Tokenwell Platforms Appoints Arif Shivji as Chief Financial Officer

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Tokenwell Platforms (OTCQB: TWELF) appointed Arif Shivji as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, bringing CPA, U.S. CPA, CFA and MBA credentials and direct public-company CFO and capital-markets experience.

The company said Mr. Shivji may be granted 1,100,000 stock options, subject to board and regulatory approval, under the company option plan.

Positive

• Immediate CFO appointment of an experienced finance executive
• Multi-jurisdictional credentials: CPA (BC/AB), U.S. CPA, CFA, MBA
• Capital markets and reporting experience across crypto, mining, petroleum, technology

Negative

• Option grant subject to approval by Board of Directors and regulators, creating timing uncertainty

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2026) - Tokenwell Platforms Inc. (CSE: TWEL) (OTCQB: TWELF) (FSE: Y920) ("Tokenwell" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Arif Shivji, CPA, MBA, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company, effective immediately.

Arif is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience supporting public companies in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and capital markets advisory. He currently provides CFO services to a number of private and publicly listed issuers across the crypto, petroleum, mining, and technology sectors on the CSE, TSX, and OTC markets.

Arif is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in British Columbia and Alberta, a U.S. CPA (Illinois), and a CFA charterholder. He recently completed the NACD Directorship Certification. Following his MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, Arif served as Manager, Transaction Services at PwC Advisory, where he performed buy-side due diligence on acquisitions across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Through his consulting company, Arif has provided fractional CFO services to both private and public companies and has significant experience in capital markets transactions, including the formation of two CPCs on the TSX and a junior mining IPO on the CSE. He was also the founder and CFO of Predator Midstream, which grew to approximately 90 employees within 18 months prior to its sale to Secure Energy.

"We are very pleased to welcome Arif as our CFO," said Timothy J. Burgess, Chief Executive Officer of Tokenwell. "His experience with public company reporting and capital markets will be critical as we advance our B2B and institutional strategy and continue to build our business."

In connection with his appointment, Arif is expected to be granted 1,100,000 stock options (the "Options"), subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and applicable regulatory authorities. The Options are expected to be granted pursuant to the Company's stock option plan.

On Behalf of the Company

~Timothy Burgess~

Timothy J. Burgess
CEO and Director

About Tokenwell Platforms Inc. (CSE: TWEL) (OTCQB: TWELF) (FSE: Y920)

Tokenwell is a publicly listed cutting-edge cryptocurrency platform dedicated to making digital assets accessible, secure, and efficient for users worldwide. With a focus on innovation and user-centric design, Tokenwell empowers individuals and businesses to engage with the crypto economy confidently. For more information about Tokenwell, its upcoming launches, product benefits and features, Crypto users should visit www.tokenwell.io and download the Tokenwell app on iOS or Android. Potential investors are invited to visit www.tokenwell.com and everyone should follow us on LinkedIn, X & Telegram, and also subscribe to our News Alert opportunity for free and timely notifications from the Company.

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Email: info@tokenwell.com

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Tokenwell Disclaimer - Tokenwell Platforms Inc. is not an investment adviser or commodity trading advisor. Tokenwell makes no representation regarding the advisability of investments linked to its products. Assets remain on users' own exchanges. Terms and conditions available at tokenwell.com.

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FAQ

When did Tokenwell (TWELF) appoint Arif Shivji as CFO?

Tokenwell appointed Arif Shivji as CFO effective immediately on March 25, 2026. According to the company, the appointment is effective immediately and Mr. Shivji will assume CFO responsibilities at once.

What are Arif Shivji's professional credentials listed by Tokenwell (TWELF)?

He holds CPA designations in British Columbia and Alberta, a U.S. CPA (Illinois), a CFA charter, and an MBA. According to the company, he also completed NACD Directorship Certification.

How many stock options is Arif Shivji expected to receive from Tokenwell (TWELF)?

He is expected to be granted 1,100,000 stock options, subject to approval. According to the company, the grant is expected under the company’s stock option plan pending approvals.

What experience does Tokenwell (TWELF) say Shivji brings for capital markets work?

Shivji has reported experience providing CFO services and capital markets advisory across CSE, TSX and OTC-listed issuers. According to the company, he advised on CPC formations and a junior mining IPO.

How might Shivji's appointment affect Tokenwell's strategy (TWELF)?

The company expects his public reporting and capital markets experience to support its B2B and institutional strategy. According to the company, his background will be critical as the company advances those efforts.