SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (OTCID:SMKG) Announces Uplisting to OTCID Tier on OTC Markets and Provides Update on EDGAR Filings, S 1 Amendments, and Multi Jurisdiction Regulatory Roadmap

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (OTCID:SMKG), a global provider of PayTech, FinTech, Blockchain Layer2 and digital transformation solutions, today announced that the Company has been officially uplisted from the OTC Pink Market to the OTCID tier on OTC Markets in the United States.

This uplisting reflects the Company’s commitment to enhanced disclosure, improved governance, and transparent reporting standards, offering investors greater visibility into SMKG’s operational performance, financial reporting, and long‑term strategic roadmap.

Advancing U.S. Regulatory Reporting: EDGAR Amendments and S‑1 Progress

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. continues to advance its U.S. regulatory compliance initiatives, including:

• Amending and updating historical filings on the SEC’s EDGAR system
• Preparing the next sequence of amendments for its S‑1 registration statement
• Strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and disclosure frameworks with Canadian Securities Agencies.

These actions support the Company’s long‑term objective of establishing a fully compliant, investor‑ready reporting structure aligned with SEC expectations.

“Our uplisting to OTCID is a significant milestone, but it is only one part of a much larger compliance and governance initiative,” said Massimo Barone, CEO of SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. “We are advancing our EDGAR amendments, strengthening our S‑1 documentation, and ensuring that our reporting meets both U.S. and Canadian regulatory standards. This disciplined approach positions SMKG for accelerated growth, institutional engagement, and expanded market access.

Canadian Regulatory Compliance and Cross‑Border Alignment

In parallel with its U.S. filings, SMKG continues to maintain and update its Canadian corporate and securities compliance obligations, including:

• Continuous disclosure filings
• Corporate governance requirements
• Cross‑border alignment between Canadian and U.S. reporting frameworks
• Coordination with auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory advisors

This dual‑jurisdiction compliance strategy strengthens SMKG’s credibility with regulators, partners, and institutional investors.

Regulatory Roadmap Across Multiple Jurisdictions: Simplification Underway, but Digital Asset Hurdles Remain

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. is actively working to simplify and harmonize its regulatory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, the EU, and emerging markets where the Company deploys its platforms.

While progress continues, the Company acknowledges that regulatory hurdles remain, particularly in areas involving:

• Digital Assets
• Crypto‑related financial products
• Tokenization frameworks
• Cross‑border digital payment rails

These sectors continue to evolve rapidly, with regulators in each jurisdiction applying different interpretations, licensing requirements, and compliance expectations.

Despite these challenges, SMKG is strategically positioned:

• The Company has investments in Digital Asset technologies, including tokenization, digital wallets, and blockchain‑enabled payment rails.
• SMKG’s platforms are architected to support regulated digital asset flows, including KYC/KYB/KYT monitoring, AML frameworks, and transaction telemetry.
• The Company’s roadmap includes sector‑specific digital ecosystems that integrate both traditional and emerging financial instruments.
• Critical is the strategic initiative by the company’s endeavor in Layer2 Token Issuance and DEFI model.

“As global regulators refine their frameworks for Digital Assets, we are ensuring that our technology stack, governance model, and operational controls remain ahead of the curve,” added Barone. “Our investments and strategic positioning in Digital Assets are deliberate, measured, and aligned with long‑term regulatory evolution.

Strategic Outlook for 2026 and Beyond

The Company continues to advance its portfolio of digital payment rails, embedded banking solutions, and enterprise platforms across key verticals including Marketplace Tech, Real Estate, AI Automation, Mining, Energy, Banking, and Merchant Acquiring.

The uplisting, combined with strengthened regulatory compliance and a clear multi‑jurisdiction roadmap, supports SMKG’s 2026 strategy focused on:

• Accelerating platform deployments
• Expanding sector‑specific digital ecosystems
• Enhancing operational transparency
• Unlocking shareholder value through strategic asset commercialization

About SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (SMKG:OTC)

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (OTC: SMKG) is a global leader in PaaS offering specialized e-Commerce, Cloud, Blockchain layered2 and Mobility applications, delivering white-label solutions to the PayTech, FinTech and Digital Asset markets. The company’s portfolio spans payment orchestration, digital banking, blockchain, digital compliance and marketplace technologies, serving clients across multiple industries and geographies.

Keeping its core as a boutique technology company, providing Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence and Commerce Strategies with a proprietary portfolio of applications for Banking4.0, Web3.0 and Digital Payments4.0. With an established financial network and FX infrastructure, SMKG empowers its partners and clients to expand globally, offering secure, compliant, and connected digital payment ecosystems for financial growth.

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CEO, Massimo Barone
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SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.
Dharmesh Vora
President Enterprise Solutions
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