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Glory Star expected to further increase profitability
Glory Star New Media Group, a Nasdaq-listed digital media platform and content-driven e-commerce company in China, is expected to be able to further increase its profitability with its growing market share and economy of scale.
The company reported a 15.8% growth in its Non-GAAP net income to US$16.9 million for the six-months ended June 30 from US$14.6 million in the same period of last year.
During the first half of this year, the company’s total revenues grew 144.6% to US$71.9 million from US$29.4 million, thanks to the increase in advertising revenues and Cheers e-Mall marketplace service revenue, primarily attributable to the development and promotion of its mobile and online businesses.
Income from operations surged 40.9% to US$16.2 million from US$11.5 million.
During the first half year of 2021, the company successfully grew its top and bottom lines as it allocated more resources to sales and marketing to augment its brand equity and fuel its long-term growth engine.
The company’s rising economy of scale will allow it to gradually reduce operating expenses and capitalize on the rising popularity of video content and deliver lasting shareholder value.
At the end of June 30, the number of downloads of the company’s Cheers App reached 215.6 million, up from 121 million a year earlier. The increase in the number, a key indicator of the attractiveness and usability of its Cheers App and its e-Mall platform traffic, showed that it had successfully converted viewers of its content to its Cheers App.
Average daily active users (DAUs) of the app grew to 7.1 million from 4.5 million for the same period. Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) on its Cheers e-Mall platform jumped to 231,630 from 19,984.
Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of the Cheers App reached US$181.2 million in the first six months of this year, compared with US$20 million in the same period of 2020. The increase in GMV was driven significantly by its ability to attract and retain users to its Cheers App through its professionally produced content and its ability to further enhance its product offerings.
The company has a strong commitment to its corporate mission, meticulous execution of growth strategies, methodical expansion in both overseas and domestic markets, proactive engagement of Generation Z users through innovative products, and prudent investment in sales and marketing initiatives. It plans to refine its competitive edge in content-driven e-commerce of premium lifestyle, deepen our expertise in integrating quality content with lifestyle commerce, and expand our brand influence among Generation Z consumers on a global basis.
During the first half year, the resurgence of Covid-19 and its Delta variant caused the Chinese government to impose travel restrictions within mainland China, particularly in the southern regions of the country.
The company temporarily suspended the production of its traditional “Cheers Series” TV programs, thus resulting in a decline in its cost of revenues during the first six month of 2021. Once the travel restrictions are eased, the company will resume its content production activities in the second half of this year.
As of June 30, 2021, the company had cash and cash equivalents of US$20.3 million, compared with US$17.7 million at the end of last year.
Blockchain and AI technologies
Since its establishment in 2016, Glory Star has pioneered a unique, new business model integrating e-commerce services with premium video content. With the use of blockchain and AI technologies in its systems, the company has become a leading online digital media and entertainment company in China, with a strong track record both in terms of viewership and production capabilities. The company launched its Cheers App in 2018 to integrate e-commerce services with professionally generated content (PGC).
During the first half, the company produced many more live streaming shows and started to provide title sponsor advertising services at a higher price point. It also spent substantially on the development of the Cheers Chat and Cheers Car.
The company plans to provide more user-generated content (UGC) by forming partnerships with other platforms. It will allow global users to upload their content to its video platforms in the fourth quarter of this year while users will receive advertising revenue or get rewards from viewers directly.
The company will also allow content providers to use its software-as-a-service (SaaS) supply chain system with the blockchain technology that will help them match with relevant merchandisers. Content providers will be able to share the revenue from the sales of products on their video accounts.
The company’s ability to integrate premium lifestyle content, including short videos, online variety shows, online dramas, live streaming, its Cheers lifestyle video series, e-Mall, and mobile app, along with innovative e-commerce offerings on its platform enables it to pursue its mission of enriching people’s lives.
Its large and active user base has created valuable engagement opportunities with consumers and enhanced platform stickiness with thousands of domestic and international brands.
Non-fungible token
Glory Star’s Naschain platform offers one-stop solutions, which include smart contract, multichain universe and cross-chain consensus mechanisms, to users with its blockchain technology. It can help e-shoppers trace the origins of the products, avoid buying counterfeit goods, lower their logistics costs and protect their privacy.
