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Bithumb Experiences Pause in Public Offering Strategy

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


In a notable change of plans, South Korea's Bithumb, a significant player in the cryptocurrency exchange industry, has decided to halt its initial public offering (IPO). The decision to postpone the IPO comes as the company undergoes a thorough reassessment of its goals following a shift in leadership, with former chairman Lee Jeong-hoon stepping down.

Company Reevaluation Impacts IPO Schedule

Bithumb had been restructuring its corporate governance in preparation for its IPO. However, recent developments during a shareholders' meeting, such as the rejection of proposals related to Lee's reappointment and a corporate name change, have introduced uncertainties leading to the delay of the public listing.

The company has clarified that the decision to postpone the IPO is unrelated to Lee’s legal issues but is part of its efforts to ensure stable management in a changing corporate environment.

Strategic Changes with New Trading Platform

The hold on Bithumb's IPO reflects broader organizational issues prompting a reassessment of the public offering plans. During this delay, the company is navigating through a complex restructuring process to reposition itself in the market.

A key component of Bithumb's new strategy involves the establishment of 'Bithumb A,' a distinct trading platform aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing losses from less profitable subsidiaries. The focus is on streamlining operations, emphasizing core services like cryptocurrency trading, and strengthening Bithumb's position in the rapidly evolving digital currency space.

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