Norwegian Block Exchange AS

Share Issue/Capital Change • Jun 19, 2025

Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) and Globitex Holding AS Enter Strategic Partnership and Sign Share Swap Agreement

Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) and Globitex Holding AS Enter Strategic Partnership and Sign Share Swap Agreement

Oslo, June 19, 2025 – Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX), a leading Nordic crypto service provider and first norwegian listed active Bitcoin treasury company, today announced a strategic partnership and share swap agreement with Globitex Holding AS, the holding company of UAB Nexpay and Nexdesk.

Reference is made to the previous stock exchange announcement dated April 22, 2025. The agreement has now been signed.

Nicolai Lunde, CFO of NBX commented: "NBX's pioneering digital assets expertise combined with Nexpay's transactional banking services marks the beginning of a digital asset neobank. The partnership will enable both companies to cross-sell services and products. Management is committed to working towards this mutual goal and has been actively developing synergies since the initial announcement. The ultimate goal remains a full merger offering a comprehensive spectrum of products and services in the new digital economy, including combining NBX's role as the exclusive issuer of the stablecoin USDM with traditional payment rails from Globitex.

About Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX)

Founded in 2018, Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) is a trusted cryptocurrency exchange serving the Nordic market. Licensed and regulated in Norway, NBX offers secure trading of digital assets, custody solutions, and blockchain technology services for retail and institutional clients. NBX is committed to providing a compliant trading environment with robust security measures and transparent operations. The company issued the world's first credit card offering BTC cashback.

Contact Information:

Stig Kjos-Mathisen, CEO

Email: stig.aleksander.kjos-mathisen@nbx.com

Phone: +47 932 87 572

Nicolai Lunde, CFO

Email: nicolai.lunde@nbx.com