The error was quickly corrected, Bithumb said, but not before some users sold off their Bitcoin, temporarily crashing its listed price.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of ...

Bithumb reportedly made a mistake that led to the accidental deposit of large amounts of Bitcoin to various users.

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On Saturday, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb faced a significant blunder, accidentally distributing over $40 ...