Samsung to Acquire $408 Million Stake in Dunamu
Samsung agreed to purchase a $408 million stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The transaction follows Kakao's sale of $1.5 billion worth of Dunamu shares completed within the past month.
livemint.comSamsung will acquire a $408 million stake in Dunamu, the company that operates Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange. 5 billion in Dunamu shares during the preceding month.
CoinDesk reported the Samsung agreement on May 28, 2026.
The report did not disclose the number of shares involved or the price per share. No statements from Samsung, Dunamu, or Kakao were included in the report.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- May 2026
Kakao completed sale of $1.5 billion in Dunamu shares.
1 source@CoinDesk - May 28, 2026
Samsung agreed to purchase $408 million stake in Dunamu.
1 source@CoinDesk
Potential Impact
- 01
Kakao reduced its Dunamu holdings by $1.5 billion in one month.
- 02
Dunamu ownership structure will change following the Samsung purchase.
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