Coincheck, a cryptocurrency exchange that is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock market, has made a strategic acquisition by purchasing Aplo, a regulated prime brokerage firm. This move is part of Coincheck's broader strategy to enhance its services and expand its offerings in the financial landscape of digital assets. By acquiring Aplo, Coincheck aims to leverage the brokerage's infrastructure and regulatory compliance to better serve institutional clients and support the growing demand for cryptocurrency trading and investment solutions.
source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/02/nasdaq-listed-crypto-exchange-group-coincheck-buys-regulated-prime-broker-aplo