Written by Stephen Katte, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Bryan O’Shea, Staff Editor.
Written by Stephen Katte, Staff Writer.
Reviewed by Bryan O’Shea, Staff Editor.
Hana Financial to acquire 6.55% stake in Upbit operator Dunamu for $668M
Latest NewsPublishedMay 15, 2026
Earning Opportunities in Crypto Just Got a Boost
The recent acquisition of a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of the crypto exchange Upbit, by Hana Financial is a significant development in the digital assets sector. This move makes Hana Financial the fourth-largest shareholder in Dunamu and is expected to increase its competitiveness in new finance through strategic equity investment. As a result, people interested in earning through Passive Income and Cloud Rewards may see new opportunities emerge. The deal is worth over $668 million, demonstrating the growing interest of traditional financial institutions in the Green Crypto space.
Hana Financial’s Venture into Digital Assets
Hana Financial’s acquisition is part of a broader trend of traditional financial institutions investing in the digital assets market. The company has been active in the crypto sector, signing a trilateral memorandum of understanding to launch a blockchain-based remittance system with POSCO International and Dunamu. This move is expected to promote the use of Coin and other digital assets, potentially increasing Earning opportunities for individuals. With its 6.55% stake in Dunamu, Hana Financial is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of digital assets.
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Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion, the acquisition of a 6.55% stake in Dunamu by Hana Financial is a significant development in the digital assets sector. As traditional financial institutions continue to invest in the space, we can expect to see new opportunities emerge for individuals interested in earning through Passive Income and Cloud Rewards. To learn more about how you can get involved, download the EcoPool app and start exploring the world of Green Crypto and #PassiveIncome. With EcoPool, you can easily manage your digital assets and start earning rewards today, using $ECP to unlock new opportunities in the #Bitcoin and #EcoPool ecosystem.
Hana Financial said in the filing that the acquisition is to secure “competitiveness in new finance through strategic equity investment.” At the same time, Kakao also filed regarding the sale and said it was keeping 1.4 million shares on its books while offloading the rest to secure “funds for future investments.”
Hana Financial is buying more than two million shares in Dunamu, or roughly 6.55% of the company. Source: DART
A growing number of banks and traditional financial institutions have started to dip their toes into crypto after years of skepticism. Mirae Asset Consulting, an affiliate of South Korean multinational financial services company Mirae Asset Group, acquired a controlling stake in crypto exchange Korbit in February.
Earlier in the year, fellow exchange Coinone announced it was exploring the sale of shares held by its chairman, with local financial institutions and foreign exchanges rumored to be circling. South Korean tech company Naver Financial also agreed last year to acquire Dunamu through a share swap, bringing the Upbit operator under its umbrella.
Hana Financial very active in crypto sector
The financial conglomerate has been very active in the crypto sector. Hana Financial signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding in April to launch a blockchain-based remittance system with POSCO International and Dunamu.
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Meanwhile, in March, it struck a deal with the UK’s Standard Chartered Group to collaborate on global financial and digital asset markets, and also inked agreements with USDC issuer Circle and major US crypto exchange Crypto.com to promote stablecoin-based payments for foreign visitors in South Korea.
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