South Korean gaming giant Nexon Holdings' NXC seeks to sell its entire stake in the cryptocurrency exchange Korbit

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Chosun Biz, sources indicate that NXC, the holding company of South Korean gaming giant Nexon and the largest shareholder of one of South Korea's top five cryptocurrency exchanges, Korbit, is seeking to sell its 48% stake. NXC acquired a 62% stake in Korbit for 93 billion won in 2017, and its share was diluted after SK Square, an investment company under the SK Group, joined as the second-largest shareholder in 2021. An official from NXC stated, "We cannot make a formal statement at this stage."

The report indicates that Korbit's performance has gradually deteriorated over the six years since being acquired by NXC. A deficit is also expected in 2023. NXC stated at the beginning of its investment that it would not directly participate in Korbit's management, and industry insiders analyze that even if Korbit falls into difficulties, NXC has not provided significant support to the exchange.