The company has signed an agreement with the Beijing Minsheng Art Museum to use the company’s non-fungible token (NFT) technology, which can be used in copy-rights’ registration, verification, transaction and valuation, to protect the intellectual property of the museum’s artworks. The company will be able to boost its market share by acquiring some NFT service providers.
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Elysium and Spotex Launch Integrated Front-to-Back Digital Asset Trading Platform for Institutional Markets
- Elysium and Spotex Deliver Integrated Front-to-Back Digital Asset Trading Solution for the Institutional Market
- Decade-Long Partnership Expands from FX to Cryptocurrency with Live Deployment at Major Crypto Broker
Chicago, IL, 6th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Elysium and Spotex today announce the integration of Spotex’s institutional trading platform with Elysium’s MatchHub post-trade infrastructure. The integrated solution delivers a seamless front-to-back workflow for digital asset trading and has been successfully deployed at an established cryptocurrency broker, enabling optimized execution, reconciliation, and settlement across multiple custodians and clearing venues.
The combined offering represents a natural evolution of the two firms’ decade-long collaboration in traditional OTC foreign exchange markets. As both companies expanded their capabilities to serve the growing institutional digital asset ecosystem, the integration creates a comprehensive solution for firms operating in both FX and cryptocurrency markets.
The platform leverages Spotex’s api-driven execution capabilities—including price discovery, matching engine, cross-asset liquidity aggregation, and fiat-crypto pair pricing—with MatchHub’s back-end infrastructure for trade reconciliation, counterparty credit management, and multi-party settlement optimization. This end-to-end solution addresses the nuanced challenges faced by institutional crypto brokers managing multi-custodial relationships and diverse clearing arrangements across both traditional and digital assets.
“The growth of the crypto OTC market is supported in part by quality off-chain liquidity.” said Chris O’Connor, CEO of Elysium. “Spotex’s execution capabilities enable brokers to create a deep and diverse liquidity stack and Elysium’s MatchHub solves the complexity of the post-trade workflows.
“Our long history with Elysium in FX markets made this integration a natural evolution,” said John Miesner, CEO of Spotex. “Deploying our proven execution capabilities in digital assets along-side Elysium’s robust post-trade capabilities delivers the same operational excellence that institutional clients expect from their FX trading operations.”
The live deployment at the cryptocurrency broker showcases the platform’s ability to handle high-volume institutional trading while maintaining rigorous reconciliation and settlement standards across traditional banking infrastructure and digital asset custodial relationships. The bundled solution is immediately available to all institutional digital asset trading firms seeking to streamline their liquidity and enhance operational efficiency.
About Elysium
Elysium’s flagship platform, MatchHub, is the post-trade engine trusted by makers, takers, brokers, and prime brokers in an ever-evolving digital asset market. MatchHub delivers real-time trade capture, netting, settlement, and integrated credit controls through a fully branded client portal. With a track record spanning traditional finance and a dedicated crypto focus since 2018, Elysium combines deep market knowledge with cutting-edge engineering to power the next generation of institutional digital-asset infrastructure. For more information, visit www.elysiumtechgroup.com
About Spotex
Spotex is a leading institutional liquidity and trade execution platform serving the FX and digital asset markets. The company provides sophisticated market participants with access to deep liquidity pools, advanced execution algorithms, and comprehensive market analytics. With a decade of proven performance in traditional FX markets, Spotex has expanded its platform to serve the growing institutional cryptocurrency market. For more information, visit www.spotex.com.
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Press Release
Elysium and Spotex Launch Integrated Front-to-Back Digital Asset Trading Platform for Institutional Markets
- Elysium and Spotex Deliver Integrated Front-to-Back Digital Asset Trading Solution for the Institutional Market
- Decade-Long Partnership Expands from FX to Cryptocurrency with Live Deployment at Major Crypto Broker
Chicago, IL, 6th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Elysium and Spotex today announce the integration of Spotex’s institutional trading platform with Elysium’s MatchHub post-trade infrastructure. The integrated solution delivers a seamless front-to-back workflow for digital asset trading and has been successfully deployed at an established cryptocurrency broker, enabling optimized execution, reconciliation, and settlement across multiple custodians and clearing venues.
The combined offering represents a natural evolution of the two firms’ decade-long collaboration in traditional OTC foreign exchange markets. As both companies expanded their capabilities to serve the growing institutional digital asset ecosystem, the integration creates a comprehensive solution for firms operating in both FX and cryptocurrency markets.
