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10-Q: Crypto Co. Faces Going Concern Doubt Amid Revenue Decline

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Quarterly Report


The Crypto Company reported significant losses and declining revenue, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, despite new strategic initiatives and recent capital raises.

Capital raiseThe company is evaluating strategies to obtain financing, including private placements of capital stock and debt borrowings.On January 27, 2025, the company entered into a Promissory Note with CEO Ronald Levy for $15,000.The company has numerous outstanding promissory notes, primarily with AJB Capital Investments LLC, which have been amended multiple times to increase principal amounts, indicating ongoing reliance on debt.On May 13, 2025, the company issued a pre-funded warrant to AJB Capital Investments LLC to purchase up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock for a nominal exercise price of $0.00001 per share, in exchange for additional principal on a promissory note.On June 30, 2025, the company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC and issued a $68,000 Promissory Note and a pre-funded warrant for 50,000,000 shares at a nominal exercise price of $0.00001 per share.On July 16, 2025 (subsequent event), the company borrowed 1.7 Bitcoin from Three Mile Creek Future LLC (TMCF) and issued a pre-funded warrant to purchase up to 77,704,407 shares of common stock for a nominal exercise price of $0.03 per share.
Worse than expectedRevenue significantly declined for both the three-month ($4,230 vs $9,841) and six-month ($7,086 vs $25,647) periods ended June 30, 2025, indicating a severe drop in business activity.Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025, increased to $1,008,125 from $874,395 in the prior year.The company explicitly states 'substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern' due to significant losses, negative cash flows, and a large working capital deficit.Cash on hand is extremely low at $4,278, insufficient to cover current liabilities of over $7.3 million.Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed 'not effective.'

Summary

  • Reported a net loss of $1,008,125 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $874,395 for the same period in 2024, indicating an increased loss.
  • Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $1,619,708, an improvement from $2,770,314 for the same period in 2024.
  • Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, decreased to $4,230 from $9,841 in the prior year, attributed to reduced demand for blockchain training due to AI.
  • Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, decreased to $7,086 from $25,647 in the prior year.
  • Cash and cash equivalents stood at $4,278 as of June 30, 2025.
  • Total liabilities were $7,364,904 as of June 30, 2025, with a working capital deficit of $7,348,296.
  • Accumulated deficit reached $55,026,169 as of June 30, 2025.
  • The company initiated a new cryptocurrency business strategy in July 2025, including a loan of 1.7 Bitcoin and issuing a pre-funded warrant for 77,704,407 shares.
  • Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed not effective as of June 30, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 1

Explanation: The company faces severe financial distress, including a going concern doubt, minimal cash, declining revenue, and heavy reliance on dilutive, high-interest debt. Ineffective disclosure controls further compound the negative outlook.

Positives

  • Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, decreased to $1,619,708 from $2,770,314 in the prior year, indicating some improvement in overall loss.
  • Net cash used in operating activities decreased to $295,436 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from $601,739 in the prior year.
  • The company is actively pursuing new strategic initiatives in the cryptocurrency business, including a recent Bitcoin-backed loan and a new Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Share-based compensation expense decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025, to $628,473 from $1,706,700 in the prior year.
  • General and administrative expenses decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025, to $625,397 from $686,653 in the prior year.

Negatives

  • Substantial doubt exists about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to significant losses and negative cash flows.
  • Cash and cash equivalents are extremely low at $4,278 as of June 30, 2025.
  • The company has a significant working capital deficit of $7,348,296 and an accumulated deficit of $55,026,169.
  • Revenue from services significantly declined for both the three-month ($4,230 vs $9,841) and six-month ($7,086 vs $25,647) periods ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to decreased demand for blockchain training due to the advent of free AI programs.
  • Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025, increased to $1,008,125 from $874,395 in the prior year.
  • Total liabilities are high at $7,364,904 as of June 30, 2025.
  • Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed not effective as of June 30, 2025.
  • The company relies heavily on debt financing, with $3,022,074 in notes payable as of June 30, 2025, and many notes carrying high interest rates (10-18%) and default clauses allowing for immediate acceleration and conversion into common stock at a discount.
  • Significant dilution has occurred and continues to occur through the issuance of common stock for debt conversion, services, and bonuses, as well as numerous warrants with nominal exercise prices.
  • The company's CEO, Ronald Levy, holds Series A Preferred Stock granting him control (9.5 billion votes from 10 shares) and received a substantial bonus in common shares (197,605,773 shares).
  • Many outstanding warrants have very low exercise prices ($0.00001 or $0.03), indicating potential for further significant dilution.

Risks

  • Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to historical losses, negative cash flows, and significant working capital deficit.
  • Dependence on future financing efforts (private placements, debt, partnerships) with no assurance of success.
  • The blockchain technology market is dynamic and unpredictable, posing risks to business continuity and capital raising.
  • Potential for new or unforeseen laws, regulations, or risk factors to materially impact business or capital raising.
  • Failure to make required payments or comply with covenants on numerous promissory notes could lead to events of default, resulting in increased interest rates (up to 18%), immediate acceleration of debt, and conversion into common stock at a discount, leading to significant dilution.
  • The company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective, indicating a risk in financial reporting and internal controls.
  • Utilization of federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (approximately $55,000,000) is subject to annual limitations due to ownership changes, potentially leading to expiration before utilization.
  • The company's stock options have no intrinsic value as of June 30, 2025, as they are out of the money.

