OKX Ventures has invested $5 million in TON Ventures to drive the development of the next generation Telegram native application.

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On December 10, 2024, OKX Ventures, the investment arm of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology company OKX, announced a $5 million investment in TON Ventures. TON Ventures is a venture capital fund focused on accelerating the growth of The Open Network (TON) blockchain ecosystem. This investment aims to build a network of seasoned developers to drive best practices in TON application development.

This initiative complements the $10 million Telegram Growth Hub launched by OKX Ventures in partnership with The Open Platform and Folius Ventures, with a focus on enhancing technical expertise and development standards. Leveraging the direct reach of Telegram's 9.5 billion monthly active users, as well as successful mini-apps like Notcoin, OKX Racer, and Catizen, TON demonstrates strong potential for mass adoption.

TON Ventures, led by former TON Foundation executives Ian Wittkopp (Head of Acceleration Programs) and Inal Kardan (Head of Gaming), is dedicated to supporting early-stage consumer applications built on TON, with a focus on decentralized finance, gaming, creator economy, and infrastructure projects. The fund has already made significant strides in early investments, including supporting platforms like DeLabs and Goat Gaming, driving the development of creator economy infrastructure such as Memetics, and helping the Telegram community create a mini economy. In addition, TON Ventures has also invested in AI applications like Grably, which leverage TON and Telegram to access data and support AI models.

Jeff Ren, Partner at OKX Ventures, said: "As an early supporter of TON, our investment and partnership with TON Ventures further demonstrate our commitment to nurturing a community of skilled developers. The TON ecosystem requires developers who not only understand technical best practices but also deeply grasp the user experience needs of Telegram's native applications. This investment, along with our recent launch of the Telegram Growth Hub, reflects our long-term confidence in TON's potential to drive mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with the founding team of TON Ventures, whose expertise in the ecosystem will be a key driver in expanding the next generation of TON-native applications."

TON Ventures Partner Ian Wittkopp stated, "The OKX Ventures team has been one of the earliest supporters to recognize the core value of TON, which combines Telegram's social network with TON's blockchain technology, aiming to build a vibrant Web3 consumer app ecosystem that attracts millions of users. They have excelled in attracting top developers and providing funding support, driving the rapid growth of the TON ecosystem. We are excited to deepen our collaboration with the OKX Ventures team and look forward to years of close cooperation."

TON Ventures has successfully raised a $40 million seed fund led by founders Ian and Inal, leveraging their deep ecosystem expertise. The fund typically invests up to $500,000 in early-stage projects while remaining flexible to larger investment opportunities. Over the next few months, TON Ventures will focus on supporting core gaming experiences, expanding creator monetization tools, and advancing further growth in the TON decentralized finance space.

About OKX Ventures

OKX Ventures is the investment arm of OKX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, focused on discovering quality blockchain projects worldwide. OKX Ventures supports cutting-edge technological innovations, drives the healthy development of the blockchain industry, and invests in projects with long-term value. OKX Ventures is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in the blockchain industry, helping them build innovative businesses and providing global resources and rich experience to projects. For more information, visit the OKX Ventures website.

About TON Ventures

TON Ventures is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to advancing innovation in The Open Network (TON) ecosystem, supporting early-stage innovative startups built in the unique design space of TON and Telegram. TON Ventures offers financial investment, operational support, ecosystem expertise, and networking opportunities with top global industry partners for projects. By fostering close collaboration between investors and projects, TON Ventures is committed to accelerating the mass adoption of decentralized technology and empowering the next generation of Web3 entrepreneurs. For more information, visit here.

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On March 16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, USA, CanGu Company (New York Stock Exchange code: CANG, hereinafter referred to as "CanGu" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. As a btc-42">bitcoin mining enterprise relying on a globally operated layout and dedicated to building an integrated energy and AI computing power platform, CanGu is actively advancing its business transformation and infrastructure development.


2025 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Financial and Operational Highlights


• Financial Performance:

Total revenue for the full year 2025 was $688.1 million, with $179.5 million in the fourth quarter.

Bitcoin mining business revenue for the full year was $675.5 million, with $172.4 million in the fourth quarter.

Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $24.5 million, while the fourth quarter was -$156.3 million.


• Mining Operations and Costs:

A total of 6,594.6 bitcoins were mined throughout the year, averaging 18.07 bitcoins per day; of which 1,718.3 bitcoins were mined in the fourth quarter, averaging 18.68 bitcoins per day.

