Sector: Finance Services
3iQ Receives In-Principal Approval from Abu Dhabi's IFC
3iQ Middle East Ltd, a sister company of 3iQ Corp, received In-Principal Approval for a Category 4 license from ADGM's Financial Services Authority in Abu Dhabi. The approval follows 3iQ's strategic partnership with UAE-based digital asset manager Further and supports its QMAP platform, which has attracted $100 million in sovereign-linked seed capital. For parent Coincheck Group (NASDAQ: CNCK), the milestone advances its goal of a regulated presence in major global digital asset hubs, though the license is still in-principal and not final.
CNCK: 6-K · other
Coincheck Group N.V. furnished a Form 6-K with preliminary monthly KPIs for its subsidiary Coincheck, Inc. covering October 2025 through September 2026. Key operating metrics show divergence: exchange trading volume fell from 461.3 billion yen in October 2025 to 217.8 billion yen in September 2026, and marketplace volume (the primary revenue driver) declined from 36.0 billion yen to 12.2 billion yen over the same span, while customer assets fell from 1.18 trillion yen to 876.9 billion yen. Counterbalancing the volume declines, verified accounts grew steadily from about 2.44 million to 2.87 million. The company also noted that from June 2026 a substantial number of new verified accounts may come from crypto-as-a-service relationships where third parties receive a significant portion of the fee revenue, a caveat on the quality of account growth. The figures are unaudited preliminary estimates and the company cautions they should not be extrapolated; this is a routine monthly disclosure rather than an earnings event.
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CNCK: 6-K · proxy statement
Coincheck Group N.V. held its annual general meeting on September 25, 2026, with all proposals adopted by shareholders out of 168,388,072 votes cast. Shumpei Tatebayashi, a KDDI Corporation executive, was appointed to the Board, expanding it from nine to ten directors under KDDI's May 2026 investor rights agreement, following Takashi Oyagi's September 17 resignation as Executive Chairperson, with CEO St-Jean assuming the chair role. The Board received 18-month authorizations to issue up to 63,000,000 ordinary shares, restrict pre-emptive rights, repurchase up to 10% of issued share capital, and cancel shares; KPMG Accountants N.V. was reappointed as external auditor.
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Coincheck Group N.V. Announces Mr. Oyagi's Resignation as Executive Chairperson
Coincheck Group N.V. announced that Takashi Oyagi resigned as Executive Director and Executive Chairperson effective September 17, 2026, and will not stand for re-election at the annual general meeting on September 25, 2026. The Board appointed Chief Stakeholder Officer Satoshi Hasuo as temporary replacement executive director, while CEO and President Pascal St-Jean assumes the Executive Chairperson role alongside his existing duties. Lead Non-Executive Director Oki Matsumoto thanked Oyagi for driving transformation across the company and expressed confidence in a smooth transition under St-Jean and Hasuo.
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CNCK: 6-K · periodic report
Coincheck Group N.V. furnished its monthly KPI update for subsidiary Coincheck, Inc., reporting August 2026 exchange trading volume of ¥203.4 billion, marketplace trading volume of ¥13.8 billion, customer assets of ¥830.4 billion, and 2,747,600 verified accounts. All figures are preliminary and unaudited. On a year-over-year basis the operating picture weakened: marketplace trading volume, which historically drives most of Coincheck's revenue, fell from ¥26.4 billion in September 2025 to ¥13.8 billion in August 2026, customer assets declined from ¥1,189.2 billion to ¥830.4 billion, and exchange volume fell from ¥243.3 billion, well below the October 2025 peak of ¥461.3 billion. Sequentially, August improved from July, with exchange volume up about 30% (¥156.3 billion to ¥203.4 billion) and customer assets up about 25% (¥664.0 billion to ¥830.4 billion). Verified accounts grew steadily to roughly 2.75 million, up about 13.5% over the twelve-month span. A key caveat: the company notes that beginning June 2026 a substantial number of new verified accounts may come from crypto-as-a-service relationships with third parties who receive a significant portion of the fee revenue from those accounts, meaning headline account growth may overstate economic benefit to Coincheck.
Coincheck Group and DFNS Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody to Japan
Coincheck Group partnered with DFNS to deploy institutional-grade digital asset custody technology for its Japanese subsidiary, Coincheck Inc. The collaboration aims to enable Coincheck to offer secure custody solutions to Japanese financial institutions, compliant with local regulatory requirements. DFNS’s platform supports over 100 blockchain networks and native HSM support, aligning with Japan’s demand for jurisdictional control over key material.
