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 20 Mar 25

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South Korean authorities are investigating cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb for alleged misuse of company funds. The investigation involves former CEO Kim Dae-sik using company funds to pay a personal security deposit. Bithumb has confirmed some of the allegations and stated that Kim repaid the borro...

South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into local cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb for alleged misappropriation of company funds by former CEO Kim Dae-sik for personal use. The investigation includes a search and seizure at Bithumb's headquarters in Seoul. Bithumb has confirmed some of the allegations, stating that the former CEO repaid borrowed funds for his personal apartment after a Financial Supervisory Service's investigation.

Despite facing past tax evasion probes and fraud allegations, Bithumb has aimed for an IPO and market expansion. However, the recent scandal jeopardizes its plans to list on the Nasdaq. South Korea, a significant crypto trading market, sees 15% of its population registered with exchanges and crypto trading surpassing stock trading late last year.

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