The average mining cost for the full year (excluding miner depreciation) was $79,707 per bitcoin, and for the fourth quarter, it was $84,552;

The all-in sustaining costs were $97,272 and $106,251 per bitcoin, respectively.

As of the end of December 2025, the company has cumulatively produced 7,528.4 bitcoins since entering the bitcoin mining business.


• Strategic Progress:

The company has completed the termination of the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program and transitioned to a direct listing on the NYSE to enhance information transparency and align with its strategic direction, with a long-term goal of expanding its investor base.


CEO Paul Yu stated: "2025 marked the company's first full year as a bitcoin mining enterprise, characterized by rapid execution and structural reshaping. We completed a comprehensive adjustment of our asset system and established a globally distributed mining network. Additionally, the company introduced a new management team, further strengthening our capabilities and competitive advantage in the digital asset and energy infrastructure space. The completion of the NYSE direct listing and USD pricing also signifies our transformation into a global AI infrastructure company."


"As we enter 2026, the company will continue to optimize its balance sheet structure and enhance operational efficiency and cost resilience through adjustments to the miner portfolio. At the same time, we are advancing our strategic transformation into an AI infrastructure provider. Leveraging EcoHash, we will utilize our capabilities in scalable computing power and energy networks to provide cost-effective AI inference solutions. The relevant site transformations and product development are progressing simultaneously, and the company is well-positioned to sustain its execution in the new phase."


The company's Chief Financial Officer, Michael Zhang, stated: "By 2025, the company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth through its scaled mining operations. Despite recording a net loss of $452.8 million from ongoing operations, mainly due to one-time transformation costs and market-driven fair value adjustments, the company, from a financial perspective, will reduce its leverage, optimize its Bitcoin reserve strategy and liquidity management, introduce new capital to strengthen its financial position, and seize investment opportunities in high-potential areas such as AI infrastructure while navigating market volatility."


Fourth Quarter 2025 Ongoing Operations Financial Performance


Revenue


The total revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.795 billion. Of this, the Bitcoin mining business contributed $1.724 billion in revenue, generating 1,718.3 Bitcoins during the quarter. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $4.8 million.


Operating Costs and Expenses


The total operating costs and expenses for the fourth quarter amounted to $4.56 billion, primarily attributed to expenses related to the Bitcoin mining business, as well as impairment of mining machines and fair value losses on Bitcoin collateral receivables.


This includes:

· Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation): $1.553 billion

· Cost of Revenue (depreciation): $38.1 million

· Operating Expenses: $9.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)

· Mining Machine Impairment Loss: $81.4 million

· Fair Value Loss on Bitcoin Collateral Receivables: $171.4 million


Profit Situation


The operating loss for the fourth quarter was $276.6 million, a significant increase from a loss of $0.7 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to the downward trend in Bitcoin prices.


The net loss from ongoing operations was $285 million, compared to a net profit of $2.4 million in the same period last year.


The adjusted EBITDA was -$156.3 million, compared to $2.4 million in the same period last year.


Full Year 2025 Ongoing Operations Financial Performance


Revenue

The total revenue for the full year was $6.881 billion. Of this, the revenue from the Bitcoin mining business was $6.755 billion, with a total output of 6,594.6 Bitcoins for the year. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $9.8 million.


Operating Costs and Expenses


The total annual operating costs and expenses amount to $1.1 billion.


Specifically, they include:

· Revenue Cost (excluding depreciation): $543.3 million

· Revenue Cost (depreciation): $116.6 million

· Operating Expenses: $28.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)

· Miner Impairment Loss: $338.3 million

· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable Fair Value Change Loss: $96.5 million


Profitability


The full-year operating loss is $437.1 million. The continuing operations net loss is $452.8 million, while in 2024, there was a net profit of $4.8 million.


The 2025 non-GAAP adjusted net profit is $24.5 million (compared to $5.7 million in 2024). This measure does not include share-based compensation expenses; refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for details.


Financial Position


As of December 31, 2025, the company's key assets and liabilities are as follows:


· Cash and Cash Equivalents: $41.2 million

· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable (Non-current, related party): $663.0 million

· Miner Net Value: $248.7 million

· Long-Term Debt (related party): $557.6 million


In February 2026, the company sold 4,451 bitcoins and repaid a portion of related-party long-term debt to reduce financial leverage and optimize the asset-liability structure.


Stock Repurchase


As per the stock repurchase plan disclosed on March 13, 2025, as of December 31, 2025, the company had repurchased a total of 890,155 shares of Class A common stock for approximately $1.2 million.


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