Goldmoney Inc. Announces Management Change

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 18, 2017) - Goldmoney Inc. (TSX:XAU) ("Goldmoney"), the world's 100% reserved gold-based financial network, today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Josh Crumb as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2017. Mr. Crumb will replace Katie Sokalsky, who has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Ms. Sokalsky has held the role since October 2015 and will remain as an advisor through the transition.

Mr. Crumb, co-founder and director of Goldmoney, has served as chief strategy officer since 2014. Ms. Sokalsky's resignation is effective March 2, 2017.

"On behalf of the Company and the Board, I want to thank Katie for her dedication to Goldmoney and for her ongoing support of the vision Josh and I have laid out since launching the Company," said Roy Sebag, CEO of Goldmoney Inc. "We deeply appreciate her contribution to building out and growing our finance and operations divisions, and wish her the best for the future."

"It has been a privilege to be part of the Goldmoney team," said Katie Sokalsky. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with Goldmoney and look forward to seeing the Company's future growth and success."

About Goldmoney Inc.

Goldmoney Inc. (TSX:XAU) is a mission-driven financial technology company that operates the world's largest 100%-reserved gold-based savings and payments network. Goldmoney® provides financial services as a trusted third-party, combining the unique attributes of gold with technology-driven innovation. Through the Goldmoney Network, comprised of Goldmoney Personal and Goldmoney Business, anyone with internet access can buy, sell, transfer, earn, or redeem physical allocated gold. Goldmoney Wealth offers bespoke precious metals custody and wealth services, trading and execution, card services, tax-free retirement accounts and independent research to high net worth individual investors and institutions. Goldmoney Inc. has more than 1.36 million user signups from more than 150 countries and $1.75 billion in client assets (as at January 17, 2017). Goldmoney Network is registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). Goldmoney Wealth is regulated as a Money Services Business by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. For more information about Goldmoney, visit goldmoney.com.

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