GIG HARBOR, Wash., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first Nasdaq-listed entity operating a digital asset treasury strategy centered on the $IP token, today announced that it has made an initial purchase of tokens issued by Aria Protocol, specifically, $ARIAIP, Aria’s native governance token, and $APL, the protocol’s royalty-bearing, yield-generating asset. IP Strategy’s acquisition of $ARIAIP and $APL reflects the Company’s strategy to expand its exposure to ...

Core Insights - The acquisition of $ARIAIP and $APL by IP Strategy signifies a strategic move to enhance exposure to high-quality, real-world IP applications built on the Story network [2][4][5] - Aria Protocol has successfully tokenized music IP from globally recognized artists, showcasing significant commercial traction in the tokenized IP market [2][4][11] - The transaction indicates a maturation of the ecosystem and growing institutional readiness within the programmable IP economy [6] Company Strategy - IP Strategy aims to expand its portfolio by supporting ecosystem projects that demonstrate real adoption and revenue potential through collaboration and market participation [2][4] - The acquisition of $APL introduces a new revenue-generating opportunity for IP Strategy, complementing its existing validator business [3][4] - The company believes that Aria's model exemplifies the transformation of intellectual property into liquid, programmable assets, aligning with its core thesis [4][5] Market Context - The Story network, backed by significant investments, is positioned as a leading infrastructure for tokenized intellectual property, enabling automated licensing and monetization [10] - The successful public token launch by Aria Protocol indicates strong demand for tokenized IP assets, reflecting a growing interest in the sector [5][11] - IP Strategy's treasury reserve of $IP tokens allows for direct participation in the Story ecosystem, which is valued at approximately $80 trillion [7]