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NBX Expands Precious Metals Offering with New fGLD/USDM and fSLVR/USDM Trading Pairs

OSLO, NORWAY / DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – January 29, 2026 – Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) today announced the expansion of its partnership with FI Finest Investment GmbH, growing its tokenized precious metals offering. By launching fGLD/USDM and fSLVR/USDM trading pairs, NBX is expanding its existing gold and silver offering, which already includes NOK and EUR pairs, to provide global users with more flexible access to physical-backed assets. After initially selling out immediately after launch, NBX has secured additional token and deeper liquidity in markets for these tokens.

The new pairs integrate FI Finest Investment’s fGLD (tokenized gold) and fSLVR (tokenized silver) tokens against USDM, NBX’s US Dollar-pegged stablecoin. This expansion allows NBX users to diversify their digital portfolios with assets historically known for stability, providing a regulated avenue for trading gold and silver.
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Each token represents a specific, verifiable amount of physical precious metal stored in secure vaults, offering direct redeemability.

Underlying Asset: One fGLD token represents 1 gram of physical gold, and one fSLVR token represents 100 grams of physical silver.

Asset Custody: The underlying gold and silver reserves are securely held in Pro Aurum vaults in Germany.

Physical Redemption: Holders can redeem their fGLD and fSLVR tokens for the underlying physical gold or silver, subject to FI Finest Investment GmbH’s terms and conditions.

Asset Backing: The tokens are fully backed by high-quality, investment-grade physical gold and silver, ensuring value is tied directly to the price of the metal.

Regulated Transparency: FI Finest Investment operates under stringent European financial regulations.

By listing fGLD/USDM and fSLVR/USDM on NBX, we are setting a new standard for how international investors access and utilize digital commodities that are backed by physical assets. The trading is now live.

About Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)

Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) is a trusted and compliant cryptocurrency exchange and custodian based in Oslo, Norway. NBX, an EMI, is registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet). The company issued the first credit card in the world with Bitcoin cashback.

About FI Finest Investment GmbH

FI Finest Investment GmbH is a regulated German financial services company specializing in the issuance and management of tokenized physical assets, including gold and silver, providing fully compliant and physically backed investment products.

Media Contact:
Stig Aleksander Kjos-Mathisen
CEO
+4793287572

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Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) closes fifth Put Option Notice period

Oslo, 27. February 2026. Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX), a leading Nordic crypto service provider and first norwegian listed active Bitcoin treasury company, today announced the closing of the fifth put option period. Reference is made to the stock exchange notice from Norwegian Block Exchange AS on 9. January 2026 regarding the issuance of a fifth Put Option Notice related to the agreement with LDA Capital Ltd. (“LDA”).

Following the close of the period for the fifth put option notice, LDA Capital subscribes to 5,2M Ordinary shares at a subscription price of NOK 0.378.
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About Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)

Founded in 2018, Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) is a trusted cryptocurrency exchange serving the Nordic market. Licensed and regulated in Norway, NBX offers secure trading of digital assets, custody solutions, and blockchain technology services for retail and institutional clients. NBX is committed to providing a compliant trading environment with robust security measures and transparent operations. The company issued the first credit card in the world with BTC cashback.

Contact person: Stig Kjos-Mathisen, CEO
Email: stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com,
Phone: +47 932 87 572

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Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX): USDM DeFi Coalition Launches Pilot Program to Expand Cardano DeFi Liquidity, Lower Borrowing Costs, and Accelerate On-Chain Activity

[OSLO, NORWAY] — Today, the USDM DeFi Coalition announced its official pilot program launch, bringing together Plomin Legacy Fund, Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX), Fluid Lending & Borrowing Protocol, and Wave Financial in a joint effort to strengthen Cardano’s decentralized finance ecosystem. The Coalition is making a direct investment into the Cardano dapp community by supplying USDM liquidity on the Fluid protocol, with the goal of improving market depth, enabling higher leverage efficiency, and making rates more favorable for end users.

This initiative is designed to signal a clear, coordinated commitment to expanding the utility of USDM across Cardano DeFi, positioning USDM as productive, low-friction capital for DeFi strategies and real-world-asset (RWA) use cases, and as a reliable unit of account for value transfer within the network.
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“Liquidity is the difference between ‘available’ and ‘usable,’” said Stig Kjos-Mathisen of NBX. “By deploying USDM together, publicly and intentionally, we’re making Cardano DeFi more efficient: better borrowing conditions, deeper markets, and more real activity that developers and users can build around.”

