Massive Bitcoin Mistake at Bithumb: Crypto Exchange Accidentally Distributes Billions in BTC: What Happened?
South Korea’s major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb unintentionally sent out more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin, triggering one of the most extraordinary errors in crypto history and prompting calls for tougher digital asset rules. The incident unfolded on 6 February 2026 when Bithumb was running a reward campaign to