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Bluesky Digital Assets Announces ChessGold Inc. Major Growth Update

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 02, 2026 · 08:00 BTC · 0.11 Bluesky Digital Assets Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. announced a binding letter of intent to acquire ChessGold Inc., subject to shareholder and CSE approval.
  • ChessGold reported strong global user growth – 43,732 registered users in 221 countries, 283,000 matches processed, and rapid monthly registration increases (up to 14,251 new users in Nov 2025).
  • Operational milestones include Apple Pay integration, Google Pay support (Jan 2026), and upcoming web‑app launch (Fall 2026).

Key Details

  • Acquisition Intent: Bluesky entered a binding LOI to acquire ChessGold; transaction requires shareholder approval and CSE clearance.
  • Financing Background: Bluesky previously secured a loan agreement to advance up to $1,000,000 to ChessGold, convertible into ChessGold common shares.
  • User Base: 43,732 registered users across 221 countries/territories (near‑complete global coverage).
  • Geographic Distribution: Asia‑Pacific 55%, MENA 18%, Sub‑Saharan Africa 12%, Latin America 9%, Europe & North America 6%.
  • Engagement Metrics: Over 283,000 competitive chess matches processed since July 2025.
  • Growth Rate: Monthly new registrations grew from 804 (Jul 2025) to a peak of 14,251 (Nov 2025), a 17.7× increase within five months; continued onboarding through Feb 2026.
  • Payment Integration Milestones:
  • Apple Pay integration on the Apple App Store (available now).
  • Google Pay support began Jan 2026.
  • Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and blockchain payments.
  • Android Play Store Lite version available; web app slated for Fall 2026.
  • Monetization: Dual‑currency in‑game economy fully operational, positioned for accelerated revenue growth as user acquisition scales.

Notable Quotes

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