Kirifuda and Pacific Meta Launch Support for Elliptic’s Entry into the Japanese Market

Elliptic (headquartered in London, UK / Elliptic Enterprises Ltd., hereinafter 'Elliptic'), a provider of blockchain analytics and cryptocurrency compliance solutions, together with Kirifuda Inc. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hideyuki Akagawa, hereinafter 'Kirifuda'), which offers the specialized on-chain analysis and AML support service 'Blockchain Intelligence (BCI)', and Pacific Meta Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shota Iwasaki, hereinafter 'Pacific Meta'), an implementation-focused blockchain consulting firm, have announced the launch of a collaborative initiative to jointly support the introduction and expansion of Elliptic in the Japanese market.

Under this initiative, Kirifuda will act as an introduction partner for Elliptic, leveraging its expertise in on-chain analysis developed through its intelligence business. Pacific Meta will utilize its experience in supporting overseas product launches in Japan to assist a wide range of domestic entities—including cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, stablecoin issuers, asset management firms, banks, securities companies, and government agencies—in adopting Elliptic’s blockchain analytics platform.

Background: Accelerating On-Chain Finance and Regulatory Compliance

The tokenization of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and RWAs (real-world assets) is accelerating the trend of 'on-chain finance,' where transactions, settlements, and asset transfers are recorded and made public on blockchains. As a result, not only cryptocurrency exchanges but also wallet providers, stablecoin issuers, asset managers, banks, securities firms, and public institutions face an urgent need to strengthen their AML (anti-money laundering) frameworks and enhance decision-making based on on-chain data.

However, there remains a limited number of service providers in Japan with deep market knowledge and specialized expertise in on-chain analysis. In this context, Kirifuda and Pacific Meta, both deeply rooted in the Japanese market, will support the domestic adoption of Elliptic—one of the world’s leading blockchain analytics platforms—to effectively advance regulatory compliance and risk management for Japanese enterprises.

About Elliptic / Services Offered

Founded in London, UK in 2013, Elliptic is a pioneer in blockchain analytics, having launched the world’s first cryptocurrency compliance tool using blockchain analysis in 2015. Today, as a global leader in 'digital asset decisioning,' Elliptic serves financial institutions, crypto businesses, and government agencies. The company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Elliptic’s platform supports over 65 blockchains, screens more than 10 billion transactions per week, and is used by over 700 clients across 30 countries.

Key solutions include:

- Wallet/Transaction Screening: Assess risk associated with cryptocurrency addresses and transactions to support onboarding and ongoing KYC/AML compliance - Transaction Monitoring: Automatically detect AML, sanctions, and fraud risks at scale using customizable risk rules - Cross-Chain Investigation: Track and visualize fund flows across multiple blockchains - Entity Due Diligence (VASP Screening): Evaluate risk profiles of counterparties such as exchanges - Stablecoin Risk Management - AI-Native Compliance: AI assistants handle initial alert triage, automating routine tasks

Elliptic supports global AML/CFT frameworks, including FATF guidelines and the Travel Rule, and is used by major financial and crypto firms such as Revolut and Coinbase.

This initiative will focus on introducing the full Elliptic platform—integrating all the above capabilities—to Japanese enterprises.

Why Kirifuda and Pacific Meta Are Leading the Support

Kirifuda: A Blockchain Consulting Firm with Expertise in On-Chain Analysis

Since its founding in 2022, Kirifuda has supported over 100 blockchain-related projects. Through its specialized service 'Blockchain Intelligence (BCI),' it analyzes on-chain transaction data to provide intelligence that supports corporate decision-making and market understanding. In June 2026, Kirifuda will co-launch the 'Coincheck Prime Onchain Report,' a regular on-chain analysis report for corporate and institutional investors, in collaboration with Coincheck Co., Ltd. The company also operates the on-chain analytics community 'Dune Japan' and hosts training sessions, contributing to knowledge building in Japan. Leveraging its relationships with over 100 enterprises and its deep expertise in on-chain analysis, Kirifuda will support Japanese businesses in evaluating and adopting Elliptic as its referral partner.

Pacific Meta: An Implementation-Focused Blockchain Consulting Firm Specializing in Japanese Market Entry for Global Products

Pacific Meta specializes in supporting overseas blockchain projects entering Japan. Since its founding, the group has supported over 260 projects cumulatively and engaged with initiatives across 41 countries. Leveraging strong global networks with international exchanges, VCs, blockchains, and projects, as well as an end-to-end support system covering strategy, business development, and marketing, Pacific Meta will comprehensively support Elliptic’s Japanese expansion through its 'Global Blockchain Partner Solutions' program. Notably, Kirifuda is a group company of Pacific Meta.

Jackson Hull, CTO and COO at Elliptic, commented:

'Japan is one of Elliptic’s most strategic markets, where clear regulatory frameworks and proactive institutional adoption of digital assets are advancing in parallel. Demand for blockchain analytics is higher than ever—not only among crypto exchanges but also among stablecoin issuers, banks, securities firms, and even public agencies.

At the same time, to truly deliver value to Japanese customers, having local partners who deeply understand the market and can support in Japanese is essential. We are confident that collaborating with Kirifuda, with its expertise in on-chain analysis, and Pacific Meta, with its proven track record in launching overseas products in Japan, is the best possible team for our expansion.

Through this initiative, we aim to empower Japanese businesses to confidently engage with digital assets under globally recognized compliance standards, enabling secure and sustainable growth in the digital economy.'