Northwire Canada EditionWednesday, August 26, 2026
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GOLD 4694.50 −0.1% SILVER 68.68 +0.1% COPPER 6.71 +1.6% OIL 82.36 −3.1% PALLADIUM 1336.50 −2.0% ODV 4.39 +1.6% PGLD 1.17 +0.9% FDY 5.92 −1.0% FMAN 0.385 −4.9% BGAU 1.82 +5.8% LTH 0.655 +5.7% NVX 0.580 −3.3% MNRG 0.095 +0.0% AG 29.35 +1.6% CTV 0.140 +16.7% OTMC 0.600 +34.8% OPW 0.130 +4.0% HI 0.165 +10.0% VCU 1.33 +1.5% DLTA 0.175 −5.4% EMO 0.400 −1.2% GOLD 4694.50 −0.1% SILVER 68.68 +0.1% COPPER 6.71 +1.6% OIL 82.36 −3.1% PALLADIUM 1336.50 −2.0% ODV 4.39 +1.6% PGLD 1.17 +0.9% FDY 5.92 −1.0% FMAN 0.385 −4.9% BGAU 1.82 +5.8% LTH 0.655 +5.7% NVX 0.580 −3.3% MNRG 0.095 +0.0% AG 29.35 +1.6% CTV 0.140 +16.7% OTMC 0.600 +34.8% OPW 0.130 +4.0% HI 0.165 +10.0% VCU 1.33 +1.5% DLTA 0.175 −5.4% EMO 0.400 −1.2%
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World Blockchain corrects NR: placement at 1.6 cents

World Blockchain Cuts Placement Price to 1.6 Cents Amid Liquidity Crunch and Going Concern Doubts

Executive Summary
  • On May 28, 2026, World Blockchain Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to $300,000 by issuing 18.75 million common shares at 16 cents per share.
  • On June 3, 2026, the company issued a correction stating the subscription price is actually 1.6 cents per share, not 16 cents.
  • The financing remains subject to regulatory approvals and carries a 4-month statutory hold period.
  • Proceeds are designated for general working capital and exploring business opportunities.
Material Impact
  • The price correction from 16 cents to 1.6 cents represents a 90% reduction in the placement valuation, aligning closer to the current market price of $0.01.
  • The $300,000 raise is immaterial relative to the company's $144,934 in debt and $1,434,587 working capital deficit.
  • The dilution of ~19.7% on existing shares is significant for a company with no revenue and negative equity.
  • The correction signals a lack of investor confidence at the originally stated price and underscores the company's desperate need for liquidity.
  • This is a routine negative event, as corrections to financings are common, but the extreme price adjustment highlights severe fundamental distress.
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Company Overview
  • World Blockchain Corp. (formerly Cascadia Blockchain Group) is a speculative technology company.
  • The company previously developed an NFT authentication platform but discontinued the project due to market decline and zero revenue generation.
  • Management is currently evaluating new business opportunities but has not committed to any specific path.
  • The company has no active flagship project and operates with minimal operational footprint.
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