Coincheck Group N.V. (CNCK) Expands into Europe with Aplo Acquisition

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Coincheck Group N.V. (NASDAQ:CNCK), a Netherlands-based holding company, operates one of Japan’s leading regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, focusing on retail customers with offerings that include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain-based digital products like NFTs. The company emphasizes strong security and regulatory compliance to maintain user trust and market competitiveness.

In September 2025, Coincheck Group N.V. (NASDAQ:CNCK) announced a strategic acquisition of Aplo SAS, a French crypto prime brokerage for institutional investors, expected to close in October. This marks CNCK’s first major entry into the European institutional market. Aplo, recognized as “Prime Broker of the Year (EMEA)” 2025, provides proprietary trading infrastructure for hedge funds, asset managers, and banks.

The acquisition will allow the business to expand institutional offerings, including cross-margin financing, deferred settlement solutions, and broader liquidity access. Additionally, Coincheck Group N.V. (NASDAQ:CNCK) plans to leverage Aplo’s platform to develop B2B2C solutions, enabling banks to offer crypto trading services to their clients. This strategic move strengthens the firm’s role as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, complementing its retail-focused operations in Japan.

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