Kraken Accounts Briefly Locked Following Dusting Attack Linked to Sanctioned HTX Funds

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken temporarily locked several user accounts after wallets identified by Arkham Intelligence as belonging to HTX sent nearly 12,000 small transactions to Kraken-linked addresses between August 17 and 24. Kraken stated that this dusting attack exploited public blockchain features to link sanctioned funds with unrelated users, triggering automated compliance filters. Kraken has restored access for affected users while continuing to freeze the illicit funds and coordinating with authorities. HTX denied official involvement and is inv