Bithumb Suspends POL Services for Network Upgrade

Bithumb, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a temporary halt in Polygon Ecosystem (POL) token services. This measure is scheduled to take effect at 10:00 a.m. UTC on May 21, 2026.

The suspension is necessary to support an upcoming network upgrade aimed at enhancing scalability and functionality within the Polygon Ecosystem. Exchanges typically suspend token services during such events to prevent processing errors or losses from transactions occurring on incompatible chain versions.

During this period, users will be unable to deposit or withdraw POL tokens. However, trading on the exchange may continue as normal, depending on the specific conditions of the upgrade.