CBI and Blockware Strengthen Their Capital Ties

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Crypto Blockchain Industries (OTCQB: CBIPF) secured an option to purchase up to $10 million of convertible notes issued by Blockware Solutions, with a 10% discount to the price of a potential future IPO. A first tranche of $1,000,000 was raised and paid in CBI shares, which are resellable on the OTCQB only up to 10% of daily trading volume. The notes carry a 5% annual interest, 2-year maturity, cash redemption if no IPO occurs, and a liquidation preference.

CBI says the deal supports its ACE strategy to grow U.S. shareholder base and that its mining activities delivered an ROI of more than 40% in August 2025. CBI also recorded $1 million of consulting fees invoiced to Blockware paid via a convertible note.

Positive

• Option to acquire up to $10M in Blockware convertible notes
• First tranche of $1.0M already funded in CBI shares
• Convertible notes: 5% interest, 2-year maturity, 10% IPO discount
• CBI reported mining ROI >40% in August 2025

Negative

• CBI shares used to fund tranche are resellable only up to 10% of OTCQB daily volume
• Consulting fees of $1.0M paid via convertible note (non-cash consideration)
• Company highlights material uncertainties and crypto-market volatility risk

PARIS, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CET (CBI – Euronext Growth Paris: ALCBI) (ISIN: FR0014007LW0) (OTCQB: CBIPF) – CRYPTO BLOCKCHAIN INDUSTRIES ("CBI") announces that it has been granted an option to purchase up to $10 million in convertible notes issued by Blockware Solutions, offering a 10% discount on the price of Blockware potential future initial public offering ("IPO"). announces that it has been granted an option to purchase up to $10 million in convertible notes issued by Blockware Solutions, offering a 10% discount on the price of Blockware potential future initial public offering ("IPO"). A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised and paid in CBI shares, which are only transferable on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the daily volume. CBI and Blockware aim to grow CBI's U.S. shareholder base, in which case CBI will exercise a phased share of the call option and increase its equity stake in Blockware. 

Blockware is a recognized player in the blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining industry. The company stands out for its ability to operate large-scale installations, provide state-of-the-art hosting services, and develop innovative technology solutions, making it a natural partner for CBI. 

CBI's mining activities recorded a return on investment of more than 40% in August 2025 thanks to this partnership. 

CBI has the option to acquire up to $10 million of convertible notes issued by Blockware. The  convertible notes issued by Blockware have a maturity of two years and bear an interest rate of 5% per annum. They offer a 10% discount on the price of a potential future IPO and, if this IPO does not take place before maturity, the convertible notes are redeemed in cash. They also benefit from a liquidation preference in the event of an asset distribution or bankruptcy.  

This transaction paves the way for a strategic partnership to strengthen CBI's presence in the U.S. market and gradually increase its stake in Blockware.

A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised by CBI and paid for in shares, which can only be resold on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the trading volume.  

CBI and Blockware aim to develop the size and visibility of CBI's American shareholding, based in particular on the listing of the share on the OTCQB market, which is a privileged gateway for institutional and individual investors in the United States. The gradual increase in liquidity and trading volume in this market will broaden the investor base and strengthen CBI's reputation. CBI plans to gradually exercise its option to purchase convertible notes, within the limit of 10% of the trading volume of the OTCQB market. 

This mechanism is part of CBI's ACE (Acquire, Create, Earn) strategy, strengthening its ability to seize international growth opportunities and helping to position CBI as a leading player in the blockchain ecosystem, while maximizing its exposure to the US market. 

For the period ending September 30, 2025, CBI has invoiced consulting fees to Blockware solutions for an amount of $1 million, paid through the remittance by Blockware of a convertible note for that amount. 

Disclaimers 

The completion of CBI's projects, as well as their operating budget and financing plan, remain fundamentally subject to major uncertainties, and failure to achieve the underlying assumptions may have a material and adverse impact on the value of CBI's assets and liabilities.  

In addition, investing in crypto-assets involves risks related in particular to their intrinsic volatility that could have an impact on CBI's financial performance. CBI considers it useful to remember that the past performance of crypto-assets is not a guarantee of future performance. 

A detailed description of the risks associated with an investment in CBI securities can be found in the Company's financial reports available on CBI's website.  

About CRYPTO BLOCKCHAIN INDUSTRIES SA 

CRYPTO BLOCKCHAIN INDUSTRIES ("CBI") is a French company listed on Euronext Growth (compartment E2), whose objective is to build the largest possible portfolio of Bitcoins and other crypto-assets by buying them at a below-market price by applying the ACE strategy: ACQUIRE, the purchase mainly of Bitcoins on the market; CREATE, the creation of its own utility tokens in the field of the metaverse (AlphaVerse, Football at AlphaVerse) or that of digital assets backed by 

real goods (Gemplay, diamonds); EARN, the acquisition of Bitcoin at a reduced cost via mining operations, as part of a long-term strategic partnership with Blockchain Solutions, one of the first Bitcoin miners in the United States. To learn more, visit www.cbicorp.io and www.alphaverse.com.

About Blockware 

Blockware Solutions, LLC ("BWS") is an American company specializing in blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Blockware Solutions provides comprehensive solutions, including mining hardware sales, secure data center hosting, and blockchain investment advisory services. The company also operates a large-scale network of mining farms and contributes to the decentralization of the Bitcoin network. Leveraging its technical expertise and commitment to transparency, Blockware helps individuals and institutions grow their digital asset businesses. For more information, visit www.blockwaresolutions.com.

Contacts
Issuer – CBI
info@cbicorp.io
Listing sponsor on Euronext – Atout Capital
info@atoutcapital.com
OTCQB sponsor – Aldebaran Global Advisors
hello@aldebaran-advisors.com

Contact
Blockware
info@cbicorp.io 

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FAQ

What did CBIPF announce on October 8, 2025 regarding Blockware funding?

CBIPF obtained an option to buy up to $10M of Blockware convertible notes, with a 10% IPO discount and a 2-year maturity.

How much of the convertible note tranche has CBIPF already funded for CBIPF?

A first tranche of $1,000,000 was funded and paid in CBI shares.

What are the key economic terms of the Blockware convertible notes for CBIPF?

Notes pay 5% annual interest, mature in 2 years, include a 10% IPO discount and cash redemption if no IPO.

How does the OTCQB resale limit affect CBIPF shareholders?

Shares used to fund the tranche can be resold on OTCQB only up to 10% of daily trading volume, which may restrict liquidity.

What operational result did CBIPF report from the Blockware partnership in August 2025?

CBIPF reported mining activities delivered a return on investment of more than 40% in August 2025.

Was any fee paid to Blockware and how was it settled?

CBIPF invoiced $1.0M in consulting fees to Blockware, paid by Blockware via a convertible note for that amount.