South Korean virtual asset deposit platform Delio was declared bankrupt by a Seoul court on November 22, 2024, owing customers 245 billion won (approximately $1.75 billion). The company halted withdrawals last year, and reports indicate that significant customer deposits were managed through an account on the now-defunct FTX platform, which filed for bankruptcy in November 2022. Delio will commence liquidation proceedings, allowing customers to make claims until February 21, 2025, with the first creditors’ meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025. Delio faced legal challenges in September 2023, resulting in a fine and temporary suspension of its business license. Founded in 2018, Delio was the first Korean crypto firm to receive virtual asset service provider status from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in 2022. Following Delio's bankruptcy, its sister company, Haru Invest, also ceased operations and filed lawsuits related to mismanagement. Both companies were significantly impacted by the fallout from the FTX collapse.

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