Cryptocurrency Lending Service 'Lendee' Adopts Online Identity Verification Service 'LIQUID eKYC'

Lendee Inc. (Headquarters: 11F Palacio Tower, 3-6-7 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kenjin Kanemoto; hereinafter 'Lendee') will implement 'LIQUID eKYC,' an online identity verification service provided by Liquid, Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Hasegawa; hereinafter 'Liquid') of the ELEMENTS Group, for its cryptocurrency lending service 'Lendee.' This will streamline the identity verification process for account opening and shorten review times. Additionally, by using image processing technology to assist users when they photograph their identity documents, it will prevent drop-offs during the procedure. ◾️ About the Cryptocurrency Lending Service 'Lendee' 'Lendee' is a service that allows users to efficiently utilize their assets by depositing major cryptocurrencies. Its proprietary system, 'Lendee Crypto Engine (LCE),' meticulously analyzes market conditions and liquidity to aim for stable lending fees. There are no lock-up periods or cancellation fees, and it employs the 'Lendee Growth Yield' system, where interest rates increase in stages according to the term. Lending fees are credited to the deposit account daily, in a design that emphasizes user convenience and transparency. Website: https://lendee.co.jp ◾️ About the Implementation of 'LIQUID eKYC' Identity verification in cryptocurrency services is a crucial process that forms the cornerstone of compliance with laws and regulations, including the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds. Lendee positions user protection and legal compliance as top management priorities, and the implementation of 'LIQUID eKYC' is a concrete part of these efforts. This implementation will not only streamline the identity verification process and shorten review times but also enhance security by preventing spoofing and deterring fraudulent account openings. By leveraging high-precision identity verification using AI and biometric authentication technology, we will create an environment where users can use our services with peace of mind. We will continue to strive for the ongoing strengthening of our compliance system and promote sound service operation. ◾️ About the Online Identity Verification Service 'LIQUID eKYC' This is a service that allows for the online completion of identity verification required for contracts, account registrations, and account openings on the internet. It offers methods such as photographing identity documents like driver's licenses or My Number cards, or reading their IC chips, and matching them with a self-portrait photo, as well as methods utilizing Public Personal Authentication (JPKI / Smartphone JPKI). It can also handle age verification for student discounts and other purposes. Through proprietary AI, biometric authentication, and OCR technologies, it provides a stress-free experience from the start of photography to completion. The total number of identity verifications for the ELEMENTS Group has exceeded 150 million, with over 700 corporate clients. Website: https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/ Page on Public Personal Authentication: https://liquidinc.asia/jpki/ ◾️ About Liquid, Inc. Liquid aims to create a seamless world where all 8 billion people on Earth can easily and safely use any service as they are, by making authentication as natural as air through the use of biometric authentication. In line with the trend of online identity verification for financial transactions (Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds), mobile phone contracts (Act on Prevention of Unlawful Use of Mobile Phones), second-hand goods purchases (Antiques Business Act), real estate transactions, and C2C transactions, we will provide a mechanism for cross-industry fraud detection and pursue both convenience and security. Location: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Representative Director Hiroki Hasegawa Established: December 2018 Business: Image and big data analysis specializing in biometric information and behavior (LIQUID eKYC, LIQUID Auth, etc.) Website: https://liquidinc.asia ◾️ About ELEMENTS, Inc. Location: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: President & CEO Hiroki Hasegawa Stock Code: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market 5246 Established: December 2013 Business: Development and provision of personal authentication solutions using biometric authentication, image analysis, and machine learning technologies; personal optimization solutions for food, clothing, and housing; and cloud services for managing personal information. Website: https://elementsinc.jp/ ◾️ About Lendee Inc. Corporate Mission: 'Creating an exciting future with you!' Lendee aims to be a service that fosters a new cycle of value together with its users. Location: 11F Aoyama Palacio Tower, 3-6-7 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative: President & CEO Kenjin Kanemoto Established: November 25, 2025 Business: Operation of the cryptocurrency lending service 'Lendee,' consulting, development, and fintech services. Service Website: https://www.lendee.co.jp/ Corporate Website: https://www.lendee.co.jp/company/ *Company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Lendee Inc. Public Relations: Kenji Fujii Contact Desk E-mail: info@lendee.jp URL: https://lendee.co.jp