韓國加密貨幣交易所 Bithumb 在市場飆升之際加快 IPO 計劃

在加密貨幣市場激增的背景下，韓國加密貨幣交易所 Bithumb 加快了在 KOSPI 交易所進行首次公開發行 (IPO) 的計劃。為了實現這一目標，Bithumb 計劃將其控股業務拆分為一個新實體 Bithumb Investment，以簡化其對交易所業務的關注。此舉旨在增強 IPO 的前景並加快上市進程，使 Bithumb 成為韓國加密貨幣領域的領導者。

South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Accelerates IPO Plans Amidst Market Surge

韓國加密貨幣交易所 Bithumb 在市場飆升之際加速 IPO 計劃

By The Wall Street Journal

華爾街日報

South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, is accelerating its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) as the crypto market experiences a resurgence. According to reports in Hanguk Kyungjae, Bithumb is ramping up efforts to expedite its proposed listing on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI).

隨著加密貨幣市場的復甦，韓國領先的加密貨幣交易所 Bithumb 正在加速其首次公開發行 (IPO) 計劃。根據《Hanguk Kyungjae》報道，Bithumb 正在加強加快在韓國綜合股票價格指數 (KOSPI) 的上市計劃。

To facilitate this move, Bithumb intends to separate its holdings operations into a distinct entity, tentatively named Bithumb Investment. A regulatory filing on March 22 outlined the details of this plan, with the new firm assuming control over Bithumb's holdings, investments, and real estate. The current entity, Bithumb Korea, will continue to manage the crypto trading platform.

為了促進這項舉措，Bithumb 打算將其控股業務拆分為一個獨立的實體，暫定名為 Bithumb Investment。 3 月 22 日的監管文件概述了該計劃的細節，新公司將接管 Bithumb 的持股、投資和房地產。目前的實體 Bithumb 韓國將繼續管理加密貨幣交易平台。

The proposed share division stands at a ratio of 6:4, subject to approval at a shareholder meeting scheduled for May 10. If approved, Bithumb Investment is set to commence operations on June 13. Shareholders are expected to receive new shares in proportion to their existing holdings.

擬議的股份分割比例為6:4，需在定於5 月10 日舉行的股東大會上批准。如果獲得批准，Bithumb Investment 將於6 月13 日開始營運。股東預計將按照其持有的股份比例取得新股。現有持股。

Notably, the announcement steers clear of ongoing legal issues, including allegations of market manipulation linked to Bithumb's elusive owner. Instead, the focus remains on ensuring the IPO's success hinges on the exchange's core business.

值得注意的是，該公告迴避了持續存在的法律問題，包括與 Bithumb 難以捉摸的所有者有關的市場操縱指控。相反，重點仍然是確保首次公開募股的成功取決於交易所的核心業務。

In recent months, Bithumb has witnessed significant growth in its activities, with strategies such as commission-free trading aimed at reclaiming market share from rivals like Upbit. South Korea's enthusiastic embrace of cryptocurrency, coupled with a limited number of platforms offering fiat-crypto trading, has contributed to heightened trading volumes.

近幾個月來，Bithumb 的活動顯著增長，採取了免佣金交易等策略，旨在從 Upbit 等競爭對手手中奪回市場份額。韓國對加密貨幣的熱情擁抱，加上提供法幣-加密貨幣交易的平台數量有限，導致交易量增加。

By spinning off its holdings operations, Bithumb aims to bolster the prospects of its IPO, emphasizing a streamlined focus on exchange operations. This move is anticipated to expedite the listing process, potentially advancing the previously targeted 2025 KOSPI debut.

透過剝離其控股業務，Bithumb 旨在增強其 IPO 的前景，強調簡化對交易所業務的關注。預計此舉將加快上市進程，並有可能提前實現先前定於 2025 年 KOSPI 上市的目標。

In the South Korean crypto landscape, Bithumb's IPO bid positions it as a frontrunner, given the size constraints that impede Upbit's operator, Dunamu, from pursuing a similar path. While talk of a Dunamu listing on the New York Stock Exchange, inspired by Coinbase, has faded, another Upbit-affiliated entity, K Bank, is eyeing its own IPO bid. K Bank's partnership with Upbit has catalyzed substantial growth in its user base, paving the way for a potential listing on the KOSPI in the near future.

在韓國加密貨幣領域，Bithumb 的 IPO 競標使其成為領跑者，因為規模限制阻礙了 Upbit 的營運商 Dunamu 走類似的道路。雖然受 Coinbase 啟發，Dunamu 在紐約證券交易所上市的傳聞已經逐漸淡去，但 Upbit 附屬的另一家實體 K Bank 正在考慮自己的 IPO。 K Bank 與 Upbit 的合作促進了其用戶群的大幅成長，為不久的將來可能在 KOSPI 上市鋪平了道路。