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Naver in Talks to Fold Upbit Operator Dunamu Into Naver Financial via Stock Swap

Regulatory filings confirm talks remain unfinalized ahead of expected stablecoin legislation.

Overview

  • Industry reports say a comprehensive share exchange is being prepared that would make Dunamu a wholly owned subsidiary of Naver Financial, though no binding agreement has been reached.
  • Naver’s disclosure says its fintech arm is discussing a stock swap, a won‑pegged stablecoin initiative, and unlisted stock trading with Dunamu and will re‑disclose details within a month.
  • Both companies have formed internal task forces, and sources expect board meetings soon to consider the stock‑swap proposal.
  • If executed as reported, Naver Financial would issue new shares to Dunamu stakeholders, converting them into Naver Financial shareholders and integrating Upbit into Naver’s financial ecosystem.
  • Markets reacted to the reports with Naver shares closing up 11.4 percent, while Dunamu’s over‑the‑counter price fell, reflecting expectations for a combined payments‑crypto strategy building on their July stablecoin partnership and Naver’s recent Ustockplus stake.