Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. Completes US$6.14 Million Market-Priced Private Placement Reflecting Institutional Investor Confidence
Rhea-AI Summary
Chaince Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: CD) completed a market-priced private placement on Dec 15, 2025 raising gross proceeds of approximately US$6.14 million. The investor purchased 1,000,000 ordinary shares at Chaince's closing Nasdaq price on Dec 5, 2025 of $6.14 per share.
The securities were issued under Regulation S and are not registered under the Securities Act; proceeds are stated before fees and expenses. Chaince intends to use net proceeds for general corporate and working capital purposes, specifically to support initial development and planning of a U.S.-based AI and semiconductor precision components gigafactory, expansion of AI/HPC infrastructure R&D, and capital markets and corporate development activities through Chaince Securities, LLC.
Positive
- Gross proceeds of US$6.14M raised
- Issued 1,000,000 ordinary shares at market price ($6.14 per share)
- Proceeds allocated to U.S. AI and semiconductor gigafactory planning
- Funding dedicated to AI/HPC infrastructure R&D and broker-dealer activities
Negative
- Securities issued under Regulation S and not registered for U.S. resale
- Proceeds reported gross before fees and expenses
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CD declined 10.15%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.5% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -16.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 16 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $54M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $474M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
No peers from the Securities Brokerage industry appeared in the momentum scanner, and no same-day peer headlines were recorded, suggesting a company-specific setup ahead of this private placement.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 | Strategic partnership | Positive | -4.1% | Announced up to $200M framework for U.S. precision components gigafactory. |
| Nov 18 | Ownership update | Positive | -5.4% | Reported increased institutional ownership from major global asset managers. |
| Nov 14 | Conference appearance | Positive | +8.6% | CSO presented tokenized finance and AI-on-chain themes at TCFA conference. |
Recent news with seemingly positive strategic tone often coincided with negative next-day moves, except for one thought-leadership event that aligned positively.
Over the last month, Chaince reported several strategic updates. On Nov 24, 2025, it announced a non-binding framework with ZJK to deploy up to $200 million into a U.S. precision components gigafactory, yet the stock fell 4.12% the next day. A Nov 18, 2025 update on rising institutional ownership also saw a 5.36% decline. By contrast, a Nov 14, 2025 conference appearance discussing tokenized finance coincided with an 8.61% gain, showing mixed alignment between positive narratives and price action.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -10.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the market-priced structure of the US$6.14 million private placement would fit a pattern where ostensibly positive strategic news sometimes preceded weakness. Recent announcements on a $200 million gigafactory framework and rising institutional ownership both saw next-day declines. Added equity can weigh on sentiment when the stock already trades about 49.01% below its 52-week high and sits at its 52-week low before the deal.
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Funding to Support Development of AI & Advanced Manufacturing Gigafactory Initiative
New York, NY , Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. (“Chaince” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CD) (formerly Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.), a fintech and digital asset-focused holding company, today announced that it has completed a private placement with an institutional investor for gross proceeds of approximately US
Under the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the investor purchased an aggregate of 1,000,000 ordinary shares of the Company at a per share purchase price equal to the closing price of Chaince’s ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market on December 5, 2025 (
The securities were offered and sold in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and were issued to an investor in a transaction pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The securities described above have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.
Strategic Use of Proceeds: Supporting Chaince’s AI & Advanced Manufacturing Expansion
Chaince intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate and working capital purposes, including supporting:
- Initial phase development and planning of Chaince’s U.S.-based AI and semiconductor-focused precision components gigafactory, as announced in the Company’s recent strategic partnership;
- Expansion of AI/HPC infrastructure platforms and related technology R&D;
- Capital markets and corporate development activities through Chaince Securities, LLC, the Company’s U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary.
This financing strengthens Chaince’s balance sheet as the Company accelerates its transition into AI-driven industrial technology, complementing the multi-hundred-million-dollar strategic manufacturing initiative outlined in the parties’ framework agreement.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
About Chaince Digital Holdings Inc.
“Chaince Digital Brings Finance On-Chain.”
Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: CD) (formerly Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.) is a digital finance and technology company focused on tokenization, on-chain innovation and regulated brokerage services. Through its subsidiaries, including Chaince Securities, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, and AI/HPC infrastructure platforms, Chaince provides technology-enabled solutions across distributed computing, business consulting and capital markets services. The Company aims to bridge traditional financial markets with the emerging digital asset economy through compliant, scalable and institutional-grade infrastructure. For more information, please visit www.chaincedigital.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.
For more information, please contact:
International Elite Capital Inc.
Annabelle Zhang
Tel: +1(646) 866-7928
Email: chaince@iecapitalusa.com
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