DAAQ Announces Definitive Merger with Old Glory Bank, Valued at $250M, to Create OGB Financial Company

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This 8-K filing announces a definitive business combination agreement, a critical milestone for Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. (DAAQ) as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company. The merger with Old Glory Holding Company, valued at $250 million, provides DAAQ with a target and a path to becoming an operating company, OGB Financial Company, listed on Nasdaq. The transaction is substantial, involving DAAQ's $176 million trust and a planned $50 million PIPE financing, which will be dilutive to existing DAAQ shareholders but provides necessary capital for the combined entity. Old Glory Bank's strategic focus on the "Freedom Economy" and "DeFi Economy," including plans for crypto integration and a proprietary stablecoin, represents a significant and potentially high-growth, albeit high-risk, market differentiator. The involvement of prominent public figures as co-founders and board members could attract a specific customer base but also introduces a unique political dimension. Investors should closely monitor the progress of regulatory approvals, particularly from banking regulators, and the satisfaction of the minimum cash condition. The requirement for Old Glory Bank to deliver audited financial statements by strict deadlines (January 31 and February 28, 2026) is also a key factor to watch, as any delays could impact the transaction timeline or viability. The stock is trading near its 52-week low, and the $10.00 per share conversion price for Old Glory Bank shareholders is slightly below the current market price, indicating that the market is factoring in the typical SPAC redemption dynamics.

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• Definitive Business Combination Agreement

  Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. (DAAQ) entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement with Old Glory Holding Company, a digital-first bank, on January 13, 2026. DAAQ will domesticate as a Texas corporation and be renamed OGB Financial Company, which will then merge with Old Glory Bank.

• Valuation and Capital Raise

  The transaction values Old Glory Bank at $250 million. DAAQ currently holds $176 million in its trust account, and the parties intend to secure at least $50 million in PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) or other financing to meet the minimum closing cash condition.

• Strategic Focus on Crypto Banking

  Old Glory Bank plans to fully integrate crypto into daily banking, offering features like the 'OGB Freedom Offramp' for easy on/off-chain money movement, self-service crypto loans, and its own payment stablecoin, OGBUSD. This positions the combined entity as a player in the 'DeFi Economy'.

• Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals Required

  The merger is subject to several closing conditions, including obtaining all necessary Bank Regulatory Approvals (from the Federal Reserve and Oklahoma State Banking Commissioner), HSR Act clearance, and approvals from both DAAQ and Old Glory Bank shareholders. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 must also be declared effective by the SEC.

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This 8-K filing announces a definitive business combination agreement, a critical milestone for Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. (DAAQ) as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company. The merger with Old Glory Holding Company, valued at $250 million, provides DAAQ with a target and a path to becoming an operating company, OGB Financial Company, listed on Nasdaq. The transaction is substantial, involving DAAQ's $176 million trust and a planned $50 million PIPE financing, which will be dilutive to existing DAAQ shareholders but provides necessary capital for the combined entity. Old Glory Bank's strategic focus on the "Freedom Economy" and "DeFi Economy," including plans for crypto integration and a proprietary stablecoin, represents a significant and potentially high-growth, albeit high-risk, market differentiator. The involvement of prominent public figures as co-founders and board members could attract a specific customer base but also introduces a unique political dimension. Investors should closely monitor the progress of regulatory approvals, particularly from banking regulators, and the satisfaction of the minimum cash condition. The requirement for Old Glory Bank to deliver audited financial statements by strict deadlines (January 31 and February 28, 2026) is also a key factor to watch, as any delays could impact the transaction timeline or viability. The stock is trading near its 52-week low, and the $10.00 per share conversion price for Old Glory Bank shareholders is slightly below the current market price, indicating that the market is factoring in the typical SPAC redemption dynamics.