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Blockchain Digital Infrastructure (AIB) awards one-time cash bonuses to CEO and CFO

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Blockchain Digital Infrastructure, Inc. reported that its Compensation Committee approved one-time special discretionary cash bonuses for two top executives. CEO Jerry Tang was awarded $250,000 and CFO Jolienne Halisky was awarded $100,000, payable in cash after committee approval.

The awards recognize their contributions from January 2025 through approval, including the Company’s listing on the NYSE American, its strategic shift toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, and data center pipeline development. The Company notes these bonuses are one element of a broader executive compensation program being developed for a publicly traded company, with further details to come in future SEC filings.

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CEO cash bonus $250,000 One-time special discretionary award to CEO Jerry Tang
CFO cash bonus $100,000 One-time special discretionary award to CFO Jolienne Halisky
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"the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2026

 

BLOCKCHAIN DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-43194   39-2631241
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1540 Broadway, Ste 1010, New York, New York   10036
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(646) 493-2993
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share   AIB   NYSE American LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Emerging Growth Company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On June 17, 2026, the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Blockchain Digital Infrastructure, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), acting pursuant to the charter of the Committee, approved one-time special discretionary cash bonus awards to the following executive officers of the Company:

 

Jerry Tang, Chief Executive Officer — $250,000

 

Jolienne Halisky, Chief Financial Officer— $100,000

 

The awards are payable in cash following approval by the Committee. The awards recognize each executive’s contributions to the Company during the period from January 2025 through the date of approval and relate to achievements including among other things, the Company’s listing on the NYSE American, strategic repositioning toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, and data center pipeline development.

 

As previously disclosed in the Company’s registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the business combination with Signing Day Sports, Inc., as well as the proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC on April 29, 2026, the Company has been in the process of developing an executive compensation program appropriate for a publicly traded company that is designed to align compensation with the Company’s business objectives and the creation of stockholder value, while enabling the Company to attract, retain, incentivize and reward individuals who contribute to the long-term success of the Company. The cash bonus awards represent one component of that program. The Company expects to provide additional details regarding its executive compensation program, including any further elements of the program as they are finalized, in its future SEC filings.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: June 23, 2026 BLOCKCHAIN DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
   
  /s/ Jerry Tang
  Name: Jerry Tang
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

 

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FAQ

What did Blockchain Digital Infrastructure (AIB) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Blockchain Digital Infrastructure disclosed that its Compensation Committee approved one-time special discretionary cash bonuses for its CEO and CFO. The filing also explains these awards are part of a broader executive compensation program being developed for a publicly traded company.

How much were the executive cash bonuses at Blockchain Digital Infrastructure (AIB)?

The CEO, Jerry Tang, received a special discretionary cash bonus of $250,000, while the CFO, Jolienne Halisky, received $100,000. These bonuses are payable in cash after Compensation Committee approval and recognize contributions over the period beginning January 2025.

Why did Blockchain Digital Infrastructure (AIB) grant these one-time bonuses?

The bonuses recognize executive contributions from January 2025 through approval, including the company’s NYSE American listing, strategic repositioning toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, and development of its data center pipeline. They reward efforts that supported these significant business initiatives.

How do these bonuses fit into AIB’s executive compensation program?

The company states these cash bonuses are one component of an evolving executive compensation program suited for a publicly traded company. The program is intended to align pay with business objectives and long-term stockholder value creation while helping attract, retain, incentivize and reward key leaders.

Will Blockchain Digital Infrastructure (AIB) share more details on executive pay?

Yes. The company indicates it expects to provide additional details about its executive compensation program, including other elements as they are finalized, in future SEC filings. This suggests more structured disclosure of pay components over time.

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