Bithumb, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, has announced that it will temporarily suspend deposit and withdrawal services for virtual assets from 5 pm on December 31st to 3 pm on January 1st, 2023. The suspension is part of Bithumb's regular audit of virtual assets, which is conducted to ensure the security of its users' funds. During the suspension period, users will not be able to deposit or withdraw any virtual assets from their Bithumb accounts. Bithumb has advised its users to make any necessary arrangements in advance to avoid any inconvenience during the suspension period. The exchange has also stated that it will provide updates on the progress of the audit and the resumption of deposit and withdrawal services.