The platform leverages Spotex’s api-driven execution capabilities—including price discovery, matching engine, cross-asset liquidity aggregation, and fiat-crypto pair pricing—with MatchHub’s back-end infrastructure for trade reconciliation, counterparty credit management, and multi-party settlement optimization. This end-to-end solution addresses the nuanced challenges faced by institutional crypto brokers managing multi-custodial relationships and diverse clearing arrangements across both traditional and digital assets.
“The growth of the crypto OTC market is supported in part by quality off-chain liquidity.” said Chris O’Connor, CEO of Elysium. “Spotex’s execution capabilities enable brokers to create a deep and diverse liquidity stack and Elysium’s MatchHub solves the complexity of the post-trade workflows.
“Our long history with Elysium in FX markets made this integration a natural evolution,” said John Miesner, CEO of Spotex. “Deploying our proven execution capabilities in digital assets along-side Elysium’s robust post-trade capabilities delivers the same operational excellence that institutional clients expect from their FX trading operations.”
The live deployment at the cryptocurrency broker showcases the platform’s ability to handle high-volume institutional trading while maintaining rigorous reconciliation and settlement standards across traditional banking infrastructure and digital asset custodial relationships. The bundled solution is immediately available to all institutional digital asset trading firms seeking to streamline their liquidity and enhance operational efficiency.
About Elysium
Elysium’s flagship platform, MatchHub, is the post-trade engine trusted by makers, takers, brokers, and prime brokers in an ever-evolving digital asset market. MatchHub delivers real-time trade capture, netting, settlement, and integrated credit controls through a fully branded client portal. With a track record spanning traditional finance and a dedicated crypto focus since 2018, Elysium combines deep market knowledge with cutting-edge engineering to power the next generation of institutional digital-asset infrastructure. For more information, visit www.elysiumtechgroup.com
About Spotex
Spotex is a leading institutional liquidity and trade execution platform serving the FX and digital asset markets. The company provides sophisticated market participants with access to deep liquidity pools, advanced execution algorithms, and comprehensive market analytics. With a decade of proven performance in traditional FX markets, Spotex has expanded its platform to serve the growing institutional cryptocurrency market. For more information, visit www.spotex.com.
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On-Chain Finance Protocol Invites Community to Experience Its Ecosystem Firsthand
Hong Kong — February 6, 2026 — Axblade, an emerging on-chain finance protocol, will step onto the global stage for the first time at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, one of the leading Web3 conferences in the world. This milestone marks Axblade’s official entry into the international Web3 community, where it will connect directly with developers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts.
First Global Appearance at Consensus Hong Kong
Consensus Hong Kong gathers top voices from blockchain, finance, and technology across Asia and beyond. Axblade’s presence highlights its growing influence in the evolving on-chain finance landscape.
During the conference, the team will share their vision for next-generation on-chain financial infrastructure, exploring how decentralized and programmable finance can make global financial systems more transparent, accessible, and efficient.
Interactive On-Site Wallet Activity
To celebrate its debut, Axblade will host a community-focused activation at the venue. Attendees can participate by linking their wallets on-site, earning exclusive limited-edition Axblade merchandise, including:
- Axblade-themed T-shirts
- Branded Merchandise
Gifts are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. This hands-on experience is designed to introduce attendees to the Axblade ecosystem in a tangible and engaging way.
Connect with Axblade in Hong Kong
As Hong Kong strengthens its position as a global Web3 hub, Axblade is excited to meet both local and international community members. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, partner, or crypto enthusiast, the team welcomes you to visit, engage, and exchange ideas during the event.
Event Details:
- Date: February 11–12, 2026
- Location: Hong Kong Convention &Exhibition Centre
About Axblade
Axblade is a high-performance, hybrid finance protocol that bridges real-world assets and on-chain liquidity. By enabling capital to be issued, traded, and composed with settlement-grade reliability, Axblade makes it possible to bring off-chain value on-chain while supporting compliant, cross-border finance. Its goal is to provide a scalable foundation for global financial applications, uniting transparency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in a single ecosystem.
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Elysium and Spotex Launch Integrated Front-to-Back Digital Asset Trading Platform for Institutional Markets
Elysium and Spotex Launch Integrated Front-to-Back Digital Asset Trading Platform for Institutional Markets
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