Bubblr, Inc. comments on recent promotional activity pursuant to OTC Markets’ request

Core Viewpoint - Bubblr Inc. (d/b/a Ethical Web AI) addresses recent promotional activities related to its common stock, asserting that these activities did not materially affect trading [2][5]. Promotional Activities - On August 18, 2025, the Company received an inquiry from OTC Markets regarding promotional activities, marking the first awareness of such activities [2]. - The promotional activities involved a sponsored article by Stellar Partners LLC and Penzance Partners LLC, which the Company had no prior knowledge of [3]. - The Company denies any involvement in the creation, distribution, or payment for the promotional materials, asserting that none of its management or directors had editorial control over them [4]. Financial Transactions - The promotional materials disclosed that Stellar Partners LLC was paid $100,000 for investor relations and marketing services, which the Company categorically denies [5]. - The Company has not engaged any third-party service providers for investor relations or marketing services in the last 12 months [6][8]. - The only known sale of the Company's securities was by CEO Stephen Morris, who sold 1,307 shares in a private transaction to existing shareholders [7]. Company Operations - The Company has not issued shares or convertible instruments at discounted prices relative to the current market rate [8].