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Sonic to Transfer 13 Million S Tokens via Strategic OTC Agreement in Next 24 to 48 Hours

On October 22, Sonic announced on the X platform that approximately 13 million S tokens will be transferred in the next 24 to 48 hours under a strategic over-the-counter (OTC) agreement. The counterparty is a long-term partner of Sonic, and both parties will collaborate to expand Sonic's reach and enhance user engagement through the partner's network.

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