Coincheck

https://coincheck.com

https://twitter.com/coincheckjp

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Coincheck (コインチェック)

Coincheck is a Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service operated by Coincheck, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo. It provides retail-focused crypto services, including platforms for buying, selling, holding, and exchanging cryptoassets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), and it has also expanded into adjacent digital-asset offerings (e.g., NFTs). (coincheckgroup.com)

Corporate / regulatory position

• Coincheck, Inc. is described (by its corporate group) as operating one of the largest multi-cryptocurrency marketplaces and crypto asset exchanges in Japan, and being regulated by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). (coincheckgroup.com)
• Coincheck is part of the Monex Group (a Japanese financial group) following an acquisition announced in April 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Monex Group’s company profile page for Coincheck, Inc. lists (among other items) the company’s business scope as cryptocurrency exchange and R&D on new financial services, and identifies a representative (CEO) as Satoshi Hasuo. (monexgroup.jp)

Notable historical event

Coincheck is widely known internationally for a January 2018 hack involving the theft of a large quantity of NEM (XEM) tokens, after which it suspended some operations and pursued remediation measures. (en.wikipedia.org)

Official web presence (as provided)

text Website: https://coincheck.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/coincheckjp

Coincheck’s own FAQ identifies @coincheckjp as one of its official X accounts (and also lists @CoincheckStatus for service status updates). (faq.coincheck.com)