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Globe and Mail
15-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
LQWD Acquires Additional Bitcoin Increasing Its Holdings to ~238.5 BTC
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2025) - LQWD Technologies Corp. (TSXV: LQWD) (OTCQX: LQWDF) ("LQWD" or the "Company"), a Canadian-based Bitcoin-backed company and provider of enterprise-grade infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, is pleased to announce the acquisition of an additional ~57.5 Bitcoin to its treasury. Details are as follows: Number of Bitcoin Purchased: ~57.5 Bitcoin Average Purchase Price: ~US$118,162 per Bitcoin Amount Purchased: ~US $6,800,000 Total Bitcoin Holdings: ~238.5 Bitcoin Total Average Purchase Price: ~US$75,331 per Bitcoin Total Amount Purchased: ~US$17,977,505 In line with its ongoing Bitcoin accumulation strategy to grow its LSP business, LQWD now holds ~238.5 Bitcoin or approximately ~866 Sats per LQWD share, or ~688 Sats per diluted share. This represents a BTC Yield of ~54.6% year-to-date (YTD), calculated as the percentage change in Sats per diluted share. The Company currently has 27,546,741 shares outstanding, remains debt-free, and holds all Bitcoin reserves unencumbered. LQWD remains focused on increasing its Bitcoin-per-share metrics as a foundational component of its value strategy aligning growth with long-term shareholder interests. "Bitcoin is the foundation of our business, and every additional purchase strengthens our position in the global payments network of the future," said Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD. "Our long-term strategy is centered on accumulating Bitcoin, deploying it efficiently, and scaling in step with the growth of the Lightning Network." LQWD is a Canadian-domiciled public company with offices in Vancouver, Canada, and Lugano, Switzerland. The Company is audited and publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LQWD, and on the OTCQX Market in the United States under the symbol LQWDF. About LQWD Technologies Corp. LQWD Technologies Corp. is advancing Bitcoin adoption through the Lightning Network, a second-layer solution that enables instant, low-cost transactions at scale. As one of the first public companies dedicated to Lightning infrastructure, LQWD operates a network of enterprise-grade nodes designed to earn transaction fees and support network liquidity. With a strategic Bitcoin treasury and infrastructure positioned for scalability, LQWD offers investors unique exposure to both the long-term appreciation of Bitcoin and the emerging potential of Lightning-based payment technology. For more information, please visit LQWD's website and connect with the Company's Lightning Network nodes in real time. Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company's business plans and the outlook of the Company's industry. Although the Company believes, considering the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate, that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The statements in this release are made as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no responsibility to update them or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances other than as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin Treasury Firms Expand War Chests as Global Adoption Rises
Companies building bitcoin (BTC) treasuries are currently the focus of the digital-assets ecosystem as global adoption widens, and three existing participants have announced a total of about $278 million in new funding to boost their holdings in recent days. Remixpoint (3825), a Japanese energy consulting firm, disclosed Wednesday that it raised around 31.5 billion yen ($215 million) in new financing. Remixpoint holds 1,051 BTC and intends to deploy the entire capital toward buying more, with a near-term goal of reaching 3,000 BTC in its treasury. Sweden's H100 Group (H100), a health technology company, said it secured an additional 516 million kronor ($54 million) through its Tranche 6 and Tranche 7 financing rounds, originally announced on June 16. Total capital raised now stands at 921 million kronor, it said Wednesday. H100 currently holds 248 BTC and plans to direct funds toward opportunities tied to its bitcoin treasury (DCC) raised $20.7 million from investors including Animoca Brands, UTXO Management and ParaFi Capital to grow its bitcoin treasury. The placement, priced at $0.074 per share, includes warrants exercisable at $0.15. Directors plan to invest $610,000, subject to shareholder approval. Canada's LQWD Technologies (LQWD), which operates a network of enterprise-grade nodes on the Lightning network, said Monday it increased its financing round to C$12.3 million ($9 million). The capital will support further bitcoin acquisitions as part of LQWD's Lightning Network business. LQWD currently holds 181 DigitalX has been updated and raised $20.7 million.
