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The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) regularly issues news and regulatory updates covering its activities in online gaming, cryptocurrency mining, Web3.5 GameFi, and AI-driven drug discovery investment. Company announcements describe The9 as an established Internet company listed on Nasdaq since 2004, with operations that include online games operation, Bitcoin mining business, and backing of the9bit gaming platform and AI-focused investee Nanyang Biologics (NYB).
News about The9 often highlights online gaming developments, such as joint venture arrangements to operate proprietary mobile games like “Ultraman: Hero Beyond Time” and “Glory All Stars,” as well as changes to publishing agreements. Updates also cover milestones for the9bit, the company’s Web3.5 GameFi platform, including user growth achievements and details of campaigns and reward events designed to engage gamers and creators.
Another recurring theme in The9’s news flow is its digital asset and token ecosystem. Press releases discuss the $9BIT token whitepaper, The9’s allocation of 19% of the token supply for its contribution to the ecosystem, and efforts to bridge Web2 gaming with Web3 rewards. The company has also issued warnings about impersonation of the9bit on crypto platforms, advising users to rely on official communication channels.
Investors and followers of NCTY news can also find updates on AI-driven drug discovery investment through The9’s stake in NYB, including NYB’s business combination agreement with RF Acquisition Corp II aimed at a Nasdaq listing. In addition, corporate governance items such as annual general meeting notices and related shareholder information are frequently reported. This news page brings these various strands together so readers can monitor The9’s gaming, crypto mining, token, and AI investment activities in one place.
The9 (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 19% of Wuhan Weixiang Science and Technology, an AI-powered educational tech company. This deal includes cash payment and 284,465,400 restricted Class A ordinary shares. The9 has an option to purchase up to 51% of Weixiang based on a valuation of seven times Weixiang's audited annual profit, provided the valuation exceeds $45 million. Weixiang uses AI for content creation, live streaming, teaching assistants, and customer service, boasting over 9 million followers on platforms like TikTok and WeChat. The9's shares will release from lock-up conditions tied to market capitalization milestones ranging from $200 million to $1 billion. The transaction aims to enhance educational access and quality through AI-driven solutions.
The9 (Nasdaq: NCTY), an established Internet company, has announced a strategic private placement agreement with Fine Vision Fund, managed by Finewill Capital. Fine Vision Fund will invest $3.5 million in The9, with an initial $2.5 million upfront and a subsequent $1 million based on predefined conditions. The agreement involves issuing Class A ordinary shares to Fine Vision Fund at a 15.6% premium for the upfront investment and a 25% premium for the second installment, based on the average closing price over the previous thirty trading days. The issued shares will be subject to a statutory lock-up period. This investment aims to leverage the synergies between traditional and Web3 games, positioning The9 as a leader in this evolving market.
The9 (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced that its subsidiary, China Crown Technology, has secured an exclusive publishing license for the new MIR M game from Wemade. This agreement allows China Crown to publish and service the game in mainland China for both mobile and PC platforms. The license term is 5 years from the commercial launch, expected in early 2025, with a possible 1-year extension. The game may incorporate blockchain technology, subject to PRC regulations. The9 aims to leverage AI in game development to enhance NPCs, procedural content generation, and personalized behavior prediction.
The9 announced a definitive share purchase agreement with KuaiJin Shidai to acquire a 15% stake in KuaiJin, an AI unmanned retail platform in China. The deal involves a cash payment of $1.5 million and the issuance of 318,448,800 restricted Class A shares. The9 also secured an option to purchase up to 51% of KuaiJin within two years, based on a valuation of $60 million. KuaiJin has already transformed over 500 retail stores across 100 cities, offering 24/7 operation and reduced payroll costs via AI-powered systems. The release of The9's shares is contingent on market cap milestones and other conditions.
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