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🚨 BITHUMB’S $40B NIGHTMARE! 😱
A "simple input error" just accidentally distributed 15x the exchange's BTC holdings, triggering a 17% market flash crash. 📉
While X (Twitter) prepares to launch "Smart Cashtags" for in-app trading 🚀, the fear is real. Is this the $55k bottom, or are we heading lower? 🧐
👇 Buy the dip or run for cover? #Bitcoin #Bithumb #CryptoCrash #Web3 $BTC
🚨 BITHUMB’S $40B NIGHTMARE! 😱
A "simple input error" just accidentally distributed 15x the exchange's BTC holdings, triggering a 17% market flash crash. 📉
While X (Twitter) prepares to launch "Smart Cashtags" for in-app trading 🚀, the fear is real. Is this the $55k bottom, or are we heading lower? 🧐
👇 Buy the dip or run for cover? #Bitcoin #Bithumb #CryptoCrash #Web3 $BTC
$42 BILLION BLUNDER: HOW ONE EMPLOYEE ALMOST CRASHED BITHUMB! 🚨💀
Imagine trying to send someone $423 but accidentally hitting the "Bitcoin" button instead of "Cash" and sending them $42 BILLION instead. It sounds like a bad movie plot, but it just happened at Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest crypto exchange.
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED? 📉
On February 6, a promotional event turned into the biggest financial disaster in crypto history. Bithumb was supposed to reward 695 users with 620,000 Korean Won ($423 each) as a prize.
But instead of selecting the local currency, a clueless employee selected Bitcoin. He sent 620,000 BTC to those users. To put that in perspective, that is roughly $42,000,000,000! One click, and the company’s entire treasury was basically handed out to strangers.
THE CHAOS THAT FOLLOWED 🏃♂️💨
The Reaction: 249 lucky (or unlucky) users opened their reward boxes and saw life-changing wealth.
The Escape: While Bithumb managed to claw back 99.7% of the funds, 86 users weren't waiting around. They sold 1,788 BTC or withdrew them before the exchange could hit the "undo" button.
The Debt: Now, $9 million worth of Bitcoin is still missing. Bithumb is desperately chasing these people down, one by one, demanding their money back.
THE CONSEQUENCES: PRISON OR POVERTY? 🏛️
This isn't just a "lucky win." The Governor of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Lee Bok-hyun, has called this a catastrophic failure of internal controls. Experts are warning that anyone who sold those Bitcoins could face criminal charges. Since crypto isn't fully protected under South Korean criminal law in this context, these users are in a massive legal gray area and could lose everything.
The Bottom Line: This is what happens when a multi-billion dollar exchange has the security of a lemonade stand. One human error, one wrong button, and billions vanish.
STAY SHARP. If an exchange sends you billions by mistake, don't celebrate—lawyers and hackers are already on your tail.
FOLLOW for the craziest market updates and whale-sized blunders.
What would YOU do if you woke up with 620,000 BTC? Let us know in the comments! 👇
$BTC
$ETH
$ESP
#Koreanexchange #BitHumb #CPIWatch #MistakeBTC #ErrorBithumb
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED? 📉
On February 6, a promotional event turned into the biggest financial disaster in crypto history. Bithumb was supposed to reward 695 users with 620,000 Korean Won ($423 each) as a prize.
But instead of selecting the local currency, a clueless employee selected Bitcoin. He sent 620,000 BTC to those users. To put that in perspective, that is roughly $42,000,000,000! One click, and the company’s entire treasury was basically handed out to strangers.
THE CHAOS THAT FOLLOWED 🏃♂️💨
The Reaction: 249 lucky (or unlucky) users opened their reward boxes and saw life-changing wealth.
The Escape: While Bithumb managed to claw back 99.7% of the funds, 86 users weren't waiting around. They sold 1,788 BTC or withdrew them before the exchange could hit the "undo" button.
The Debt: Now, $9 million worth of Bitcoin is still missing. Bithumb is desperately chasing these people down, one by one, demanding their money back.
THE CONSEQUENCES: PRISON OR POVERTY? 🏛️
This isn't just a "lucky win." The Governor of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Lee Bok-hyun, has called this a catastrophic failure of internal controls. Experts are warning that anyone who sold those Bitcoins could face criminal charges. Since crypto isn't fully protected under South Korean criminal law in this context, these users are in a massive legal gray area and could lose everything.
