Jun 1, 2026
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Former Bithumb Chairman Lee Jung-hoon Wins Appeal in 12 Billion Won Lawsuit Over Failed BXA Coin Listing... Court: "No Promise of Listing Seen"

According to a report by Chosun Biz, former Bithumb Holdings Chairman Lee Jung-hoon, the founder of Bithumb, has won his appeal in a 12 billion won damages laws

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  • According to a report by Chosun Biz, former Bithumb Holdings Chairman Lee Jung-hoon, the founder of Bithumb, has won his appeal in a 12 billion won damages laws

According to a report by Chosun Biz, former Bithumb Holdings Chairman Lee Jung-hoon, the founder of Bithumb, has won his appeal in a 12 billion won damages lawsuit related to the failed listing of Bithumb Coin (BXA). The lawsuit stemmed from the process of selling Bithumb shares in 2018. The court ruled that it is difficult to conclude that former Chairman Lee's side had promised the listing of BXA Coin on Bithumb.