Bluesky Digital Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire ChessGold Inc

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE:BTC)(OTCQB:BTCWF) ("Bluesky" or the "Company") announces that it has entered into a share exchange agreement dated April 17, 2026 (the "Agreement") with ChessGold Inc. ("ChessGold") and the shareholders of ChessGold (together with ChessGold, the "Vendors"), whereby the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ChessGold (the "ChessGold Shares"), subject to the terms and conditions described therein (the " Transaction"). The Transaction is non-arm's length.

The Transaction will constitute a "fundamental change" pursuant to the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "Exchange"). In connection with the closing of the Transaction, the Company will change its name to "ChessGold Inc." and will carry on the business of ChessGold as further described below.

About ChessGold

ChessGold is a technology company and is in the business of developing and operating its real-money chess gaming platform. The Company's primary activity is the development and operation of its real-money chess gaming platform, "Chess Gold," a mobile-based online chess application that is currently live and accessible to users. The platform enables real-time gameplay, competitive matches, and incorporates virtual currency features designed to support future monetization. Fair play enforcement is provided through ChessGold's AI-driven anti-cheat technology, which actively analyzes gameplay behavior. To date, the system has flagged and confirmed over 100 violations, protecting the integrity of the competitive ecosystem.

ChessGold continues to accelerate its global footprint, now surpassing 65,000 players competing across 225 countries and territories. With over 440,000 matches completed since launch, the platform has established itself as a growing destination for competitive chess worldwide. ChessGold is seeing strong player engagement, with an average of 8,000 to 10,000 weekly active users consistently competing on the platform. Chess Gold is available on the Apple App Store with full Apple Pay and Google Pay integration. Android users can access the platform via the Play Store Lite version. Additional payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, and blockchain-based transactions.