The Bottom Line: This is what happens when a multi-billion dollar exchange has the security of a lemonade stand. One human error, one wrong button, and billions vanish.
STAY SHARP. If an exchange sends you billions by mistake, don't celebrate—lawyers and hackers are already on your tail.
FOLLOW for the craziest market updates and whale-sized blunders.
What would YOU do if you woke up with 620,000 BTC? Let us know in the comments! 👇
$BTC
$ETH
$ESP
#Koreanexchange #BitHumb #CPIWatch #MistakeBTC #ErrorBithumb
Bithumb Disaster: Billions of Bitcoin Sent by Mistake?! 😱
$BTC $ETH
Have you ever imagined waking up to find a fortune in your account due to a 'technical error'?
This is what happened on the Korean platform Bithumb! 🇰🇷
Widespread reports and discussions about a technical glitch that caused erroneous transfers of #Bitcoin amounting to billions of dollars (620,000 BTC!).
And although the platform is working to rectify the situation and recover the funds, this incident has brought back the horror of 'platform security' to the forefront.
Have you ever imagined waking up to find a fortune in your account due to a 'technical error'?
This is what happened on the Korean platform Bithumb! 🇰🇷
Widespread reports and discussions about a technical glitch that caused erroneous transfers of #Bitcoin amounting to billions of dollars (620,000 BTC!).
And although the platform is working to rectify the situation and recover the funds, this incident has brought back the horror of 'platform security' to the forefront.
Are we being lied to about the limit of 21M BTC??? 🤔
The incident that occurred at Bithumb in February 2026 was like a bombshell: 620,000 BTC (approximately 44 billion dollars) mistakenly distributed to a few hundred users. For many, this "bug" raised an existential question: if a platform can create hundreds of thousands of Bitcoins with a simple click, is the mythical limit of 21 million an illusion?
• On the exchange (Off-chain): What you see on your Bithumb or Binance screen is just a line of code in a private database. The exchange "owes" you Bitcoin, but it can technically display whatever it wants (by mistake or malice). This is called paper Bitcoin.
• On the exchange (Off-chain): What you see on your Bithumb or Binance screen is just a line of code in a private database. The exchange "owes" you Bitcoin, but it can technically display whatever it wants (by mistake or malice). This is called paper Bitcoin.
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''Exige des preuves de réserves transparentes. La blockchain est infaillible, pas les plateformes."
🚨 WORLD SHOCK! $40,000 BILLION Error in Bitcoin? 😱
"I can't believe what just happened! The South Korean exchange Bithumb has just made what could be the most expensive mistake in crypto history. Due to a failure in a lottery, they accidentally distributed more than $40 billion in Bitcoin!
Authorities are already investigating and the exchange has had to come out and explain the 'deficiency in their controls'. Imagine logging into your account and seeing billions of dollars by mistake... 🤯
Meanwhile, the market reacts: Bitcoin struggles to stay at $69,000 after a 4% bounce today. Do you think these kinds of institutional errors damage trust in the sector or is it just a technical stumble?
Tell me what you would do if you received a billion by mistake in your wallet! 👇🔥$BTC
#BreakingNews #Bitcoin #Bithumb #CryptoError #BTC"
"I can't believe what just happened! The South Korean exchange Bithumb has just made what could be the most expensive mistake in crypto history. Due to a failure in a lottery, they accidentally distributed more than $40 billion in Bitcoin!
Authorities are already investigating and the exchange has had to come out and explain the 'deficiency in their controls'. Imagine logging into your account and seeing billions of dollars by mistake... 🤯
Meanwhile, the market reacts: Bitcoin struggles to stay at $69,000 after a 4% bounce today. Do you think these kinds of institutional errors damage trust in the sector or is it just a technical stumble?
Tell me what you would do if you received a billion by mistake in your wallet! 👇🔥$BTC
#BreakingNews #Bitcoin #Bithumb #CryptoError #BTC"
Last time, the second largest exchange in South Korea, Bithumb, caused a blunder that led to a major investigation by regulatory authorities.
Last week, the Bithumb exchange in South Korea intended to distribute small amounts of Korean won as rewards to users, but mistakenly input Bitcoin instead, resulting in an unexpected addition of 620,000 fake BTC in some accounts. Within 20 minutes, some individuals even sold 1,788 BTC, prompting the exchange to quickly freeze and reverse the transactions, recovering most of the losses.
