South Korea Crypto Acquisitions Rise as Securities Firms Seek Growth

South Korea crypto acquisitions are gathering pace as securities firms pursue purchases and stake investments in cryptocurrency operators while tokenised securities legislation remains delayed.

Korea Investment & Securities is reviewing a potential acquisition of Coinone, while Mirae Asset Securities raised its stake in Korbit to 92% in February, securing management control.

The shift highlights brokerages’ efforts to find new revenue streams as growth in traditional businesses slows and security token initiatives remain on hold.

Industry sources said firms are also trying to avoid losing ground to offshore platforms such as Binance while positioning for broader digital asset reforms that could take effect next year.

The trend suggests South Korea crypto acquisitions are becoming a strategic bridge into the digital asset market.