[South Korean Financial, Securities, and IT Firms Accelerate Acquisition of Crypto CEX Equity] BlockBeats News, May 31, according to Yonhap News Agency, as South Korea advances the institutionalization of the Korean won stablecoin, South Korean financial, securities, banking, IT, and foreign investment institutions are accelerating their competition for equity in local cryptocurrency exchanges. Hana Bank has announced the acquisition of a 6.55% stake in Upbit operator Dunamu for approximately $665 million; Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card plan to collectively acquire a 4% stake in Dunamu, while Hanwha Investment & Securities is adding an additional 3.90%. Furthermore, Mirae Asset Consulting has decided to acquire a 92.06% stake in Korbit for approximately $88.5 million, and Korea Investment Securities and OKX Ventures also plan to acquire approximately 20% equity in Coinone, respectively. [Original Link]