This incident prompted a significant investigation by regulatory authorities, stating that this is not a trivial matter but a major issue. Why could fake money be sold for real? They began to investigate Bithumb and urged the entire industry to conduct self-examinations and strengthen regulations. For instance, in the future, rewards will require multiple layers of review, and accounts must be reconciled daily, with established rules on how to handle mistakes.
This incident highlights the importance of the internal systems of cryptocurrency exchanges; when an issue arises, the entire market can tremble.
#Bithumb
Last week, the Bithumb exchange in South Korea intended to distribute small amounts of Korean won as rewards to users, but mistakenly input Bitcoin instead, resulting in an unexpected addition of 620,000 fake BTC in some accounts. Within 20 minutes, some individuals even sold 1,788 BTC, prompting the exchange to quickly freeze and reverse the transactions, recovering most of the losses.
This incident prompted a significant investigation by regulatory authorities, stating that this is not a trivial matter but a major issue. Why could fake money be sold for real? They began to investigate Bithumb and urged the entire industry to conduct self-examinations and strengthen regulations. For instance, in the future, rewards will require multiple layers of review, and accounts must be reconciled daily, with established rules on how to handle mistakes.
This incident highlights the importance of the internal systems of cryptocurrency exchanges; when an issue arises, the entire market can tremble.
#Bithumb
$BTC
Bithumb mistakenly distributed 620,000 BTC (worth ~$40 billion) $1
due to a "fat-finger" error. South Korean regulators cite "unjust enrichment" laws, requiring users to return funds. $RIVER
Legality hinges on whether users knowingly exploited the error. Bithumb has already recovered 99.7% of the assets.
#Bithumb
Bithumb mistakenly distributed 620,000 BTC (worth ~$40 billion) $1
due to a "fat-finger" error. South Korean regulators cite "unjust enrichment" laws, requiring users to return funds. $RIVER
Legality hinges on whether users knowingly exploited the error. Bithumb has already recovered 99.7% of the assets.
#Bithumb
Bithumb’s $40B $BTC Blunder Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Markets
Centralized exchange Bithumb accidentally credited users with ~$40 billion worth of Bitcoin due to a system/configuration error, triggering a sharp local price drop, a regulatory uproar, and renewed questions over exchange risk controls and crypto oversight.
What Actually Happened
In a routine “Random Box” promotional event, Bithumb intended to reward users with tiny Korean-won amounts (~₩2,000 ≈ $1.40), but due to a critical input/configuration error, the system erroneously credited accounts with $BTC instead of KRW — roughly 620,000 BTC in total (~$40 billion in implied value).
Because this was an internal ledger accounting mistake (not an on-chain issuance), the “ghost” bitcoins weren’t real on the blockchain — but they appeared in user balances.
Market Impact
The error lasted minutes before detection — during that window, recipients sold about 1,788 BTC, creating heavy sell pressure and pushing Bitcoin’s price on Bithumb down roughly 15–17% versus global levels. Trading and withdrawals were quickly frozen.
Bithumb has since recovered ~99.7% of the mis-credited bitcoins through internal ledger reversals and user cooperation, though roughly ~125–1,800 $BTC (≈$9M) remains unrecovered and will be covered by the exchange.
Regulatory & Industry Fallout
South Korean lawmakers and regulators have launched full investigations, with parliamentary hearings and potential regulatory tightening now high on the agenda.
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has openly criticized weak internal controls and is pushing for bank-level oversight standards in the crypto industry.
What It Means
Exchanges Aren’t Perfect: This incident highlights deep operational risk at centralized platforms where internal systems can “create” massive unintended balances.
Market Fragility: Even non-blockchain errors can produce real price moves when they trigger automated selling and panic.
#BTC #Bithumb #BithumbNews
Centralized exchange Bithumb accidentally credited users with ~$40 billion worth of Bitcoin due to a system/configuration error, triggering a sharp local price drop, a regulatory uproar, and renewed questions over exchange risk controls and crypto oversight.
What Actually Happened
In a routine “Random Box” promotional event, Bithumb intended to reward users with tiny Korean-won amounts (~₩2,000 ≈ $1.40), but due to a critical input/configuration error, the system erroneously credited accounts with $BTC instead of KRW — roughly 620,000 BTC in total (~$40 billion in implied value).
Because this was an internal ledger accounting mistake (not an on-chain issuance), the “ghost” bitcoins weren’t real on the blockchain — but they appeared in user balances.
