Universal Digital Announces Strategic Partnership with Crypto.com

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Universal Digital (OTCQB:LFGMF) announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com dated September 25, 2025, to provide institutional custody and Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading services for the company's digital asset portfolio.

The engagement uses Crypto.com's standard institutional account agreement and positions Crypto.com as a service provider offering institutional-grade custody, trading execution, liquidity, discreet execution and account-level compliance support to help safeguard assets and improve large-transaction efficiency.

The partnership is presented as part of Universal Digital's broader digital asset strategy and shareholder-value objective.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 5, 2025) - Universal Digital Inc. (CSE: LFG) (OTCQB: LFGMF) (FSE: 8R20) ("Universal Digital" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on September 25, 2025, a trusted global cryptocurrency platform known for its commitment to security, compliance and innovation.

Through this partnership, Universal Digital will leverage Crypto.com's robust platform, which provides institutional-grade custody infrastructure and Over-The-Counter (OTC) services, to support the management of the Company's portfolio of digital assets. Crypto.com offers deep liquidity, competitive pricing, and discreet execution, ensuring secure and efficient support for the Company's digital asset strategy. The engagement was executed under Crypto.com's standard institutional account agreement, which governs custodial and trading services provided to corporate clients. Under the agreement, Crypto.com acts as a service provider to Universal Digital, offering institutional-grade custody, trading execution, and account-level compliance support.

"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."

"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."

Crypto.com is recognized as an industry leader in security standards, regulatory compliance, and innovative financial products. By integrating Crypto.com's custodial services, Universal Digital ensures its assets are protected within one of the most secure frameworks available in the market today. Meanwhile, the OTC partnership will provide the Company with greater flexibility and efficiency in managing large-scale transactions.

This strategic relationship reflects Universal Digital's ongoing commitment to working with best-in-class partners to support its digital asset strategy and further position the Company at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

About Universal Digital Inc.

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.

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.

For further information, contact:

Chris Yeung
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Email: IR@universaldigital.io
Phone: (289) 646-6252
www.universaldigital.io

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information

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.

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FAQ

What did Universal Digital (LFGMF) announce on November 5, 2025 regarding Crypto.com?

Universal Digital announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to use institutional custody and OTC services for its digital asset portfolio, executed under Crypto.com's institutional account agreement.

How will the Crypto.com partnership affect Universal Digital's digital asset security for LFGMF?

The company said Crypto.com will provide institutional-grade custody and compliance support intended to strengthen asset protection within Crypto.com's security framework.

Does the Universal Digital and Crypto.com agreement include OTC trading for LFGMF?

Yes; the partnership includes OTC services to provide deeper liquidity, competitive pricing, and discreet execution for large-scale transactions.

When was the Universal Digital partnership with Crypto.com executed for LFGMF?

The partnership was executed on September 25, 2025, according to the announcement dated November 5, 2025.

Will the Crypto.com agreement change Universal Digital's public financial guidance for LFGMF?

No financial guidance, revenue impact, or quantified financial terms were disclosed in the announcement.

Where can LFGMF investors expect to see details about the Crypto.com services used by Universal Digital?

The announcement states services are provided under Crypto.com's standard institutional account agreement and include custody, trading execution, liquidity, and compliance support.