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Bithumb Korea’s fiscal performance for the year 2023 took a significant hit as it remained unfazed by the improvement in the trading volume that the platform witnessed throughout the year. With a more than 57% decline in annual revenue, dropping from 3.201 billion Korean won in 2022 to 1.358 billion won in 2023, Bithumb’s disappointing figures can be attributed to several factors, including a controversial trading policy to woo retail traders. According to a report by the...

South Korea’s crypto landscape was dominated by Upbit for the longest time. However, there seems to be a shift underway as Bithumb gains momentum, gradually capturing Upbit’s market dominance. The latest development surfaces amid intensifying crypto trading activity in South Korea, particularly with the surge in Bitcoin trading. Bithumb’s Market Share Peaks at 72% Crypto trading activity in South Korea has seen a notable increase, particularly in light of the broader market...

In tandem with the IPO preparations, Bithumb has initiated efforts to improve its corporate structure. Bithumb, one of South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges, is reportedly gearing up for a groundbreaking Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the KOSDAQ, South Korea’s equivalent of the Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC). Bithumb IPO: An Ambitious Move A recent report from local news outlet Edaily indicates that Bithumb is setting its sights on becoming the first digital asset company to go...

In spite of previous high-profile disappointments tied to the crypto industry, such as 3AC and the ill-fated investment into FTX, the Singaporean government has been approving quite a few crypto platforms during the past weeks. The latest to get the preliminary nod is the South Korean giant – UPbit. Spree Of Approvals Ripple, Coinbase,  and smaller players such as Sygnum and GSR have all been awarded an MPI (Major Payment Institute) license by the Singaporean government...

South Korean prosecutors have reportedly raided the offices of the two leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the country – Upbit and Bithumb – as part of an ongoing investigation against Kim Nam-kuk.  The politician faced public scrutiny after several reports indicated he acquired 800,000 Wemix tokens by bypassing necessary regulations. He transferred the coins from Bithumb to Upbit last year, and the authorities suggested the platforms could have been involved somehow.  The...

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More troubles for South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb brews as its offices were reportedly raided on Thursday. Authorities launched an investigation into potential price manipulation of a coin listed on the platform, according to a report by Yonhap. The token in question has not been revealed. Prosecutors said they are probing transactions linked to a specific person or entity allegedly manipulating the coin’s price to make a profit. In a statement, the Seoul District...

Multiple executives at the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb are now beleaguered by charges of embezzlement and market manipulation, according to the South Korean financial outlet InfoMax.  Under these charges, an arrest warrant has been issued for Kang Jong-hyeon, who is thought to be the “actual owner of Bithumb.  Bithumb Executives Under Fire On Wednesday, members of the legal community confirmed that Kang and two of Bithumb’s executives have been sentenced by...

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The Seoul Central District Court reportedly ruled that the owner and former Chairman of the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange – Lee Jung-hoon – has not defrauded Kim Byung-gun for 112 billion won ($87.5 million). Had he been found guilty, he could have faced a prison sentence of up to eight years. The Court’s Final Word According to a local coverage, the 34th Division of the Criminal Agreement of the Seoul Central District Court found Lee not guilty of the accusations of...