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South Korea Eyes Crypto Circuit Breakers
South Korea is weighing stock-style circuit breakers for crypto exchanges after Bithumb's February payout glitch exposed risks from trading errors.
Bithumb Delays IPO Until After 2028
Bithumb has delayed its IPO to after 2028 as the South Korean crypto exchange focuses on stronger controls and waits for clearer digital asset rules.
Bithumb Pushes CEO Reappointment Despite Scandals
Bithumb seeks to reappoint CEO Lee Jae-won at March 31 meeting despite FIU scrutiny and a reported six-month partial suspension over AML lapses, amid scandals.
South Korea FIU Proposes 6-Month Bithumb Suspension for AML/KYC Failures
South Korea's FIU proposes a 6‑month partial suspension of Bithumb for alleged AML/KYC failures, potentially freezing onboarding and controls key services.
Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs Ask Seoul Court to Halt FLOW Delisting by Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone
Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs ask Seoul court to suspend FLOW delisting on Upbit, Bithumb and Coinone, with March 9 hearing before the March 16 cutoff.
Bithumb’s ‘Phantom’ 620,000 BTC ($43B) Glitch Sparks Scrutiny of South Korea’s Crypto Oversight
Bithumb UI glitch showed users 620,000 BTC ($43B), triggering sell rush and lawmakers' scrutiny of South Korea's crypto oversight and controls despite audits.
Bithumb Error Reportedly Triggers Accidental $30B Bitcoin Airdrop
Reports say Bithumb meant to credit users 2,000 KRW, but reportedly sent 2,000 BTC instead, triggering a $30B airdrop scare and incident response BTC near $67K