South Korean Bitcoin lending platform Delio pauses withdrawals
The virtual asset manager and lending platform suspended withdrawals following challenges at Haru Invest, a similar entity. Delio, a virtual asset manager and lending platform based in South Korea, has announced the temporary suspension of customer withdrawals “in order to safely protect the assets of customers currently in custody.” The company made the decision in response to the recent suspension of digital asset deposits and withdrawals at Haru Invest, which has led to heightened market volatility and increased confusion among investors within the region. According to Delio, the suspension will remain in effect until “the situation and its aftermath are resolved.” A translation of the announcement read: “In order to safely protect the assets of customers currently in custody, Delio will inevitably suspend withdrawals temporarily as of June 14, 2023, 18:30." Delio has reassured its clients that it will do its best to protect their assets “while quickly grasping the facts ...