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Bithumb Wins Court Battle Over $40 Billion Bitcoin Error

CryptoDnes·August 27, 2026·1 min read
Bithumb Wins Court Battle Over $40 Billion Bitcoin Error

A Seoul court ordered a user to return $145,000 to Bithumb after a clerical error mistakenly distributed 620,000 Bitcoin during a promotion. The ruling addresses the exchange's erroneous transfer, requiring repayment of the misallocated funds. The case highlights legal consequences for retaining mistakenly issued crypto assets.

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