CNCK: 6-K · earnings release
Coincheck Group N.V. (Nasdaq: CNCK) furnished unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026: total revenue rose 36% year over year to ¥114,332 million, while net loss attributable to owners narrowed to ¥1,176 million (EPS of -¥6.92 vs -¥10.52 a year ago). Operating loss nonetheless widened to ¥1,373 million from ¥870 million as selling, general and administrative expenses climbed 20% following the 3iQ and Aplo acquisitions. Growth was driven mainly by newly acquired units: Aplo contributed ¥8,255 million of institutional transaction revenue and 3iQ added ¥404 million of investment management fees on ¥105.5 billion of assets under management. KDDI also completed a strategic investment in June 2026, subscribing for 28,536,516 shares (about 14.9% of shares outstanding) for $65,063,256 at $2.28 per share, alongside a business alliance aimed at expanding Japan's digital asset market. Underlying retail trends softened: monthly trading users fell to 69,859 in June 2026 from 83,711 a year earlier, customer assets declined to ¥632 billion from roughly ¥1.0 trillion, and operations consumed ¥1,143 million of cash versus generating ¥846 million a year ago. Cash still rose to ¥16,081 million on ¥9,999 million of net share issuance, and management said existing liquidity and loan arrangements are sufficient for immediate working capital and capital expenditure needs.
Coincheck Group N.V. To Participate at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Technology Leadership Forum
Coincheck Group N.V. announced that CEO Pascal St-Jean and CFO Jason Sandberg will participate in a fireside chat at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Technology Leadership Forum in Park City, Utah. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m. MT, with a live webcast to be available on the company's website. Coincheck provides digital asset trade execution, custody, staking and asset management services, combining retail scale with institutional capability.
Coincheck Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Coincheck Reports Financial Results for First Quarter of Year Ending March 31, 2027
Coincheck Group reported Q1 fiscal 2027 total revenue of ¥114.3 billion ($703 million), a 36% increase year-over-year, driven by institutional transaction revenue and a completed $65 million strategic investment from KDDI Corporation. Despite the revenue growth, customer assets decreased 37% to ¥631.6 billion ($3,884 million) due to market price declines in crypto assets like Bitcoin and ETH, while marketplace trading volume dipped 4% to ¥59.1 billion ($363 million). Net loss improved to ¥1.18 billion ($7.2 million) from ¥1.38 billion in the prior year, though Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to ¥517 million ($3.2 million) due to increased operating expenses.
Coincheck Group N.V. furnished a Form 6-K on August 4, 2026 with preliminary monthly KPIs for its subsidiary Coincheck, Inc., one of Japan's largest regulated crypto asset exchanges. July 2026 marketplace trading volume, the primary driver of Coincheck's revenue, was 15,522 million yen versus 29,146 million yen in August 2025, while exchange trading volume fell to 156,294 million yen from 318,561 million yen over the same span. Customer assets declined to 664,014 million yen from 1,159,863 million yen a year earlier, even as verified accounts grew to 2,674,981 from 2,400,859. The filing cautions that beginning June 2026 a substantial number of new verified accounts may come from crypto-as-a-service relationships in which third parties receive a significant portion of the fee revenue, tempering the quality of account growth.
CNCK: F-3 · shelf registration
Coincheck Group N.V. has filed a Form F-3 registration statement to facilitate the resale of up to 56,447,361 ordinary shares by selling shareholders. These shares, representing approximately 28.7% of the company's outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis, are being registered to satisfy rights related to the 3iQ acquisition and KDDI investment, meaning Coincheck will not receive any proceeds from these future sales. The selling shareholders, which include entities associated with the recently acquired 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc. and strategic investor KDDI Corporation, have the discretion to sell shares at market or negotiated prices at any time. This registration effectively unlocks a significant portion of the float, creating a potential overhang that could exert downward pressure on the stock price as these shareholders liquidate positions. Coincheck's ordinary shares are listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol CNCK and closed at $1.91 on July 29, 2026. The company, which operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange in Japan and has expanded into digital asset management, remains a foreign private issuer and a controlled company of Monex Group Inc.
3iQ and Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance GMC's Digital Asset Ambitions
3iQ, a subsidiary of Coincheck Group N.V., announced a strategic partnership with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to manage a portion of the city's Bitcoin reserves. The partnership follows a December 2025 announcement that up to 10,000 Bitcoin from Bhutan's national holding would support GMC's development. 3iQ will focus on building an institutional-grade digital asset management ecosystem in Bhutan.
