【Blockchain Rhythm】A major player in Korea's traditional finance sector, Mirae Asset, has recently made a big move. According to media reports, this Seoul-based financial group is in talks to acquire a stake in the domestic crypto trading platform Korbit, aiming to secure approximately 92% of the shares. The transaction price is highly anticipated—rumors suggest it could be as high as 140 billion Korean won, approaching nearly 100 million RMB.
This matter seems simple on the surface, but it actually reflects a larger trend. Mirae Asset has been operating in asset management, wealth management, investment banking, and insurance for many years, holding a significant position in the traditional financial circle. If this acquisition is finalized, it will mark their official entry into the crypto world—this is their first time.
Group founder Park Hyeon-joon has been emphasizing the same theme over the past two years: combining opportunities in traditional assets and digital assets. In other words, major financial institutions are also pondering how to carve out a piece of this cake. Industry perspective