Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. filed an 8-K disclosing changes to its independent auditor and its SEC reporting status. On January 23, 2026 the company dismissed OneStop Assurance PAC (OneStop), a Singapore‑based PCAOB‑registered firm, and on January 24, 2026 the Audit Committee approved the appointment of Tang Qian & Associates as the new independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2025. On January 26, 2026 the Board decided the company will cease reporting as a foreign private issuer and will voluntarily file periodic reports as a U.S. domestic issuer (Form 10‑K, Form 10‑Q and Form 8‑K) beginning with the annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Key Details

• OneStop was dismissed effective January 23, 2026; OneStop said it could not continue because the company’s principal executive offices are located in the United States.
• OneStop’s audit reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were unmodified (no adverse or disclaimer opinions, and no qualifications); there were no disagreements or reportable events during those periods.
• Tang Qian & Associates was appointed on January 24, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025; the company did not consult Tang Qian on accounting or auditing matters during the prior two fiscal years.
• The Board’s January 26, 2026 decision means Chaince will file Forms 10‑K/10‑Q/8‑K in lieu of Form 20‑F and Form 6‑K starting with its 2025 annual report.

Why It Matters

• Auditor change: Investors should note the independent auditor changed, but the filing states prior audits were unmodified and there were no disagreements or reportable events, indicating a routine transition rather than an audit dispute.
• Reporting change: Switching from foreign private issuer to domestic filer changes the format and timing of disclosures—future periodic and current reports will appear as Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q and 8‑K on EDGAR instead of Form 20‑F and Form 6‑K, which may affect how and where investors track the company’s filings.
• Practical next steps for investors: expect Chaince’s 2025 annual report and subsequent quarterly and current reports to be filed under domestic reporting forms; monitor EDGAR for filings and the newly appointed auditor’s reports.