Bithumb

South Korea shifts from crypto to stocks and stablecoins
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8 May, 2026

South Korea shifts from crypto to stocks and stablecoins

South Koreans cut crypto holdings by half as investors shift to stocks and dollar-backed stablecoins amid market uncertainty.
South Korean lawmakers criticize regulators over Bithumb payout
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25 February, 2026

South Korean lawmakers criticize regulators over Bithumb payout

South Korean opposition lawmakers criticized the FSC and FSS for failing to uncover issues that led to the recent Bithumb...
South Korea revamps digital wallets amid Bithumb controversy
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13 February, 2026

South Korea revamps digital wallets amid Bithumb controversy

South Korea advances digital wallets for stablecoin payments while enhancing regulations to combat illicit trading in its evolving digital asset...
South Korea’s finance watchdog to sanction more ‘crypto’ exchanges
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26 November, 2025

South Korea’s finance watchdog to sanction more ‘crypto’ exchanges

South Korea's FIU plans sanctions on major crypto exchanges for AML and KYC violations, impacting the digital asset industry amidst...
South Korea imposes new supervisory fees on top exchanges
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10 August, 2024

South Korea imposes new supervisory fees on top exchanges

Upbit is expected to cough out the largest amount at nearly $103,000 in the Financial Services Commission’s new and unexpected...
Bithumb ex-chair could face up to 8 years in prison in South Korea
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23 November, 2023

Bithumb ex-chair could face up to 8 years in prison in South Korea

Lee Jeong-hoon was acquitted of his fraud charges earlier this year, but prosecutors have appealed and want him jailed for...