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A view of Com2uS Holdings. (Com2uS) |
[Alpha Biz= Ellie Kim] SEOUL, June 1, 2026 — Com2uS Holdings has sold part of its stake in cryptocurrency exchange Coinone to Korea Investment & Securities and OKX Ventures, bringing in both a traditional financial institution and a global digital asset platform as strategic investors.
The company said it will dispose of 68,894 shares, equivalent to approximately 10% of Coinone’s total shares, for KRW 34.6 billion ($25 million).
The transaction is part of a broader strategic investment agreement involving Coinone, Com2uS Holdings, Korea Investment & Securities, and OKX Ventures. Under the deal, the new investors will acquire a combination of existing shares held by major shareholders and newly issued shares from Coinone.
Following the transaction, Com2uS Holdings will retain a 24.54% stake, maintaining its position as the second-largest shareholder. Cha Myung-hoon will remain the largest shareholder with a 30.36% stake and retain management control.
Korea Investment & Securities and OKX Ventures will each hold approximately 20% stakes, becoming joint third-largest shareholders.
Com2uS Holdings said the investment is expected to enhance Coinone’s credibility and corporate value, leveraging Korea Investment’s regulatory compliance capabilities and OKX’s global crypto infrastructure to support business expansion and international competitiveness.
Alphabiz Reporter Paul Lee(hoondork1977@alphabiz.co.kr)