Market Impact
The error lasted minutes before detection — during that window, recipients sold about 1,788 BTC, creating heavy sell pressure and pushing Bitcoin’s price on Bithumb down roughly 15–17% versus global levels. Trading and withdrawals were quickly frozen.
Bithumb has since recovered ~99.7% of the mis-credited bitcoins through internal ledger reversals and user cooperation, though roughly ~125–1,800 $BTC (≈$9M) remains unrecovered and will be covered by the exchange.
Regulatory & Industry Fallout
South Korean lawmakers and regulators have launched full investigations, with parliamentary hearings and potential regulatory tightening now high on the agenda.
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has openly criticized weak internal controls and is pushing for bank-level oversight standards in the crypto industry.
What It Means
Exchanges Aren’t Perfect: This incident highlights deep operational risk at centralized platforms where internal systems can “create” massive unintended balances.
Market Fragility: Even non-blockchain errors can produce real price moves when they trigger automated selling and panic.
#BTC #Bithumb #BithumbNews
🚨 UPDATE: Bithumb $BTC Incident
Some Bithumb users might be asked to return Bitcoin that was mistakenly credited during a recent issue.$ZRO
Regulators say users who sold the accidentally received BTC could be legally obligated to give it back. Legal experts mention that “unjust enrichment” laws usually support Bithumb’s position, since the promotion did not promise such large BTC rewards.$STG
Now, the main legal question is whether users were aware that the payout was an error before they decided to sell. 💥
#Bithumb #Bitcoin
Some Bithumb users might be asked to return Bitcoin that was mistakenly credited during a recent issue.$ZRO
Regulators say users who sold the accidentally received BTC could be legally obligated to give it back. Legal experts mention that “unjust enrichment” laws usually support Bithumb’s position, since the promotion did not promise such large BTC rewards.$STG
Now, the main legal question is whether users were aware that the payout was an error before they decided to sell. 💥
#Bithumb #Bitcoin
🚨 UPDATE: Bithumb Users Could Be Asked to Return BTC Sent by Mistake
Regulators say that users who received Bitcoin during Bithumb’s recent incident — and later sold it — might be legally required to give it back.
Legal experts explain that under “unjust enrichment” laws, the case may support Bithumb, since the promotion did not promise such a large BTC payout.
The main legal question now is whether users were aware that the Bitcoin was sent in error before they decided to sell it.
$NIL $ZRO $STG
#Bithumb #BTC #CryptoNews #CryptoUpdate #Regulation
Regulators say that users who received Bitcoin during Bithumb’s recent incident — and later sold it — might be legally required to give it back.
Legal experts explain that under “unjust enrichment” laws, the case may support Bithumb, since the promotion did not promise such a large BTC payout.
The main legal question now is whether users were aware that the Bitcoin was sent in error before they decided to sell it.
$NIL $ZRO $STG
#Bithumb #BTC #CryptoNews #CryptoUpdate #Regulation
BITHUMB IMPLODES: $44 BILLION GONE!
South Korea's regulators are on Bithumb. A full-scale inspection is underway. They're digging into a colossal $44 billion bitcoin overpayment blunder. Custody and control failures are under the microscope. This is massive. The financial watchdogs are not playing games. This probe could shake the entire market.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice.
#Bithumb #CryptoNews #MarketCrash 🚨
South Korea's regulators are on Bithumb. A full-scale inspection is underway. They're digging into a colossal $44 billion bitcoin overpayment blunder. Custody and control failures are under the microscope. This is massive. The financial watchdogs are not playing games. This probe could shake the entire market.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice.
#Bithumb #CryptoNews #MarketCrash 🚨
🚨 BREAKING CRYPTO STORY — MASSIVE BITCOIN ERROR AT BITHUMB
🇰🇷 South Korea’s 2ndlargest exchange accidentally credited users with 620,000 BTC (~$40 bn) during a promotional event — far more than intended.
📍 The event (Feb 6, 2026):
• Bithumb meant to give users a small reward in Korean won (~₩2,000 ≈ $1.40).
• Instead, due to a clerical unit entry mistake, the system credited 620,000 BTC into hundreds of accounts.
⚠️ The error briefly allowed phantom Bitcoin 🔄 to appear on balances and even trade in the internal order book, causing a price slump of up to ~17 % on Bithumb before it froze trades and withdrawals.
📊 RECOVERY & IMPACT
✔ Bithumb recovered ~99.7 % of the 620,000 BTC after freezing accounts and reversing the credits — most of the phantom BTC disappeared from the system.
