币界网报道:Bithumb, South Korea's second-largest crypto exchange, is targeting a 2026 IPO on the Kosdaq market, according to industry sources. The exchange has reportedly begun preliminary discussions with potential underwriters, including Samsung Securities and NH Investment & Securities. Bithumb's IPO plans face challenges due to ongoing ownership disputes involving former chairman Lee Jung-hoon, who was convicted of fraud, and current largest shareholder Kang Jong-hyun. The exchange recently appointed former Samsung Securities executive Lee Sang-jun as CEO to strengthen governance ahead of the listing. Bithumb processed $2.4 billion in spot trading volume last month, ranking behind only