After introducing staff-related trading restrictions a while ago, Bithumb will soon completely ban its employees from using its platform to trade crypto.
South Korea’s banking association alarmed by altcoin trading mania
South Korea’s banking body wants crypto exchanges to be wary of the risks of being overexposed to altcoins.
Top Korean crypto exchanges reopen brick-and-mortar customer centers
Both Coinone and Bithumb have reopened their customer centers in the capital city in response to a surge in domestic interest in cryptocurrencies.
South Korea’s ‘Kimchi premium’ is back: Is the Bitcoin rally starting to heat up?
Demand for Bitcoin in South Korea is heating up as the country’s BTC premium rises over 5%.
South Korean internet giant Naver reportedly joins Bithumb stake race
Naver is reportedly looking to strengthen its position in the crypto industry with a potential equity stake in South Korea’s largest crypto exchange.
Morgan Stanley rumored to be eyeing stake in top Korean exchange Bithumb
Korean media has reported that Morgan Stanley is in talks with Bident — who owns a 10% of Bithumb Korea.
Bithumb Exchange’s Offices Raided Again by Korean Authorities: Report
Local officials are said to have raided Bithumb’s offices for the second time in a week as part of a fraud investigation.
Police Raid Headquarters for Bithumb, Korea’s Largest Exchange
Crypto exchange Bithumb has reportedly been seized by police in Seoul on allegations that its chairman engaged in investment fraud.
Bithumb Taps Chainalysis for FATF-Grade Crypto Investigation Tool
The Bithumb exchange is tapping investigative tools offered by Chainalysis just a week after South Korea voted for tough new laws around the space.
Bithumb Exchange Fighting Back Against ‘Groundless’ $69M Tax Bill
The South Korea-based exchange is fighting a move by the country’s tax authority to withhold over $69 million in tax on foreign cryptocurrency transactions.
Korea’s Tax Agency to Withhold $70M From Crypto Exchange Bithumb
South Korea’s National Tax Service will withhold tax worth $70 million from the country’s largest crypto exchange Bithumb.
Bithumb Wants User-Created DEXs With Its New Blockchain Ecosystem
Bithumb Global is launching an “exchange-as-a-service” platform through its new namesake blockchain platform.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb’s $333 Million Acquisition May Be in Jeopardy
A fintech firm’s acquisition of Bithumb reportedly hasn’t been fully paid for, even after a deadline was extended.
Largest Korean Exchange to Review Listings and Drop Failing Coins
Bithumb will assemble a committee to periodically review its listed cryptocurrencies, becoming the second exchange in Korea to update its listing policies.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Posts $180 Million Loss for 2018
Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has posted a net loss of 205.5 billion won ($180 million) for 2018.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hacked for $13 Million in Suspected Insider Job
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has had over $13 million in EOS stolen in a hack, but says customer funds are safe.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Reduce Staff By Up to 50%
Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, is halving its staffing levels through voluntary redundancies.
Bithumb Kicks Off Middle East Expansion With UAE Crypto Exchange
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb plans to expand in the Middle East, starting with a licensed exchange in the UAE.
Bithumb Exchange Launches OTC Trading Desk for Digital Assets
South Korea-based crypto exchange Bithumb has launched a global OTC trading desk for digital assets.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Seeks US Listing via Reverse Merger Deal
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is looking to get publicly listed in the U.S. through a reverse-merger route.