As part of the Coalition’s launch, members are deploying USDM into Fluid lending markets to strengthen liquidity conditions across Cardano DeFi. By increasing the available stablecoin depth on Fluid, including participation connected to newly launched markets, this initiative is intended to improve borrowing dynamics for users, support healthier utilization, and make USDM more leverageable as productive capital inside DeFi strategies.

To drive real usage and measurable on-chain activity, Fluid will also offer rewards for users who borrow through the protocol during the initiative. The Coalition will pair these incentives with clear, plain-English communications so users understand how the rewards work and what qualifies, with the broader goal of encouraging sustained participation rather than short-lived spikes.

Alongside liquidity deployment, the Coalition will coordinate an education and activation campaign that helps users follow simple, repeatable Cardano DeFi workflows, starting with straightforward paths like minting USDM and putting it to work on Fluid. Messaging will also highlight practical strategies that connect USDM to broader on-chain activity, including real-world-asset themed flows, to reinforce USDM’s role as a reliable base layer for liquidity and value transfer across the ecosystem.

Learn More
For campaign details, participation guides, and updates: USDMDeFi.com

To participate in the USDM DeFi program launch on FluidTokens: Fluid Tokens | Defi Re-Imagined On Cardano & Bitcoin

About the USDM DeFi Coalition
The USDM DeFi Coalition is a coordinated initiative by ecosystem stakeholders to expand USDM liquidity and utility across Cardano DeFi, improve borrowing conditions for end users, and support sustainable, measurable on-chain activity through strategic liquidity provisioning and aligned growth programs.

About Plomin Legacy Fund (PLF)
Plomin Legacy Fund (PLF) is a mission-oriented investment and grant-style entity dedicated to reinvesting into builders and projects across the Cardano community, honoring the legacy of Matthew Plomin through targeted ecosystem support.

About Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)
Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) is a digital asset platform focused on bridging traditional financial access and blockchain-based markets, supporting practical on-ramps and real-world participation in digital assets.

About Fluid Lending & Borrowing Protocol
Fluid is a lending and borrowing protocol on Cardano designed to enable efficient collateralized borrowing and liquidity supply markets that power a broad range of DeFi strategies.

About Wave Financial
Wave Financial is a digital asset investment and advisory firm supporting responsible participation and infrastructure development across the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem.

Contact person: Stig Kjos-Mathisen, CEO
Email: stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com,
Phone: +47 932 87 572

Plomin Legacy Fund
Jillian Plomin
media@w3i.global
+1 (765) 404-5994

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Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) Signs Letter of Intent with Aprikos Venture to Explore Regulated Digital Asset Exchange in Pakistan

[OSLO, NORWAY] — Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX), the publicly listed Norwegian digital asset exchange, today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aprikos Venture AS, a Norwegian venture-building firm. The agreement outlines a strategic cooperation to jointly explore the establishment of a regulated digital asset exchange in Pakistan.

The initiative follows the recent formation of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), which has created a formal framework for licensing and overseeing digital asset service providers in the country. The cooperation aims to position NBX and Aprikos Venture as early entrants in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic digital asset markets.
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“Pakistan represents a significant opportunity for regulated digital assets, with high adoption rates and a clear need for secure, compliant financial infrastructure,” said Stig Kjos-Mathisen, CEO of Norwegian Block Exchange. “This strategic cooperation with Aprikos Venture allows us to combine our robust, regulator-approved exchange technology with a partner that possesses deep local market expertise. We believe our established record of compliance and transparency in Norway provides a strong foundation for building trust with both users and regulators in Pakistan.”

Under the terms of the LOI, the parties intend to form a 50/50 joint venture. NBX will contribute its exchange technology stack, trading infrastructure, and governance frameworks. Aprikos Venture will be responsible for establishing the local corporate structure, leading regulatory dialogue with PVARA, and managing in-country operations.

“With a population of over 240 million and a clear demand for accessible digital financial services, Pakistan is at a pivotal moment,” said Jamil Rehman, Chairman of Aprikos Venture. “Partnering with a respected, regulated entity like NBX is crucial. Together, we can introduce a platform that is not only technologically advanced but also built on principles of trust and regulatory adherence, which is essential for long-term success and for serving the Pakistani market effectively.”

