresses and intercepted 5 deposits from those addresses, totaling over 74,000 USDT – a 34% month-on-month increase. By implementing these measures, HTX effectively prevented high-risk funds from entering the platform, ensuring a safe and compliant trading environment.
In 2024, HTX demonstrated remarkable progress in its security efforts, as outlined below:
● Transaction security: HTX intercepted 98 money transfers to fraudulent addresses during the year, preventing user losses of over 1.37 million USDT. It also helped freeze 7.83 million USDT in external stolen funds.
● Account security: HTX sent over 2.7 million security alerts and shut down 130 phishing sites.
● Asset Security: HTX added 71,089 new blacklisted addresses and intercepted deposits from the blacklisted addresses, with the involved funds amounting to 5.71 million USDT.
Previous monthly safety reports: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
According to the team, in 2025, HTX will continue to prioritize security in the development of the platform by further investing in security technology, constantly optimizing the security system and improving risk management. The platform is committed to building a more secure, transparent and trustworthy cryptocurrency trading environment and ensuring the greatest protection of assets for each user.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses spanning digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investment, incubation and other businesses. As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX holds global capabilities that enable it to provide users with secure and reliable services. In line with the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
