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Upbit Considers IPO on Nasdaq Upon Completion of Merger With Naver
IPO // November 24, 2025

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit is reportedly considering launching an initial public offering on Nasdaq once it completes a merger with South Korean internet firm Naver. CoinDesk reported these plans Monday (Nov. 24), citing multiple media reports. Upbit did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request...

Today in Crypto: US House Eyes Probe of Cawthorn’s Crypto Dealings; Investors Take $10B Out...
Cryptocurrency // May 23, 2022

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who recently lost his primary to represent western North Carolina again, is now under investigation for crypto-related matter, a press release from the U.S. House Committee on Ethics said Monday (May 23). This comes after he might have improperly promoted a...

Bitcoin Daily: Blockchain Partnership Focused On EU Shipping; CipherTrace’s Mobile Tool Flags Suspect Crypto Tokens
Bitcoin // September 22, 2019

Two firms are teaming up to create a blockchain solution for the European shipping market. VAKT, a specialist in commodity post-trade processing via blockchain, revealed that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with essDOCS, a provider of paperless trade solutions, according to Coin Telegraph....

Bitcoin Daily: North Korean Hackers Target South Korean Crypto Exchange; Coinbase Pres Leaving Co
Bitcoin // June 03, 2019

North Korean hackers have targeted South Korean cryptocurrency exchange UpBit. According to Hard Fork, security firm East Security discovered that the hackers sent a phishing email to UpBit users asking for more information from customers regarding a fake sweepstakes payout. There was a file attached...

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Hana Bank Buys $672.5 Million Stake in Upbit Owner

May 15, 2026
South Korean bank Hana Bank plans to buy a $672.5 million stake in Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (May 14). The planned purchase will take place June 15 and will give the bank a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, according to the report, which cited a statement […]

Upbit Considers IPO on Nasdaq Upon Completion of Merger With Naver

November 24, 2025
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit is reportedly considering launching an initial public offering on Nasdaq once it completes a merger with South Korean internet firm Naver. CoinDesk reported these plans...

Today in Crypto: US House Eyes Probe of Cawthorn’s Crypto Dealings; Investors Take $10B Out...

May 23, 2022
U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who recently lost his primary to represent western North Carolina again, is now under investigation for crypto-related matter, a press release from the U.S. House Committee...

Bitcoin Daily: Blockchain Partnership Focused On EU Shipping; CipherTrace’s Mobile Tool Flags Suspect Crypto Tokens

September 22, 2019
Two firms are teaming up to create a blockchain solution for the European shipping market. VAKT, a specialist in commodity post-trade processing via blockchain, revealed that it has signed a...