{"id":"tp-19829","type":"article-newspaper","title":"Bithumb Origins Traced to Gaming Marketplace Roots in Korea Crypto History","author":"Token Post","publisher":"TOKENPOST Inc.","url":"https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19829","datePublished":"2026-04-15T11:09:22.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-15T11:09:22.000Z","language":"en","abstract":"TokenPost reports Bithumb’s early development was shaped by Lee Jung-hoon’s experience in gaming item markets, highlighting how Korea’s digital commerce culture influenced the exchange’s foundation.","section":"Business","references":[]}