The establishment of the joint venture and the subsequent operations are subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements and the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals in Pakistan.

About Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)
Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset custodian based in Oslo. NBX holds an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license and is registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway. The company issued the world’s first credit card with Bitcoin cashback. NBX was founded in 2018 by Bjørn Kjos, the founder of Norwegian Air and Bank Norwegian.

About Aprikos Venture AS
Aprikos Venture AS is a Norwegian venture firm focused on building and scaling companies within the fintech and healthtech sectors. The firm combines technology development with strategic cross-border execution and has developed blockchain-based initiatives, including the pioneering Venturetoken (Vt) digital rewards ecosystem.

Contact
Stig Kjos-Mathisen, CEO
Norwegian Block Exchange AS
Email:stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com

Jamil Rehman
Jamil@aprikosventure.com

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Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) signerer intensjonsavtale med Aprikos Venture for å utforske regulert handelsplattform for digitale eiendeler i Pakistan

[OSLO, NORGE] — Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX), den børsnoterte norske handelplassen for digitale eiendeler, kunngjorde i dag signeringen av en intensjonsavtale (LOI) med Aprikos Venture AS, et norsk innovasjonsmiljø spesialisert på selskapsbygging i Norge og Pakistan. Avtalen skisserer et strategisk samarbeid for i fellesskap å utforske etableringen av en regulert kryptobørs i Pakistan.

Initiativet følger den nylige opprettelsen av Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), som har etablert et formelt rammeverk for lisensiering og tilsyn av tilbydere av digitale aktiva i landet. Samarbeidet har som mål å posisjonere NBX og Aprikos Venture som tidlige aktører i et av verdens største og mest dynamiske markeder for digitale verdier.
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“Pakistan representerer en betydelig mulighet for regulerte digitale eiendeler, med høy adopsjonsgrad og et tydelig behov for sikker, etterrettelig finansiell infrastruktur,” sier Stig Kjos-Mathisen, administrerende direktør i NBX. “Dette strategiske samarbeidet med Aprikos Venture gjør det mulig for oss å kombinere vår robuste, tilsynsgodkjente teknologi med en partner som besitter dyp lokal markedsekspertise. Vi tror vår etablerte merittliste innen etterlevelse og åpenhet i Norge gir et sterkt fundament for å bygge tillit hos både brukere og regulatorer i Pakistan.”

Under vilkårene i intensjonsavtalen har partene til hensikt å danne et 50/50 fellesforetak (joint venture). NBX vil bidra med sin teknologiske plattform, handelsinfrastruktur og rammeverk for eierstyring. Aprikos Venture vil være ansvarlig for å etablere den lokale selskapsstrukturen, lede dialogen med tilsynsmyndighetene i PVARA og forvalte den daglige driften i landet.

“Med en befolkning på over 240 millioner og en tydelig etterspørsel etter tilgjengelige digitale finansielle tjenester, er Pakistan ved et vendepunkt,” sier Jamil Rehman, styreleder i Aprikos Venture. “Å samarbeide med en respektert, regulert enhet som NBX er avgjørende. Sammen kan vi introdusere en plattform som ikke bare er teknologisk avansert, men også bygget på prinsipper om tillit og regulatorisk etterlevelse, noe som er essensielt for å tjene det pakistanske markedet effektivt.”

Etableringen av samarbeidsselskapet og påfølgende drift er betinget av forhandlinger om endelige avtaler og mottak av nødvendige regulatoriske godkjennelser i Pakistan.

Om Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)
Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) er en regulert kryptovalutabørs og oppbevarer av digitale aktivar basert i Oslo. NBX har lisens som e-pengeinstitusjon (EMI) og er registrert hos Finanstilsynet. Selskapet utstedte verdens første kredittkort med Bitcoin-cashback. NBX ble startet i 2018 av Norwegian Air og Bank Norwegian grunder Bjørn Kjos.

Om Aprikos Venture AS
Aprikos Venture AS er et norsk innovasjonsmiljø spesialisert på selskapsbygging i Norge og Pakistan, med fokus på fintech- og helseteknologisektoren. Selskapet kombinerer teknologiutvikling med strategisk gjennomføring på tvers av landegrenser, og har utviklet blokkjede-baserte initiativer, inkludert det digitale belønningsøkosystemet Venturetoken (Vt).

