Addentax (ATXG) Discusses ASEAN “Sovereign-Aligned” Stablecoin With Strategic Bitcoin Investor, Cites Plan for Up to 12,000 BTC
SHENZHEN, China — Feb. 12, 2026 — Addentax Group Corp. (Nasdaq: ATXG) said it is in advanced discussions with a strategic Bitcoin investor—described as a significant global holder of Bitcoin—about a potential collaboration to develop a sovereign-aligned, regulatory-compliant stablecoin initiative in Southeast Asia.
The company framed the talks as part of a broader strategic direction tied to a previously disclosed plan to pursue a strategic investment of up to 12,000 Bitcoins, a plan it said it announced in July 2025.
The pitch: regulated digital finance rails across ASEAN
Addentax said the proposed initiative—if it moves beyond discussions—could contribute to building regulated digital finance infrastructure across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
As described, the stablecoin framework is envisioned to support:
- Cross-border payments
- Selected DeFi applications
- Institutional-grade blockchain use cases
All of this, the company emphasized, would be subject to applicable regulatory frameworks.
Regulators are already in the conversation — but no deal yet
Addentax said that as part of the ongoing discussions, it and the investor are engaging with governmental and regulatory stakeholders, including central banks and financial regulators in two Southeast Asian jurisdictions, to explore what a regulatory pathway could look like for issuing a “sovereign-aligned” stablecoin.
The company was explicit on status: no definitive agreements have been executed, and there is no assurance that the discussions will lead to a transaction or any regulatory authorization.
How the stablecoin would be structured (if it happens)
Addentax said the contemplated digital asset would be structured as:
- Fully reserve-backed
- Independently audited
- Referencing a diversified basket of fiat currencies and other assets
On the technology side, Addentax said it would integrate its AI-enabled compliance, transaction monitoring, and risk management capabilities with the investor’s digital asset infrastructure and liquidity networks—subject to further design, regulatory review, and implementation.
A phased rollout concept — second half of 2026
Subject to regulatory developments and commercial considerations, Addentax said the parties may evaluate a phased approach that could begin in the second half of 2026.
That phased approach could include regional research and innovation initiatives in Southeast Asia, including jurisdictions such as Singapore and Indonesia, focused on ongoing research, infrastructure development, and the advancement of:
- Institutional-grade DeFi platforms
- Custody solutions
- AI-driven financial applications
Again, the company stressed that these concepts remain contingent on regulatory approvals and further definitive agreements.
Industry takeaway: why this matters for crypto (stablecoins + regulated payments in ASEAN)
This is a “framework” announcement, not a launch—but it highlights where stablecoins are heading next: sovereign-aligned, reserve-backed models designed to fit inside regulator expectations from day one.
If Addentax’s talks turn into something concrete, the potential value to the sector is clear:
- Cross-border payments in ASEAN is a real-world stablecoin use case with constant FX friction and settlement delays—exactly the kind of environment where a compliant digital settlement asset can prove utility.
- Reserve-backed + audited positioning signals an institutional target market, not a retail-only product.
- AI-driven compliance and monitoring is becoming part of the stablecoin stack, because regulators don’t just care about the asset—they care about surveillance, controls, and reporting.
Bottom line: the story isn’t “another stablecoin.” It’s the continued shift toward regulated stablecoin infrastructure that tries to meet central bank and supervisory expectations before it ever touches production.