The Smarter Web Company PLC, a technology firm listed on London’s Aquis Stock Exchange, announced today that its shares have begun trading on the U.S.-based OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “TSWCF.”
The move allows U.S. investors to access the company’s stock without requiring a listing on a major U.S. exchange. The company stated that no additional ordinary shares were issued as part of the cross-trading initiative. Trading of its shares will continue in the U.K. under the ticker “SWC.”
According to company officials, the U.S. listing is intended to improve access for international investors and enhance stock liquidity. However, the firm clarified that it remains governed by U.K. regulatory standards and is not subject to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Cross-Border Listing Adds Visibility, Not Regulatory Burden
The firm emphasized that the OTCQB listing does not alter existing trading arrangements on the Aquis Stock Exchange. All disclosures will continue to be made through the U.K.’s Regulatory News Service. The OTCQB market is often used by international and early-stage companies seeking access to U.S. investors without the burdens of full SEC registration.
For context, the OTCQB is operated by OTC Markets Group and is considered a middle-tier platform, positioned above the Pink Open Market but below the OTCQX Best Market in terms of reporting and financial standards.
Firm Expands Bitcoin Holdings Ahead of Strategic Horizon
The new listing comes a day after the company disclosed an additional Bitcoin acquisition as part of its long-term treasury strategy dubbed “The 10-Year Plan.” SWC had acquired 45.32 BTC at £77,437 per Bitcoin, amounting to a total investment of £3.5 million.
This brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 168.08, with an average purchase price of £78,060 per Bitcoin. The cumulative investment in Bitcoin now stands at £13.12 million.
The Bitcoin purchases are part of a broader plan of the company’s long-term capital management policy. No further details were provided on the timeline or allocation strategy beyond the recent purchase.
The firm’s dual announcements come amid growing interest from public companies in blockchain-based assets, although it remains subject to ongoing market volatility and evolving regulatory landscapes.
