SINGAPORE, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Currenc Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) (“Currenc” or the “Company”), a fintech pioneer empowering financial institutions worldwide with artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, announced its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025.

Recent Business Highlights

Currenc capped a year of decisive transformation by building a suite of AI products now positioned for commercial rollout, exiting lower-margin businesses, and announcing a proposed merger with Animoca Brands that would create Nasdaq's first diversified digital assets conglomerate.

1. Agreed to convert Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) Alex Kong’s US$54.6 million in related party loans to equity in in August 2025, which closed in March 2026, issuing 35,653,995 ordinary shares to strengthen the Company's net asset position, eliminate the significant related party debt from the Company’s balance sheet, and align his interests with shareholders.
2. Announced a proposed reverse merger with Animoca Brands Corporation Limited in November 2025, which upon completion would create the world’s first Nasdaq-listed, diversified digital assets conglomerate spanning digital asset investments, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and blockchain applications.
3. Announced the planned sale of Tranglo to New Margin Holding Limited (“New Margin”) for US$400 million as part of the Company’s strategic realignment toward its AI-driven and Web3 solutions.
   
   

FY2025 Financial Highlights

• Total Processing Value (TPV) through Tranglo was US$5.6 billion for FY2025, increasing by 1.2%¹ year-over-year. The total number of transactions increased by 1.0% to 11.5 million in FY2025, compared with 11.4 million for FY2024.
  
• Total revenues, excluding TNG Asia and GEA², were US$37.8 million for FY2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of 10.3%³, primarily due to a 14.9% decline in global airtime revenue and a 47.1% decline in local airtime revenue.
  
  

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1} Change in TPV is calculated based on the local currency. TPV would increase by 8.5% year-over-year, if it is calculated by converting the local currency to US dollars. USD translation convention used for displaying TPV levels are based on month end exchange rate.
² Currenc divested TNG Asia and GEA in August 2024 and July 2024, respectively. As such, from the fourth quarter of 2024 onward, only Tranglo’s (digital remittance and global airtime transfer businesses) and WalletKu’s (local airtime business) results will be consolidated and reported in the Company’s financial statements.
³ Total 2024 revenues include intercompany transactions.

• Total remittance revenues² contributed by Tranglo were US$22.2 million for FY2025, an increase of 22% year-over-year. The increase in remittance revenue was mainly due to an increase in TPV. Tranglo’s overall take rate was 0.37% in 2025, in line with 0.37% in the same period of 2024.
  
• Currenc’s global airtime transfer revenues were US$7.9 million for FY2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of 14.9%. The growing availability of free Wi-Fi in Southeast Asian countries, especially Malaysia and Indonesia, has led to declining demand for Malaysia-Indonesia airtime transfers, resulting in a decline in global airtime business in 2025. As Currenc expects this trend to continue in Southeast Asian markets, the Company’s management plans to deemphasize airtime transfer and reallocate its resources and capital to expand its new AI product offerings.
  
• Total direct costs of revenue were US$22.4 million for FY2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of 23.4%.
  
• The direct payout rate for Tranglo’s remittance business was 0.13% for FY2025, a slight increase compared with 0.12% for the same period of 2024.
  
• Gross profit was US$15.4 million for FY2025, with a gross profit margin of 40.8%, compared with US$14.6 million and a margin of 31.4% for FY2024, reflecting increases in both gross profit and gross margin.
  
• Total operating expenses decreased to US$23.4 million for FY2025 from US$42.0 million for the same period of 2024. The substantial decrease was mainly due to the divestiture of TNG Asia and GEA, which incurred operating costs of $3.7 million. In addition, there was also a reduction in expenses related to incentive shares granted to employees of $16.9 million (FY2025: $4 million; FY2024: $20.9 million).
  
  

As Currenc divested TNG Asia and GEA in August and July 2024, respectively, its operating costs now reflect the operating costs of Tranglo, WalletKu and the Company’s headquarters only. With the rollout of its new AI initiatives, Currenc incurred US$2 million in operating costs related to these new businesses in 2025.

• Tranglo’s operating costs for FY2025 were US$13.7 million, representing an increase of 6.2% from US$12.9 million in the same period of 2024
  
• WalletKu’s operating costs were US$0.6 million for FY2025, compared with US$1.2 million for the same period of 2024, reflecting tighter cost control over the operation.
  
• Professional fees were US$1.9 million for FY2025.
• Net loss was US$18.5 million for FY2025, primarily driven by the net loss of US$20.5 million incurred by headquarter expenses and adjustments.
• EBITDA analysis
  
  

• The Company’s total EBITDA for FY2025 was a loss of US$13.2 million.
• Tranglo and WalletKu’s combined EBITDA for FY2025 was US$2.6 million.
• Headquarter expenses and adjustments recorded an EBIT loss of US$17.8 million, mainly contributed by
  • US$4 million in “Operating Expenses” related to incentive shares granted to employees.
  • US$4.8 million loss on loan extinguishment.
  • US$2.3 million of Goodwill impairment loss.
  • US$1.5 million for amortization of intangible assets (Tranglo).
  • US$2 million for the expenses incurred on developing AI projects.
  • US$1.9 million for professional fees.
    
