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I-ON Digital Corp CEO Carlos X. Montoya is Scheduled to Speak at The Secure Technology Alliance’s 2023 U.S. Payments Summit in Salt Lake City

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Chicago, Illinois–(Newsfile Corp. – February 28, 2023) – I-ON Digital Corp (OTCQB: IONI) CEO Carlos X. Montoya will participate in two exciting panel discussions at the Secure Technology Alliance’s 2023 U.S. Payments Summit on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

This year’s conference, entitled “Innovations Abound: Exploring the new frontier of payments technologies,” will bring together hundreds of global payment leaders to provide actionable guidance for the development of next-generation payment technologies and the growing importance that identity, compliance, consent, and security play in these cutting-edge payment solutions.

Mr. Montoya will join top industry leaders to discuss current trends, innovative technologies, and the challenges of creating frictionless payment ecosystems that are secure and compliant. With Mr. Montoya’s expertise in creating regulatory-compliant fintech ecosystems, he will share insight into I-ON’s approach toward identity, cybersecurity, compliance, reporting, and consent.

“I am honored to be a part of the critical discussions being led by the Secure Technology Alliance surrounding financial industry payment settlement, now inclusive of the broader arena of healthcare payments,” said Mr. Montoya. “Topics like security, identity, and immutable reporting are essential to building trust in the payment systems and increasingly distributed data networks that connect payers, patients, and healthcare providers.”

At the event, Mr. Montoya will discuss I-ON’s Trust Framework, designed to ensure identity, cybersecurity, compliance, reporting, and consent management for digital businesses worldwide. The Trust Framework is a set of protocols and processes that help organizations verify user identity in real-time while providing secure communication and consent control measures that protect data from unauthorized access or tampering by malicious actors. It also ensures compliance with applicable regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA and allows companies to customize their consent management systems according to their needs.

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“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to present our Trust Framework at the U.S. Payments Forum and share with other industry professionals how it can help increase security and transparency for digital businesses,” said Mr. Montoya. “The demand for secure digital transactions continues to grow as more businesses move online, and we believe our framework provides an invaluable solution.”

The U.S. Payments Forum is one of the premier events for payment professionals worldwide. It provides attendees with valuable insights into trends in payments technology and new solutions for consumer protection and fraud prevention strategies for merchants and financial institutions alike.

About I-ON Digital Corp
I-ON Digital Corp (the “Company”) designs, develops, and acquires technologies to deploy fully compliant, institutional-level ecosystems that fuel precious metals digitization, safe and secure wealth transfer, and data and identity sovereignty for a new generation of financial and data-driven transactions. The Company’s channels for value creation include, but are not limited to, service fees associated with asset digitization, secure transactional revenues, and the licensing of the Company’s growing intellectual property portfolio for offerings to prominent institutional organizations within the financial, healthcare, and information technology services marketplace. Additional information is available at https://iondigitalcorp.com/.

About the U.S. Payments Forum
The U.S. Payments Forum is a cross-industry body that brings stakeholders together on neutral ground to enable efficient, timely, and effective implementation of emerging and existing payment technologies. This is achieved through education, guidance, and alternative paths to adoption. The Forum is the only non-profit organization whose membership includes the whole payments ecosystem, ensuring that all stakeholders have the opportunity to coordinate, cooperate and have a voice in the future of the U.S. payments industry. The organization operates within the Secure Technology Alliance, an association that encompasses all aspects of secure digital technologies.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “will,” “intend,” “look to,” plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “seek,” “potential,” “outlook,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, including, but not limited to, I-ON’s current views with respect to future events and its financial forecasts, are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those risks described from time to time in filings made by I-ON with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or new variants thereof, or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company’s operations, the demand for the Company’s products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated or expected. Statements in this news release regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue. I-ON does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by law.

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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – May 21, 2025

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In an era defined by rapid innovation and regulatory shifts, today’s blockchain briefing spotlights five pivotal developments: enterprise-grade data integration, municipal crypto pilots, state-level policy hearings, AI-powered token growth, and secure communications on a public ledger. Across these stories, three key trends emerge:

  1. Enterprise Adoption & Data Integration

  2. Government Experimentation & Oversight

  3. AI & Security Innovations in Crypto

Below, we dissect each story’s essence, unpack its broader implications, and offer opinion-driven insight for Web3 stakeholders.


1. Space and Time Joins Forces with Microsoft Fabric

Source: Chainwire / The Defiant

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On May 20, 2025, Space and Time Labs (SXT)—a zero-knowledge data platform backed by Microsoft’s M12 Ventures—announced integration of its multichain index (Bitcoin, Sui, Ethereum) into Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake environment. This partnership delivers real-time, verifiable blockchain data directly within Azure, enabling developers and enterprises to build data-driven Web3 and AI applications without custom pipelines.

