BitTrade and Nihon Chokubai Sign Basic Agreement for Collaboration in Web3 Business

BitTrade Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Rui Seki; hereinafter "BitTrade"), a licensed cryptocurrency exchange operator, announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nihon Chokubai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akitaka Mizutani; hereinafter "Nihon Chokubai") regarding collaboration in the Web3 business sector.

■ Purpose

BitTrade has always operated under the philosophy of "Good Products, Good Services," striving to deliver financial services that satisfy a wide range of customers. We aim to enhance end-user convenience and leverage the innovative potential of cryptocurrencies to bring entirely new value to the Japanese market.

Nihon Chokubai aims to transform the often-perceived "difficult and intimidating" Web3 experience into one that is safe and accessible for everyday users by integrating its expertise in "payments," "membership," "loyalty," and "support" cultivated through direct sales and e-commerce. As part of its initiative to evolve into a comprehensive service provider (a Web3.0 company) centered on "entertainment, global, and DX/digital," the company is actively promoting the development of Web3.0 systems that include real-world utility for daily shopping.

Moving forward, both companies will explore initiatives to support activities in the Web3.0 and cryptocurrency service sectors, as well as promote the advancement of their respective services.

■ Future Initiatives

① Capital Partnership

Both companies will explore capital collaboration to establish a medium- to long-term cooperative framework. This will enhance value within the Web3 domain and lead to the creation of new business opportunities.

② Cryptocurrency Service Intermediary Business

The partial amendment to the Act on Settlement of Funds was enacted on June 6, 2025, establishing a new category: electronic payment methods and cryptocurrency service intermediary business. Nihon Chokubai is considering future registration for this service, and BitTrade will support its preparation and application process.

③ Institutional Investor-Focused Cryptocurrency Sales

Regarding new cryptocurrencies planned for issuance by AKBT Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "AKBT"), a project promotion partner of Nihon Chokubai, BitTrade will examine the feasibility of sales targeting qualified institutional investors (professional token sales), in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Additionally, BitTrade will support the "AYET Project," an entertainment initiative planned and promoted by AKBT.

■ Company Overview

BitTrade Inc.

Headquarters: 1-1-1 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President and CEO Rui Seki

Business: Cryptocurrency exchange and Type I Financial Instruments Business

Nihon Chokubai Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Itoyu Building Takanawa 3F, 3-20-5 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President and CEO Akitaka Mizutani

Business: Direct sales and e-commerce

【Important Notices for Cryptocurrency Users】

Cryptocurrencies are not legal tender backed by governments like the yen or dollar. They are electronic data exchanged over the internet.

If you lose the private key used for cryptocurrency transactions, you may lose access to your assets and their value.

Cryptocurrencies may lose value due to the failure of blockchain or other transfer record systems.

While we manage customer assets separately from our own, in the event of our bankruptcy, we may be unable to return deposited assets.

Cryptocurrencies can only be used as payment with the counterparty’s consent.

Cryptocurrency prices are volatile. Prices may drop sharply or become worthless suddenly, resulting in losses.

Cryptocurrency exchange operators must register with the Financial Services Agency or local finance bureau. We are a registered cryptocurrency exchange operator.

When trading cryptocurrencies, please ensure you receive proper explanations from us, fully understand the transaction details, and make decisions independently.

【Risk Disclosure for Leverage Trading】

Leverage trading allows transactions of larger amounts than the deposited margin, offering high investment efficiency and potential for significant returns. However, it also carries the risk of substantial losses due to fluctuations in the underlying asset (cryptocurrency price), potentially exceeding the initial margin.

Leverage trading involves a spread (price difference) between the ask and bid prices. During periods of market volatility or significantly reduced liquidity, spreads may widen, or order acceptance may be suspended, preventing intended trades.

A price difference (slippage) may occur between the price displayed on the trading screen at the time of order placement and the actual execution price. This may result from communication delays between the customer’s device and our trading system or sudden market movements, affecting the customer favorably or unfavorably.

Position management fees may apply during trading.

【Risk Warning】

https://www.bittrade.co.jp/about/risk/

BitTrade Inc.

Registered Cryptocurrency Exchange Operator: Kanto Finance Bureau Director No. 00007

Financial Instruments Business Operator: Kanto Finance Bureau Director (Financial Instruments) No. 3295

Member of the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA)

Contact: https://support.bittrade.co.jp/hc/ja/requests/new