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22 July 2025

Tap Global Group plc

("Tap Group" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Tap Global Group plc (AIM: TAP), an innovative digital finance hub that brings money payments and crypto settlement services together in a single user-friendly app, announces that Peter Wall will step down as Non-Executive Chair of the Board following his appointment to a senior, full-time staff position within the newly created Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation in the Government of Canada. Peter will continue to serve as Non-Executive Chair during a transitional period, as the Board initiates the search for a new Non-Executive Chair. 

Peter Wall, Non-Executive Chair, commented:

"It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of Tap Group during a period of transformation and growth. I'm proud of what we've achieved, and I have full confidence in Arsen Torosian and the team as they continue to execute on the Company's mission. My new role in government is an exciting opportunity to help shape Canada's digital future, and I'll be working closely with Tap to ensure a smooth handover."

Arsen Torosian, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"Peter has played an instrumental role in guiding Tap Group through a pivotal stage of our development. His strategic insight and leadership have left a lasting mark on our culture and trajectory. On behalf of the Board and team, I thank him for his contributions and ongoing support during this transition and wish him well in his new governmental role. We look forward to announcing a new Chair appointment in the near future."

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About Tap Global Group Plc

Tap Global Group Plc bridges the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology. It offers over 390,000 individual and business customers an innovative and fully integrated fiat payments and cryptocurrency settlement service including access to several major cryptocurrency exchanges. Through the Tap app, customers can trade over 50 cryptocurrencies and store them directly in their customer wallet, while benefiting from proprietary AI middleware for real-time best-execution and pricing.

Tap Group's European business, Tap Global Limited, was the first cryptocurrency FinTech company to be approved by Mastercard in Europe. Through the Tap card, European users can convert their cryptocurrencies to fiat and spend at more than 37 million merchant locations worldwide.

Tap Group's operating subsidiaries

Tap Global Limited serves the European customer base and is registered in Gibraltar and licensed and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission under the DLT with licence No. 25532.

Tap's Bulgarian subsidiary has been granted a VASP registration by the National Revenue Agency of Bulgaria in order to qualify for the EU MiCA regulations grandfathering provisions.

Tap Americas LLC serves the US customer base and is a limited liability company organised under the laws of the state of Florida. Cryptocurrency services are provided by Zero Hash, a Chicago-based B2B2C crypto infrastructure platform.

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