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[Upbit Restricts Deposit and Withdrawal Operations for Addresses Related to MaskEx and Xinbi Guarantee] Upbit has announced restrictions on deposit and withdrawal operations for addresses related to MaskEx and Xinbi Guarantee to prevent the inflow of criminal funds and mitigate money laundering risks. Until the specific facts are confirmed, deposit and withdrawal operations for these addresses, as well as the registration of withdrawal addresses under 1 million KRW, will be prohibited. Upbit reminds users to be cautious, as virtual asset transactions through these services may be exploited for criminal activities.