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Neptune expands AI and robotics exposure with strategic investment in Atoms. Vancouver, British Columbia - August 27, 2026 - Neptune Digital Assets Corp. (TSXV: NDA) (OTCQB: NPPTF) (FSE: 1NW) ("Neptune" or the "Company") is pleased to announce an investment in Atoms, an artificial intelligence and robotics company led by Travis Kalanick, co-founder and former CEO of Uber Technologies Inc. ("Uber"). Atoms is developing intelligent machines and automation systems designed to perform productive work across the physical economy, with applications spanning transportation, mining, food production and other large industrial markets. "AI is rapidly moving beyond software and into the physical world, creating opportunities to transform some of the world's largest industries," said Cale Moodie, President and CEO of Neptune. "Atoms combines an exceptional founder with the technical ambition and capital required to pursue these opportunities at scale. For Neptune shareholders, this investment provides exposure to a high-quality private technology company at an important stage in its development." Neptune's US$500,000 investment was made as part of Atoms' previously announced US$1.7 billion financing, led by Andreessen Horowitz. The investment was completed on an arm's-length basis. The investment builds on Neptune's strategy of complementing its core digital asset operations with selective investments in private technology companies. The Company continues to evaluate opportunities across artificial intelligence, computing and other emerging technologies. About Neptune Digital Assets Corp. Neptune Digital Assets Corp. (TSXV:NDA) (OTCQB:NPPTF) (FSE:1NW) is one of the first publicly traded blockchain companies in Canada and is at the forefront of the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape. Neptune engages in operations across the digital asset ecosystem including, proof-of-stake mining, blockchain nodes, decentralized finance (DeFi) and other associated cutting-edge technology. Its unwavering commitment to innovation and strategic growth enables Neptune Digital Assets Corp to continually explore new opportunities and maximize value for its shareholders. For more information about Neptune Digital Assets Corp., please visit its website at www.neptunedigitalassets.com or follow Neptune Digital Assets Corp on X (@NeptuneDAC). ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Cale Moodie, President and CEO Neptune Digital Assets Corp. 1-800-545-0941 www.neptunedigitalassets.com Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans", "proposes" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements and information in this release include, among others: statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the investment in Atoms, including expected exposure for Neptune shareholders to a private technology company; statements regarding Atoms' business plans and prospects, including the development and commercialization of intelligent machines and automation systems and their application across transportation, mining, food production and other industrial markets; statements regarding the potential for artificial intelligence to be applied within large industrial sectors; statements regarding Neptune's strategy of complementing its digital asset operations with investments in private technology companies; and statements regarding Neptune's continued evaluation of additional investment opportunities in artificial intelligence, computing and other emerging technologies. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to: the growth and profitability of the investment in Atoms; the inherent risks involved in the cryptocurrency and general securities markets; the Company may not be able to profitably liquidate its current digital currency inventory, or at all; a decline in digital currency prices may have a significant negative impact on the Company's operations; the volatility of digital currency prices; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, liability, competition, loss of key employees and other related risks and uncertainties. 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Travis Kalanick says he wouldn't do 'anything different' about the missed Uber-Lyft acquisition. Aug 16, 2026, 10:21 PM PT Uber and Lyft were just not meant to be, says Travis Kalanick. In an Andreessen Horowitz interview released on Friday, the former Uber CEO said he has no regrets about how he handled a potential acquisition of Lyft. "I wouldn't do anything different. And it's easy to say now, but I got a lot of shit for that for a long time," he said. "I would sit across the table from the guys, and it was just clear that we were very culturally different." Uber held acquisition talks to buy its rival Lyft in 2014. The negotiations fell apart because Kalanick refused to pay more than $2 billion, while Lyft was seeking a higher valuation. In Friday's interview, Kalanick said that cultural mismatch was a problem too, and it started with Lyft's pink mustache effort. In 2012, Lyft introduced a giant plush pink mustache on its car grilles to make its vehicles instantly recognizable and reinforce a playful brand that contrasted with taxis and Uber. The quirky "carstache" fit Lyft's image of ride-hailing as a social experience, but it became less suitable as the company sought business customers. Lyft began moving away from the oversize mustache around 2014, replacing it with subtler, more practical ways to identify the correct car. The former Uber CEO, who recently launched robotics company Atoms, said that he had wanted the Lyft acquisition to go through. "When you meet with somebody, and you're going to acquire them, there's so much goodness that could come from it," he said. He added that he wanted it to work because Uber was spending an "insane amount of money" trying to compete with Lyft for market share and price. Kalanick resigned as Uber CEO in June 2017 following months of turmoil at the company, after which major investors demanded his removal. Dara Khosrowshahi was appointed CEO later that year, with a mandate to remake Uber's culture and prepare the company for an eventual public listing. Still, on Friday, Kalanick said: "I'd stand by every decision I made at Uber." In March, Kalanick rebranded an earlier venture as Atoms, an industrial AI company automating food, mining, and transportation with robotics. Atoms announced a $1.7 billion equity funding round in July 2026, led by A16z, with participation from Bain Capital and Fifth Wall. A16z's Ben Horowitz joined Atoms' board as part of the deal.