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Currenc Group (NASDAQ: CURR) pauses loss-making WalletKu unit to focus on AI and Web3

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Currenc Group Inc. is suspending active business operations at its Indonesian digital payments subsidiary WalletKu after the unit lost its status as an Authorized Indosat Distributor and faced a persistent lack of working capital. The board also approved terminating WalletKu’s remaining workforce and settling all third-party vendor debts.

The company has earmarked up to US$150,000 through September 2026 to fund employee severance and creditor payments. WalletKu’s airtime revenue fell 46.9% year over year to US$7.7 million in FY2025, with a net loss of US$0.45 million. Management expects shutting this legacy airtime business to help improve overall loss metrics and refocus resources on higher-margin AI and Web3 initiatives.

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Currenc exits a weak segment to focus on higher-margin AI and Web3.

Currenc is effectively winding down its WalletKu airtime distribution activity after a 46.9% FY2025 revenue decline to US$7.7 million and a net loss of US$0.45 million. The unit also lost its Authorized Indosat Distributor status, undermining its business model.

The board approved terminating WalletKu staff, settling vendor debts, and allocating up to US$150,000 through September 2026 to clear severance and other obligations. This is a modest cash outlay aimed at eliminating ongoing losses and balance-sheet overhang from the subscale unit.

The company frames the move as part of a strategic pivot toward higher-margin AI and Web3 offerings. Actual financial impact will depend on how much WalletKu had been dragging consolidated results and how effectively capital and management attention are redeployed into those core growth areas, which future filings may clarify.

WalletKu FY2025 revenue US$7.7 million Local/regional airtime revenue for FY2025
WalletKu revenue decline 46.9% Year-over-year decline in airtime revenue for FY2025
WalletKu FY2025 net loss US$0.45 million Full-year net loss for FY2025
Wind-down funding cap US$150,000 Authorized to settle severance and third-party debts through September 2026
Commercial status change Loss of Authorized Indosat Distributor WalletKu forfeited its commercial distributor status
Operational timeline Through September 2026 Period over which up to US$150,000 may be deployed
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of June 2026

 

Commission File No. 001-41079

 

Currenc Group Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

410 North Bridge Road,

Spaces City Hall,

Singapore

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information Contained in this Report

 

On June 17, 2026, Currenc Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) (“Currenc” or the “Company”) announced that the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) unanimously ratified and approved the immediate suspension of active business operations of its indirect subsidiary, PT Walletku Indompet Indonesia (together with its subsidiaries, “WalletKu”), operating in the digital payments and airtime distribution sector in Indonesia, due to an ongoing lack of working capital and the permanent forfeiture of its commercial status as an Authorized Indosat Distributor. The Board further ratified and approved the termination of all of WalletKu’s remaining workforce, the settlement of outstanding third-party vendor debts related to the operation of WalletKu, and the suspension of all business activities pending the full discharge of WalletKu’s outstanding financial liabilities. The Company has authorized the allocation of up to US$150,000 from the holding company level, to be deployed periodically through September 2026, for the settlement of WalletKu’s employee severance liabilities and outstanding third-party debts. As disclosed in the Company’s FY2025 financial results, WalletKu’s local airtime revenues declined 46.9% year-over-year to US$7.7 million, and WalletKu’s net loss was US$0.45 million for FY2025. The Board and management of the Company believe that the cessation of WalletKu’s legacy airtime distribution operations, which had experienced significant revenue declines, is expected to contribute to an improvement in group-level loss metrics. While the Company believes that a fully capitalized and operational WalletKu may have represented a positive contributor to the Company’s business, the Board determined that the suspension of active business operations in the current circumstances was in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

 

This Report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-288771) of the Company, filed with the Commission, to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Report on Form 6-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the expected impact of the suspension of WalletKu’s operations on the Company’s financial results and loss metrics, the settlement of WalletKu’s employee severance and third-party creditor obligations, the potential resumption of operations under the WalletKu entity, future operations of certain segments of the Company, and the Company’s ongoing restructuring activities. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are included in Currenc’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Currenc undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release of Currenc Group Inc., dated June 24, 2026, titled “Currenc Group Executes Strategic Restructuring of Indonesian WalletKu Subsidiary to Refocus on High-Growth AI & Web3 Roadmap”

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: June 24, 2026

 

CURRENC GROUP INC.  
     
By: /s/ Wan Lung Eng  
Name: Wan Lung Eng  
Title: Chief Financial Officer  

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

Currenc Group Executes Strategic Restructuring of Indonesian WalletKu Subsidiary to Refocus on High-Growth AI & Web3 Roadmap

 

SINGAPORE, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Currenc Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) (“Currenc” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered fintech provider serving financial institutions globally, today announced a targeted operational restructuring for its indirect Indonesian digital payments subsidiary PT Walletku Indompet Indonesia (“WalletKu”), aligned with the Group’s long-term strategy to prioritize high-margin artificial intelligence and Web3 verticals and unlock sustainable shareholder value.

