# DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corp (DTSQU) — delisting/forced [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_697aa15c66def1acdc7a · retrieved 2026-08-11T16:15:10.616Z

## Overview
DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company (SPAC) incorporated in the Cayman Islands, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses.

On July 15, 2026, DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation received a delist determination letter from Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Staff indicating that the company failed to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A), which requires a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) of $50,000,000. The company was originally notified on January 15, 2026, that it did not meet this requirement and was given a 180-day compliance period until July 14, 2026. Unless the company requests an appeal by July 22, 2026, trading of its securities will be suspended at the opening of business on July 24, 2026, and a Form 25-NSE will be filed with the SEC to remove the company's securities from listing and registration on The Nasdaq Stock Market. The company has timely submitted a hearing request, which will stay the suspension. Additionally, the company failed to comply with the minimum 400 total shareholders requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(2) and is no longer eligible for an extension granted until October 5, 2026.

## Terms
- Counterparty: The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-20 · Expiry 2026-07-22

## Timeline
- 2026-07-20 · 8-K (0001493152-26-033932): 8-K - DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corp — *DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company (SPAC) incorporated in the Cayman Islands, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses.* On July 15, 2026, DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation received a delist determination letter from Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Staff indicating that the company failed to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A), which requires a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) of $50,000,000. The company was originally notified on January 15, 2026, that it did not meet this requirement and was given a 180-day compliance period until July 14, 2026. Unless the company requests an appeal by July 22, 2026, trading of its securities will be suspended at the opening of business on July 24, 2026, and a Form 25-NSE will be filed with the SEC to remove the company's securities from listing and registration on The Nasdaq Stock Market. The company has timely submitted a hearing request, which will stay the suspension. Additionally, the company failed to comply with the minimum 400 total shareholders requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(2) and is no longer eligible for an extension granted until October 5, 2026.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2017950/0001493152-26-033932.txt

## Citations
- 0001493152-26-033932 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000149315226033932