[Nasdaq-Listed Company TROOPS Signs Conditional Purchase Agreement with EFFORCE to Expand Digital Asset Infrastructure] According to a report by Jinse Finance on October 12, Nasdaq-listed company TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROO) announced that it has signed a conditional purchase agreement with EFFORCE Group. This strategic merger will integrate TROOPS' business ecosystem with EFFORCE's blockchain infrastructure and regulatory qualifications. EFFORCE was founded by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who will remain a shareholder of EFFORCE after the transaction is completed. Through this merger, TROOPS will gain access to EFFORCE's framework, expanding its business scope from traditional cryptocurrency trading capabilities to synergistic digital verticals such as carbon credit and green certificate trading. The merged group plans to seize opportunities in digital assets, sustainability-related initiatives, financial services integration, and other technology-driven businesses. TROOPS President and CEO Damian Thurnheer stated that this merger is a significant milestone in expanding digital asset infrastructure and diversifying its business platform. EFFORCE Group CEO Sergio Carloni commented that the merger lays the foundation for future development across multiple business verticals. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and the fulfillment of preconditions stipulated in the agreement.