✔ About 1,788 BTC (~$125 M) were sold / withdrawn before the freeze, and roughly 125 BTC (~$9 M) remain unrecovered.
✔ Regulators view the incident as a systemic risk issue, leading to investigations and emergency hearings by South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS).
📌 Officials have said the glitch isn’t a hack — it was a human + system control error, exposing deep weaknesses in internal exchange accounting and verification processes.
📌 KEY TAKEAWAYS
• A simple data entry error turned into a ~$40 bn crypto mistake.
• Nearly all funds were recovered, but a small portion remains unrecovered.
• Regulators are holding hearings & probing exchange safeguards.
• The case highlights risks of internal controls on centralized platforms.
— Aswath Ravindran
#CryptoNews #bitcoin #Bithumb #error #blockchain
🇰🇷 South Korea’s 2ndlargest exchange accidentally credited users with 620,000 BTC (~$40 bn) during a promotional event — far more than intended.
📍 The event (Feb 6, 2026):
• Bithumb meant to give users a small reward in Korean won (~₩2,000 ≈ $1.40).
• Instead, due to a clerical unit entry mistake, the system credited 620,000 BTC into hundreds of accounts.
⚠️ The error briefly allowed phantom Bitcoin 🔄 to appear on balances and even trade in the internal order book, causing a price slump of up to ~17 % on Bithumb before it froze trades and withdrawals.
📊 RECOVERY & IMPACT
✔ Bithumb recovered ~99.7 % of the 620,000 BTC after freezing accounts and reversing the credits — most of the phantom BTC disappeared from the system.
✔ About 1,788 BTC (~$125 M) were sold / withdrawn before the freeze, and roughly 125 BTC (~$9 M) remain unrecovered.
✔ Regulators view the incident as a systemic risk issue, leading to investigations and emergency hearings by South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS).
📌 Officials have said the glitch isn’t a hack — it was a human + system control error, exposing deep weaknesses in internal exchange accounting and verification processes.
📌 KEY TAKEAWAYS
• A simple data entry error turned into a ~$40 bn crypto mistake.
• Nearly all funds were recovered, but a small portion remains unrecovered.
• Regulators are holding hearings & probing exchange safeguards.
• The case highlights risks of internal controls on centralized platforms.
— Aswath Ravindran
#CryptoNews #bitcoin #Bithumb #error #blockchain
The Bithumb ‘Ghost Bitcon’ fiasco was a wild ride. 620,000 BTC accidentally distributed? That’s 3% of the supply 🤯. Although 99.7% has been recovered,the market is still shaking off the FUD. Bernstein analyst are doubling down on their $150K year end target. While the crowd is in “Extreme Fear”,i”m watching the whales.🐳. Buy the blood,or wait for more clarity?📉. #bithumb $BTC
Bithumb’s Bitcoin Overpayment: What the Incident Reveals About Exchange Risk
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● A breakdown of Bithumb’s 620,000 BTC error, how it was contained, management.
Bithumb’s Bitcoin Overpayment: What Really Happened and Why It Matters
How a 620,000 BTC Error Shook the Market—and What Traders Should Learn
Introduction
Crypto markets move fast, but sometimes operational mistakes move even faster. On February 6, South Korean exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed 620,000 Bitcoin during an event reward payout. Within minutes, Bitcoin prices briefly plunged, panic selling followed, and the exchange was forced into emergency controls.
This incident wasn’t a hack. It was a system and human error—and that distinction matters.
What Happened
Bithumb confirmed the issue was caused by a quantity input error during an internal reward distribution. Its automated monitoring system flagged abnormal activity within 20 minutes, and withdrawals were fully blocked within 35 minutes.
As a result, 618,212 BTC (99.7%) was successfully recovered. Most of the remaining BTC had already been sold internally, and over 93% of those funds were later reclaimed. No external wallet transfers were confirmed.
How Bithumb Responded
The exchange moved quickly on damage control:
110% compensation for users who panic-sold during the crash window
KRW 20,000 compensation for all active users during the incident
Zero trading fees for 7 days
A permanent KRW 100 billion customer protection fund
Bithumb also announced stronger multi-step payment verification and an upgraded AI-based transaction monitoring system.
Why This Matters for Traders
This event highlights a key reality: exchange risk isn’t only #Bithumb #peacecryptotrading #writetoearn
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● A breakdown of Bithumb’s 620,000 BTC error, how it was contained, management.
