Kiwoom Securities is reportedly pursuing a stake in South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb. The move comes as brokerage firms position themselves ahead of Financial Services Commission regulatory reforms expected in July.
Kiwoom Securities is reportedly pursuing a stake in South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb. The move comes as brokerage firms position themselves ahead of Financial Services Commission regulatory reforms expected in July.
The development matters because brokerage firms are racing to establish positions in the sector before new regulatory reforms from the Financial Services Commission take effect in July. A stake in an established exchange would give Kiwoom direct exposure to the crypto market as those changes approach.
Kiwoom Securities is reportedly seeking to acquire a stake in Bithumb, marking another potential move by a traditional brokerage into South Korea’s cryptocurrency industry.
The development matters because brokerage firms are racing to establish positions in the sector before new regulatory reforms from the Financial Services Commission take effect in July. A stake in an established exchange would give Kiwoom direct exposure to the crypto market as those changes approach.
Bithumb is a cryptocurrency exchange, while Kiwoom operates in the conventional securities industry. The reported talks therefore reflect growing interest among established financial companies in securing a foothold in crypto businesses.
No stake size, valuation or transaction timetable was disclosed in the supplied report. The acquisition remains a reported plan rather than a confirmed completed deal.
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