DDC Enterprise Announces Onboarding with Kraken to Enhance Trading and Custodian Capabilities for Bitcoin Treasury

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) (“DDC” or the “Company”), a global Asian food and digital-asset treasury company, today announced the successful onboarding with Kraken, one of the industry’s leading digital asset trading and custody platforms. This initiative provides DDC access to Kraken’s institutional-grade trading and custody solutions, further reinforcing the Company’s successful Bitcoin treasury operations with exemplary execution and security.

Key Highlights

• Institutional Infrastructure Access: DDC can now utilize Kraken’s trading stack and custody solutions, enabling deeper global liquidity access and secure digital asset storage for its corporate treasury.
• Qualified Custody: DDC’s Bitcoin holdings are supported with regulated, segregated custody capabilities tailored for institutional needs, strengthening the Company’s governance and security protocols.
• Execution and Efficiency: Through advanced order routing and streamlined settlement, DDC benefits from optimized price discovery and robust operational efficiency aligned with its disciplined Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

“Our onboarding with Kraken represents an important milestone as we continue to scale our Bitcoin treasury operations,” said Norma Chu, Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO of DDC Enterprise. “Since launching our Bitcoin treasury operations in May, we have focused on building the infrastructure and governance needed for disciplined scaling. We have demonstrated and we will continue to demonstrate our ability to deliver results as we drive towards our ambitious goals.”

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) is participating proactively in the corporate Bitcoin treasury revolution while maintaining its foundation as a leading global Asian food platform. The Company has strategically positioned Bitcoin as a core reserve asset, executing a bold and accelerating accumulation strategy. While continuing to grow its portfolio of culinary brands, DDC is at the vanguard of public companies integrating Bitcoin into their financial architecture. For more information, visit www.ddc.xyz.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements.

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