De Brauw advised Coincheck Group N.V., the NASDAQ listed parent company of Coincheck, Inc., one of Japan’s leading crypto asset exchanges, on its agreement to acquire a 97% interest in 3iQ Corp., one of the world's leading alternative digital asset managers, from its majority shareholder, Monex Group, Inc. The agreement contemplates that the remaining shares will be purchased from the minority shareholders of 3iQ Corp. The agreed value for 3iQ is approximately USD 112 million.

Closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and confirmatory due diligence, and is expected during the second calendar quarter of 2026.