    

Management Comments

“2025 marked a defining period of strategic transformation for Currenc,” said Alex Kong, Chairman and CEO of Currenc. “While global demand for digital remittance continues to grow, competition across major corridors has intensified, compressing pricing across the industry. Against this backdrop, we remained disciplined – maintaining Tranglo’s take rate at 0.37% and delivering approximately US$5.6 billion in full-year TPV, demonstrating the enduring strength and resilience of our core remittance platform. Equally important was the decisive progress we made in reshaping our business mix. We deliberately deemphasized lower-margin airtime services, redirecting capital and talent toward our AI portfolio. These initiatives are not merely product launches; they represent the foundation of a higher-value, higher-margin growth engine that we are building for the long term. As we enter 2026, Currenc is a fundamentally different company – one with a global Web3 and AI strategy, and a strengthened remittance franchise. Alongside the proposed Animoca Brands merger, we enter the year with more strategic momentum than our FY2025 numbers alone convey.”

Wan Lung Eng, Chief Financial Officer of Currenc Group, commented, “The FY2025 numbers that matter most are the structural ones: gross margin expanded from 31.4% to 40.8%, and total operating expenses fell from US$42.0 million to US$23.4 million. Tranglo and WalletKu delivered combined positive EBITDA of US$2.6 million, demonstrating the health of our core businesses. The headline net loss of US$18.5 million was driven primarily by US$16.5 million of headquarter expenses and adjustments, not by operational weakness. We invested US$2 million in AI product development in 2025; those products are now ready to generate revenue. Our 2026 priorities are clear: scale AI revenue, complete the US$400 million Tranglo divestment, advance the Animoca merger, and build toward the higher-margin business mix that delivers sustainable shareholder value.”

Recent Developments

1. Currenc Announces Proposed Reverse Merger with Animoca Brands (November 3, 2025)

Under the proposed structure, Animoca Brands shareholders would own 95% of the merged entity. Animoca Brands brings a portfolio of 600+ companies spanning RWA tokenization and blockchain applications, including platforms such as The Sandbox and Open Campus.

2. Currenc Announces Planned Sale of Tranglo to New Margin for US$400 Million (January 2, 2026)

The sale of Currenc’s 60% Tranglo ownership stake to New Margin, a major Chinese private equity firm, provides US$200 million at closing, with the remaining US$200 million to be funded within 90 days of closing. Proceeds are allocated for debt reduction and for funding AI and Web3 operations. The agreement has a deadline of September 30, 2026 to close. Completion requires Bank Negara Malaysia and Monetary Authority of Singapore approval.

3. Currenc Converts Chairman and CEO’s US$54.6 Million in Related Party Loans to Equity (March 17, 2026)

Currenc completed a US$54.6 million Debt-for-Equity Transaction with Chairman and CEO Alex Kong and Regal Planet Limited, the Company’s controlling shareholder. The Company issued 35,653,995 ordinary shares at US$1.53 per share to fully settle outstanding related party loans, strengthening the Company's net asset position, eliminating significant related party debt from its balance sheet, and strongly aligning the Chairman and CEO’s interests with those of all shareholders.

4. Currenc Partners with Securitize to Tokenize Nasdaq-Listed Shares on Ethereum and Solana (April 8, 2026)

Currenc partnered with Securitize to tokenize its Nasdaq-listed ordinary shares on Ethereum and Solana, enabling global access to on-chain 24x7 trading, instant settlement, and collateralization of tokenized shares for lending?. This represents one of the first instances of a Nasdaq-listed company providing direct on-chain equity representation. The initiative positions Currenc as a first mover bridging traditional capital markets with Web3 infrastructure and aligns with the strategic thesis behind the Animoca Brands merger.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, it uses EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure as described below, to understand and evaluate its core operating performance. This non-GAAP financial measure, which may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, is presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

EBITDA is defined as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Currenc believes that EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results. This non-GAAP financial measure eliminates the impact of items that Currenc does not consider indicative of the performance of its business. While Currenc believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful in evaluating its business, this information should be considered supplemental in nature and is not meant as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

About Currenc Group Inc.

Currenc Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) is a fintech pioneer dedicated to transforming global financial services through AI. The Company empowers financial institutions worldwide with comprehensive AI solutions, including Seamless AI Call Centre and other AI-powered Agents designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency and boost customer satisfaction for banks, insurance, telecommunications companies, government agencies and other financial institutions. The Company’s digital remittance platform also enables e-wallets, remittance companies, and corporations to provide real-time, 24/7 global payment services, advancing financial access across underserved communities.

For additional information, please refer to the Currenc website https://www.currencgroup.com and the annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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