[Bithumb Suspends All Virtual Asset Deposit and Withdrawal Transactions with Heleket Due to Money Laundering Risks] According to an announcement on the official website of the South Korean exchange Bithumb, all virtual asset deposit and withdrawal transactions with the overseas payment platform Heleket (phonetic translation) have been immediately suspended following suspicions that Heleket is involved in illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. The exchange stated that this measure is in compliance with the 'Specific Financial Information Act' and the 'Virtual Asset User Protection Act,' as well as to protect user assets. It also reminded investors to exercise caution when using overseas services that have not been thoroughly verified, to avoid potential losses that may be difficult to recover due to hacking incidents or transaction interruptions.