Korea Investment & Securities says nothing confirmed on Coinone acquisition

In response to reports that Korea Investment & Securities is pursuing an acquisition of a stake in the South Korean crypto exchange Coinone alongside OKX, both companies have stated that nothing has been confirmed, The Korea Economic Daily TV reported. Coinone officially announced today that while it is in discussions with multiple companies regarding strategic equity investments and other partnerships, nothing has been finalized. Korea Investment & Securities also clarified that the matter is only in the internal review stage and that no concrete decision has been made.