Coincheck Group N.V. to Announce First Quarter 2027 Financial Results on August 6, 2026
Coincheck Group N.V. announced it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2027 on August 6, 2026. The company will host a conference call to discuss the quarter at 5:00 pm ET on the same day, featuring CEO Pascal St-Jean and CFO Jason Sandberg. A webcast of the call will be available on the company's website, with a replay to follow.
CNCK: 20-F · periodic report
Coincheck Group N.V. filed its annual Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, detailing a strategic shift towards an integrated offering of trade execution, custody, staking, and asset management. The report highlights the company's continued dependence on the Japanese retail market, with transaction revenue accounting for 94.9% of total revenue in fiscal 2026, down slightly from 99.6% in the prior year due to new business lines. Key corporate actions disclosed include the acquisition of 3iQ, Aplo, and Next Finance, positioning the company for global expansion in asset management. Additionally, the company completed a significant strategic investment with KDDI, a Japanese telecommunications giant, which subscribed for approximately 14.9% of the outstanding ordinary shares for $65.1 million. Risk factors emphasized in the filing include regulatory uncertainties across Japan, Canada, and the EU, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities following industry-wide hacks and minor incidents at Coincheck in 2025. The company also notes that the current heavy tax burden on crypto transactions in Japan (55.945%) inhibits trading activity, though a tax reform to lower the rate to 20.315% has been enacted.
Coincheck Group Announces Completion of KDDI Strategic Investment
Coincheck Group completed a strategic investment from Japanese telecom giant KDDI, raising $65 million via the issuance of 28.5 million new shares at $2.28 per share. KDDI now holds a 14.9% stake in Coincheck and has secured the right to nominate a non-executive director to the board, signaling a deep strategic alliance. The deal includes a business alliance focused on expanding digital asset adoption in Japan by leveraging KDDI’s 100 million customer base for mutual referrals and revenue sharing.
CNCK: SCHEDULE 13D · ownership disclosure
KDDI Corporation, a major Japanese telecommunications operator, has filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC regarding its stake in Coincheck Group N.V. The filing identifies KDDI’s top executive leadership, including Chairman Makoto Takahashi and CEO Hiromichi Matsuda, as the reporting persons, indicating direct corporate involvement and strategic intent. The use of a Schedule 13D, rather than a passive 13G, signals that KDDI intends to influence or exercise control over Coincheck’s management or policies. This suggests a potential acquisition, strategic partnership, or significant governance changes for the cryptocurrency exchange. The filing lists numerous KDDI directors who also hold positions at major Japanese conglomerates such as Toyota, Kyocera, and Tokyo Gas, highlighting the high-level corporate backing behind this move into the digital asset space.
Coincheck Group N.V. filed a Form 6-K reporting preliminary monthly operational KPIs for its Japanese subsidiary, Coincheck, Inc., covering the period from June 2025 through May 2026. The data shows a decline in Exchange Trading Volume from 312.5 billion yen in June 2025 to 129.2 billion yen in May 2026, while Marketplace Trading Volume decreased from 18.5 billion yen to 16.8 billion yen over the same period. Despite the volume contraction, the number of verified accounts grew steadily from 2.35 million to 2.55 million, and customer assets held on the platform decreased from 1.0 trillion yen to 773.1 billion yen.
3iQ Announces Tommaso Mancuso as President
Coincheck Group subsidiary 3iQ appointed Tommaso Mancuso as President, a role he will hold alongside his existing position as CIO. Mancuso's appointment follows Pascal St-Jean's transition to dual-CEO of both 3iQ and Coincheck Group after the latter's acquisition of 3iQ in March 2026. Mancuso, who joined 3iQ last summer, will oversee the firm's investment solutions, strategies, and daily business operations.
Coincheck Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Coincheck Group Announces Partnership With KDDI Corporation to Expand Access to Digital Assets
Coincheck Group and KDDI Corporation have signed a Share Subscription and Investor Rights Agreement, under which KDDI will invest $65 million to acquire 14.9% of Coincheck Group's outstanding ordinary shares. The investment is priced at $2.28 per share, and KDDI will have the right to nominate a non-executive director to Coincheck Group's board at the next Annual General Meeting in September 2026. Coincheck Group and KDDI also signed a business alliance agreement to expand the digital asset market in Japan through mutual customer referral programs and revenue sharing.
Coincheck Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter of Year Ended March 31, 2026
Coincheck Group N.V. to Announce Financial Results For Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026, on May 12, 2026
Coincheck Group N.V. scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results for May 12, 2026. CEO Pascal St-Jean and CFO Jason Sandberg will host a conference call at 5:00 pm ET on the same day to discuss the quarter's performance. The company operates as a holding entity for digital asset businesses including Coincheck, Inc. and 3iQ Corp.
