IVD MEDICAL intends to change its name to ETHK Labs! "Chain" moves the world ETHK strategic opening of the asset "chain out to sea" era

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16/09/2025
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"Those who do not plan for the overall situation are not sufficient to plan for a specific field; those who do not plan for the long-term are not sufficient to plan for the short-term." In the current era of deep integration of global finance and technology, the capital market is no longer a single-dimensional arena, but a super stage that crosses boundaries and reshapes order. Whoever can find new value anchors first will have the opportunity to take the initiative in this wave.
"Those who do not plan for the overall situation are not enough to plan for a domain; those who do not plan for thousands of years are not enough to plan for a moment." In the current era where global finance and technology are deeply intertwined, the capital market is no longer a single-dimensional arena, but a super stage that spans boundaries and reshapes order. Whoever can first find new value anchor points has the opportunity to take the initiative in this wave. On September 14th, the announcement of IVD MEDICAL (01931) was like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples and discussions in the market. The announcement revealed that IVD MEDICAL will join forces with ETHK Group to jointly invest in establishing two new companies: ETHK INC and ETHK HOLDINGS LIMITED. At the same time, the company's English name was changed from "IVD Medical Holding Limited" to "ETHK Labs Inc.", and the Chinese bilingual name was adjusted from "IVD MEDICAL Holding Limited" to "Hua Jian Digital Industry Group Limited". At first glance, this may seem like a routine brand upgrade and joint venture, but if you peel back the surface, you will find that it is more like a value reconstruction across industries and borders. It is not just a change in name, but a signal of the deep integration of the pharmaceutical industry and blockchain financial ecosystem. It not only signifies an upgrade in corporate strategy, but also heralds a new attempt for high-quality Chinese assets to go global on the blockchain. The question is: why did IVD MEDICAL choose to make frequent moves at this moment? How will the establishment of these two joint venture companies reshape the global value flow pattern? In the following text, we will break it down one by one. ETHK: Reshaping the global value flow as the "Blockchain Financial Kingdom" According to the announcement, while consolidating its existing business, IVD MEDICAL is actively expanding into cutting-edge areas such as digital industry and blockchain financial ecosystem to open up new growth curves and enhance long-term shareholder value. With Hua Jian's strategic vision and business layout entering a new stage, the original name is no longer able to fully reflect the future development direction and business focus. This renaming is not only to more accurately reflect its new positioning as a key technology and infrastructure provider in the "ETHK" blockchain financial ecosystem, but also to better align with the establishment of the joint venture companies and the advancement of global brand strategy. As the announcement shows, ETHK Group is an investment holding group strategically positioned in the global blockchain financial ecosystem, dedicated to building and empowering the next-generation blockchain financial ecosystem kingdom named "ETHK". With a global perspective and rich ecological resources, ETHK Group has laid a solid foundation for the initial development of these joint venture companies. In the specific structure, ETHK INC will focus on the operation and development of the core brand "ETHK", aiming to build a secure, efficient, compliant, and open decentralized financial platform, and to construct a globally recognized blockchain financial ecosystem kingdom defining the future. ETHK HOLDINGS LIMITED will be positioned as the investment and acquisition hub of the ecological-level digital industry, with a strategic focus on "complementing the asset side, activating the fund side, and strengthening the compliance side", continuously integrating high-quality resources globally to provide a high-quality resource pool and value buffer zone for the ETHK ecosystem, thus achieving sustainable development and strengthening long-term competitive barriers. The digitization of global assets: opportunity or challenge? In this strategic layout, the most eye-catching aspect is IVD MEDICAL's exploration of the digitization of global assets through the new brand ecosystem of ETHK. Under traditional financial models, most high-value assets are restricted in terms of liquidity and value discovery due to long research and development cycles, high risks, and complex evaluations. IVD MEDICAL's inclusion of global assets in the blockchain financial ecosystem is undoubtedly a bold attempt. Is this opening the door to a new era of global assets, or a thorny path full of unknown risks and challenges? 