Current Position
Yusho Liu is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore-based digital-asset business now branded SBI Coinhako. The company announced its new name in September 2026, following SBI Holdings’ majority acquisition in July. Singapore is the company’s headquarters and the principal professional market used for this profile. Liu’s work concerns the development of cryptocurrency access and associated financial infrastructure in the region.
Background & Biography
Liu co-founded Coinhako with Gerry Eng in 2014. The company developed in Singapore as an access point for buying and selling digital assets. Its founders were profiled by Singapore’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award programme in its 2022 established-entrepreneur publication. That historical recognition provides context for Liu’s entrepreneurial background rather than evidence of the company’s present performance.
Notable Contributions
Liu helped establish and lead Coinhako through its development from an early cryptocurrency business into a platform serving retail and institutional users. The company has described an institutional offering alongside its consumer services. Its operating business obtained a Major Payment Institution licence in Singapore, a company milestone rather than a personal regulatory credential. The July 2026 acquisition announcement identified Liu as co-founder and CEO while confirming that SBI had acquired a majority stake.
Why Katharos.ai Is Following Them
Katharos.ai follows Liu because his work connects Southeast Asian cryptocurrency markets with the development of institutional digital-asset infrastructure. The SBI transaction and subsequent rebrand provide a concrete corporate development to track. They do not by themselves demonstrate that every announced integration or product ambition has been delivered. Coverage will distinguish operating services from strategic plans.
Areas to Follow
Areas to follow include institutional access, custody-related services and the integration of the business into SBI’s wider network. The company has described ambitions to improve connections between Singapore, Japan and Southeast Asia. Tokenization, stablecoins and cross-border services are relevant areas where future announcements should be checked against actual implementation. Changes in operating entities and service availability also warrant attention.
Reporting Scope
Coverage focuses on attributable company announcements, public professional statements and documented service developments. Company-level achievements are not attributed to Liu alone, and promotional claims are not treated as independent assessments. This profile is not an endorsement or investment recommendation, and Katharos.ai does not independently guarantee the authenticity of every cited source. Roles and company naming were checked on 20 October 2026.
Sources for Further Reading
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: 2022 established entrepreneurs, page 27 — https://eya.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EYA-2022-Established-Entrepreneur.pdf
Coinhako: About the company — https://press.coinhako.com/about/
SBI acquisition announcement, 17 July 2026 — https://coinhako.ghost.io/notice-regarding-the-acquisition-of-coinhako-a-leading-singapore-crypto-asset-platform-as-a-consolidated-subsidiary/
Coinhako becomes SBI Coinhako, 28 September 2026 — https://coinhako.ghost.io/coinhako-becomes-sbi-coinhako/
Coinhako: Institutional services — https://press.coinhako.com/advancing-institutional-investors-with-coinhako/