{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"166242","rtpr_id":"nGNXch6rg8-20261012","ticker":"DCX","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["DCX"],"title":"DCX and Whales AI Sign Strategic Investment and Exclusive Commercialization Agreement to Advance AI-Powered STEM Education Robotics Platform in North America","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-12T11:18:00.092Z","article_body":"NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Currency X Technology Inc.\n(Nasdaq: DCX) (“DCX” or the “Company”) today announced that it has\nentered into a Strategic Investment and Exclusive Commercialization Agreement\n(the “Agreement”) with Whales AI Limited (“Whales AI”), marking a\nfurther step in the strategic cooperation previously announced by the parties\nto advance the commercialization of Whales AI's AI-powered STEM education\nrobotics platform (the “Platform”) in North America.\n\nUnder the Agreement, DCX has agreed to provide an initial strategic investment\nof US$4 million, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, to\nsupport the continued development of the Platform, including the optimization\nof its underlying artificial intelligence models and localization for the\nNorth American market. Pursuant to the Agreement, The Agreement provides for\nDCX to have the exclusive right to market, sell, and commercially operate the\nPlatform throughout North America, subject to the terms and conditions of the\nAgreement. Revenue from the commercialization of the Platform will be shared\non a 60/40 basis, with 60% allocated to DCX and 40% to Whales AI, as\ncalculated and determined in accordance with the Agreement.\n\nThe Agreement also establishes a framework for potential future investment and\nexpanded cooperation. Subject to the Platform's development progress,\ncommercialization milestones, and further mutual agreement, DCX may consider\nadditional investments of up to US$16 million. Any such additional investment\nwill be subject to separate definitive agreements between the parties and will\nnot constitute a binding funding commitment under the current Agreement.\n\nThe Company believes that the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence\nin education presents significant opportunities for AI-powered educational\nrobotics and personalized learning solutions. By combining Whales AI's\ntechnology development capabilities with DCX's planned commercialization\nefforts in North America, the strategic cooperation is expected to create\nopportunities for the Company to expand into new business areas, develop\npotential long-term revenue streams, and support future business growth.\n\nDCX looks forward to participating in the evolving AI education market through\nthis strategic cooperation and continuing to explore the long-term growth\npotential of AI-driven commercial applications.\n\nAbout Digital Currency X Technology Inc.\n\nDigital Currency X Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: DCX) is a pioneering digital asset\ntreasury management company focused on developing innovative infrastructure\nfor secure cryptocurrency custody and storage solutions. The Company has\nstrategically positioned itself at the forefront of institutional digital\nasset adoption. The Company is executing a comprehensive digital currency\nstrategy that includes treasury optimization, participation in decentralized\nfinance (DeFi) ecosystems, and development of advanced custody infrastructure.\n\nInvestor and Media Contact:\nDigital Currency X Technology Inc.\nRoom 1101, 11/F., Capital Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong\nAttention: Ms. Melissa Chen\nE-mail: melissa.c@digitalcxt.com\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section\n21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking\nstatements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the\nimplementation and performance of the Strategic Investment and Exclusive\nCommercialization Agreement between DCX and Whales AI (the “Agreement”);\nthe timing and completion of the initial US$4 million strategic investment;\npotential additional investments of up to US$16 million, which remain subject\nto further mutual agreement and separate definitive agreements; the\nimplementation and continued effectiveness of the exclusive commercialization\nrights, allocation of responsibilities and revenue-sharing arrangements under\nthe Agreement; the continued development, optimization, localization,\ncommercialization, performance and market acceptance of the Platform; market\nopportunities, customer demand, adoption and potential revenue; the Company's\nstrategy and exploration of AI-enabled business opportunities; and other\nstatements that are not historical facts and may address activities, events or\ndevelopments that the Company intends, expects, projects, plans, believes or\nanticipates will or may occur in the future.\n\nThese forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and\nare subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to\npredict, including the risk that conditions to the initial investment may not\nbe satisfied or that the investment may be delayed or not completed; that DCX\nmay not provide any additional investment; that the parties may not\nsuccessfully perform their respective obligations under the Agreement; that\nthe exclusive commercialization arrangements may not be successfully\nimplemented, maintained or generate the anticipated benefits; that the\nPlatform may not be successfully developed, localized, commercialized or\nmaintained; that market estimates and projections may be inaccurate; that the\ncooperation may not achieve customer adoption or generate revenue; that the\nCompany may not have sufficient financial, technical, personnel or other\nresources to implement the cooperation; risks relating to competition,\ntechnology, cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property, product\nsafety, education, artificial intelligence, import and export matters and\nother applicable laws and regulations; reliance on Whales AI and other third\nparties; and changes in economic, market and regulatory conditions.\n\nThe Company's actual results, performance or achievements could differ\nmaterially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.\nFactors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are\nnot limited to, those discussed under “Item 3.D. Risk Factors” in the\nCompany's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in the Company's other\nreports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission\n(“SEC”), including reports on Form 6-K, copies of which are available at\nwww.sec.gov.\n\nThe Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any\nforward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future\nevents or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/823a73cb-329f-40ed-8b8b-3965138915f3)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNXch6rg8-20261012","title":"DCX and Whales AI Sign Strategic Investment and Exclusive Commercialization Agreement to Advance AI-Powered STEM Education Robotics Platform in North America","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"DCX","created":"2026-10-12T11:18:00.092Z","tickers":["DCX"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Currency X Technology Inc.