OpenWorld Swaps Auditors, Bringing RSM Cayman On Board
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Summary
Effective October 2, 2026, OpenWorld replaced MaloneBailey with RSM Cayman as its independent auditor, citing no disagreements or reportable events with the prior firm.
Key Events · Corporate Governance and Compliance · OPNW
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Auditor Dismissal
Effective October 2, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the dismissal of MaloneBailey, LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm.
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New Auditor Appointed
RSM Cayman Ltd. has been engaged for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Notably, RSM previously audited subsidiary Open World Ltd. before the September 30, 2026 merger.
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Clean Prior Opinions
MaloneBailey's reports for fiscal 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification. No disagreements or reportable events were disclosed.
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Exhibit 16.1 Filed
MaloneBailey's letter to the SEC dated October 8, 2026, agrees with all statements pertaining to it in the 8-K.
Analysis · OPNW · Crypto Assets
Auditor changes right after a business combination often invite scrutiny, and that's exactly the situation here. OpenWorld dismissed MaloneBailey, LLP as its independent auditor on October 2, 2026, and appointed RSM Cayman Ltd. for fiscal 2026. The filing notes that MaloneBailey's prior reports contained no adverse opinions or qualifications, and there were no disagreements or reportable events. The switch to RSM — which previously audited the company's Cayman subsidiary — may reflect post-merger consolidation of audit relationships. While the absence of stated disagreements reduces the likelihood of an accounting dispute, the timing and the fact that RSM is a Cayman-based firm for a Nevada-incorporated NASDAQ issuer warrant attention.
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