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Bithumb Raid: Ex-CEO Accused of Fund Misuse via Shell Companies
Bithumb’s Headquarters Raided Over Allegations of Fund Misuse by Former CEO In a shocking move, South Korean police stormed Bithumb’s headquarters, one of the country’s top crypto exchanges, over claims of massive fund misuse by its ex-CEO. This incident underscores the urgency for transparency and accountability within the cryptocurrency industry. Bithumb raided by South Korean […]
Read MoreBithumb Raided Over $2M Misconduct: Crypto Exchange’s Future in Jeopardy
Bithumb Under Investigation Amid Financial Misconduct Claims South Korean prosecutors raided Bithumb’s headquarters on March 20, 2025, launching an investigation into allegations of financial misconduct. The probe zeroes in on a 3 billion KRW ($2 million) security deposit used to secure an apartment rental for former CEO Kim Dae-sik. This latest scandal is a stark […]
Read MoreUpbit and Bithumb Pay Record $2.5M Crypto Compensation in South Korea After System Failures
Upbit and Bithumb Set Record with Biggest Ever Crypto Compensation in South Korea In a historic move following a tumultuous period, South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have agreed to pay out the largest compensation in the nation’s crypto history due to system failures caused by a martial law declaration and a Bitcoin […]
Read MoreBithumb Targets Youth with Kookmin Bank Switch in 2025 Crypto Push
Bithumb Switches to Kookmin Bank, Targets South Korea’s Youth in Crypto Surge – Bithumb shifts to Kookmin Bank to engage South Korea’s younger demographic. – Transition set for March 2025, approved by South Korea’s financial watchdog. – Move reflects global trend of younger generations embracing cryptocurrencies. Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, is making a […]
Read MoreBithumb’s Ex-CEO Jailed for 2 Years in Bribery Scandal: Crypto Corruption Exposed
Former Bithumb CEO Lee Sang-jun Sentenced to Two Years for Bribery in South Korea Lee Sang-jun, the former CEO of Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting bribes in a fraudulent token listing scheme. The case involves a complex web of corruption that […]
Read MoreSouth Korean Court Jails Bithumb CEO and Golfer for Crypto Bribery and Market Manipulation
South Korean Court Jails Bithumb CEO and Golfer in Crypto Bribery Scandal A South Korean court has sentenced former Bithumb CEO Lee Sang-jun to two years in prison and celebrity golfer Ahn Sung-hyun to four and a half years for their roles in a bribery and market manipulation scheme. The case highlights the darker side […]
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