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LQR House acquires additional 30% stake in Fusion Five for $39M, now holds 54%
LQR House Inc.
- Acquired additional 30% of Fusion Five Continents Securities for $39M in USDT on June 1, 2026.
- Total ownership now 54%, making LQR House controlling shareholder; consolidation of Fusion Five's results expected.
- Fusion Five is a profitable AI-powered brokerage with USDT-based settlement, serving ~4,000 investors in Asian markets.
- The deal aligns with US regulatory focus on stablecoin infrastructure; no direct balance sheet digital asset exposure.
- Initial 24% stake was acquired in April 2026; path to full ownership remains under the share purchase agreement.