South Korea $21 Billion Financial Services Group Hana Financial Group Banking Unit (Hana Bank) Buys 6.55% Stake in South Korea Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu for $664 Million (KRW 1 Trillion) from South Korea $12.2 Billion Internet Giant Kakao Unit Kakao Investment, Dunamu Founded in 2012 by Song Chi-hyung
18th May 2026 | Hong Kong
South Korea financial services group Hana Financial Group ($20.9 billion market value) banking unit (Hana Bank) has announced to buy 6.55% stake in South Korea crypto exchange operator Dunamu for $664 million (KRW 1 trillion) from South Korea internet giant Kakao unit Kakao Investment. Dunamu was founded in 2012 by Song Chi-hyung. Announcement (15/5/26): “Hana Financial Group on May 15, 2026, regarding its subsidiary, Hana Bank : The issuing company is Dunamu Inc., a Republic of Korea corporation represented by Oh Kyung-seok, operating a transaction platform and information service business with a total capital of 3,486,933,000 Won and 34,869,330 total outstanding shares. Under the terms of the acquisition, Hana Bank is acquiring 2,284,000 shares for an exact acquisition amount of 1,003,251,568,000 Won. This transaction represents 2.78% of Hana Bank’s equity capital of 36,073,425,017,493 Won, and 0.18% of its total assets of 557,034,482,305,775 Won. Following the acquisition, Hana Bank will hold a total ownership of 2,284,000 shares, representing a 6.55% equity ratio. The method of acquisition is entirely a cash acquisition, specifically designated to acquire 2,284,000 old shares currently held by Kakao Investment Co., Ltd.. The official purpose of the acquisition is stated verbatim as “securing competitiveness in new finance through strategic equity investment”. The expected date of acquisition is set for June 15, 2026, following the initial board of directors resolution on May 14, 2026, which was attended by 6 outside directors with 0 absences.”
“ South Korea $21 Billion Financial Services Group Hana Financial Group Banking Unit (Hana Bank) Buys 6.55% Stake in South Korea Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu for $664 Million (KRW 1 Trillion) from South Korea $12.2 Billion Internet Giant Kakao Unit Kakao Investment, Dunamu Founded in 2012 by Song Chi-hyung “
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Ham Young-joo, Chairman, Hana Financial Group: “This investment is a strategic step to accelerate digital asset-driven financial innovation. Together with Dunamu, we will lead the development of the Korean blockchain ecosystem and support the domestic digital asset industry’s leap toward global competitiveness.”
Dunamu – Dunamu creates new values by connecting different subjects, and earns the trust of clients with technologies beneficial to the world. We launched Stockplus, because we were convinced that the core of the securities market will shift from desktop(HTS) to mobile(MTS). We were also confident about the blockchain evolution and introduced Korea’s first mobile app-based digital asset exchange Upbit. We were fortunate to read the change in trends accurately and continue to technologically develop the trade of all subjects of value to become convenient and easy for everyone.
Hana Financial Group – Since its inception in 2005, Hana Financial Group has established itself as a global leader among Korean financial institutions, operating the largest international network in the industry with 204 networks across 26 regions worldwide. The holding company oversees Group-wide management strategies and provides support to its 14 subsidiaries, 30 second-tier subsidiaries, and one third-tier subsidiary. From the outset, Hana Financial Group has been committed to realizing finance that brings happiness to customers, employees, shareholders, and society.
Kakao Investment – Kakao Investment realizes the values of Kakao, which dreams of “a better world made by technology and people,” together with many startups. We discover and support startups that will create the ‘Next S-curve Innovation’, working together and moving forward to foster a virtuous venture ecosystem.
South Korea $21 Billion Financial Services Group Hana Financial Group Banking Unit (Hana Bank) Buys 6.55% Stake in South Korea Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu for $664 Million (KRW 1 Trillion) from South Korea $12.2 Billion Internet Giant Kakao Unit Kakao Investment, Dunamu Founded in 2012 by Song Chi-hyung
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