Globe and Mail
09-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
LQWD Announces Upsized Financing with Amended Terms of Up to C$12.3 Million
THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia , July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada's Bitcoin Lightning Strategy, LQWD Technologies Corp. (TSXV: LQWD) (OTCQX: LQWDF) (' LQWD ' or the ' Company ') announces that in response to increased demand from strategic investors and existing shareholders, it has increased the size of its previously announced brokered (the ' Brokered Offering ') and non-brokered (the ' Non-Brokered Offering ' and together, the ' Offering ') private placement to up to C$12.3 million (or US $9 million), with the Offering to be priced at C$4.10 (or US$3.00) per common share (the ' Common Shares '). Maxim Group LLC is acting as sole agent and book runner in connection with the Brokered Offering. Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (' NI 45-106 '), the Offering is being made pursuant to Part 5A of NI 45-106, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the ' Listed Issuer Financing Exemption '), to purchasers resident in Canada (other than the province of Québec) in connection with the Non-Brokered Offering. The Company has filed an amended and restated offering document relating to the Offering (the ' Offering Document ') that can be accessed under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at and on the Company's website at Prospective investors should read the Offering Document before making an investment decision. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for the acquisition of Bitcoin for use as an operating asset in the Company's scalable Lightning Network services business, and general corporate purposes. The Brokered Offering is expected to close on or about July 10, 2025, or such other date or dates as the Company and Maxim may agree and the Non-Brokered Offering is expected to close on or about July 11, 2025. Completion of the Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the conditional approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (' TSXV '). The Company expects certain directors and officers of the Company, being related parties as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (' MI 61-101 '), to participate in the Offering. Any such resulting related party transaction will be exempt from the formal valuation requirement and shareholder approval requirement of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of any Common Shares issued to such persons will not exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization. In connection with the Offering, the Common Shares will be offered to persons in the United States pursuant to exemptions from the registration requirements under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ' U.S. Securities Act ') and all applicable U.S. state securities laws, as well as outside Canada and the United States on a basis which does not require the qualification or registration of any of the Company's securities or require the Company to be subject to any ongoing disclosure requirements under any domestic securities laws. The Common Shares to be offered pursuant to the Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. About LQWD LQWD Technologies Corp. is advancing Bitcoin adoption through the Lightning Network, a second-layer solution that enables instant, low-cost transactions at scale. As one of the first public companies dedicated to Lightning infrastructure, LQWD operates a network of enterprise-grade nodes designed to earn transaction fees and support network liquidity. With a strategic Bitcoin treasury and infrastructure positioned for scalability, LQWD offers investors unique exposure to both the long-term appreciation of Bitcoin and the growing use of Lightning as a global payments solution. For further information: Ashley Garnot, President/Director Phone: 1.604.669.0912 Email: ashley@ Website: X: @LQWDTech Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain 'forward-looking statements'. All statements, other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations and beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to the Offering, including the completion and anticipated timing for completion of the Offering, the potential size of the Offering, the Company's intended use of the net proceeds of the Offering, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approvals of the TSXV, and the Company's development and growth plans. Any such forward-looking information may be identified by words such as 'anticipate', 'proposed', 'estimates', 'would', 'expects', 'intends', 'plans', 'may', 'will', and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Globe and Mail
30-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
LQWD Technologies Provides Corporate Update
