Bithumb targets 2028 IPO with 2027 review filing and governance plus K-IFRS shift

South Korea’s crypto exchange Bithumb says it is targeting an initial public offering in 2028, after submitting a preliminary listing review in 2027. Reporting on the plan also indicates Bithumb has not yet named a proposed listing venue ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

Bithumb’s IPO roadmap includes internal changes tied to governance and compliance, including a shift from K-GAAP to K-IFRS accounting standards, along with restructuring steps intended to strengthen governance and internal controls. The exchange also laid out a multi-stage timeline for completing these upgrades ahead of any listing review ^{[2] [4] [5]}.

Bithumb’s announced 2027 review filing and 2028 IPO target are linked to planned governance, reporting, and internal control upgrades, including a move to K-IFRS for compliance purposes ^{[1] [2] [4]}.