Bullish Bitcoin trading in Korea provides tailwinds for Kakao share price
Analysts in South Korea are predicting a significant share price increase for Kakao amid the current Bitcoin bull market. With crypto trading reportedly reaching feverish proportions in South Korea, internet giant Kakao might be set for an upward share price advance.Quoting comments from analysts Mirae Asset Daewoo — a South Korean brokerage outfit — The Korea Herald has reported that the chat app operator stands to benefit from the ongoing enthusiasm in the Bitcoin (BTC) market. According to Mirae Asset Daewoo analyst Kim Chang-kwon:“Kakao owns about a 23 percent stake directly and....
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