[Bithumb Announces IPO Plan, Aiming for Listing Completion by 2028] According to an official announcement from Bithumb, the company has formally announced its IPO plan and disclosed a three-phase timeline: completion of internal control optimization and K-IFRS conversion preparation by 2026, submission of the preliminary listing review application by 2027, and formal listing completion by 2028. Bithumb has already initiated reform measures such as introducing an institutional-grade risk management system, advancing the spin-off of its subsidiary Bithumb Asset, collaborating with major domestic and international securities firms and law firms, and expanding investor relations (IR) communication channels.