Key Takeaways:
Regional news outlets report that Samsung affiliates will acquire a 4% Dunamu stake for 612.8 billion won ($408M), closing June 19, 2026.The deal gives Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange by volume, direct ties to major finance firms.Samsung Securities targets tokenized securities while Samsung Card eyes crypto payments via Monimo.The sale is part of Kakao’s broader effort to reduce its holdings in Dunamu. Each of the three buyers has outlined distinct goals for the partnership. Samsung Securities, the brokerage unit, plans to collaborate with Dunamu on tokenized securities issuance, distribution, and virtual asset services.
Together, these deals have shifted close to 14% of Dunamu’s shares toward major Korean financial institutions and reduced Kakao’s influence over the company.
TradFi and Digital Assets Continue to Converge in South KoreaThe transaction closing date of June 19 gives both sides roughly three weeks to finalize the transfer.
