# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001296774
**File Stem:** 0001104659-25-087956
**Filing Date:** 2025-9
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-087956.hdr.sgml**: 20250908

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-087956

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250908

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250908

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250908

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** The9 LTD
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001296774
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** FINANCE SERVICES [6199]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 09 Crypto Assets
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34238
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251298413

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** 17 FLOOR, NO. 130 WU SONG ROAD
- **STREET 2:** HONG KOU DISTRICT
- **CITY:** SHANGHAI
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** F4
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (86) 21 - 5172 9999

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** 17 FLOOR, NO. 130 WU SONG ROAD
- **STREET 2:** HONG KOU DISTRICT
- **CITY:** SHANGHAI
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** F4

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 6-K**

**REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER**

**PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER**

**THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the month of September 2025

Commission File Number: 001-34238

**THE9 LIMITED**

**17 Floor, No. 130 Wu Song Road**

**Hong Kou District, Shanghai 200080**

**People's Republic of China**

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ⌧ Form 40-F ◻

**EXHIBIT INDEX**

Exhibit No. Description <br> [99.1](tm2525500d1_ex99-1.htm) [Press Release – The9 Web3.5 GameFi Platform the9bit Hits 2 Million Users](tm2525500d1_ex99-1.htm)

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

**THE9 LIMITED**

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| By | : | /s/ George Lai |
| Name: | : | George Lai |
| Title: | : | Director and Chief Financial Officer |

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Date: September 8, 2025

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**The9 Web3.5 GameFi Platform the9bit Hits 2 Million Users**

*Singapore, September 8, 2025* — The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) today announced that the9bit, its innovative Web3.5 GameFi platform, has surpassed 2 million users since its August 2025 launch. This milestone, driven by recent events like Coinfest Asia 2025, highlights the platform's ability to bridging Web2 gaming with Web3 rewards (Web3.5), turning everyday player actions into real value.

In just over a month, the9bit doubled its user base to 2 million milestone, fueled largely by its strong appeal among Southeast Asian gamers. The platform's unique "Spaces", incentivizes users for purchasing and playing games including AAA IP console games and mobile titles, and creating content. At Coinfest Asia 2025 in Bali, the9bit drew over 10,000 attendees, driving community engagement and brand awareness.

**Quote from Marrtin Hoon, Head of Web3, The9 Limited**

"The9bit rewards gamers for what they already do. Reaching 2 million users in just weeks reflects our community's passion and we're excited for what's next."

The9bit is designed for accessibility, featuring local fiat payment options and auto-custodial wallets to simplify Web3 hurdles. Backed by The9 Limited's legacy and IP rights from Capcom and other game developers, the9bit blends mainstream gaming with blockchain-powered rewards. Its partnerships with Vocagame also brings access to wide selection of popular in-game purchases for mobile games. the9bit is built on real spending activity—from game purchases and top-ups—to reward players and creators. Upcoming features will expand this ecosystem into esports and competitive gaming events, creating even more exciting opportunities for engagement.

**About the9bit**

the9bit is a next-generation gaming platform where players can get games including AAA IP console games and mobile titles, complete daily missions, watch ads, post content, and lead communities — all while earning flexible, token-convertible points. It bridges Web2 gaming with Web3 rewards (Web3.5) by auto-generated wallets, local fiat support, optional KYC, and built-in creator tools make it easy for anyone to join. Visit the9bit.com for more information.

**About The9 Limited**

The9 Limited (The9) is an Internet company listed on Nasdaq in 2004. The9 is committed to becoming a global diversified high-tech Internet company and is engaged in online games operation and Bitcoin mining business.