 

After thorough strategic review of WalletKu’s legacy airtime distribution business, the Company has initiated a temporary pause of active transactional operations for the division. This deliberate operational suspension follows sustained structural headwinds facing cross-border airtime remittance across Southeast Asia, including widespread free Wi-Fi penetration that has materially reduced regional demand for Malaysia-Indonesia airtime transfer services. Due to these headwinds, WalletKu has experienced an ongoing lack of working capital, which resulted in the cessation of its status as an Authorized Indosat Distributor. As outlined in the Company’s FY2025 financial disclosures, WalletKu’s regional airtime revenue saw a 46.9% year-over-year adjustment to US$7.7 million, paired with a full-year net loss of US$0.45 million, trends that highlighted the subsegment’s limited long-term profitability potential relative to Currenc’s core high-growth AI offerings. While the Company believes that a fully capitalized and operational WalletKu may have represented a positive contributor to the Company’s business, the board of directors of the Company has determined that the suspension of active business operations in the current circumstances was in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

 

The temporary operational pause creates a structured framework to streamline WalletKu’s balance sheet, responsibly resolve all outstanding third-party commitments, and deliver orderly workforce transitions. The Company has authorized the allocation of up to US$150,000 from the holding company level, to be deployed periodically through September 2026, for the settlement of WalletKu’s employee severance liabilities and outstanding third-party debts. The operational suspension is engineered to eliminate ongoing drag on consolidated group profitability, sharpen the Company’s margin profile, and redirect capital and operational bandwidth toward the Group’s highest-return AI and Web3 growth lines, which are the core pillars of Currenc’s value creation strategy for shareholders.

 

Per the restructuring framework, WalletKu will pause all new and in-progress commercial activities throughout the full lifecycle of liability reconciliation. Once all outstanding financial commitments are fully resolved and cleared from the subsidiary’s balance sheet, Currenc will conduct a full strategic review of potential revitalization pathways for WalletKu. Any future reactivation of the business will be contingent upon two key milestones: complete resolution of all legacy obligations and new capital deployment to build a reimagined business model tightly integrated with Currenc’s flagship AI digital financial services ecosystem.

 

Alex Kong, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Chairman of Currenc, commented: “The targeted optimization of WalletKu marks a pivotal milestone in our multi-year strategic shift away from low-margin legacy airtime distribution toward our high-potential AI and Web3 fintech platforms, our primary engines for long-term shareholder value creation. We are executing this reset with full accountability to our team members, business partners, and creditors, following a transparent, structured timeline to settle all outstanding commitments. Upon successful balance sheet remediation, we will evaluate viable recapitalization and revitalization opportunities for WalletKu that align with our AI-first digital finance vision, ensuring any future operations drive meaningful, sustainable profitability for Currenc.”

 

 

 

 

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 visit https://www.currencgroup.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the expected impact of the suspension of WalletKu’s operations on the Company’s financial results and loss metrics, the settlement of WalletKu’s employee severance and third-party creditor obligations, the potential resumption of operations under the WalletKu entity, future operations of certain segments of the Company, and the Company’s ongoing restructuring activities. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are included in Currenc’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Currenc undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

 

Investor & Media Contact

 

Currenc Group Investor Relations

investors@currencgroup.com

 

SOURCE: Currenc Group Inc.

 

 

FAQ

What did Currenc Group (CURR) announce about its WalletKu subsidiary?

Currenc Group announced an immediate suspension of active business operations at its Indonesian WalletKu subsidiary. The board approved halting all commercial activity, terminating remaining staff, and settling outstanding vendor and creditor obligations as part of a broader restructuring aligned with the company’s AI and Web3 strategic focus.

Why is Currenc Group (CURR) suspending WalletKu’s operations?

Currenc Group is suspending WalletKu due to ongoing lack of working capital and loss of its Authorized Indosat Distributor status. The business also faced structural headwinds in cross-border airtime remittance, leading to a 46.9% FY2025 revenue decline and limited long-term profitability versus Currenc’s AI-driven offerings.

How much will Currenc Group (CURR) spend to wind down WalletKu?

Currenc Group has authorized up to US$150,000 through September 2026 to settle WalletKu’s employee severance and outstanding third-party debts. This amount will be deployed periodically from the holding company, supporting an orderly transition while the subsidiary pauses all new and in-progress commercial activities.

How did WalletKu perform financially before the restructuring by Currenc Group (CURR)?

In FY2025, WalletKu’s airtime revenue declined 46.9% year over year to US$7.7 million, and it generated a net loss of US$0.45 million. These results underscored the subsegment’s weaker profitability profile compared with Currenc Group’s core high-growth AI and Web3 financial technology businesses.

How does the WalletKu suspension fit Currenc Group’s (CURR) strategy?

The suspension supports Currenc Group’s long-term strategy to prioritize high-margin AI and Web3 verticals. Management expects eliminating WalletKu’s legacy airtime distribution losses to sharpen group margins, free capital and operational bandwidth, and better align resources with the company’s AI-first digital finance roadmap.

Could Currenc Group (CURR) restart WalletKu operations in the future?

A potential WalletKu restart would only be considered after all existing financial obligations are resolved and new capital is deployed. Currenc plans a full strategic review once liabilities are cleared, focusing on a reimagined model tightly integrated with its flagship AI digital financial services ecosystem.

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