Hanwha to acquire $52M stake in crypto exchange Upbit’s parent company
Hanwha Investment and Securities reached an agreement to buy 2.06 million shares from Upbit operator Dumanu. South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group is reportedly acquiring a stake in the parent company of major local cryptocurrency exchange Upbit.Hanwha Investment and Securities, the securities brokerage arm of Hanwha Group, has reached an agreement to buy a 6.15% stake in Upbit’ operator Dumanu for 58.3 billion won ($52.24 million), The Korea Herald reported on Feb. 3.According to the report, the acquisition of 2.06 million shares is scheduled to take place on Feb. 22. A representative....
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