Singapore Exchange-listed company OIO Holdings Limited (“OIO”) is pleased to announce its intention to enter into the Japanese market through a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Binarystar Co., Ltd.

OIO Holdings’ cooperation with Binarystar, one of Japan’s largest blockchain business hubs, will support Southeast Asian blockchain companies seeking to expand their operations into Japan, as well as supporting Japanese enterprise blockchain projects and start-ups expanding into Southeast Asia.

Background to the Partnership 

OIO Holdings Limited, formerly known as DLF Holdings Limited, aims to be a leading provider of innovative blockchain technology solutions to power the growth of enterprises in Asia.

In partnership with Vietnam-based Infinity Blockchain Group (“IBG”), OIO currently markets various enterprise blockchain solutions such as token staking wallets under the Moonstake brand, as well as consultancy and software development services for enterprises seeking to adopt blockchain solutions.

Being headquartered in Singapore, a leading global blockchain cluster, places OIO in a strategic position to access the growing demand for enterprise blockchain solutions.

According to market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (“IDC”), the Asia- Pacific region accounts for approximately 19.3% of global blockchain spending in 2020.

Even after accounting for COVID-19 related spending slowdowns, IDC expects blockchain spending to grow at a five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 55.3% for the Asia Pacific region (ex-Japan) and 57.1% worldwide – with global spend estimated to reach US$14.4 billion by 20232.

Similarly, Japanese investors are also keen to capitalize on the growth potential of enterprise blockchain adoption. In January 2018, listed Japanese financial group SBI Holdings, Inc (TYO:8473) announced that it was seeking to raise US$451m aimed at investing in blockchain and artificial-intelligence applications.

Just about a year later, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., the US$45 billion Japanese internet giant that owns Glassdoor among other portfolio companies, announced the launch of a US$25 million fund to invest in blockchain companies

Amidst the rapid growth in blockchain technology spending in Asia, OIO has identified a growing demand from its partner companies in Southeast Asia for assistance in entering the Japanese market, as well as requests from Japanese blockchain companies which are eager to tap into the growing enterprise blockchain market in Southeast Asia.

Hence by pooling their respective experiences and inherent strengths in the two geographical markets – OIO and Binarystar, are confident that they can be the value- added connector across the 2 markets.

“There are Southeast Asian blockchain companies looking to access the exciting Japanese market and our collaboration with Binarystar can help facilitate this. Similarly we hope to be the bridge for Japanese blockchain projects looking to engage high-growth opportunities within Southeast Asia. With the present interest in the various real-world applications of blockchain and tokenisation, our collaboration certainly presents a faster and pragmatic option into those markets for our respective clients. It solves a number of practical cross-cultural and localisation challenges our clients will inevitably face.” 

Fan Chee Seng, Executive Chairman of OIO Holdings.

The OIO-Binarystar Partnership 

Through this partnership, Binarystar, as one of the largest blockchain accelerator hubs in Japan, will undertake the sales and marketing of OIO’s and its partners’ products and services in the Japanese market. They will also help localize blockchain companies and projects seeking to access the Japanese market, through events and consulting programmes.

At the same time, for Japanese blockchain companies and corporate projects who are keen to tap into Singapore and other Southeast Asian markets, OIO and Binarystar will jointly provide services to facilitate their growth and expansion into the region.

These services include sales and marketing, product development and other ancillary corporate advisory services such as incorporation and talent acquisition.

The goal of the partnership is to promote greater collaboration between the technologically advanced solutions from Japan and Singapore, whilst enabling growth and expansion of those enterprise solutions into the rapidly growing Southeast Asian markets with the joint technical expertise and resources of OIO and Binarystar.

About Binarystar | https://binary-star.business 

Binarystar is one of the largest blockchain accelerator hubs in Japan, with coworking and event spaces in the bustling Ginza business district.

As an accelerator, Binarystar supports the business development and marketing efforts of over 50 blockchain companies and projects – from corporate venture teams spun off from larger Japanese conglomerates, to independent start-ups.

Since its establishment in March 2019, Binarystar has supported many well-known projects such as IBM’s Hyperledger in entering the Japanese market. In addition, Binarystar regularly holds events aimed at educating Japanese companies interested in the potential enterprise use cases of blockchain technology to improve the productivity of internal processes, and expand into new growth areas.

About OIO Holdings Limited

• Website – www.oio.sg
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/oioholdings/
• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/66361073/
• Telegram – https://t.me/oio_diversity

OIO Holdings Limited (“OIO“) is a Singapore Exchange-listed firm whose core businesses are the provision of mechanical and electrical (“M&E“) engineering services, and blockchain-related agency and consulting solution services.

Over the years, OIO has developed extensive expertise as an M&E engineering services and solution provider.

It has built up a strong network with well-established customers who are often engaged in luxury resorts or well-known projects in Singapore and the region such as Sengkang General Hospital and Sheraton Towers Singapore Hotel.

Binarystar office building in Ginza Event spaces 

OIO has recently expanded into blockchain-related businesses which include sales agency business, software development agency business and blockchain-related consultancy businesses.

OIO’s vision is to be the best service partner and provider of innovative technology solutions to power the growth of enterprises in Asia.

Service contact: Sam Lay, Head of Business Development at email: [email protected]

Company contact: Taku Edatsune, Head of Finance and Administration at email: [email protected] or [email protected]

This media release has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company’s sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the “Sponsor”) in accordance with Rules 226(2)(b) and 753(2) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGXST”) Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist. 

This media release has not been examined or approved by the SGX-ST. The SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this media release, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this media release. 

The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Gillian Goh, Director, Head of Continuing Sponsorship (Mailing Address: 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Income at Raffles, Singapore 049318 and Email: [email protected] 

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