The investment supports the digitization and fractional ownership of institutional-quality real estate assets across the United States
SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamondlake (OTC:DLMI) today announced a proposed strategic investment of up to $5 million from e-Cobalt Investing (ECI), which will be made as a direct private investment in Diamondlake’s common stock and funded in tranches, subject to definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, in pursuit of the partnership’s vision of bringing institutional-grade commercial real estate assets In the process of providing growth capital to accelerate. On blockchain-based platforms through 2026-era tokenization and digital ownership structures.
The investment reflects a shared belief that digital asset markets are entering a new phase of growth, driven not by speculation, but by ownership of real businesses, cash-flowing assets and institutional-grade investment opportunities.
As regulatory clarity emerges, stablecoins validate blockchain settlement rails, and institutional participation in digital assets accelerates, the industry’s attention has shifted toward real-world assets (RWAs) as one of the most significant long-term opportunities in global capital markets. Through its strategic alignment with SteelWave, Diamondlake gains access to a strong pipeline of institutional-quality commercial real estate opportunities.
Steelwave’s established platform has the ability to source, structure and execute approximately $2 billion in commercial real estate transactions annually through relationships and infrastructure developed over decades in traditional markets. This figure reflects Steelwave’s historical transaction capacity in traditional real estate markets and does not represent assets committed, owned or available to Diamondlake.
The partnership is thus designed to combine that premium asset pipeline with Diamondlake’s public-markets infrastructure and long-term liquidity strategy, creating a framework capable of modernizing the way investors access, own and participate in institutional-grade assets.
“Most organizations discussing tokenization are focused on the technology,” said Barry DiRaimondo, co-founder and CEO of Steelwave. “Technology alone is not enough”.
“The future leaders in this market will be those groups that control high-quality assets and combine them with compliant digital infrastructure and public-market access. We have access to institutional-grade commercial real estate opportunities at meaningful scale, and we welcome any investment in Diamondlake that will help accelerate our ability to bring those assets to the emerging token economy.”
Diamondlake intends to use the investment proceeds to expand platform capabilities, pursue strategic acquisitions and partnerships, strengthen regulatory and compliance infrastructure, and facilitate the onboarding of prime commercial real estate assets targeted for future tokenization initiatives.
Beyond commercial real estate, Diamondlake’s extensive pipeline includes opportunities in private equity, sports, television, music and entertainment, media, consumer products, intellectual property, healthcare and other sectors where high-quality real-world assets can benefit from superior ownership infrastructure and liquidity solutions. CEO Brian J. Esposito has been a vocal proponent of the application of regulated digital assets in modern finance for decades prior to participating in this exciting partnership.
Diamondlake Chief Executive Officer Brian J. “Over the past decade, blockchain technology has proven that digital ownership works. The next decade will be defined by bringing real economic value to those tracks,” Esposito said.
“We believe the greatest opportunity in digital assets now lies at the intersection of institutional capital, public-market infrastructure, blockchain-enabled ownership, and premium real-world assets. Diamondlake is building exactly that bridge. This investment positions us to participate in one of the most significant shifts in capital formation and asset ownership in modern financial history.”
According to industry estimates, the US commercial real estate market is worth more than $20 trillion, while tokenized real-world assets are projected to become a multi-trillion-dollar segment of global financial markets in the coming decade. And, as institutional investors seek greater efficiency, liquidity, transparency, and access to pre-owned assets, tokenization is emerging as an attractive solution for modernizing ownership structures.
Diamondlake believes that the convergence of institutional-quality assets, public-market access, and blockchain-based ownership infrastructure will create a powerful foundation for the next generation of capital markets; The company intends to position itself at the forefront of that transformation by creating scalable pathways between private asset ownership, public market participation, and digital liquidity.
“The $5 million investment marks a significant milestone in Diamondlake’s long-term strategy to become a leading platform for tokenized real-world assets and institutional-grade digital ownership solutions,” Esposito concluded.
About ECI
ECI (e-Cobalt Investing LLC) serves as the strategic connective layer connecting Diamondlake and Steelwave, structuring institutional investment vehicles and facilitating the flow of capital into real-world assets. ECI provides access to non-real estate intellectual property, private markets opportunities and diverse investment strategies while activating a high net worth investor network.
About Diamondlake
Founded in Utah in 1954, Diamondlake Minerals, Inc. (OTC: DLMI) is a multi-strategy operating company that specializes in the development and support of digital assets and the planned launch of security tokens. Our goal is to responsibly innovate and grow valuable traditional businesses and successfully connect them with the future of money and digital assets. Our mission is to bring timeless business principles back to the public markets that are focused on healthy sustainable growth and strong earnings yields combined in the modern digital world while creating value for our stakeholders. DLMI is establishing itself as an industry-agnostic leader in the digital asset and security token sector.
forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed investment, anticipated use of proceeds, the parties’ plans for token and asset onboarding, and market size estimates. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The proposed investment remains subject to certain documentation and customary closing conditions and may not be completed on the terms described or at all. Diamondlake undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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