Korea’s Naver Acquires Upbit Operator Dunamu in a Bold Digital Finance Expansion
Naver has acquired Upbit operator Dunamu through a stock swap, combining South Korea’s largest online platform with its leading crypto exchange to launch a won-pegged stablecoin and pursue global fintech growth. South Ko...
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