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South Korea's Bithumb Faces Regulatory Probe After $2B Bitcoin Error
Feb 07, 2026
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb faces regulatory investigation after mistakenly crediting hundreds of users with 2,000 Bitcoin (BTC) each instead of small cash rewards worth $1.37 during a promotional event. The error triggered immediate selloffs that pushed Bitcoin prices 15.8% below o
Bithumb Bitcoin Error: Internal Payout Glitch Triggers Price Crash On South Korean Exchange
Feb 06, 2026
South Korea's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange confirmed an internal error on February 6 that mistakenly credited hundreds of users with 2,000 Bitcoin (BTC) each during a promotional payout. Staff intended to distribute 2,000 Korean won - approximately $1.50 - but accidentally selected Bitcoin
What Happens When Random Users Receive 2,000 Bitcoin Instead Of A $2 Reward From A Major Exchange
Feb 06, 2026
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed 2,000 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $133 million to hundreds of users after a staff member entered the wrong currency code during a rewards payout, according to multiple reports. Fat Finger Error Causes Immediate Market Sellof
Bithumb Finds $202M In Dormant Crypto Assets Across 2.6 Million Inactive User Accounts
Jan 01, 2026
South Korean exchange Bithumb has identified over $200 million in dormant customer assets across 2.6 million inactive accounts. The disclosure came as part of the exchange's annual dormant asset recovery campaign. The assets total approximately 291.6 billion Korean won, or about $201.8 million. Some
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