Bithumb’s Bitcoin Overpayment: What Really Happened and Why It Matters
How a 620,000 BTC Error Shook the Market—and What Traders Should Learn
Introduction
Crypto markets move fast, but sometimes operational mistakes move even faster. On February 6, South Korean exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed 620,000 Bitcoin during an event reward payout. Within minutes, Bitcoin prices briefly plunged, panic selling followed, and the exchange was forced into emergency controls.
This incident wasn’t a hack. It was a system and human error—and that distinction matters.
What Happened
Bithumb confirmed the issue was caused by a quantity input error during an internal reward distribution. Its automated monitoring system flagged abnormal activity within 20 minutes, and withdrawals were fully blocked within 35 minutes.
As a result, 618,212 BTC (99.7%) was successfully recovered. Most of the remaining BTC had already been sold internally, and over 93% of those funds were later reclaimed. No external wallet transfers were confirmed.
How Bithumb Responded
The exchange moved quickly on damage control:
110% compensation for users who panic-sold during the crash window
KRW 20,000 compensation for all active users during the incident
Zero trading fees for 7 days
A permanent KRW 100 billion customer protection fund
Bithumb also announced stronger multi-step payment verification and an upgraded AI-based transaction monitoring system.
Why This Matters for Traders
This event highlights a key reality: exchange risk isn’t only #Bithumb #peacecryptotrading #writetoearn
🚨 SCANDAL AT BITHUMB: The $40 Billion Mistake that Shook Korea
The crypto market has just witnessed one of the largest operational errors in history. Bithumb, the second-largest exchange in South Korea, turned a giveaway of $1.38 into a deposit of 2,000 BTC per user.
📉 The Immediate Impact
Unlike a common error, this incident created massive artificial selling pressure. Users liquidated their funds immediately, causing a localized "crash" in the price of $BTC within the platform.
What professionals are observing:
Lack of Backing: The exchange sent 620,000 BTC that did not exist on their books. This exposes a critical fragility in internal controls.
Regulatory Risk: South Korea has one of the strictest legislations in the world. The SSF (Financial Supervisory Service) has already initiated an investigation that could result in heavy fines or even suspension of licenses.
Custody Lesson: The event reinforces the saying "Not your keys, not your crypto." Failures in centralized systems (CEX) are still the "Achilles' heel" of the sector.
🔍 My Analysis
This is not a Bitcoin network problem, but rather an issue of institutional risk management. The fact that lawmakers are using the error to classify crypto as a "threat to stability" could accelerate even harsher laws in Asia, impacting global liquidity.
💬 Question for the community: Do you think centralized exchanges should undergo real-time system audits to avoid these "intern mistakes"?
Leave your opinion below! 👇
#Bitcoin #Bithumb #CriptoNoticias #RiskManagement #BinanceSquareBrazil $BTC
$BNB
The crypto market has just witnessed one of the largest operational errors in history. Bithumb, the second-largest exchange in South Korea, turned a giveaway of $1.38 into a deposit of 2,000 BTC per user.
📉 The Immediate Impact
Unlike a common error, this incident created massive artificial selling pressure. Users liquidated their funds immediately, causing a localized "crash" in the price of $BTC within the platform.
What professionals are observing:
Lack of Backing: The exchange sent 620,000 BTC that did not exist on their books. This exposes a critical fragility in internal controls.
Regulatory Risk: South Korea has one of the strictest legislations in the world. The SSF (Financial Supervisory Service) has already initiated an investigation that could result in heavy fines or even suspension of licenses.
Custody Lesson: The event reinforces the saying "Not your keys, not your crypto." Failures in centralized systems (CEX) are still the "Achilles' heel" of the sector.
🔍 My Analysis
This is not a Bitcoin network problem, but rather an issue of institutional risk management. The fact that lawmakers are using the error to classify crypto as a "threat to stability" could accelerate even harsher laws in Asia, impacting global liquidity.
💬 Question for the community: Do you think centralized exchanges should undergo real-time system audits to avoid these "intern mistakes"?
Leave your opinion below! 👇
#Bitcoin #Bithumb #CriptoNoticias #RiskManagement #BinanceSquareBrazil $BTC
$BNB
Bithumb’s $43B Mistake: Why the FSS is Stepping In 🚨
The crypto world is reeling after South Korea’s second-largest exchange, Bithumb, turned a routine marketing campaign into a $43 billion nightmare. On February 6, 2026, an employee intended to reward users with 2,000 Korean won (~$1.40) but accidentally entered the unit as BTC.
