By Staff Writer
Global crypto exchange Deepcoin has taken another step in strengthening its regulatory footing, this time by completing a system integration with South Korea’s Bithumb.
The move allows cross-platform transfers under Korea’s strict Travel Rule requirements, showing how exchanges are adapting to tighter regulations while still trying to give users a smooth trading experience.
Bithumb, founded in 2014, is one of Korea’s biggest and most influential exchanges. With millions of users and a reputation for aligning closely with regulators, it acts as a key gateway for international players looking to access Korean liquidity. By joining CODE, which is the compliance network mandated for virtual asset providers, Deepcoin is plugging into the core infrastructure that supports Korea’s regulatory framework
This move highlights a broader trend. Global exchanges aren’t just competing on liquidity anymore, but rather on their ability to provide safe, compliant pathways between markets. For Korean traders, the integration unlocks direct access to Deepcoin’s wide offering of cryptocurrencies and derivatives. For Deepcoin’s global users, it creates a trusted bridge into one of the most tightly regulated yet vibrant crypto markets in the world.
Since Korea introduced the Travel Rule in 2022 for transfers above KRW 1 million, exchanges have been forced to adopt real-time information-sharing systems.
Deepcoin is now the 10th overseas platform to connect with Bithumb’s compliance network, joining Binance, Bybit and others. This underlines how much value exchanges are now placing on regulatory credibility as part of their growth strategy.
Deepcoin’s CEO Ego has stressed that compliance sits at the heart of the firm’s long-term vision. At the same time, the partnership is a smart way to deepen access to a highly active market and build trust with regulators and institutions. With more than 10 million users in 30 countries and trading volumes above $1 trillion, Deepcoin is looking to cement its place as not just a trading venue but a globally compliant infrastructure provider.
As regulators in Asia, Europe, and North America continue to scrutinize crypto markets, the Deepcoin–Bithumb tie-up could serve as a template for how the industry balances growth with transparency. For traders, the benefit is a smoother, safer way to move assets.
For the industry, it signals that the freewheeling days are giving way to a new era where compliance isn’t an obstacle, it’s a competitive advantage.
