I-ON Digital Corp. filed a Form 8-K on November 9, 2026, disclosing that its board of directors appointed Carson Knuth as a board member and President of the company's Digital Asset Group, effective November 3, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New appointment: Carson Knuth, age 40, was appointed to the board of directors and as President of the Digital Asset Group, described in the filing as a non-executive position.
  • Prior role at I-ON: Knuth had served on the company's management team as Senior Technical Advisory Consultant since May 2024, focusing on digital asset infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization.
  • Western Strategies: Knuth has served as Managing Partner of Western Strategies since June 2022.
  • Esports background: Since April 2016, Knuth has served as Co-owner of Rogue Sports, described as a Las Vegas esports team.
  • Prior ventures: Knuth co-founded LEET, an early video gaming technology company integrating bitcoin into video games, and Rogue, described as one of the premier international professional esports organizations; both were subsequently acquired by large multinational companies.
  • No securities registered under Section 12(b): The filing states that no securities of I-ON Digital Corp. are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

Carson Knuth's Background and Role at I-ON Digital Corp.

According to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 9, 2026, the board of directors of I-ON Digital Corp. appointed Carson Knuth on November 3, 2026, to two roles: member of the board of directors and President of the company's Digital Asset Group, with the filing specifying the latter is a non-executive position. The filing was signed by Carlos X. Montoya, Chief Executive Officer.

The filing describes Knuth as "an entrepreneur and business executive with experience spanning financial technology, digital assets, and other emerging industries." His prior work at I-ON began in May 2024, when he joined as Senior Technical Advisory Consultant, where he concentrated on digital asset infrastructure, real-world asset tokenization, and "the integration of traditional financial markets with emerging decentralized financial technologies," according to the disclosure. The board stated it believes Knuth's "deep experience in cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance as well as his experience running companies make him well-suited to be a Director and President of the Company."

Beyond his roles at I-ON, the filing notes that Knuth has spoken at institutions including M.I.T., BYU, and UNLV, and has spoken internationally across Asia and the Middle East on cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. He attended Brigham Young University and the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. I-ON Digital Corp. is incorporated in Delaware and lists its principal executive offices at 1244 N. Stone Street, Unit 3, Chicago, Illinois 60610.

What Was Disclosed

I-ON Digital Corp. disclosed the appointment of Carson Knuth as a board director and non-executive President of its Digital Asset Group, effective November 3, 2026, under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, covering changes to directors and certain officers.