When a little Japanese macaque named Punch clung tightly to his plush toy “Ora-mama,” hearts around the world were touched. Born at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan and abandoned by his mother, Punch captured global attention with his tenacity and deeply moving bond. Today, this cross-species resilience is closely aligned with HTX’s spirit of philanthropy.

A Warm Guardian from the Cryptoverse

In February 2026, Sun Yuchen, Global Advisor to HTX, officially announced on X that HTX would donate $100,000 to improve Punch’s living environment at Ichikawa City Zoo, support his growth, and appoint Punch as the official “HTX Brand Ambassador.”

Punch’s story perfectly embodies the power of perseverance and companionship—touching the softest corners of people’s hearts. Born frail, Punch was quickly abandoned by his biological mother. Without essential nurturing and guidance, he struggled to integrate into the troop and was ostracized by his peers. In his lonely upbringing, a gorilla-shaped plush toy gifted by zookeepers became Punch’s surrogate mother—and his emotional anchor. Little Punch held the toy all day long, even rushing back to clutch his “mom” tightly after being bullied by other monkeys. The video went viral worldwide, making Punch one of the most emotionally resonant animal stories of the year.

“Punch—the bravest little macaque—has won the hearts of the world,” said Sun Yuchen. “We are profoundly moved by his resilience. To ensure he receives the best possible care at Ichikawa City Zoo, HTX pledges a $100,000 donation to support his growth and habitat improvements.”

Why appoint Punch as Brand Ambassador? The answer lies in his story.

Despite his tragic origins and rejection by his own kind, Punch radiates vibrant life force—a spirit that strongly resonates with HTX and many Web3 builders who persevere and thrive amid industry turbulence. Throughout his development, his plush “mother” provided him with immense emotional strength, sustaining his will to live. Likewise, HTX aspires to be a trusted, dependable companion—not only for its tens of millions of global users, but also for people in need across the world.

Philanthropy Is HTX’s Long-Term Commitment

For HTX, responsibility extends beyond stable platform operations and continuous service optimization—it manifests in sustained attention to social welfare and proactive responses to the needs of vulnerable populations worldwide.

“Philanthropy isn’t the destination—it’s the starting point.”

Going forward, HTX will continue upholding its philanthropic philosophy of “long-termism + human-centered care,” translating compassion and accountability into concrete action. Whether delivering real-world assistance to living beings or safeguarding users’ digital assets in the virtual world, HTX applies the same unwavering sense of duty.

HTX believes every implemented charitable initiative is a tangible expression of “technology for good”; every persistent effort helps lay the foundation for a warmer, more trustworthy future.

From the zoo to Web3, from Asia to the world—HTX’s philanthropic heart remains steadfastly on the journey.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved over 12 years from a cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive blockchain business ecosystem—including digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investment, incubation, and more.

As a leading global Web3 gateway, HTX pursues a strategic vision centered on global expansion, ecosystem prosperity, wealth creation, and security compliance—delivering comprehensive, secure, and reliable value and services to cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square, and follow us on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].