Kontakt
Stig Kjos-Mathisen, CEO
Norwegian Block Exchange AS
E-post: stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com

Jamil Rehman
Jamil@aprikosventure.com

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NBX starter søknadsprosessen for spesialisert bankkonsesjon i Latvia

Oslo/Riga – 17.03.2026 – Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) kunngjør i dag at selskapet har igangsatt søknadsprosessen for å oppnå en spesialisert bankkonsesjon i Latvia. Som et ledd i denne prosessen vil NBX etablere et heleid latvisk datterselskap som vil stå som søker av konsesjonen.

Valget av Latvia er basert på en rekke strategiske hensyn, men to hovedårsaker er spesielt fremtredende for NBX’ beslutning om å etablere seg i landet:
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Etablert tilstedeværelse og kjernevirksomhet: NBX har hatt drift og kjernevirksomhet i Riga, Latvia, siden oppstarten. Denne historiske tilknytningen og den allerede etablerte infrastrukturen gjør Latvia til et naturlig og effektivt valg for utvidelsen.

Fordeler ved EU-medlemskap: Ved å etablere et spesialisert datterselskap i Latvia, posisjonerer NBX seg strategisk for å utnytte de fulle fordelene ved EUs indre marked og SEPA-rammeverket (Single Euro Payments Area). Denne overgangen muliggjør sømløse, standardiserte grensekryssende euro-transaksjoner og gir et regulatorisk «pass» for å tilby tjenester i hele eurosonen – en kritisk fordel for å skalere digitale aktiva-tjenester som Norges EØS-status ikke fullt ut kan gjenskape. Videre drar grepet nytte av Latvias modne talentbase innen fintech og Rigas etablerte rykte som et knutepunkt for teknisk drift. Dette sikrer tilgang til en høykvalitets, kostnadseffektiv arbeidsstyrke med god kompetanse på EUs regulatoriske standarder, noe som speiler de vellykkede driftsmodellene benyttet av store nordiske finansinstitusjoner for å drive paneuropeisk vekst.

Søknaden om en spesialisert bankkonsesjon markerer en viktig milepæl i NBX’ strategi for å utvide sine tjenester og sitt geografiske nedslagsfelt, og understreker selskapets forpliktelse til å operere under et robust regulatorisk rammeverk.

Om NBX:
NBX er en ledende regulert kryptovalutabørs i Norden, lisensiert i Norge. Selskapet tilbyr sikker handel med digitale aktiva, oppbevaringsløsninger (custody) og blokkjedetjenester til private og institusjonelle klienter. NBX utstedte verdens første kredittkort med BTC-cashback og er notert på Oslo Børs (Euronext Growth). NBX ble startet i 2018 av Norwegian Air og Bank Norwegian grunder Bjørn Kjos.

Mediekontakt:
Stig Kjos-Mathisen,
CEO Norwegian Block Exchange AS
E-post: stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com

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NBX initiates application process for specialized bank license in Latvia

Oslo/Riga –17.03.2026 – Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) today announces that the company has initiated the application process to obtain a specialized bank license in Latvia. As part of this process, NBX will establish a wholly-owned Latvian subsidiary that will apply for the license.

The choice of Latvia is based on a number of strategic considerations, but two main reasons are particularly prominent for NBX’s decision to establish itself in the country:
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Established Presence and Core Operations: NBX has had operations and core business in Riga, Latvia, since its inception. This historical connection and the already established infrastructure make Latvia a natural and efficient choice for the expansion.

Benefits of EU Membership: By establishing a specialized banking subsidiary in Latvia, NBX is strategically positioning itself to leverage the full benefits of the EU Single Market and the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) framework. This transition allows for seamless, standardized cross-border Euro transactions and provides a regulatory ‘passport’ to offer services throughout the Eurozone—a critical advantage for scaling digital asset services that Norway’s EEA status cannot fully replicate. Furthermore, the move capitalizes on Latvia’s mature fintech talent pool and Riga’s established reputation as a hub for technical operations. This ensures access to a high-quality, cost-effective workforce proficient in EU regulatory standards, effectively mirroring the successful hub-and-spoke operational models utilized by major Nordic financial institutions to drive pan-European growth.

The application for a specialized bank license marks an important milestone in NBX’s strategy to expand its services and geographical reach, and underscores the company’s commitment to operating under a robust regulatory framework.