1. Technological foundation: Providing solid support for the digitization of global assets From a technological perspective, the ETHK brand ecosystem joint venture companies are committed to building a solid technological infrastructure. By initially integrating and optimizing mainstream public chain ecosystems such as Ethereum, while accelerating the development of proprietary high-performance blockchain underlying technology. Focusing on the programmability of smart contracts, cross-chain interoperability, and the security and reliability of asset bridging, and integrating decentralized oracle networks to provide reliable, real-time off-chain data feed for the ecosystem. This series of technological measures provides a safe and efficient technological guarantee for the digitization of global assets. For example, the programmability of smart contracts can automate the execution of global asset trading rules, improve trading efficiency, and reduce the risk of human intervention; cross-chain interoperability breaks down barriers between different blockchains, enabling global assets to circulate in a wider ecosystem. 2. Asset matrix: Enriching the global asset chain ecosystem In terms of asset matrix, the ETHK brand ecosystem will comprehensively layout the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), focusing on promoting the digitization of equity assets including "on-chain stocks" to help global high-quality assets, especially Chinese assets, realize efficient and compliant global exchange and value discovery on the blockchain. For asset owners, this means that they can tokenize their research results, intellectual property, etc., into tradable digital assets, attracting funds and resources globally. For example, a research project of an innovative pharmaceutical company can raise funds from global investors through token issuance, while investors can share profits from the successful project by holding tokens. This model not only broadens the financing channels for enterprises but also provides investors with more diversified investment options. 3. Compliance framework: Safeguarding the security of global asset chain However, the digitization of global assets also faces many challenges, with compliance being a key issue. The announcement shows that the joint venture companies will prioritize compliance and security by actively seeking relevant financial and payment licenses in major jurisdictions worldwide, building a comprehensive financial license system, establishing strict KYC, AML (anti-money laundering), and CFT (counter-terrorism financing) procedures, and integrating risk management tools such as multi-signature, institutional-grade custody solutions, and smart contract insurance. In the field of innovative pharmaceutical assets, compliance framework is especially important due to sensitive issues such as intellectual property protection and clinical trial data security. Only by ensuring that every link of the circulation of innovative assets on the chain complies with legal requirements can market trust be gained and sustainable development achieved. Strategic significance: Opening a new chapter of diversified value The collaboration between IVD MEDICAL and ETHK Group has profound significance. From the perspective of the enterprise itself, this is a comprehensive upgrade and concrete practice of IVD MEDICAL's "construction of RWA platform technology ecosystem" and exploration of the "blockchain finance" strategic concept. Expanding from a technology ecosystem focused on RWA transactions to a grand-scale construction of all-around blockchain financial ecosystem covering technology underlying, asset categories, business models, and global compliance, it conforms to the surging trend of global financial asset digitization and blockchainization. Through the ETHK ecosystem, IVD MEDICAL is expected to deeply participate in and lead the historical process of "going global on the blockchain" for high-quality Chinese assets and efficient global circulation of assets on the chain, opening up new long-term growth curves. For asset owners, this strategic layout provides a broader exhibition platform and financing channels for high-quality global assets, helping to achieve efficient allocation of assets and maximize value. For funders, the rich asset matrix and innovative business models bring more diversified investment opportunities, while the strict compliance framework and risk management tools ensure the safety of investments. Reflection: The future direction of the blockchain financial ecosystem IVD MEDICAL's strategic layout this time has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the development of the global blockchain financial ecosystem. However, we should also be aware that the development of the blockchain financial ecosystem is still in its early stages, facing challenges in technology, regulation, market awareness, and other aspects. On the road to the digitization of assets, how can we further break through technological bottlenecks, improve the accuracy and transparency of asset valuation? How can we establish a unified and coordinated regulatory framework globally, ensuring fairness, justice, and openness in the market? How can we increase market participants' understanding and acceptance of blockchain finance, promoting the healthy development of the industry? These questions are worth deep consideration for every investor, practitioner, and regulator. IVD MEDICAL's new strategy of "chaining" the global market, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, has stirred up layers of ripples. It not only brings new opportunities and challenges to the development of global assets, but also provides beneficial exploration and reference for the construction of the global blockchain financial ecosystem. Let us wait and see together, witnessing how this strategy will open a new era of global asset chaining and write a new chapter in the development of global financial technology.