The merger of Naver and Dunamu opens a new era of K-finance, the XRP investment boom, and the market outlook for Bitcoin.

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The “deal of the century” that will change the landscape of the domestic digital finance industry has been formalized. Naver's financial subsidiary Naver Financial and Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, the leading domestic virtual assets( cryptocurrency) exchange, have approved a merger plan. Naver Financial will incorporate Dunamu as a 100% subsidiary through a comprehensive stock exchange with Dunamu.

Naver and Dunamu have merged into one through a comprehensive stock exchange, placing their bets on 'K Fintech' during a global financial transition that is being reshaped by the combination of AI and blockchain. As stablecoins, RWA, and AI agent payments rapidly spread worldwide, the two companies declared, “We will enter the global infrastructure competition in a Team Korea manner in a market where Korean companies alone cannot compete in scale,” asserting their intention to seize the initiative in the next-generation financial order.

이해진, the chairman of Naver, made it clear that this merger is a strategic choice for entering the global market, beyond just a simple corporate combination. The two companies plan to build a next-generation financial infrastructure that combines AI and blockchain and to seize the global market. Song Chi-hyung, chairman of Dunamu, stated that through the corporate integration with Naver and Naver Financial, “we will present a new paradigm of finance on the global stage.”

With the incorporation of Upbit's operator Dunamu into Naver's subsidiary, Upbit is expected to accelerate its 'Korean version of financial platform' strategy. A leading pro-regulatory platform in the US has currently expanded its business to include stablecoins, institutional services, tokenization(RWA), and artificial intelligence(AI) payments.

On the morning of the 27th, an abnormal withdrawal suspected to be a hack occurred on Upbit, resulting in the outflow of digital assets related to Solana( worth approximately hundreds of billions of won to external wallets. Upbit immediately blocked deposit and withdrawal services and initiated a comprehensive security check, emphasizing that customer asset losses would be fully compensated by the company's assets. The damage has been partially restored since the 29th. Upbit revealed that the scale of the hacking damage was 44.5 billion won, with member asset losses amounting to approximately 38.6 billion won, of which about 2.3 billion won was frozen immediately after external transfer, and the company's own loss was 5.9 billion won.

Cryptocurrency investor Dave Portnoy successfully rebounded after buying $1 million in XRP during a sharp drop. XRP fell to $1.83 but has since rebounded to $2.19, making Portnoy's bet profitable. Portnoy emphasized a buying strategy during bear markets, stating that he would not repeat past mistakes of selling XRP.

Interest is once again focused on how much asset value 1000 XRP could grow to by 2030. With the practical adoption of XRP and market expansion being key variables for price increase, some experts emphasize that holding 1000 XRP could make a significant difference in the future.

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The early Bitcoin investor Pompius claimed that XRP is an “asset that will retire the family,” arguing for its potential for long-term wealth generation. XRP has risen more than 30,000% compared to 2013, providing massive returns for early investors, and he still emphasizes that it is an opportunity to create generational wealth, referring to it as being in the “early stage.”

Cryptocurrency market experts have strongly recommended investing in Ripple ) XRP ( over Bitcoin and Ethereum. XRP has been gaining attention for showing a relatively stable trend even during the recent downturn. With the introduction of the XRP ETF and the potential for the next bull market, Ripple's upward outlook is gaining further momentum.

According to the Signum report, cryptocurrency investors place more importance on “portfolio diversification” than on “long-term return expectations.” 45% of investors rate Bitcoin as a safe asset, and regulatory clarity has emerged as a key factor for expanding investments.

The cryptocurrency market is transitioning from meme coin-centric speculation to a substantial financial system. Stablecoins account for 30% of all on-chain activity, and decentralized digital banking enables real-time international remittances that can replace the international remittance system.

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Bitcoin shows a significant potential for price increase compared to its current price, forming a market situation similar to that during COVID-19. The US economy is expected to avoid a recession in 2026, and Bitcoin has a high likelihood of rebound as a result. Despite short-term adjustments, a long-term upward trend is analyzed to continue.

Polymarket predicts a 87% chance of a rate cut in December, leading to a surge in Bitcoin mining stocks and cryptocurrency-related stocks. The potential change in the Fed's interest rate policy has stimulated investor sentiment, with Bitcoin recording a 7% increase for the week.