Digital Asset Research Leader Markus Thielen Joins DDC Enterprise as Strategic Macro Advisor to Bolster Bitcoin Treasury Operations

Industry-Recognized Macro Strategist Brings Institutional Expertise to Corporate Bitcoin Initiative

Markus Thielen, founder and head of research at 10x Research, has been named Strategic Macro Advisor to DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC), marking a significant expansion of the company’s advisory infrastructure as it pursues an accelerated Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The appointment underscores DDC’s commitment to integrating institutional-grade risk management and macroeconomic analysis into its digital asset treasury framework.

Thielen’s background positions him uniquely within the digital asset ecosystem. As the founding head of 10x Research, he serves a diverse client base including hedge funds, institutional investors, protocol foundations, and professional trading teams. His track record spans leading research operations at Matrixport and establishing Jomon Investment Management, a global macro hedge fund where he served as Chief Investment Officer. His earlier career featured portfolio management roles at Millennium Capital Partners and senior positions at JP Morgan’s Investment Group, including a tenure at Morgan Stanley where he directed the Quantitative & Derivatives Strategies Group across Asian markets.

“Markus represents the caliber of macro thinkers the digital asset space has produced,” noted Norma Chu, Founder, Chairwoman and CEO of DDC Enterprise. “His grasp of institutional market structures, derivatives mechanics, and Bitcoin’s role within macro frameworks will be instrumental as we refine our corporate treasury positioning and lead the emerging Bitcoin reserve asset category.”

The advisory appointment reflects DDC’s broader expansion of its strategic council. Thielen joins existing advisors including Dave Chapman, Co-Founder of OSL Group finance, and Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, in guiding the company’s Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy.

Speaking to the engagement, Thielen stated: “DDC’s framework for integrating Bitcoin into a corporate and macroeconomic context aligns with disciplined capital management principles. The company’s methodical approach to asset accumulation—anchored in operational rigor and measured strategy—establishes a precedent for how public entities can position Bitcoin within diversified financial architecture.”

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) operates as a global consumer and digital asset treasury company, combining Asian culinary brand management with a strategic Bitcoin reserve positioning. The organization has embedded Bitcoin as a foundational reserve asset while pursuing an aggressive but calculated accumulation roadmap. By integrating digital assets into its corporate financial structure, DDC continues establishing itself among leading public companies navigating the intersection of traditional business operations and digital asset strategy.

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Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure

This announcement contains forward-looking statements regarding Bitcoin accumulation activities, corporate treasury positioning, and future company objectives. Language such as “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” and similar expressions denotes forward-looking content. These projections involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to diverge materially from stated expectations. Risk factors are detailed in the Company’s SEC filings, including Forms 20-F and 6-K, accessible through www.sec.gov. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these statements following subsequent events or changing circumstances unless required by applicable law.

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