BlockchainK2 Corp. Names Michael Forstl as New CEO

BlockchainK2 Corp., a technology and investment company focused on opportunities within the blockchain and digital-asset ecosystem, announced the appointment of Michael Forstl as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective October 1, 2026. Forstl will succeed Sergei Stetsenko, who will continue to serve as Executive Chairman and a director of the company. The appointment remains subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Forstl brings more than three decades of experience in institutional distribution, product development, and digital-asset investing. He has held senior roles at Exos Financial, Morgan Creek Capital Management, ING Investment Management, and Nuveen Investments. His most recent position was as Head of Distribution at Exos Financial, where he led the firm's digital-asset and sustainable innovation initiatives. Forstl also served as Chief Compliance Officer of Exos Securities and Exos Asset Management, both FINRA-registered broker-dealers and SEC-registered investment advisers.

Forstl's appointment marks the next stage in BlockchainK2's strategy of building its blockchain and digital-asset businesses around institutional market participants, including asset managers, financial institutions, and distribution partners. His background in regulatory and operating leadership will be crucial as the company navigates the evolving landscape of digital assets.

BlockchainK2 Corp. is a technology and investment company focused on opportunities within the blockchain and digital-asset ecosystem. Through its subsidiaries, investments, and strategic relationships, the company seeks to participate in the development of blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure and digital-asset businesses.

In related news, the company also announced that Dr. Steven Sangha has resigned as a director of BlockchainK2, effective September 28, 2026. Dr. Sangha will remain a key advisor to the company. In connection with his resignation, Dr. Sangha has surrendered 700,000 incentive stock options, exercisable at $0.77 per share, to the company for cancellation. The Board thanks Dr. Sangha for his service and contributions to BlockchainK2 and wishes him success in his future endeavors.

The company's focus on institutional market participants and its strategic positioning in the blockchain and digital-asset space underscore its commitment to building a robust infrastructure for these emerging technologies. With Forstl's appointment and the ongoing support of key advisors like Dr. Sangha, BlockchainK2 is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for digital-asset solutions from institutional investors.