Coincheck Acquires Regulated Prime Brokerage Aplo to Expand in Europe
Coincheck, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired Aplo, a digital asset prime brokerage regulated in France by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). This acquisition aims to facilitate Coincheck's expansion into Europe.
- The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed.
- Coincheck was founded in Tokyo in 2014 and previously operated as ResuPress.
- Coincheck Group N.V. is headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on Nasdaq in late 2022 via a SPAC merger.
- All shares of Aplo will be exchanged for new ordinary shares of Coincheck Group, with closure expected by October 2025.
- Aplo is recognized for its technology and expertise among institutional clients in Europe and is seeking a full crypto asset service provider license under the EU’s MiCA regulation.