Coinone Confirms Strategic Investment Talks Amid OKX, Korea Investment & Securities Speculation
Leading South Korean crypto exchange, Coinone, has confirmed ongoing discussions with several companies regarding potential strategic equity investments. This announcement comes amidst market speculation linking the exchange to global player OKX and domestic powerhouse Korea Investment & Securities, though no definitive agreement has been reached.
A Coinone official reiterated on Friday, stating, “We are actively engaged in discussions for strategic equity investments and partnerships with various entities; however, it’s crucial to note that no agreements have been finalized.”
Industry insiders within the crypto sector suggest that both OKX and Korea Investment & Securities are actively exploring investment opportunities in Coinone. This renewed interest fuels speculation about a significant stake restructuring within the South Korean digital asset exchange.
Korea Investment & Securities had previously indicated its interest in reviewing broader opportunities within the burgeoning digital asset sector, while emphasizing that no final decisions had been made regarding specific investments.
As of the end of 2025, Coinone’s principal shareholders, according to industry sources, included The One Group (34.3%), Com2uS Holdings (21.95%), CEO Cha Myunghun (19.14%), Com2uS Plus (16.47%), and other investors comprising the remaining 8.14%.
In 2025, Coinone recorded an operating revenue of 45.49 billion won (approximately $30.34 million) but faced an operating loss of 6.34 billion won. Despite this, the exchange achieved a net profit of 2.68 billion won, primarily bolstered by non-operating gains. Total equity for Coinone was reported at 81.91 billion won at the close of 2025.
Market analysts suggest that Coinone’s clear openness to strategic investment is poised to attract sustained interest from a diverse range of financial firms, major global exchanges, and innovative platform operators. This growing appeal is largely driven by the intensifying competitive landscape within South Korea’s burgeoning won-based crypto market.
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