Crypto.com Partners with Universal Digital to Support Treasury Strategy

October 5, 2025 – Crypto.com today announced a strategic partnership with Universal Digital Inc. (“Universal Digital” or the “Company”) (CSE: LFG, FSE: 8R20), a publicly listed Canadian investment firm committed to expanding access to digital assets across North America and Asia. 

The transaction was executed via Crypto.com’s institutional-grade OTC desk, which offers deep liquidity, competitive pricing, and efficient execution for large-volume digital asset trades. This service enables secure and discreet access to crypto markets without exposure to public order books, ensuring precision and confidentiality for treasury operations.

“We’re pleased to support Universal Digital with the infrastructure and expertise required to execute securely and efficiently,” said Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com. “This partnership reflects the growing momentum among publicly traded companies to embrace digital asset strategies, and we’re excited to help lead that transformation.”

“We are excited to work with Crypto.com, one of the most respected and trusted names in the digital asset space,” said Chris Yeung, CEO of Universal Digital Inc. “This partnership strengthens our ability to safeguard our assets while enhancing liquidity management through OTC solutions, which supports our long-term vision of building value for shareholders.”

The transaction through Crypto.com’s OTC desk reflects Universal Digital’s decision to strengthen its balance sheet and align with the evolving global financial landscape. It underscores the growing institutional confidence in digital assets as part of a balanced treasury strategy.

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

About Universal Digital

Universal Digital Inc. is a Canadian investment company focused on digital assets, businesses and private and publicly listed entities that are involved in high-growth industries, with a particular focus on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency technologies. The Company aims to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth through a diversified investment approach, and to participate in the transformation of global finance through the integration of digital asset strategies.

Learn more at www.universaldigital.io.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws including, without limitation, statements relating to the expected  strategic and operational benefits of the Company’s partnership with Crypto.com, including its ability to enhance custody, liquidity management, and digital-asset infrastructure;  the Company’s ability to advance its digital-asset investment strategy, market positioning, investor awareness, and stakeholder engagement; as well as statements relating to the Company’s overall business strategy, investor engagement, regulatory approvals, the availability of capital, anticipated timelines, and general economic, financial, market and political conditions. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, performance and results and speak only as of the date of this release.

Forward-looking statements and information contained herein are based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, the Company continuing its anticipated business strategy, including, without limitation, availability of capital to complete proposed transactions or pursue its strategic initiatives; expectations with respect to market conditions, investor engagement, regulatory approvals; that the partnership with Crypto.com will operate as intended and provide expected custodial and OTC trading support to the Company’s digital-asset portfolio; that the Company can access financing on acceptable terms; and other business and economic considerations. While the Company considers its assumptions to be reasonable as of the date hereof, forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue importance on such statements as actual events and results may differ materially from those described herein. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information, including, without limitation, availability of capital to complete proposed transactions or pursue its strategic initiatives; the risk that the Crypto.com partnership does not deliver the expected benefits or is discontinued; reliance on third parties over whom the Company has no control; changes in general economic, market or regulatory conditions (in Canada, USA, Japan or elsewhere); and volatility in digital-asset and capital markets. Please see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent annual information form dated June 3, 2025 for the year ended January 31, 2025.