Three Parties Plan to Establish a Digital Asset Joint Venture in Japan
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On October 8, 2026, SBI Holdings, Mesh Connect, and Money Forward reached a preliminary agreement to establish a joint venture in Japan focused on digital asset connectivity and payment infrastructure, with the aim of launching in 2026. The venture plans to simplify account connectivity among cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and other platforms, as well as the processes for purchasing, transferring, and making payments with digital assets, and to explore payment solutions using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The three parties will also evaluate infrastructure services supporting tokenized assets and digital payments. The current plans remain subject to a definitive agreement, internal approvals, and necessary regulatory discussions.
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- Fintech News Hong KongSBI Holdings, Mesh Connect and Money Forward plan to establish a Japanese digital asset joint venture, targeting a 2026 launch
SBI Holdings, Mesh Connect and Money Forward have reached a preliminary agreement to establish a joint venture in Japan focused on digital asset connectivity and payment infrastructure, targeting a launch in 2026, subject to a definitive agreement, internal approvals and necessary regulatory consultations. The joint venture will streamline account connectivity, digital asset purchases, transfers and payments across cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets and other platforms, and explore payment solutions using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The three parties will also evaluate infrastructure services supporting tokenized assets and digital payments.