Domestic virtual asset exchange Korbit has welcomed Mirae Asset Consulting, a subsidiary of Mirae Asset Group, as its new majority shareholder. Korbit announced that there will be no changes to its corporate structure or service operations following the change in majority ownership, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing user protection and service competitiveness.
On July 23, Korbit stated on its website, "Mirae Asset Consulting has become the majority shareholder after acquiring shares in Korbit through the necessary regulatory reporting procedures."
Mirae Asset Consulting confirmed on July 21 that it plans to acquire an additional 1,589,859 shares of Korbit for approximately 7.88 billion won. Once the share acquisition is completed on July 24, Mirae Asset Consulting's ownership stake will increase from 92.06% to 97.15%.
Despite the change in majority ownership, the corporation operating the exchange, Korbit Co., Ltd., will remain unchanged. All services, including login, trading, and deposits, will continue to operate as usual. User deposits and virtual assets will be stored and managed separately from the company's assets in accordance with relevant laws, and there will be no changes to the handling of personal information, requiring no additional consent or action from users.
Korbit stated, "We will leverage the financial expertise and capabilities that Mirae Asset Group has built over the years to expand various possibilities connecting traditional finance and digital assets."
On July 23, Korbit stated on its website, "Mirae Asset Consulting has become the majority shareholder after acquiring shares in Korbit through the necessary regulatory reporting procedures."
Mirae Asset Consulting confirmed on July 21 that it plans to acquire an additional 1,589,859 shares of Korbit for approximately 7.88 billion won. Once the share acquisition is completed on July 24, Mirae Asset Consulting's ownership stake will increase from 92.06% to 97.15%.
Despite the change in majority ownership, the corporation operating the exchange, Korbit Co., Ltd., will remain unchanged. All services, including login, trading, and deposits, will continue to operate as usual. User deposits and virtual assets will be stored and managed separately from the company's assets in accordance with relevant laws, and there will be no changes to the handling of personal information, requiring no additional consent or action from users.
Korbit stated, "We will leverage the financial expertise and capabilities that Mirae Asset Group has built over the years to expand various possibilities connecting traditional finance and digital assets."
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