Bithumb suspends virtual asset deposit and withdrawal transactions related to Heleket

According to an official announcement, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced that starting from May 21, 2026, it will immediately restrict all virtual asset deposit and withdrawal transactions related to the overseas payment platform Heleket.

The announcement stated that Heleket is suspected of being associated with illegal activities such as money laundering and funding intimidation. Bithumb indicated that this move is to comply with relevant regulations such as the Specific Financial Information Act and the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, and to protect user asset security. Bithumb also reminded users that using unverified overseas services may face risks such as hacking attacks and interruptions in deposits and withdrawals.