Bithumb

Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Launches OTC Trading Desk for Digital Assets

Crypto exchange Bithumb has launched a global OTC trading desk for digital assets based in Hong Kong.

Business  ·  8 February 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Seeks US Listing via Reverse IPO

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is looking to get publicly listed in the U.S. through a reverse merger.

Business  ·  23 January 2019
Hacking

Court Win for Bithumb Exchange in Case of Crypto Investor’s $355K Hack

A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange after a user sued the firm over a $355,000 hack.

Markets  ·  26 December 2018
Exchanges

Bithumb, SeriesOne to Launch Security Token Exchange in the US

Crypto exchange Bithumb has teamed up with crowdfunding platform seriesOne to launch a compliant security token exchange in the U.S.

Markets  ·  1 November 2018
Acquisitions

Korea’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange Sells Stake in $350 Million Deal

Bithumb, the largest crypto exchange in South Korea by trading volume, just confirmed it has sold over 38 percent of its shares for $350 million.

Markets  ·  12 October 2018
Exchanges

Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Restart User Registrations

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly renewing its contract with Nonghyup Bank after solving issues prompted by a June hack.

Business  ·  29 August 2018
Exchanges

Hacked Crypto Exchange Bithumb Made $35 Million Profit in First Half 2018

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb made net profits of about $35 million in the first half of this year, despite a rough June for the firm.

Markets  ·  23 August 2018
Exchanges

Bithumb Sees 40% Trading Volume Drop After User Registration Suspension

Trading volume on South Korea's Bithumb exchange has plummeted since it temporarily stopped offering new account registrations.

Business  ·  3 August 2018
Exchanges

Bithumb Claims to Have Retrieved $14 Million in Hacked Cryptos

The Korean exchange says it has clawed back some of the millions lost in a theft of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, XRP and bitcoin cash.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2018
Crime

Bithumb Working With Other Crypto Exchanges to Recover Hacked Funds

South Korea's Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange said Thursday that it may be able to reduce the losses arising from a major hack earlier this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 June 2018
Hacks

Bithumb $31 Million Crypto Exchange Hack: What We Know (And Don’t)

Hours after an exchange breach that saw $31 million stolen from Bithumb, more details have surfaced, but some questions still remain unanswered.

Markets  ·  20 June 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Halts Withdrawals After $31 Million Hack

Bithumb, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world by trading volume, confirmed a hack of $31 million worth of cryptos on its platform today.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 June 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hit With Bill After Tax Investigation Ends

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been found not guilty of tax evasion, but now faces a massive tax bill, according to reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 June 2018
Exchanges

Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again

Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2018
Exchanges

Korea’s Crypto Crackdown Talk Draws Backlash From Users and Politicians

South Korea's citizens reacted angrily to a proposed ban on cryptocurrency exchanges, with politicians and residents alike condemning the move.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 January 2018