Bithumb temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals for Hedera (HBAR) starting August 19 at 7:00 PM.
Tech & Launches ·
Bithumb announced a temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals for Hedera (HBAR) starting August 19 at 7:00 PM. The South Korean exchange did not specify an end date for the halt or publicly state the reason for the suspension at the time of announcement.
Such suspensions on major exchanges typically occur during network upgrades, security reviews, or wallet maintenance, though the precise trigger remains unclear in this case. The timing and scope of the suspension—affecting both inbound and outbound transfers—suggests a planned operational event rather than an emergency measure.
It is unknown whether other exchanges implemented similar restrictions on HBAR trading or transfers during the same window, or when deposits and withdrawals were expected to resume.