Coincheck Group N.V. has successfully completed its acquisition of approximately 99.8% beneficial ownership of Canadian digital asset investment manager 3iQ Corp. The transaction, which was first announced on January 8, 2026, officially closed on February 28, 2026. This move marks a significant step in Coincheck Group's international expansion strategy, strengthening its presence in regulated institutional investment products.
As a result of the deal, Coincheck Group indirectly acquired nearly all of the issued and outstanding shares of 3iQ's parent company, 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc. Despite the change in ownership structure, 3iQ remains a wholly-owned subsidiary, and its ultimate beneficial majority ownership remains unchanged as Monex Group, Inc. owns over 80% of Coincheck Group.
The acquisition is strategically aimed at exploring revenue synergies across Coincheck Group's portfolio. The group plans to foster collaboration between 3iQ and its other subsidiaries, including Paris-based crypto prime brokerage Aplo SAS and staking services platform Next Finance Tech Co., Ltd., which were acquired in 2025. This integration is expected to diversify Coincheck Group's income sources geographically and by product type.
3iQ, founded in 2012, is a pioneer in institutional digital asset investment solutions. It was the first regulated digital asset investment fund manager in Canada (2017) and launched the world's first Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs) on a major global stock exchange. More recently, in 2025, the firm launched a Solana staking ETF and a spot-based XRP ETP. The completion of this transaction positions Coincheck Group with a operational footprint spanning Japan, Europe, and North America, reflecting ongoing consolidation in the digital asset management sector.
