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<p>In a move marking its 10th anniversary, Seychelles-registered cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has decided to rebrand itself as “HTX.”</p><h2 id="header-0">Rebranding confusion</h2><p>In crypto-centric discussions on social media, the decision has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows, drawing comparisons to the now-defunct exchange FTX.</p><p>The<a href="https://www.huobi.com/support/en-us/detail/84948926582328" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> announcement</a> of Huobi’s rebranding to HTX was made on Wednesday. According to the company, the new name is a combination of symbolic elements. The “H” represents the first letter of “Huobi,” the “T” is a nod to Justin Sun’s blockchain project Tron, and the “X” stands for the exchange itself.</p><p>Alternatively, some interpret “HT” as a reference to the exchange’s native Huobi Token (HT), while the “X” symbolizes the Roman numeral for 10, commemorating the company’s 10th anniversary. Huobi’s new slogan accompanying the rebranding is “HTX, Just Trade It.”</p><p>Before the official announcement, Huobi changed its social media account names to align with the new brand. The exchange’s Twitter handle is now HTX_Global, and its official Telegram group is named “HTXglobalofficial.” As of the time of writing, the website domain still retains the original Huobi name.</p><h2 id="header-1">FTX comparisons</h2><p>The rebrand immediately drew attention on social media. In one of a range of similar comments, a user<a href="https://x.com/bruiserscalls/status/1701977896540090550?s&#61;20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> lined up</a> the Huobi logo next to that of FTX and wrote: “I think I’ve seen this movie before.” Although a matter of speculation, there has been some chatter on social media in recent weeks, questioning the health of the Huobi business. It didn’t help the firm that in August,<a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/concerns-hanging-over-huobi-result-in-significant-net-outflow-c9b053fb7f20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> rumors</a> swirled that some of the company’s executives were subject to an investigation by Chinese authorities.</p><p>This isn’t the first time a crypto-related entity has seemingly borrowed part of its name from FTX. In January, the founders of the collapsed cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital announced plans to raise $25 million for a proposed crypto exchange called “GTX.” Huobi’s rebrand has amused some FTX creditors who had faced criticism from some in the crypto sector for wanting to resurrect the business while maintaining the same branding.</p><p>In early August, Huobi refuted reports suggesting insolvency and the arrest of senior executives by Chinese authorities. Additionally, the exchange had previously been<a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/huobi-falls-foul-of-malaysian-regulator-cb37849ff3c3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> ordered</a> to cease operations in Malaysia following regulatory actions by the country’s securities regulator in May.</p><h2 id="header-2">International marketing effort</h2><p>Huobi’s rebranding to HTX has undoubtedly stirred debate and curiosity within the cryptocurrency community. Justin Sun, an advisor to the project,<a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/250931/justin-sun-hopes-htx-rebrand-will-help-exchange-keep-pace-with-rivals-global-expansion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> stated</a> at a media briefing at Token 2049 in Singapore that the HTX brand will be marketed towards Huobi’s international English-speaking users.</p><p>Sun said: “It’s very hard for foreigners, Westerners, to pronounce ‘Huobi’… It doesn’t make any sense to them,” Sun said, explaining that the word Huobi means fire and coin in Chinese. “That’s why we rebranded as HTX for international branding.”</p><p>As the crypto industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this new identity will impact Huobi’s reputation and standing in the market. Regardless, the crypto world is known for its surprises, and Huobi’s marketing move serves as a reminder that the industry is in constant flux, filled with unexpected developments.</p>

Huobi Rebrands as HTX to Mark Tenth Anniversary

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