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Key Takeaways Bithumb is preparing for an IPO to become the first publicly listed digital asset company on the South Korean stock market. The move to go public comes amid leadership shifts and…
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According to South Korean news outlet Chosun Biz, Jinwook Shin, the CEO of crypto exchange Bitsonic — who is under investigation for stealing investments and deposits from exchange users — was arrested by South Korean…
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South Korean authorities claim more than 15 crypto exchanges allowed customers to make illegal crypto transactions. South Korea has become one of the most important cryptocurrency trading centers around the world. In 2022…