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February 9, 2026 at 08:40 •
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What to Know: Bithumb’s $40B blunder activates South Korea’s regulatory entity, causing a tighter oversight over local crypto exchanges.. Maxi Doge has raised over $4.5M in its presale, attracting big numbers in whale investments as retail capital seeks higher returns on-chain. The project combines viral ‘gym bro’ culture with actual utility, including staking rewards and trading competitions to retain liquidity. Smart money accumulation suggests investors are positioning for a shift away from regulated, low-volatility assets toward high-leverage meme narratives. South Korean financial authorities are tightening the screws on domestic crypto exchanges. The trauma of Bithumb’s blunder, a catastrophe that wiped out roughly $40B, is still making the headlines. The crypt...
