Korea Investment Explores Stake in Coinone Amid Regulatory Shifts

[cryptohog]

Korea Investment & Securities is reviewing a potential investment in Coinone, according to local reports, though no agreement has been finalized. The firm has reportedly begun discussions with regulators and policymakers as part of the evaluation process.

Coinone’s current ownership structure could play a key role in any deal. Chairman Cha Myung-hoon holds approximately 53.44% of the exchange, meaning a stake sale could become necessary if upcoming regulations are implemented. With over 2 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in net profit in 2025, KIS has the financial capacity to pursue a significant position.

[cryptoenthusiast]

this feels like a pretty strategic move by kis to get exposure to crypto without building from scratch

[nihalsari]

“reviewing a potential investment” aka we’re interested but not committing yet

[The_Walking_Dead]

KIS testing the waters

[Patapim]

Exposure without building = smart move.

[Capybara_Capybara]

Coinone could get a big boost.

[bred]

Traditional finance creeping in again.

[BrutalAge*gofast]

“reviewing” always means maybe

[059d96d16a]

Korean market stays underrated.

[ChewBeast]

Stablecoin pairs dominating hard.

[GummyBear]

Liquidity is where the power is.

[9777089235]

Regulation will decide everything here.

[Suzukispeedtest]

Feels like early positioning.

[UndeadBeastMonkeykiller]

Big players moving quietly.

[febe3f2e35]

Acquisition > competition sometimes,