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2025) - LQWD Technologies Corp. (TSXV: LQWD) (OTCQX: LQWDF) ("LQWD" or the "Company"), a Canadian-based Bitcoin treasury and provider of enterprise-grade solutions for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, announces that Mr. Alex Guidi has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors. "On behalf of the Board, I would like to sincerely thank and acknowledge Alex for his significant contributions," said Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD. "We were fortunate to benefit from Alex's extensive corporate and financial expertise, as well as his infectious enthusiasm. He played a pivotal role in helping LQWD navigate a critical early phase and was instrumental in providing needed capital during our startup journey." "Today, with LQWD firmly established in the Bitcoin LN space and now surrounded by top-tier Bitcoin experts, the time is right for me to step aside," Alex Guidi commented. "I have full confidence in the experienced and passionate LQWD team to drive this Company forward. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them, and I wish the entire team continued success." LQWD is a Canadian-domiciled public company with offices in Vancouver, Canada, and Lugano, Switzerland. The Company is audited and publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LQWD, and on the OTCQX Market in the United States under the symbol LQWDF. About LQWD Technologies Corp. LQWD Technologies Corp. is advancing Bitcoin adoption through the Lightning Network — a second-layer solution that enables instant, low-cost transactions at scale. As the first public company dedicated to Lightning infrastructure, LQWD operates a network of enterprise-grade nodes designed to earn transaction fees and yield in support of network liquidity. With a strategic Bitcoin treasury accumulation mandate and infrastructure positioned for scalability, LQWD offers investors unique exposure to both the long-term appreciation of Bitcoin and the emerging potential of Lightning-based payment technology. For more information, please visit LQWD's website and connect with the Company's Lightning Network nodes in real time. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company's business plans and the outlook of the Company's industry. Although the Company believes, considering the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate, that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no responsibility to update them or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances other than as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the Company's securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Units being offered will not be, and have not been, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, a U.S. person.
Globe and Mail
26-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
LQWD Establishes Advisory Board of Bitcoin Experts to Drive BTC Accumulation and Lightning Network Strategy
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2025) - LQWD Technologies Corp. (TSXV: LQWD) (OTCQX: LQWDF) ("LQWD" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Callahan, Jesse Myers, and Coyn Mateer to its Bitcoin Advisory Board. This newly formed board—comprised of respected experts in the Bitcoin ecosystem—will provide strategic guidance as LQWD accelerates the growth of its Bitcoin treasury and maximize the deployment of BTC across its Lightning Network-based transaction infrastructure. Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD, commented: "By bringing together some of the world's most respected voices and brightest minds in the space, this advisory board strengthens our ability to aggressively grow our Bitcoin holdings, earn yield and expand our fee-based Lightning infrastructure that supports real-world Bitcoin adoption." The founding members of LQWD's Strategic Bitcoin Advisory Board are: Sam Callahan A highly respected market analyst in the Bitcoin space, Sam's insights are widely distributed across major financial outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, Fox Business, and Forbes. He advises several Bitcoin-focused companies and recently collaborated with investment strategist Lyn Alden. Sam brings deep expertise in Bitcoin markets and economic trends. Jesse Myers Jesse is a Bitcoin strategist with UTXO Management, working directly with global companies to integrate Bitcoin treasury and analytics strategies. His research, including "Once-in-a-Species" and "Bitcoin's Full Potential Valuation" has been foundational to leading corporate Bitcoin strategies, including Michael Saylor's valuation model. Jesse previously co-founded Onramp Bitcoin, worked at Bain & Company, and holds an MBA from Stanford. Coyn Mateer Coyn is a co-founder at UTXO Management and 210k Capital, a private investment fund focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem. He has been investing and advocating for Bitcoin since 2013 and brings a decade of experience in both public and private Bitcoin markets. Prior to UTXO Coyn was a part of the founding team of the worlds largest Bitcoin Conference. Coyn and his team are currently focused on seeding, advising and accelerating bitcoin treasury companies and adoption across the globe. About LQWD Technologies Corp. Canada's Bitcoin treasury strategy, LQWD Technologies is purpose built for the Bitcoin Lightning era. We are at the forefront of enabling fee-based transactions at scale on Lightning Network. For more information, please visit LQWD's corporate presentation and connect with the Company's Lightning Network nodes in real time. For further information: Ashley Garnot, Director Phone: 1.604.669.0912 Email: ashley@ Website: X: @LQWDTech Forward-Looking Statements This release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company's business plans and the outlook of the Company's industry. Although the Company believes, considering the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate, that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no responsibility to update them or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances other than as required by applicable securities laws.
