Mirae Asset Rebrands Korbit as Digital X After Controlling Buyout

In an internal email sent July 23, founder Park Hyeon-joo signaled that Digital X will serve as the engine for the group’s "Mirae Asset 3.0" strategy. The firm intends to bridge legacy finance with blockchain technology by focusing on real-world asset tokenization, security tokens, and stablecoin products. Park emphasized that the move is not merely a superficial name change but a fundamental intersection of traditional financial expertise and digital market potential.

While the corporate identity shifts, the exchange’s day-to-day operations remain stable. Customers will experience no service interruptions, and the platform will continue to function under existing regulatory frameworks. However, Park has mandated a rigorous compliance overhaul, instructing staff to prioritize anti-money laundering protocols and fraud detection systems as the country refines its Virtual Asset User Protection Act. The acquisition positions Digital X to compete more aggressively in a domestic market where major banks and financial institutions are increasingly embedding themselves into the digital asset ecosystem.