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Hana Bank has acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit. The deal marks one of the clearest signs yet that major Korean banks are moving deeper into digital assets. Kakao Sells $670M Dunamu Stake to Hana Bank Hana Bank has agreed to acquire a significant stake in […]

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OKX and Korea Investment & Securities are reportedly in talks to acquire stakes in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone. The move could mark a major step in the opening of Korea’s tightly regulated digital asset market to global players. OKX Explores Strategic Coinone Role as South Korea Rethinks Crypto Rules Global crypto exchange OKX is […]

The post Hana Financial Acquires 6.55% Stake in Dunamu for $670M appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Iris Coleman May 15, 2026 09:01 Hana Financial buys 6.55% of Dunamu, operator of Upbit, for $670M. Strategic move boosts its presence in blockchain and digital assets. South Korea’s Hana Financial Group announced it has acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit. The $670 million (1.003 trillion won) deal positions Hana as Dunamu’s fourth-largest shareholder and underscores its growing commitment to the digital asset space. According to a regulatory filing on May 15, 2026, Hana purchased approximately 2.284 million shares from Kakao Investment, which retains 1.4 million shares for “future investments.” The transaction is set to close by June 15, 2026. This move aligns with Hana’s broader strategy to “secure competitiveness in new finance through strategic equity investment,” as stated in the filing. This acqu