Coincheck, one of Japan’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the acquisition of Aplo, a France-based digital asset prime broker regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). The acquisition is part of Coincheck’s strategy to expand its presence in Europe. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Coincheck, originally founded in 2012 as ResuPress before rebranding in 2014, is now part of Coincheck Group N.V., a Netherlands-based entity listed on Nasdaq through a SPAC merger in 2024. According to the announcement, all issued and outstanding shares of Aplo will be exchanged for newly issued Coincheck shares, with the transaction expected to close by October 2025.
Aplo, registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider in France, is also in the process of securing a full license under the EU’s new Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. The acquisition strengthens Coincheck’s regulatory and operational footprint in Europe, positioning it for growth in a more structured market.
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