In a landmark move bridging traditional finance and the booming digital asset sector, **Korea Investment & Securities** is set to become a major shareholder in the prominent **South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone**. The firm has officially agreed to acquire a substantial 20 percent stake, underscoring conventional finance’s accelerating push into the nation’s dynamic **digital asset market**.
Coinone announced Friday that both **Korea Investment & Securities** and **OKX Ventures**, the dedicated investment arm of the global crypto exchange OKX, will each secure a 20 percent stake. This strategic investment is being facilitated through a combination of newly issued shares and existing shares sold by **Coinone CEO Cha Myung-hoon** and **Com2uS Holdings**.
Following the completion of this significant transaction, **Coinone CEO Cha Myung-hoon** will remain the largest shareholder, holding a 30.36 percent stake. **Com2uS Holdings** will follow with 24.54 percent. Subsequently, **Korea Investment & Securities** and **OKX Ventures** are positioned to become joint third-largest shareholders, each holding a key 20 percent ownership in the leading **cryptocurrency platform**.
This pivotal **crypto investment** strategically positions **Korea Investment & Securities** for significant expansion into emerging and innovative areas within the financial landscape. These include pioneering fields such as **tokenized securities**, **stablecoins**, and advanced **blockchain-based financial services**, aligning seamlessly with South Korea’s concerted efforts to establish a robust and comprehensive **digital asset regulatory framework**.
“This agreement marks our foundational step in expanding beyond traditional finance and venturing into the rapidly evolving realm of **blockchain-based digital financial services**,” stated **Korea Investment & Securities CEO Kim Sung-hwan**, highlighting the firm’s forward-thinking vision and commitment to innovation.
Coinone further emphasized that this strategic partnership with **OKX Ventures** will grant the exchange invaluable access to international market expertise. This collaboration is expected to significantly strengthen Coinone’s capabilities in investor protection, security protocols, and overall risk management, enhancing its position in the competitive **global crypto market**.
“**South Korea** is widely recognized as one of the world’s most mature and well-regulated **digital asset markets**, boasting a globally respected regulatory framework,” affirmed Netero Dai, Head of Global Markets at **OKX Ventures**, underscoring the strategic importance and stability of the Korean market.
**Coinone CEO Cha Myung-hoon** reiterated that the company meticulously selected investors capable of creating powerful strategic synergies across finance, technology, and **digital assets**. He also confirmed Coinone’s ongoing commitment to collaborating closely with regulatory bodies on all necessary procedures related to these shareholder changes.
The four key entities involved – **Korea Investment & Securities**, **OKX Ventures**, **Coinone**, and **Com2uS Holdings** – are slated to host a joint media briefing in June. This event will provide comprehensive details on their strategic partnership and outline future areas for collaborative development and innovation within the **digital finance ecosystem**.
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