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By Dan Saada
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FIU Suspension Details. The March 15 suspension notice from the FIU cuts into Bithumb's ability to bring on new customers…
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Market Impact and Trading Volume. Trading volume at Bithumb has been all over the place since the suspension news dropped.
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Bithumb won't budge. The crypto exchange plans to stick with CEO Kim Byung-gun even as South Korean regulators tighten the screws on compliance failures.
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The board backing Kim sends a pretty clear message about where they stand on leadership during these messy times.
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Bithumb's troubles aren't happening in a vacuum. South Korea has been tightening rules to stop illegal money flows through crypto, creating a tough environment for all players in…
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The company hasn't spelled out exactly what changes it'll make to satisfy the FIU's demands.
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Trading volume at Bithumb has been all over the place since the suspension news dropped. According to CoinMarketCap data, the exchange saw fluctuations that pretty much mirror…
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The exchange remains one of South Korea's biggest crypto platforms, but keeping market confidence won't be easy.
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And there's more legal drama brewing. Former Bithumb chairman Lee Jung-hoon got acquitted of fraud charges in early March, which sparked fresh talks about governance and…
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The crypto community's watching closely.
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Bithumb's also dealing with internal pushback from its own employees. An internal survey from March 10 showed a bunch of staff want more transparency and communication from top…
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The exchange's banking relationship with NH Nonghyup Bank is getting scrutinized too. The bank reportedly wants an urgent meeting with Bithumb executives to talk about compliance…
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South Korea's National Assembly is piling on more pressure with new legislative moves. A bill introduced March 21 aims to boost transparency in crypto transactions, showing the…
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Bithumb has started talks with South Korea's Financial Services Commission to explore potential regulatory compliance frameworks.
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The board meeting expected in early April will be crucial for figuring out the company's direction.
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