StableCoinX Inc. CEO Resigns; Christopher Jensen Appointed (Sep 8, 2026)

What Happened
StableCoinX Inc. (filed 8‑K, Item 5.02) announced on September 8, 2026 that Edward Chen resigned as Chief Executive Officer effective that date; he will remain Chairman of the Board. The Board appointed Christopher Jensen, age 47, as CEO effective September 8, 2026. Jensen — a two‑decade institutional investor with digital‑asset experience (including 11+ years at Franklin Templeton) — also joined the Board and the Investment Committee. The filing also discloses employment agreements for Jensen and CFO Young Cho.

Key Details

• CEO Christopher Jensen compensation: $450,000 annual base salary; target annual discretionary bonus 150% of base (max 200%); 2026 bonus guaranteed at least a prorated target; eligible for RSUs under the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan and annual long‑term equity awards.
• CEO severance: if terminated without Cause or for Good Reason — 1.5x base salary paid over 18 months + lump‑sum cash equal to 18 months of COBRA premiums; in a qualifying change‑in‑control period — 2.5x (base + target bonus) paid lump sum + 24 months COBRA cash payment.
• CFO Young Cho agreement (entered Sept 7, 2026): $300,000 base salary; target bonus 100% (max 150%); 2026 bonus prorated-guaranteed; RSU eligibility. CFO severance: upon certain terminations, COBRA cash for 12 months + any earned unpaid bonus; in change‑in‑control — 2.0x (base + target bonus) lump sum + 18 months COBRA cash + unpaid bonus.
• Mr. Chen’s resignation as CEO was “not the result of any disagreement” with the company; he resigned from the Investment Committee but remains Chairman. The agreements contain standard change‑in‑control and severance provisions. No related‑party transactions with Jensen were reported.

Why It Matters
This is a material leadership change: a new CEO with industry and digital‑asset experience takes operational control while the former CEO remains Chairman, which may support continuity. Investors should note the compensation and severance commitments (guaranteed 2026 prorated bonuses and change‑in‑control payouts) that could affect near‑term cash costs. The company flagged typical forward‑looking risks about the transition in the filing; monitor future disclosures for impact on strategy, retention of key staff, and any material costs tied to these employment agreements.