The Company Rebrands Investment Subsidiary 'SOL Focused Investments LLC'

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2024) - SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTC Pink: SOLCF) (FSE: 9SB) ("SOL" or "the Company") today announced a strategic shift by its wholly-owned subsidiary to primarily focus on investing in the Solana blockchain network following its successful exit from Core Scientific Inc. Through Solana's efficient and scalable network, SOL Global aims to harness growth in decentralized finance and next-generation applications as part of Solana's commitment to advancing innovation and enhancing digital capabilities.

The company has changed the name of its main investing wholly-owned subsidiary 'SOL Verano Blocker 1 LLC' to 'SOL Focused Investments LLC', which will concentrate on investing directly in Solana Blockchain and Solana derived technologies in order to capitalize on the technology's growth. SOL Global will continue working on a few core assets, while the remaining investments will be sold or wound down in order to focus directly on this initiative. SOL Global's strategic move underscores its dedication to advancing in the blockchain ecosystem and AI technologies, driving growth across evolving sectors.

"We're excited to make this strategic investment in Solana, a blockchain platform with the speed, scalability, and security that aligns with our vision of the future," said Paul Kania, CFO and Interim CEO of SOL. "Our investment research found that the Solana network provides us with that greatest opportunity for growth."

SOL Global's portfolio demonstrates a successful track record in digital assets. Along with Core Scientific, SOL's investment in Tokenise International Inc., a leader in regulated tokenized security exchanges, led to a successful acquisition by VERO Labs in 2023, enhancing creator and fan engagement. SOL also invested in Bitbuy, a Canadian cryptocurrency marketplace acquired by WonderFi, strengthening SOL's foothold in crypto exchanges and marketplaces.

Further diversifying its digital assets, SOL Global invested in Build A Rocket Boy Ltd. (BARB), an independent game studio founded by Leslie Benzies. BARB's flagship game, Everywhere, introduces an immersive metaverse blending user-generated content and virtual worlds. Supported by recent Series D funding, BARB exemplifies SOL Global's commitment to fostering innovation in digital experiences.

About Solana

Investing in Solana offers several potential benefits due to its unique features and positioning within the blockchain ecosystem. Solana is known for its high transaction speed and low fees. The network can handle over 65,000 transactions per second (TPS) with an average transaction cost of less than a cent. This scalability and affordability make it attractive for various use cases, from DeFi to gaming. Solana uses a unique mechanism called Proof of History (PoH), combined with Proof of Stake (PoS), allowing it to scale without sharding. This setup helps maintain speed and efficiency while keeping the network decentralized. Solana has a thriving ecosystem with many projects, including decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, NFTs, gaming, and Web3 applications. This growing adoption can drive demand for Solana tokens and encourage innovation within the network, potentially boosting its value. Solana's ecosystem is increasingly interoperable, with cross-chain bridges like Wormhole enabling seamless asset transfers between Solana and other blockchains, such as Ethereum. This cross-chain functionality can make Solana more versatile and attract users and developers from other networks. Solana's architecture and tools are considered more developer-friendly than some other networks, and its ease of use encourages more developers to build on the platform. This developer focus could lead to a steady influx of innovative projects, sustaining ecosystem growth.

Solana represents an ideal next step due to its burgeoning ecosystem of developers, applications, and liquidity. Solana's infrastructure is attracting a significant migration of users due to its exceptional scalability, speed, and low transaction costs, making it the top choice for DeFi applications and decentralized exchanges. As more projects adopt Solana, demand is growing for sophisticated on-chain analytics tools like block explorers, essential for interpreting the complex array of transactions in modern DeFi. Block explorers, proven to be some of the most accessed tools in crypto, provide critical visibility across the blockchain, supporting Solana's expanding composability and data requirements.

Recent data underscores the high engagement Solana-based tools receive, such as block explorers and exchanges that connect directly to Solana's ecosystem, ranking among the most visited crypto sites. This high engagement reflects Solana's accelerated adoption, positioning it as one of the most promising blockchain platforms for user retention and network expansion. By reallocating capital into Solana at this critical growth stage, SOL Global can strengthen its presence in the decentralized finance and next-gen blockchain sectors, tapping into an active, expanding network with robust future potential. This shift aligns with our forward-looking investment philosophy, ensuring exposure to high-potential digital assets as we continue to focus on value generation through strategic timing and sector innovation.

About SOL Global Investments Corp.

SOL Global is a diversified international investment and private equity holding company. Its investment partnerships range from minority positions to large strategic holdings and advisory mandates. Key business segments include electric mobility, digital asset technology, esports & gaming, new age wellness, and residential commercial real estate.

Cautionary Statements

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