Mr. Matt Zahab reports

HYLQ STRATEGY CORP. ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN QLABS AND PURCHASE OF QONE TOKENS

HYLQ Strategy Corp. has completed a strategic digital asset investment in qLABS, acquiring qONE tokens in an over-the-counter transaction with the Quantum Labs Foundation.

Under the terms of the agreement dated Feb. 15, 2026, HYLQ purchased 18,333,334 qONE tokens for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000 (U.S.), inclusive of bonus tokens.

Transaction highlights

Asset -- qONE (native token of qLABS ecosystem);

Total investment -- $100,000 (U.S.);

Purchase price -- six U.S. cents per token;

Bonus allocation -- 10-per-cent token bonus;

Total tokens received -- 18,333,334 qONE;

Blockchain -- HyperEVM.

The transaction was executed directly with the Quantum Labs Foundation and settled in U.S. dollars.

This strategic investment represents HYLQ's commitment to supporting quantum-resistant infrastructure within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, making this the first institutional investment in quantum-safe cryptographic solutions built natively on Hyperliquid.

qLABS is a quantum-native crypto foundation, developing blockchain solutions resistant to quantum computing threats. The foundation will launch the Quantum-Sig smart contract wallet to provide quantum-safe protection for digital assets at the user and asset level, and a separate L1 Migration Toolkit designed to help Layer-1 blockchains transition their core infrastructure to quantum-resistant cryptography ahead of Q-Day -- the anticipated moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to break current cryptographic systems.

The qONE token, which launched on Hyperliquid on Feb. 6, 2026, serves as the ecosystem utility token that grants access to quantum-resilient wallet functions, protocol governance and the broader quantum-safe infrastructure developed by qLABS. qLABS leverages IronCAP by 01 Quantum Inc. (TSX-V: ONE), a NIST-approved postquantum cryptography system.

"As quantum computing advances toward Q-Day, protecting crypto assets from quantum threats is becoming increasingly critical," said Matt Zahab, chief executive officer of HYLQ Strategy. "qLABS is building essential quantum-resistant infrastructure natively on Hyperliquid, addressing a systemic risk that threatens the entire blockchain industry. This investment aligns perfectly with HYLQ's mandate to support innovative companies within the Hyperliquid ecosystem that are building foundational infrastructure for the future of decentralized finance."

About HYLQ Strategy Corp.

HYLQ Strategy is a Canadian investment company dedicated to building long-term shareholder value through strategic exposure to the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

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