Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has acquired Aplo, a digital asset prime brokerage regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) in France. This acquisition is aimed at expanding Coincheck's presence in Europe. All shares of Aplo will be exchanged for ordinary shares of Coincheck Group, with the transaction expected to close in October 2025. Coincheck, popular in Japan, was established in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq through a merger with Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV in late 2024. The CEO of Coincheck Group, Gary Simanson, emphasized Aplo's technological prowess and experienced team, which are crucial for growth in European markets. Aplo is also working on obtaining a full crypto asset service provider license under the EU's MiCA regulation, highlighting its commitment to compliance and growth in the evolving digital asset landscape.

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