SOL Strategies Inc. Appoints Jon Matonis as Chairman of the Board

SOL Strategies Inc. announced a significant change in its leadership. On May 11, 2026, the Board of Directors appointed Jon Matonis as the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Matonis, who has been with the company since 2018 and a director since May 2020, previously served as Chief Economist, a role from which he has now resigned, effective May 12, 2026. This appointment comes as the company deepens its strategic focus on blockchain innovation, particularly within the Solana ecosystem, underscored by recent acquisitions like Darklake's Zyga zero-knowledge proof system and the definitive agreement to acquire HoudiniSwap. The company highlighted Mr. Matonis's extensive experience in financial cryptography, digital currency, and monetary policy, as well as his commitment to privacy-first technologies, as key assets for his new role. Luis Berruga will continue to serve as a Director on the Board. Michael Hubbard will continue as CEO.