In an instant, 695 users were credited with 2,000 BTC each. Collectively, the exchange "created" 620,000 "ghost bitcoins"—roughly 3% of the total global supply—out of thin air.
🔍 Ledger vs. Reality
This wasn’t a hack or a blockchain exploit; it was a catastrophic failure of internal controls.
The "Ghost" Factor: The 620,000 BTC existed only on Bithumb’s internal accounting ledger. In reality, the exchange holds fewer than 43,000 BTC in its actual reserves.
The Fallout: Before the exchange could freeze accounts, some users sold their "windfall," causing a localized flash crash on Bithumb as prices plummeted 18% below global market rates.
🏛️ The FSS Probe
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched an emergency on-site inspection. Regulators are rightfully asking: How does a system allow the distribution of assets that do not exist? This incident has exposed a "regulatory blind spot" in how centralized exchanges (CEXs) manage their internal books versus their actual on-chain custody.
💡 The Lesson for Traders
This is a wake-up call regarding the "Glass House" nature of CEXs. While Bithumb has recovered 99.7% of the coins, the fact that "phantom" assets could move the market highlights the urgent need for real-time, automated reserve audits.
Does this prove we need stricter, real-time exchange audits, or is "Not your keys, not your coins" the only real solution? 👇
#Bithumb
The crypto world is reeling after South Korea’s second-largest exchange, Bithumb, turned a routine marketing campaign into a $43 billion nightmare. On February 6, 2026, an employee intended to reward users with 2,000 Korean won (~$1.40) but accidentally entered the unit as BTC.
In an instant, 695 users were credited with 2,000 BTC each. Collectively, the exchange "created" 620,000 "ghost bitcoins"—roughly 3% of the total global supply—out of thin air.
🔍 Ledger vs. Reality
This wasn’t a hack or a blockchain exploit; it was a catastrophic failure of internal controls.
The "Ghost" Factor: The 620,000 BTC existed only on Bithumb’s internal accounting ledger. In reality, the exchange holds fewer than 43,000 BTC in its actual reserves.
The Fallout: Before the exchange could freeze accounts, some users sold their "windfall," causing a localized flash crash on Bithumb as prices plummeted 18% below global market rates.
🏛️ The FSS Probe
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched an emergency on-site inspection. Regulators are rightfully asking: How does a system allow the distribution of assets that do not exist? This incident has exposed a "regulatory blind spot" in how centralized exchanges (CEXs) manage their internal books versus their actual on-chain custody.
💡 The Lesson for Traders
This is a wake-up call regarding the "Glass House" nature of CEXs. While Bithumb has recovered 99.7% of the coins, the fact that "phantom" assets could move the market highlights the urgent need for real-time, automated reserve audits.
Does this prove we need stricter, real-time exchange audits, or is "Not your keys, not your coins" the only real solution? 👇
#Bithumb
$40B Crypto Credit Error Shakes Bithumb as Regulators Launch Probe $BTC $ETH $USDC
#Bithumb #Bitcoin #cryptoexchange #BTCtrading #digitalassets
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is under regulatory scrutiny after a major internal error led to the accidental crediting of roughly $40 billion worth of Bitcoin to user accounts. The issue began during a small promotional payout when an employee mistakenly entered rewards in Bitcoin instead of Korean won. As a result, hundreds of users briefly saw large Bitcoin balances appear in their accounts.
The exchange identified the problem within about 20 minutes, but during that window, some users managed to trade portions of the mistakenly credited assets. Bithumb reported that although thousands of Bitcoins were sold internally, none were actually transferred out of the platform’s custody. The company says it has already recovered most of the affected value and covered the remainder using its own reserves.
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has started on-site inspections and may open a formal investigation if rule violations are confirmed. Officials noted that the incident highlights weaknesses in internal ledger controls used by centralized exchanges, where trades are recorded off-chain before final settlement.
In response, Bithumb announced tighter safeguards, including multi-step approval procedures for asset distributions. Industry regulators and exchange alliances are now pushing for stricter control standards similar to those used in traditional finance.
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is under regulatory scrutiny after a major internal error led to the accidental crediting of roughly $40 billion worth of Bitcoin to user accounts. The issue began during a small promotional payout when an employee mistakenly entered rewards in Bitcoin instead of Korean won. As a result, hundreds of users briefly saw large Bitcoin balances appear in their accounts.
