BLAQclouds Appoints Dr. Tony Ratliff to Its Advisory Board of Directors

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BLAQclouds (OTC: BCDS) announced on October 28, 2025 that Dr. Tony Ratliff has been appointed to its Advisory Board of Directors. Dr. Ratliff is an early investor in BCDS and Rescue Tokens and brings experience as a founder, investor, venture partner, and former dentist who managed nine dental practices.

He has served as a managing partner for two Indianapolis venture capital groups, founded multiple companies, lectured in Entrepreneurship at Purdue University, and focuses on startups and trading index futures. Company leadership said his entrepreneurial and investment background will support Blaqclouds’ Web3 infrastructure growth.

ROBESONIA, Pa., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blaqclouds, Inc. (OTC: BCDS), a leading Web3 infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Tony Ratliff to its Advisory Board of Directors.

Dr. Ratliff is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and company founder with a strong background in business development and innovation. An early investor in Blaqclouds (BCDS) and Rescue Tokens, Dr. Ratliff brings a unique combination of healthcare, finance, and startup experience to the advisory board.

He and his business partner successfully owned and managed nine dental practices before Dr. Ratliff retired from general dentistry to focus on his passion for startups, trading index futures, and global travel. In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Dr. Ratliff has served as a managing partner for two venture capital groups based in Indianapolis and has founded multiple companies across diverse industries. He has also shared his expertise as a lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Purdue University.

“I’ve invested in over 20 startups and built several businesses from the ground up, but I’ve never been this passionate about something. Blaqclouds has a great founder, an outstanding product, a strong team, and the most potential I’ve ever seen in a startup. I’m excited to be part of this group and ready to help in any way I can,” said Dr. Tony Ratliff.

Shannon Hill, President of Blaqclouds, Inc., added, “Dr. Ratliff’s entrepreneurial spirit and deep investment background align perfectly with Blaqclouds’ mission to innovate and lead in the Web3 space. His insight and experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our ecosystem and bring cutting-edge blockchain solutions to market. We’re honored to welcome him to the advisory board and look forward to what we’ll accomplish together.”

About Blaqclouds, Inc.
Blaqclouds bridges traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems, building seamless, real-world blockchain applications that simplify commerce and payments. Its mission is to make spending crypto as easy, trusted, and usable as traditional currency.

Flagship consumer applications include:
- ShopWithCrypto.io – Crypto-to-gift card commerce
- ZEUSxPay.io – Web3 payments and merchant plugins
- DEX.ZEUSx.io – EVM-compatible decentralized exchange
- ApolloWallet.io – Secure, consumer-grade blockchain wallet

For a full list of platforms and solutions from Blaqclouds Nevada and Wyoming, visit: www.blaqclouds.io

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

Who is Dr. Tony Ratliff and what role did he accept at BLAQclouds (BCDS) on October 28, 2025?

Dr. Tony Ratliff is an entrepreneur and investor who was appointed to BLAQclouds' Advisory Board of Directors on October 28, 2025.

What experience does Dr. Tony Ratliff bring to BLAQclouds (BCDS)?

He brings experience as an early investor in BCDS and Rescue Tokens, founder of multiple companies, managing partner at two venture capital groups, former owner of nine dental practices, and a Purdue Entrepreneurship lecturer.

How did BLAQclouds describe the expected impact of Dr. Ratliff’s appointment for BCDS?

BLAQclouds said his entrepreneurial spirit and deep investment background will support the company’s Web3 expansion and provide valuable insight to the team.

Is Dr. Tony Ratliff an existing investor in BLAQclouds (BCDS)?

Yes. The announcement identifies Dr. Ratliff as an early investor in BLAQclouds (BCDS).

Does the appointment of Dr. Ratliff change BLAQclouds’ management or ownership structure immediately?

The announcement states his appointment to the Advisory Board but does not report any change to the company’s management team or ownership structure.