VCI Global Reaffirms Oobit Transaction as Ecosystem Partners Target Completion of OOB Digital Treasury Infrastructure by Q1 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) reaffirmed its ongoing transaction involving the Oobit ecosystem and said ecosystem partners are targeting completion of the OOB digital treasury infrastructure by Q1 2026. VCI Global expects participation to include a strategic holding of approximately 250 million OOB tokens and a planned US$50 million secondary-market acquisition of OOB tokens, subject to market conditions and customary completion factors. The initiative is described as an institutional-grade digital asset treasury and settlement framework with participation from established stablecoin infrastructure providers and is presented as part of VCI Global’s broader Digital Asset Treasury strategy.
Positive
- 250 million OOB tokens strategic holding planned
- Planned US$50 million secondary-market token acquisition
- Targeted completion of OOB infrastructure by Q1 2026
- Participation from established stablecoin infrastructure providers
Negative
- Planned US$50 million purchase is subject to market conditions
- Transaction completion depends on customary completion factors
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Market Reality Check
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Peers in Consulting Services showed mixed moves, from -15.35% (ROMA) to +5.51% (INTJ), with no consistent sector direction, pointing to more stock-specific dynamics for VCIG.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | RWA exchange roadmap | Positive | +3.1% | Announced 2026 roadmap for institutional RWA exchange integrating Oobit and Tether. |
| Dec 19 | Energy AI infrastructure | Positive | -8.5% | MoU for up to 250MW solar platform supporting AI data centers in Malaysia. |
| Dec 12 | ELOC conclusion | Positive | -2.2% | Ended ELOC to simplify capital structure and focus on DAT, AI, and Oobit–Tether work. |
| Dec 04 | VCCG spin-off IPO | Positive | +17.9% | Announced VCCG spin-off at US$168M valuation with 30% retained stake and dual-track IPO. |
| Dec 02 | RWA mandate win | Positive | +0.9% | Won US$200M consultancy mandate for Bridge Gold stablecoin with long-term services. |
Recent VCIG announcements on tokenization, energy infrastructure, and corporate restructuring have often been positive, with mixed price reactions—three aligned with the news tone and two diverging.
Over the last month, VCIG announced a US$200 million Bridge Gold RWA mandate, a US$200–300 million solar initiative up to 250 MW, and concluded its ELOC on Dec 12, 2025 to simplify capital structure. It also unveiled a US$168 million spin-off valuation for VCCG, retaining a 30% stake, and outlined a 2026 RWA Exchange roadmap integrating Oobit and Tether. Today’s Oobit treasury reaffirmation fits this ongoing pivot toward digital asset and RWA infrastructure.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement reiterates VCIG’s commitment to the Oobit ecosystem, targeting completion of the OOB digital treasury infrastructure by Q1 2026 and outlining participation through significant OOB token holdings and planned purchases. It extends the company’s broader Digital Asset Treasury strategy alongside prior RWA and tokenization initiatives. Investors may watch for concrete implementation milestones, regulatory clarity, and evidence that institutional-grade partners and infrastructure translate into durable revenue contributions over time.
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The Oobit Ecosystem Includes Participation from Major Stablecoin Infrastructure Providers, Including Tether, Reinforcing the Institutional Orientation of the Digital Treasury Framework
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company with a strategic focus across digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and next-generation financial technologies, today reaffirmed that its previously disclosed transaction involving the Oobit ecosystem remains ongoing and consistent with the Company’s stated Data Asset Treasury (DAT) strategy, as ecosystem partners target completion of the OOB digital treasury infrastructure by the first quarter of 2026.
The Company noted that the Oobit initiative is being developed as a long-term digital asset treasury and settlement infrastructure, designed to support scalable payment, stablecoin settlement, and institutional digital treasury functions, rather than a short-term transactional deployment.
Upon completion of the OOB digital treasury infrastructure, VCI Global expects its participation to include a strategic holding of approximately 250 million OOB tokens, together with a planned acquisition of US
The Oobit ecosystem is intended to operate as an institutional-grade digital asset framework, with participation from established digital asset and stablecoin infrastructure providers, reflecting a shared focus on compliance, scalability, and long-term utility within the global digital asset economy.
“We remain fully committed to working closely with VCIG to establish a truly institutional-grade digital asset treasury and settlement infrastructure. This effort reflects a long-term vision to build durable, compliant, and scalable digital asset foundations for the evolving global financial system,” said Moshe Schisser, Chairman of Oobit.
This reaffirmation reflects VCI Global’s conviction in building durable digital asset infrastructure rather than pursuing isolated token investments. The Company believes this initiative further reinforces its strategic positioning within the digital asset treasury and settlement layer, complementing its broader portfolio across AI, digital infrastructure, and next-generation financial technologies.
VCI Global expects to provide further updates as the Oobit ecosystem progresses toward implementation milestones.
About VCI Global Limited
VCI Global Limited is a cross-sector platform builder at the forefront of technology and financial architecture. The Company focuses on developing and scaling platforms across artificial intelligence, encrypted data infrastructure, digital treasury systems, and next-generation capital markets solutions.
By integrating technology innovation with financial ecosystems, VCI Global enables enterprises, governments, and institutions to capture opportunities in the evolving digital economy. The Company’s strategy is centered on building scalable platforms that deliver resilience, efficiency, and long-term value across multiple high-growth sectors.
For more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/.
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