Opinion: Embedding verifiable on-chain data into mainstream analytics tools marks a watershed moment. As traditional enterprises crave decentralized insights, Fabric’s native access to SXT’s ZK-proven data could accelerate blockchain analytics, foster hybrid cloud-Web3 solutions, and reduce vendor lock-in. Expect more legacy tech giants to pursue similar alliances.


2. New York City Eyes Crypto for Taxes & Records

Source: DL News

Mayor Eric Adams revealed plans to form a Digital Assets Advisory Council to explore crypto-based payments for municipal services, including taxes, birth/death certificates, and land records. While specifics remain under wraps, Adams highlighted zero-knowledge proofs as a privacy-preserving tool for public documentation on distributed ledgers.

Opinion: New York’s initiative signals growing municipal appetite for blockchain beyond investments. By potentially accepting tax payments in crypto and securing vital records on-chain, NYC could pioneer use cases that blend transparency with privacy. However, pilot programs must rigorously address volatility, regulatory compliance, and digital inclusion to avoid disenfranchising underserved communities.

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3. Wyoming Committee Explores Blockchain, AI & Right-to-Repair

Source: Wyoming Public Media

During its first interim meeting (May 14–15, Jackson Hole), Wyoming’s Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation reviewed the state’s proposed Wyoming Stable Token—tethered 1:1 to USD—and examined AI governance and right-to-repair legislation. The Stable Token Commission anticipates a July 4 alpha launch, while lawmakers debated CBDC distinctions, tokenized real-world assets, and consumer repair rights.

Opinion: Wyoming continues to cement its reputation as a blockchain haven. Explicit carve-outs distinguishing stablecoins from CBDCs, coupled with regulatory sandboxes for AI and repair laws, underscore a holistic approach to innovation. Other states should monitor Wyoming’s alpha testing outcomes to inform balanced policy frameworks that nurture Web3 while safeguarding consumer interests.


4. AI Tokens Surge in Crypto’s New Tango

Source: The Economic Times

Himanshi Lohchab reports that AI-centric utility tokens—built to autonomously execute services like compute renting (Render), predictive analytics (SingularityNET), and data marketplaces (Ocean Protocol)—have seen market caps soar from $2.7 billion to nearly $30 billion within a year. Key players include Near Protocol’s AI modules, ICP, The Graph, and emerging AI agents that generate revenue per usage. Institutional interest from Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity further validates the trend.

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Opinion: The AI-blockchain convergence is no fleeting fad. AI tokens promise programmable revenue streams and decentralized toolchains, but they also introduce autonomous risk vectors—buggy smart contracts, accountability gaps, and regulatory ambiguity. Security audits, standardized interoperability protocols, and clear legal frameworks will be crucial to sustain investor confidence.


5. BSV Association Selects Binarii Labs for Secure Communications

Source: CoinGeek (via PRNewswire)

The BSV Association has designated Binarii Labs to implement BinariiDSM, an encrypted file exchange and messaging suite that logs proofs of record on the BSV blockchain. This integration ensures immutable audit trails, data resilience, and end-to-end confidentiality for enterprises seeking verifiable trust without centralized intermediaries.

Opinion: As data privacy regulations tighten globally, blockchain-anchored communication platforms like BinariiDSM offer a compelling alternative to legacy VPNs and secure email. By immutably recording metadata on-chain, organizations can demonstrate compliance, simplify audits, and deter insider threats. Look for BSV’s secure-messaging model to inspire similar offerings on other smart-contract platforms.


Conclusion: Navigating a Dynamic Blockchain Frontier

Today’s stories reaffirm that blockchain is no longer an experimental niche—it’s permeating analytics, public services, legislative agendas, tokenomics, and secure communications. To thrive:

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  • Forge Strategic Alliances: Enterprises should partner with ZK and data-fabric innovators to embed blockchain insights into their analytics stacks.

  • Pilot Pragmatically: Municipalities must balance visionary crypto use cases with compliance, volatility management, and equitable access.

  • Craft Balanced Policy: States can emulate Wyoming’s sandbox approach—distinguishing stablecoins from CBDCs, while addressing AI and repair rights.

  • Secure the Autonomous Agent Era: As AI tokens multiply, enforce rigorous security audits and interoperability standards.

  • Leverage On-Chain Trust: Consider blockchain-anchored communications for immutable audit trails and enhanced data resilience.

By embracing these actions, organizations and policymakers can harness blockchain’s transformative power while mitigating emerging risks.

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