Author: I-ON Digital Corp

Partnership expands I-ON’s gold-backed asset strategy, establishes multi-chain reserves, and accelerates adoption of GGBR’s Goldfish stablecoin.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2025 / I-ON Digital Corp. (OTCQB:IONI), a leader in real-world asset (RWA) digitization and gold-backed digital securities, is pleased to announce a transformative long-term agreement with GGBR Inc., a Wyoming-based company launching the innovative Goldfish gold-backed stablecoin. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in I-ON Digital‘s mission to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) through secure, transparent, and compliant digital asset solutions.

Under the terms of the agreement, I-ON Digital will monetize its flagship ION.au, gold-asset-backed security (ABS), a regulatory-compliant asset tied to in-situ gold reserves. During the current 3^rd quarter operating period, I-ON began recording initial proceeds from Goldfish pre-sales, enabling the company, among other related benefits, to build a robust Bitcoin and Ethereum reserve, diversifying its asset portfolio and strengthening its balance sheet with related cash flow. The collaboration with GGBR Inc. leverages I-ON‘s proprietary hybrid blockchain and smart contract technologies to support the Goldfish stablecoin, which represents 1/1000th of a troy ounce of LBMA-priced gold, at approximately USD $3.65, and offers, through the ION.au staking process, 5:1 collateral coverage for enhanced stability. Goldfish anticipates launching to the public in the first week of October.

“Goldfish is very different from any other stablecoin,” stated Peter Mikhailenok, President of GBBR, Inc., the developer of the Goldfish token. “It’s the synthesis of two titans: the timeless, anti-inflationary store of value that is gold, and the unparalleled flexibility and security of modern decentralized finance. By partnering with I-ON Digital Corp. and leveraging their ION.au reserves, we’ve built a foundation for trust, growth, and meaningful participation in the digital economy.”

“This partnership with GGBR Inc. represents a pivotal step in redefining the gold marketplace through digital innovation,” said Carlos Montoya, CEO of I-ON Digital Corp. “By monetizing our ION.au gold-backed assets and securing early proceeds from Goldfish pre-sales, we are not only enhancing our financial position with a Bitcoin and Ethereum reserve and increased cash flow but also empowering GGBR’s Goldfish stablecoin to deliver broad access to gold-backed digital assets for investors worldwide. This aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a transparent, compliant, asset-backed, and interoperable decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.”

GGBR Inc.’s Goldfish stablecoin is designed for crypto-native investors seeking hard-asset stability and on-chain transparency. With features like 24/7 liquidity on major exchanges, physical redemption options through regulated dealers, and real-time price stability via proof-of-reserves oracles, Goldfish is poised to set a new standard for gold-backed digital assets. I-ON Digital‘s infrastructure, including its institutional-grade Digital Asset Platform (DAP) and smart contract proof-of-reserve (POR) systems, will ensure seamless integration and compliance for this groundbreaking stablecoin.

The agreement is expected to drive significant revenue streams for I-ON Digital, further solidifying its position as a trusted infrastructure provider for the evolving digital finance landscape. By combining I-ON‘s expertise in in-situ gold digitization with GGBR’s innovative stablecoin framework, this partnership is set to unlock new opportunities in digital asset banking, offering fractional ownership and liquidity to investors of all sizes.

For more information about I-ON Digital Corp. and its transformative digital asset solutions, visit https://iondigitalcorp.com/. To learn more about the Goldfish stablecoin, visit https://goldfishgold.com/.

About I-ON Digital Corp.
I-ON Digital Corp. (OTCQB: IONI) is a pioneer in real-world asset digitization, delivering secure, transparent, and compliant solutions for digital asset banking. Through its flagship ION.au gold-backed digital security and institutional-grade Digital Asset Platform (DAP), I-ON empowers banks, financial institutions, and investors to participate in the tokenized economy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, I-ON Digital is reshaping the future of finance with blockchain-based innovation.

About GGBR Inc.
GGBR Inc. is a Wyoming-based company focused on launching the Goldfish gold-backed stablecoin, a blockchain-native digital asset designed for stability, transparency, and accessibility. With a mission to democratize gold investment, GGBR leverages cutting-edge technology to offer micro-fractional ownership and seamless liquidity for investors worldwide.

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Upcoming announcements highlight transactions centered on I-ON’s flagship gold-backed digital asset, ION.au, an Asset-backed Security (ABS) central to the Company’s leadership in transforming legacy financial services for the digital age.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / I-ON Digital Corp. (OTCQB:IONI), a recognized leader in digital asset infrastructure and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, is advancing the next wave of secure and transparent decentralized finance through the expansion of its ION.au Central Vault initiatives. By deploying its flagship gold-backed digital asset, ION.au, as a digital vault-based asset-backed security (ABS), I-ON is setting new standards for stability and trust in digital finance. This highly anticipated deployment positions I-ON as a premier centralized repository for the digitized physical and in situ gold reserves meeting ION.au asset quality standards. Supported by institutional-grade vaulting, ION.au provides balance sheet enhancement for digital asset-ready banks, stablecoin issuers, and exchanges bridging traditional finance with the rapidly expanding Open Finance marketplace-one increasingly defined by transparency, security, and blockchain-enabled portability.

I-ON Digital‘s expanded Central Vault program is structured to support independent stablecoin initiatives from its portfolio of trusted vault client-partners. Each initiative utilizes ION.au as a gold-backed security, anchored to the Company’s established internal pricing peg to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) daily price – a framework designed to reinforce stability, transparency, and investor confidence across each deployment.

By extending Central Vault services, I-ON will provide third-party holders of ION.au access to secure, centralized vaulting and ledger enhancement solutions. This builds and expands on the company’s mission to bridge the traditional financial sector with next-generation digital asset infrastructure through institutional-grade compliance, transparency, and accountability.

“The concept of deploying closely held or managed ION.au further demonstrates I-ON’s role as a trusted stakeholder in the transformation of legacy financial services into the digital age,” said Carlos X. Montoya, CEO of I-ON Digital Corp. “Vault-based deployment and correspondent services are designed to enhance and support I-ON’s Digital Asset Platform (DAP), which enables banks and other financial service providers to onboard, buy, sell, trade, manage, and report on digital asset activities involving their own holdings or services.”

Montoya added, “Both the DAP and ION.au deployment initiatives are structured to drive long-term, recurring revenue for the Company’s income statement.”

About I-ON Digital Corp.:

I-ON Digital Corp. is a pioneer in the digitization of real-world assets (RWA) and blockchain-driven tokenization technologies. The company’s flagship initiative, the ION.au digital security, is revolutionizing gold asset digitization, enabling secure, transparent, and efficient access to in-situ gold reserves. By integrating advanced blockchain solutions, I-ON Digital empowers industries and investors to unlock the true value of physical and digital assets.

For more information about I-ON Digital Corp. and its initiatives, visit www.iondigitalcorp.com.

For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
I-ON Digital Corp.
investorrelations@iondigital.com
(866) 440-2278
https://iondigitalcorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with the expected ability of the Company to undertake certain activities and accomplish certain goals and objectives. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “goal,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of developing and commercializing its products. These and other risks concerning the Company and its financial position are described in additional detail in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

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