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Korea’s Bithumb Mistakenly Gives Away $40 Billion in Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency // February 08, 2026

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange is facing regulatory investigation following a $40 billion bitcoin-related mistake. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

FTX, Alameda Research, Combine Crypto VC Operations
Cryptocurrency // August 25, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX absorbed the venture capital operations of Alameda Research to combine portions of billionaire co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s businesses as crypto prices continue to experience an ongoing decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Report: FTX and Bithumb in Acquisition Talks
Cryptocurrency // July 22, 2022

Crypto-trading platform FTX and crypto-trading platform Bithumb are in advanced discussions that could lead to FTX buying the South Korean company, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Today in Crypto: US House Eyes Probe of Cawthorn’s Crypto Dealings; Investors Take $10B Out...
Cryptocurrency // May 23, 2022

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who recently lost his primary to represent western North Carolina again, is now under investigation for crypto-related matter, a press release from the U.S. House Committee on Ethics said Monday (May 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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South Korea Eyes Stricter Crypto Oversight After Bithumb’s $40 Billion Error

February 09, 2026
South Korea plans to step up its regulation of digital assets after cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally gave away over $40 billion in bitcoin, Reuters reported Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Korea’s Bithumb Mistakenly Gives Away $40 Billion in Bitcoin

February 08, 2026
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange is facing regulatory investigation following a $40 billion bitcoin-related mistake. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

FTX, Alameda Research, Combine Crypto VC Operations

August 25, 2022
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX absorbed the venture capital operations of Alameda Research to combine portions of billionaire co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s businesses as crypto prices continue to experience an ongoing decline. Get...

Report: FTX and Bithumb in Acquisition Talks

July 22, 2022
Crypto-trading platform FTX and crypto-trading platform Bithumb are in advanced discussions that could lead to FTX buying the South Korean company, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...