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Bithumb

exchange
Operational

South Korean exchange with multiple significant hacking incidents.

Platform Information

Founded

2014

Headquarters

Seoul, South Korea

Two-Factor Authentication

An extra login step that protects your account even if your password is stolen.

Yes

Custodial

The platform holds your crypto on your behalf — you don't control the private keys.

Yes

KYC Required

Know Your Customer — you must verify your identity before trading or withdrawing.

Yes

Proof of Reserves

The platform publicly proves it holds enough assets to cover all customer funds.

Unknown

Insurance

Customer funds are covered by insurance in the event of a hack or platform failure.

No

About Bithumb

Bithumb is one of South Korea's largest crypto exchanges. It has suffered multiple hacks: approximately $30M in 2018, $13M in 2019, and $25M in 2020. Despite improved security measures since, its incident history warrants elevated risk scoring.

Security & Score

42

Platform Safety Score

42/100Poor

Based on incident history, security features, and track record

No detailed security information available for Bithumb.

Regulatory Information

Notes

Registered with Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU).

Incident History

No incidents recorded for this platform.

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