• CBI's partner is a family of renowned diamond jewelers, with access to a large stock of precious stones at very attractive prices. 
• Players will be able to earn or buy at a discount NFTs and take possession of unique, certified stones on the Blockchain; these NFTs will also be available in games developed by third parties, increasing the game's potential
• CBI will receive 2.2 million euros in cash as well as a share of the new $CTS token and of the profits generated by the project.
• This agreement covers CBI's 3 activities - Video Games 3.0, Metaverse 3.0 and Investments 3.0 - and demonstrates their complementary nature.

Paris, France, April 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm CET (CBI, Euronext Growth Paris: FR0014007LW0 - ALCBI) - CBI, in collaboration with diamond jewelers, announces the development of a series of innovative applications and games where players will be able to win or buy at a discount NFTs representing real diamonds and other precious stones. These innovative applications will combine several formats, including “skill” games. These NFTs can also be integrated into games published by third parties, increasing their market potential. CBI will receive 2.2 million euros in cash as well as a proportion of the profits generated by the project. This agreement covers CBI's 3 activities - Video Games 3.0, Metaverse 3.0 and Investments 3.0 - and demonstrates their complementary nature.

CBI has partnered with the Marteau family, renowned diamond jewelers for three generations, who have access to a large stock of diamonds and other precious stones at very attractive prices. This partnership guarantees first-rate gem expertise and access to a stock of the highest-quality gems that have been acquired in accordance with the Kimberley Process, which strictly regulates the acquisition and trade of diamonds.

Each valuable diamond is uniquely identified by a certificate issued by the Gemmology Institute of America (GIA). The diamond is kept in a secure seal, containing all the stone's identifying information, including the certificate number. Each stone is associated with a unique NFT that incorporates the certificate number. Possession of the NFT is therefore proof of the stone's origin, authenticity and characteristics.

All gems obtained in the game are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by a trusted third party: Watch Certificate. A specialist in the digital authentication of physical objects, Watch Certificate has made its mark in the luxury watch sector since 2020, and is now extending its expertise to precious stones and jewelry.

Once the NFT has been won or purchased, players will have various options, including taking possession of the diamond through a logistics service operated by the jewelers, or reselling the NFT to other players.

This approach ensures total transparency and perfect traceability of the stones, while offering maximum flexibility to participants.

The applications developed will offer a fluid, immersive experience. They will range from diamond races to skill competitions. They will be accessible to both Web 3.0 enthusiasts and more traditional Web 2.0 players, and can be integrated into any other game published by third parties. CBI is already in contact with several publishers interested in integrating NFTs into their games.

The eco-system will operate with a dedicated utility token (CARATS - $CTS), the emblematic symbol of the diamond industry. 

CBI will develop and operate the applications, which will be owned by the Hammer Family. CBI will receive 2.2 million euros in cash over the current financial year ending March 31, 2026 (including 1.7 million euros from the sale of 10% of the $CTS tokens at signature) and 40% of the profits generated by the project. CBI has also received 10% of the $CTS tokens free of charge.

The launch will take place in the first half of 2026.

This agreement covers CBI's 3 activities - Video Games 3.0, Metaverse 3.0 and Investments 3.0 - and demonstrates their complementary nature. It illustrates CBI's know-how in each of these three areas of activity, with the Gemtech project being available both for applications in CBI's own or third-party video games (Video Games 3.0), in AlphaVerse (Metaverse 3.0) and contributing to the enhancement of CBI's portfolio of investment tokens (Investments 3.0).

For more information, please visit www.cbicorp.io.

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About CRYPTO BLOCKCHAIN INDUSTRIES

CRYPTO BLOCKCHAIN INDUSTRIES (“CBI”) is a French company that develops, operates and invests in video games, commercial applications and selected projects related to blockchain, non-fungible tokens (“NFT”) and cryptocurrencies. Founded by Frédéric Chesnais, a renowned gaming industry entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer, CBI aims to increase the value of its portfolio of blockchain-related activities in several sectors (video games, finance, logistics, etc.) in order to capitalize on this technology, whether directly or through partnerships. CBI has already made several investments and is currently developing AlphaVerse, a virtual world based on blockchain technology, or a metaverse. CBI shares are listed in compartment E2 (Public Offering) of the Paris Euronext Growth stock exchange. For further information, visit www.cbicorp.io et www.alphaverse.com.

About the Marteau Family

The Marteau family has a distinguished history in the jewelry industry, particularly in diamond craftsmanship. Henry Marteau, the son of a French army general, aspired to share French jewellery expertise on a global scale. After his death, his sons Stéphane and Jean-Gabriel carried on his vision, and subsequent generations have also joined the family business. The Marteau family is renowned for the creation of complex jewelry pieces, particularly in the field of haute horlogerie, sometimes requiring up to 30 craftsmen to complete. These pieces have been sold to the British royal family and many other royalty.

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