Digital Asset Technologies Inc. Clarifying News Release

Author of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.VANCOUVER, BC, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Asset Technologies Inc. (CSE: DATT) (OTCPK: DGTEF) (FSE: 988) (“DATT” or the “Company”), a technology focused investment issuer, is issuing this news release at the request of the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “BCSC”) to provide supplemental, corrective and clarifying information regarding its news releases dated June 30, 2025 and May 7, 2025, including its material change report dated May 7, 2025 (collectively, the “Prior Disclosure”).Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Retraction of Prior DisclosureGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.The Company retracts certain disclosure in the Prior Disclosure relating to the LiquidLink AI Corp. business. The retracted disclosure includes statements regarding:The Company advises that such disclosure was inaccurate, incomplete, unbalanced and/or overly promotional and should not be relied upon.Xrpfy Platform and Commercialization TimelinePrior disclosure indicated launch by Q2 2025. This timeline was not supported by operational readiness or regulatory status. The platform has not been launched and there is no confirmed commercialization timeline.Regulatory Matters – MSB RegistrationThe Company would have been required to obtain MSB registration with FINTRAC in order to conduct certain contemplated payment-related activities. The Company submitted a pre-registration on August 20, 2025 and was required to complete the registration process by October 23, 2025. The Company did not complete the registration process and determined not to proceed with the application. As a result, the Company is not registered as an MSB and is not permitted to conduct regulated payment activities in Canada. There can be no assurance that such registration will be obtained in the future.Clarification of Node Infrastructure DeploymentIn the Original Release, the Company announced the “launch” of its enterprise-grade node infrastructure on the Bitcoin Lightning Network and XRP Ledger (XRPL) Interledger Protocol (ILP). The Company wishes to clarify that this “launch” referred to the successful technical deployment and connection of the node infrastructure to their respective networks in a limited, non-commercial testing environment.As of the date of the Prior Disclosure, the infrastructure was intended for internal technical validation and cross-chain testing. Consequently:Context Regarding ISP ComparisonsThe Company also wishes to provide additional context regarding the comparison in the Original Release between its node deployments and foundational internet service providers (ISPs). This statement was intended as a general description of the technical architecture of the Interledger Protocol (ILP). The Company clarifies that such comparison does and did not reflect the Company’s operations, revenue, scale or market position and should not be interpreted as such.Path to Commercialization and Risk FactorsThe Company’s milestone of creating a cross-chain liquidity bridge for Bitcoin-native assets (remains in the development phase. Any potential commercialization would be subject to several requirements, including:Investors are cautioned that there is no guarantee that the Company will achieve these commercial milestones or secure the funding required to resume node operationsInvestment Status – Private CompaniesThe Company confirms that certain previously disclosed investee companies, including Beyond Moo Inc., Goldbloom Inc., and Mylk Brands Inc. are no longer active or operating businesses. Investors are cautioned not to rely on prior disclosure regarding the growth, projections, or business prospects of these entities.Website and Disclosure UpdatesThe Company confirms that it has taken action to update or remove prior disclosure from its website, investor materials and social media channels to ensure consistency with this clarifying news release.About Digital Asset Technologies Inc.Digital Asset Technologies (CSE: DATT) is a publicly traded investment issuer that identifies and makes equity investments in global companies that are developing and commercializing technology.Contact:Geoff Balderson, CFOThe Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.Cautionary Note regarding Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements. 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