About NBX
NBX is a leading regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, licensed in Norway. The company offers secure trading of digital assets, custody solutions, and blockchain services to retail and institutional clients. NBX issued the world’s first credit card with BTC cashback and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. NBX was founded in 2018 by Bjørn Kjos, the founder of Norwegian Air and Bank Norwegian.

Media contact:
Stig Kjos-Mathisen, CEO
Norwegian Block Exchange AS
Email:stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com

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Norwegian Block Exchange issues share options to employees and board members for 2025

Oslo 20 March 2026 – Norwegian Block Exchange AS (“NBX” or “the Company”), the first publicly listed cryptocurrencies exchange in the Nordics, has with reference to the established share option program for employees granted 9,385,098 share options.

The vesting period of the share options are 20% after 18 months, 35% after 24 months and the remaining 45% after 36 months. The strike price of the options is 0,369 NOK, with a 4-year execution period after the up to 3-year vesting period.
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The share options have been distributed among eligible employees, with the following primary insiders granted the following share options.

Stig Aleksander Kjos-Mathisen, CEO: 2,346,274 share options. Following the grant, Kjos-Mathisen holds a total of 4,808,186 share options in the Company.

Nicolai Lunde, CFO: 1,032,361 share options. Following the grant, Lunde holds a total of 1 777,361 share options in the Company.

Trond Pettersen, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer: 1,126,212 share options. Following the grant, Pettersen holds a total of 1,743,212 share options in the Company.

Inna Romanenko, Head of AML: 281,553 share options. Following the grant, Romanenko holds a total of 433,450 share options in the Company.

Alexandr Karpov, CTO: 469,255 share options, Following the grant, Karpov holds a total of 683,969 share options in the Company.

Board member
Nils Sundling, Chairperson of the board: 187,702, Following the grant, Sundling holds a total of 187,702 share options in the Company.

Peter Warren, Board member: 187,702, Following the grant, Warren holds a total of 187,702 share options in the Company.

Vegard Kristiansen, Board member: 187,702, Following the grant, Kristiansen holds a total of 187,702 share options in the Company.

Ingvild Kjerkol, Board member: 187,702, Following the grant, Kjerkol holds a total of 187,702 share options in the Company.

Anna Kjos-Mathisen, Board member: 187,702, Following the grant, Kjos-Mathisen holds a total of 187,702 share options in the Company.

Bjørn Kjos, Board member: 187,702, Following the grant, Kjos holds a total of 187,702 share options in the Company.

Total outstanding shares after the grant are 13,777,123

Contact person:
Stig Kjos-Mathisen - CEO Mail: stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com, Phone: +47 932 87 572

About NBX
Based in Oslo and registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway, NBX is a publicly listed Norwegian cryptocurrency exchange, custodian and crypto asset service provider.
NBX offers global customers easy and secure access to cryptocurrencies, based on the advanced standards of its reference market: the Nordics. To learn more, please visit www.nbx.com

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NBX Strengthens Bitcoin Treasury with 5.6 BTC Acquisition at NOK 667,482 and initiates POA 6

OSLO, NORWAY – March 20, 2026 – Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX), a leading Nordic crypto service provider and first Norwegian listed active Bitcoin treasury company, has completed an additional acquisition of 5,68 Bitcoin. The acqusition is part of the company’s long-term treasury strategy and was executed at approx. NOK 667,482 per Bitcoin allowing for a lower average price than similar BTC treasury vehicles in the Nordics. NBX holds about 19 Bitcoin in its own reserves.

To facilitate the acquisition, the company is also announcing the start of Put Option Agreement 6 period. The purpose of the POA is to fund the acquisition of more Bitcoin to the company’s Bitcoin treasury while simultaneously positioning the company to meet future capital requirements related to issuance of E-money tokens.
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Our conviction in Bitcoin as a strategic asset remains stronger than ever, and NBX continues the disciplined build-up of our Bitcoin treasury.

The acquisition aligns with NBX’s stated strategy to position itself as a leading Bitcoin treasury company listed on the Norwegian stock exchange. The company will continue to expand its Bitcoin holdings through its Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) approach, and strategic partnership with LDA capital. Reference is made to the stock exchange notice of 27.06.2025 regarding the financing agreement.

Bitcoin will remain on the company’s balance sheet as a long-term strategic asset.

About Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)
NBX is a leading regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, licensed in Norway. The company offers secure trading of digital assets, custody solutions, and blockchain services to retail and institutional clients. NBX issued the world’s first credit card with BTC cashback and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

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