Upbit
Coverage of Upbit in the Nexus archive.
- Upbit, Naver stock-swap deal faces second delay amid proposed crypto law debate
The stock-swap deal between Upbit and Naver faces a second delay due to ongoing debates over proposed crypto legislation. The companies indicated that the development of the country's landmark crypto law could impact the deal's progress or outcome.
- BonkDAO loses $20 million following ‘malicious governance proposal’ attack
BonkDAO lost $20 million due to a 'malicious governance proposal' attack. The stolen funds have been traced to crypto exchanges, and South Korea-based Upbit has suspended BONK deposits and withdrawals.
- Upbit says it only expressed interest in future OUSD participation
Upbit stated it only expressed interest in potentially joining the OpenStandard ecosystem in the future, as several South Korean firms distanced themselves from the OUSD initiative.
- South Korean police book Bithumb CEO as bribery suspect in lawmaker hiring probe: report
South Korean police are investigating Bithumb CEO Lee for potential bribery related to hiring lawmaker Kim's son. The probe also examines whether Kim used his position to target Upbit.
- Samsung units take $408M stake in Upbit operator Dunamu: Report
Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card have collectively invested $408 million to acquire a 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The investment aims to prepare Korean firms for emerging tokenized securities and stablecoin frameworks.
- Samsung units to acquire $408 million stake in Upbit operator Dunamu
Samsung units are acquiring a $408 million stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. This move reflects major institutions in the country expanding into digital assets ahead of regulatory developments in the crypto sector.
- Hana Bank Invests $669M in Upbit Operator Dunamu: What the Deal Signals
Hana Bank has invested $669 million in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. This investment signals a significant development in the financial and cryptocurrency sectors. The deal highlights Hana Bank's interest in the growing crypto market.
- Hana Bank to acquire $670 million stake in Upbit operator Dunamu
Hana Bank is acquiring a $670 million stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. This investment indicates a significant move by Hana Bank into the digital asset space. The deal highlights growing interest in cryptocurrency exchanges.
- Hana Financial to acquire 6.55% stake in Upbit operator Dunamu for $668M
Hana Financial is acquiring a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, for $668 million, making it the fourth-largest shareholder. This move follows several crypto-related deals in the last two months as Hana Financial expands into the digital assets sector. The acquisition marks a significant investment in the cryptocurrency space.
- Hana Bank acquires $670 million stake in Upbit parent Dunamu
Hana Bank has acquired a $670 million stake in Dunamu, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, by purchasing 2.28 million shares. This acquisition grants Hana Bank a 6.55% stake, positioning it as the fourth-largest shareholder in the company.
- South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum blockchain with Optimism Foundation support
Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange, has launched Ethereum blockchain with support from Optimism Foundation, becoming its first client on the self-managed enterprise tier. This partnership gives Upbit control over its core rollup architecture. The launch is a significant development in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
- Upbit partner KBank to test onchain cross-border remittances with Ripple
KBank and Ripple have completed the first phase of a Proof of Concept (PoC) testing onchain cross-border remittances via a wallet app-based system. The collaboration, supported by Upbit, aims to streamline international payments using blockchain technology.