From the Editor
  • Song Chi-hyung is cofounder and chairman of Dunamu, which operates Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume.
  • In 2021, Hybe, the agency behind K-pop powerhouse BTS, bought a 2.5% stake in Dunamu in a deal that valued it at $17 billion.
  • Its investors include Kakao Ventures and Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Altos Ventures.
  • Before starting Dunamu, Song worked at local mobile payment company Danal.
Personal Stats
Age
46
Source of Wealth
Cryptocurrency, Self Made
Residence
South Korea
Citizenship
South Korea
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