\n(Nasdaq: DCX) (“DCX” or the “Company”) today announced that it has\nentered into a Strategic Investment and Exclusive Commercialization Agreement\n(the “Agreement”) with Whales AI Limited (“Whales AI”), marking a\nfurther step in the strategic cooperation previously announced by the parties\nto advance the commercialization of Whales AI's AI-powered STEM education\nrobotics platform (the “Platform”) in North America.\n\nUnder the Agreement, DCX has agreed to provide an initial strategic investment\nof US$4 million, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, to\nsupport the continued development of the Platform, including the optimization\nof its underlying artificial intelligence models and localization for the\nNorth American market. Pursuant to the Agreement, The Agreement provides for\nDCX to have the exclusive right to market, sell, and commercially operate the\nPlatform throughout North America, subject to the terms and conditions of the\nAgreement. Revenue from the commercialization of the Platform will be shared\non a 60/40 basis, with 60% allocated to DCX and 40% to Whales AI, as\ncalculated and determined in accordance with the Agreement.\n\nThe Agreement also establishes a framework for potential future investment and\nexpanded cooperation. Subject to the Platform's development progress,\ncommercialization milestones, and further mutual agreement, DCX may consider\nadditional investments of up to US$16 million. Any such additional investment\nwill be subject to separate definitive agreements between the parties and will\nnot constitute a binding funding commitment under the current Agreement.\n\nThe Company believes that the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence\nin education presents significant opportunities for AI-powered educational\nrobotics and personalized learning solutions. By combining Whales AI's\ntechnology development capabilities with DCX's planned commercialization\nefforts in North America, the strategic cooperation is expected to create\nopportunities for the Company to expand into new business areas, develop\npotential long-term revenue streams, and support future business growth.\n\nDCX looks forward to participating in the evolving AI education market through\nthis strategic cooperation and continuing to explore the long-term growth\npotential of AI-driven commercial applications.\n\nAbout Digital Currency X Technology Inc.\n\nDigital Currency X Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: DCX) is a pioneering digital asset\ntreasury management company focused on developing innovative infrastructure\nfor secure cryptocurrency custody and storage solutions. The Company has\nstrategically positioned itself at the forefront of institutional digital\nasset adoption. The Company is executing a comprehensive digital currency\nstrategy that includes treasury optimization, participation in decentralized\nfinance (DeFi) ecosystems, and development of advanced custody infrastructure.\n\nInvestor and Media Contact:\nDigital Currency X Technology Inc.\nRoom 1101, 11/F., Capital Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong\nAttention: Ms. Melissa Chen\nE-mail: melissa.c@digitalcxt.com\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section\n21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking\nstatements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the\nimplementation and performance of the Strategic Investment and Exclusive\nCommercialization Agreement between DCX and Whales AI (the “Agreement”);\nthe timing and completion of the initial US$4 million strategic investment;\npotential additional investments of up to US$16 million, which remain subject\nto further mutual agreement and separate definitive agreements; the\nimplementation and continued effectiveness of the exclusive commercialization\nrights, allocation of responsibilities and revenue-sharing arrangements under\nthe Agreement; the continued development, optimization, localization,\ncommercialization, performance and market acceptance of the Platform; market\nopportunities, customer demand, adoption and potential revenue; the Company's\nstrategy and exploration of AI-enabled business opportunities; and other\nstatements that are not historical facts and may address activities, events or\ndevelopments that the Company intends, expects, projects, plans, believes or\nanticipates will or may occur in the future.\n\nThese forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and\nare subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to\npredict, including the risk that conditions to the initial investment may not\nbe satisfied or that the investment may be delayed or not completed; that DCX\nmay not provide any additional investment; that the parties may not\nsuccessfully perform their respective obligations under the Agreement; that\nthe exclusive commercialization arrangements may not be successfully\nimplemented, maintained or generate the anticipated benefits; that the\nPlatform may not be successfully developed, localized, commercialized or\nmaintained; that market estimates and projections may be inaccurate; that the\ncooperation may not achieve customer adoption or generate revenue; that the\nCompany may not have sufficient financial, technical, personnel or other\nresources to implement the cooperation; risks relating to competition,\ntechnology, cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property, product\nsafety, education, artificial intelligence, import and export matters and\nother applicable laws and regulations; reliance on Whales AI and other third\nparties; and changes in economic, market and regulatory conditions.\n\nThe Company's actual results, performance or achievements could differ\nmaterially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.\nFactors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are\nnot limited to, those discussed under “Item 3.D. Risk Factors” in the\nCompany's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in the Company's other\nreports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission\n(“SEC”), including reports on Form 6-K, copies of which are available at\nwww.sec.gov.\n\nThe Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any\nforward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future\nevents or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/823a73cb-329f-40ed-8b8b-3965138915f3)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-12T11:18:00.137324143Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791803880137},"received_at":"2026-10-12T11:18:00.189Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"154610","press_release_id":"166242","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Financial Services","sector":"Financials"},"redFlags":["Company's core business is digital asset treasury management; this is a pivot into an unrelated 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