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Monex Group to acquire the majority stake in Canada's leading digital asset manager 3iQ

Friday, December 29, 2023

Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers:

Monex Group, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange, 8698), a leading Japanese financial group that runs online brokerage, crypto exchange, and asset management business in Japan and globally, will acquire the majority stake of 3iQ Digital Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries "3iQ"), a pioneer in crypto asset management in Canada.

3iQ stands at the forefront of digital asset innovation. This trailblazing firm, licensed in Ontario, Canada, has etched its name in history as North America's first to launch regulated exchange-listed funds for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) - a monumental leap in financial technology.

Their pioneering spirit didn't stop there. 3iQ emerged as one of the first to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange, cementing their role as market leaders. The company continued to break new ground, recently becoming the first globally to integrate Staking capabilities within an Ethereum ETF - a game-changing move for digital asset management.

3iQ recently unveiled a groundbreaking development - the industry's first-ever comprehensive suite of crypto hedge fund managed accounts through their innovative 3iQ Managed Account Platform (QMAP). This pioneering platform is not just a first but a revolution, seamlessly connecting institutions with cutting-edge digital asset alpha strat......................

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