(1) Crypto VC and Tech Company Rockets to $50m AUM Within 50 Days of Inception Pluto Digital Assets PLC ("Pluto" or "the Company"), the crypto VC and tech company, is pleased to announce that it has raised c.$40 million after closing its latest successful funding round. As a result, the Company has surpassed $50 million total assets under management ("AUM"), within just 50 days of being established. Pluto's third and largest round to date was led by Argo Blockchain Plc (ARB.L ARBKF), who will be maintaining their c.25% stake with an investment of approx. $10 million. There was continued investment by two other publicly traded companies, Pires Investments Plc (PIRI.L) and Riverfort Global Opportunities Plc (RGO.L) amongst others, as part of a total raise of c.$40 million.