Japan's SBI plans to acquire a majority stake in Singapore's digital asset trading platform Coinhako

According to market news, Japan's financial group SBI Holdings announced that its subsidiary plans to acquire a majority stake in the Singapore digital asset trading platform Coinhako, pending regulatory approval.

The transaction includes providing investment capital and purchasing shares from existing shareholders. Coinhako holds a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and is regulated by the British Virgin Islands, having operated in the digital asset space for over a decade. The acquisition aims to integrate Coinhako's infrastructure with SBI's global financial network to develop a digital asset ecosystem in Asia. An SBI representative stated that this move aligns with its strategy to expand digital asset infrastructure and develop next-generation financial services.

Coinhako CEO Yusho Liu stated that the company plans to enhance its infrastructure to meet the growing demand for tokenized assets and stablecoins, while Singapore will continue to serve as a key hub.