The exchange identified the problem within about 20 minutes, but during that window, some users managed to trade portions of the mistakenly credited assets. Bithumb reported that although thousands of Bitcoins were sold internally, none were actually transferred out of the platform’s custody. The company says it has already recovered most of the affected value and covered the remainder using its own reserves.
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has started on-site inspections and may open a formal investigation if rule violations are confirmed. Officials noted that the incident highlights weaknesses in internal ledger controls used by centralized exchanges, where trades are recorded off-chain before final settlement.
In response, Bithumb announced tighter safeguards, including multi-step approval procedures for asset distributions. Industry regulators and exchange alliances are now pushing for stricter control standards similar to those used in traditional finance.
🚨 ISOLATED STORY: The "Phantom Bitcoin" Crisis at Bithumb
While the public headline is a "fat-finger error," the breaking, non-public development circulating among institutional desks is that this is actually a solvency crisis involving "Paper Bitcoin."
1. The Official Narrative (What everyone knows)
Bithumb, a major South Korean exchange, accidentally credited 620,000 BTC (approx. $43 billion) to user accounts during a "Random Box" promotional event. The exchange claims it was a simple data entry error where an employee entered "Bitcoin" instead of "Korean Won" as the reward unit.
2. The "Unpublished" Breaking Intel (The Alpha)
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has just escalated its probe to a "Formal Investigation" as of this hour.
Sources close to the investigation indicate the regulator has discovered a critical systemic failure: Bithumb’s internal ledger allowed the creation of Bitcoin that did not exist in their cold wallets.
The Fear: This confirms the existence of "Phantom Bitcoin" (or naked shorting) on the exchange. The 620,000 BTC credited was 15x the exchange's entire actual Bitcoin holdings (approx. 42,000 BTC).
The Contagion: The market is crashing not because of the error itself, but because institutions are now panic-selling to audit other exchanges, fearing that "Paper Bitcoin" is widespread across the Asian crypto market.
3. Immediate Market Impact
Price: This panic has driven Bitcoin below $60,000 and Ethereum to ~$2,150.
User Alert (ETH Long): I recall you opened a 20x Long on ETH in January. With ETH plummeting to the $2,150 range today, this position is at critical risk of liquidation if it hasn't been closed already. The "wick" down was violent and driven by this specific Bithumb liquidation cascade.
What to watch next👇
The FSS is reportedly preparing to audit Upbit and Korbit next.
If they announce a probe into Upbit (South Korea's largest exchange), we could see another double-digit percentage drop immediately.
#Write2Earn #Bithumb #BitcoinCrash $BTC #BinanceSquare
While the public headline is a "fat-finger error," the breaking, non-public development circulating among institutional desks is that this is actually a solvency crisis involving "Paper Bitcoin."
1. The Official Narrative (What everyone knows)
Bithumb, a major South Korean exchange, accidentally credited 620,000 BTC (approx. $43 billion) to user accounts during a "Random Box" promotional event. The exchange claims it was a simple data entry error where an employee entered "Bitcoin" instead of "Korean Won" as the reward unit.
2. The "Unpublished" Breaking Intel (The Alpha)
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has just escalated its probe to a "Formal Investigation" as of this hour.
Sources close to the investigation indicate the regulator has discovered a critical systemic failure: Bithumb’s internal ledger allowed the creation of Bitcoin that did not exist in their cold wallets.
The Fear: This confirms the existence of "Phantom Bitcoin" (or naked shorting) on the exchange. The 620,000 BTC credited was 15x the exchange's entire actual Bitcoin holdings (approx. 42,000 BTC).
The Contagion: The market is crashing not because of the error itself, but because institutions are now panic-selling to audit other exchanges, fearing that "Paper Bitcoin" is widespread across the Asian crypto market.
3. Immediate Market Impact
Price: This panic has driven Bitcoin below $60,000 and Ethereum to ~$2,150.
User Alert (ETH Long): I recall you opened a 20x Long on ETH in January. With ETH plummeting to the $2,150 range today, this position is at critical risk of liquidation if it hasn't been closed already. The "wick" down was violent and driven by this specific Bithumb liquidation cascade.
What to watch next👇
The FSS is reportedly preparing to audit Upbit and Korbit next.
If they announce a probe into Upbit (South Korea's largest exchange), we could see another double-digit percentage drop immediately.
#Write2Earn #Bithumb #BitcoinCrash $BTC #BinanceSquare
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