Upbit and Bithumb suspend Synthetix token deposits, citing sUSD risks

The investor warning from the South Korean regulator comes as Synthetix USD, a stablecoin collateralized with Synthetix tokens, failed to recover its dollar peg.

South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have suspended deposits for Synthetix (SNX) tokens after it was flagged by the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) for potential risks.

DAXA, the self-regulatory organization establishing industry standards for South Korean exchanges, designated SNX as a cautionary item. 

Assets receiving this designation typically undergo rigorous evaluations to determine whether trading can continue or if delisting is necessary.

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