FXO Accelerates Listing Preparations as PwC Engagement Progresses and Coinbase Custody Migration Approaches

FXO plans to enter a concentrated implementation phase beginning September 28, covering third-party asset custody migration, an independent AML review, asset verification, and preparations for regulatory filings.

Canada, September 21, 2026 -- As the global digital asset industry continues to move toward greater regulation, transparency, and institutionalization, financial governance, anti-money laundering controls, customer asset protection, and the involvement of independent professional service providers are becoming increasingly important indicators of a company’s long-term development.

Against this backdrop, FXO Exchange (“FXO”) is entering an important implementation phase in the ongoing upgrade of its governance framework and preparations for a potential public listing.

According to information disclosed by FXO, a professional services engagement involving PwC commenced on July 5, 2026, and remains in progress in accordance with the formally agreed scope of work and applicable professional procedures.

At the same time, FXO has finalized the next phase of its third-party customer asset custody arrangements, involving Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC (“CCTC”).

Under FXO’s current implementation schedule, the period from September 28 to October 26, 2026 is expected to serve as a concentrated execution window. During this period, FXO plans to progressively implement third-party custody migration, an independent AML review, project-scope asset verification, and related governance and regulatory preparation work.

Subject to the relevant projects reaching the required stage of completion and applicable filing conditions being satisfied, FXO plans to move forward with the submission of relevant regulatory filing materials to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) around October 26, 2026.

From the commencement of the PwC engagement in July,to the planned custody and independent review work beginning in late September, and onward to the planned regulatory filing stage in late October, FXO’s listing preparation process is moving into a more clearly defined implementation phase.

PwC Engagement Has Been Underway for More Than Two Months

The PwC-related professional services engagement represents one of the key components of FXO’s broader governance and listing preparation program.

According to FXO, the engagement began on July 5, 2026 and remains in progress, with work being conducted in accordance with the scope and professional procedures formally agreed between the parties.

The project covers financial information, internal controls, and related business information within the agreed scope of the engagement. The precise nature of the services,procedures performed, and any final professional deliverables remain subject to the executed Engagement Letter and other applicable professional documentation.

For digital asset businesses seeking greater institutional participation and potential access to international capital markets, market attention increasingly extends beyond transaction volume and user growth.

Financial governance, internal controls, compliance infrastructure, and customer asset management have become equally important areas of scrutiny.

The continued progress of the PwC engagement therefore represents an important part of FXO’s broader governance enhancement and listing preparation process.

Coinbase Custody to Become Part of FXO’s Customer Asset Custody Framework

Alongside the PwC engagement, FXO is also advancing adjustments to its customer asset custody architecture.

According to FXO, the third-party custody arrangement involves:

Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC (CCTC)

FXO plans to begin migrating eligible customer assets within the relevant project scope to the applicable Coinbase Custody infrastructure starting on September 28, 2026.

The migration process is expected to include multiple operational stages, including account and asset reconciliation, data validation, custody system integration, asset transfers, and post-migration confirmation.

The implementation is currently scheduled to proceed in phases between September 28 and October 26, 2026.

FXO has also indicated that not every asset will necessarily be handled under an identical custody structure. The specific assets included, applicable account structures, and migration timing will depend on custodian support, contractual arrangements, technical requirements, and operational considerations.

The custody initiative is intended to further strengthen the operational distinction between customer assets and FXO’s own corporate assets while introducing a more institutionalized third-party custody framework.

Independent AML Review and Asset Verification to Begin in Parallel

In addition to the custody migration, FXO plans to commence an independent AML review beginning September 28.

The review is expected to assess relevant anti-money laundering policies, customer identification procedures, compliance processes, and related control mechanisms within the agreed review scope.

FXO also plans to conduct asset verification covering the accounts,assets, and associated records included within the relevant project scope.

As a result, the September 28 to October 26 implementation period is not expected to represent a standalone technical migration.

Instead, it will involve a broader set of initiatives focused on customer asset custody, AML controls, asset verification, and governance infrastructure.

These workstreams are expected to proceed alongside the ongoing PwC engagement and form part of FXO’s preparations for the next stage of its regulatory process.

Regulatory Filing Targeted for Around October 26

As the audit-related, custody, AML, and asset verification work progresses, FXO is also preparing materials for the next stage of its regulatory process.

Under the current timetable, and subject to the relevant professional reviews, custody migration, AML review, and asset verification reaching the required stage, FXO plans to proceed with the submission of relevant regulatory filing materials to the SEC around October 26, 2026.

A regulatory filing represents one stage of the broader listing preparation process and does not, by itself, mean that a listing has been completed or that any filing has been approved by the SEC.

Subsequent progress will remain subject to the formal filing process, regulatory review, applicable market requirements, and other relevant conditions.

Key Milestones in FXO’s Listing Preparation Timeline

Based on FXO’s current disclosures, the next phase of the company’s implementation schedule is expected to follow this timeline:

Date and Planned Milestone

July 5, 2026 -- PwC-related professional services engagement commenced and continues under the agreed scope and procedures

September 28, 2026 -- Planned start of third-party custody migration, independent AML review, and project-scope asset verification

September 28 – October 26, 2026 -- Concentrated implementation period covering custody migration, AML review, asset verification, and related governance work

Around October 26, 2026 -- Subject to applicable conditions, planned progression toward submission of relevant regulatory filing materials to the SEC

The timeline indicates that FXO’s listing preparations are moving from planning into a phase of parallel project execution.

PwC-related professional work, Coinbase Custody migration, AML review, and asset verification are expected to proceed across separate but interconnected workstreams.

Customers Should Monitor Upcoming Custody Migration Notices

As the planned September 28 custody migration date approaches, FXO expects to release further information regarding the implementation timetable and any customer-facing account arrangements.

If the migration requires temporary adjustments to certain account functions, asset transfers, or processing times, customers should refer to FXO’s official notices for the latest operational information.

Customers with near-term asset transfer or liquidity requirements may wish to review the announced migration timetable and plan their account activity accordingly.

FXO Enters a Key Implementation Period in Its Listing Preparations

From the launch of the PwC engagement on July 5, to the planned start of the Coinbase Custody migration and independent AML review on September 28, and onward to the anticipated SEC filing stage around October 26, FXO is establishing a more clearly defined implementation path for its governance upgrade and listing preparations.

The period from September 28 to October 26, 2026 is expected to be particularly important, with multiple professional, operational, compliance, and regulatory workstreams progressing in parallel.

The execution of these initiatives will provide further visibility into the next stage of FXO’s governance development and capital markets preparations.

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