Future Outlook

The company is evaluating different strategies to obtain financing, including private placements of capital stock, debt borrowings, partnerships, and collaborations, to fund expenses and achieve revenue levels to support its cost structure. It has initiated a new cryptocurrency business strategy in July 2025, including a Bitcoin-backed loan and appointing a Chief Strategy Officer to advise on crypto treasury strategy, blockchain education, M&A, and product development.

Management Comments

  • Management is evaluating different strategies to obtain financing to fund the Company's expenses and achieve a level of revenue adequate to support the Company's current cost structure.
  • There can be no assurance that any of these future-funding efforts will be successful.
  • The decrease in revenue was due to less demand for blockchain training services due to advent of free artificial intelligence programs.
  • The increase [in G&A expenses for Q2 2025] is primarily due to increased professional fees related to our new initiatives intended to increase revenue. There can be no assurance that these initiatives will be successful.

Industry Context

The company operates in the dynamic and unpredictable blockchain technology market. The decline in demand for its blockchain training services is attributed to the advent of free artificial intelligence programs, indicating a significant competitive pressure from evolving technologies. The company's pivot towards a new cryptocurrency business strategy, including a crypto treasury and M&A initiatives, suggests an attempt to adapt to market changes and find new revenue streams beyond traditional blockchain education.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's revenue decline in blockchain training services due to 'free artificial intelligence programs' suggests a failure to adapt or differentiate its offerings compared to broader industry trends where blockchain education might be evolving or facing commoditization.
  • The company's financial state, characterized by minimal cash ($4,278), significant accumulated deficit ($55 million), and substantial debt ($7.3 million liabilities), is far below industry standards for a healthy, growing technology company, especially compared to well-capitalized blockchain firms or established educational platforms.
  • The reliance on high-interest, dilutive debt (e.g., AJB notes with 12-18% interest and conversion at a discount) is typical of distressed companies unable to secure traditional financing, contrasting sharply with more mature or successful blockchain companies that can raise capital through equity or less onerous debt terms.
  • The issuance of pre-funded warrants with nominal exercise prices ($0.00001 or $0.03) and large share bonuses to management and consultants indicates a highly dilutive capital structure, which is not sustainable for long-term shareholder value creation compared to companies with more disciplined equity management.
  • The 'not effective' assessment of disclosure controls and procedures is a significant red flag, indicating a lack of robust internal governance compared to industry best practices and regulatory expectations for publicly traded companies.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Chief Strategy OfficerNARafael Furst2025-07-01Appointment to advise on new cryptocurrency business strategy, blockchain education, M&A, and product development.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Authorized Share Capital IncreaseIncreased authorized common stock from 2,000,000,000 to 19,000,000,000 shares.2024-09-05Enables significant future dilution through stock issuances for financing, compensation, or acquisitions.
New Class of Stock CreationCreated Series A Preferred Stock, consisting of 10 authorized shares, each entitled to 950,000,000 votes.2024-09-05Concentrates voting control with the holder of these shares, effectively giving CEO Ronald Levy control over the company.
Disclosure Controls EffectivenessDisclosure controls and procedures were concluded to be not effective.2025-06-30Indicates a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, raising concerns about the reliability and timeliness of financial disclosures.

Legal Proceedings

  • The company is subject to various legal proceedings incidental to its business but is not involved in any pending legal proceeding expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.

Related Party Transactions

  • On September 5, 2024, the company issued 10 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to CEO Ronald Levy, granting him control with 950,000,000 votes per share.
  • On January 27, 2025, CEO Ronald Levy provided a $15,000 promissory note to the company.
  • On June 24, 2025, CEO Ronald Levy received 197,605,773 common shares as a bonus for services.
  • On June 25, 2025, Director Holly Ruxin received 67,106,721 common shares as a bonus for services.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Significant dilution risk due to numerous stock issuances for debt conversion, services, and bonuses, as well as outstanding warrants with nominal exercise prices. The creation of Series A Preferred Stock concentrates voting power with the CEO, potentially diminishing common shareholders' influence. The 'going concern' doubt poses an existential threat to shareholder value.
  • Employees/Contractors: Received substantial share bonuses, which could be a positive for retention if the stock value increases, but also ties their compensation to a highly speculative and distressed company.
  • Creditors (AJB Capital, Fast Capital, TMCF): Hold significant debt and security interests in company assets. Default clauses allow for high interest rates and conversion into common stock at a discount, potentially giving them equity stakes in a distressed company.
  • Customers: Declining revenue from blockchain training services suggests reduced customer demand, potentially impacting the company's ability to sustain its core business.

Next Steps

  • Management is evaluating different strategies to obtain financing to fund expenses and achieve adequate revenue.
  • The company will continue to implement its new cryptocurrency business strategy, including crypto treasury management, blockchain education platform development, M&A initiatives, and cross-platform product development.
  • Rafael Furst, Chief Strategy Officer, will provide strategic advisory services for a three-month term, with payment due October 1, 2025.
  • Consultant YWRC Holdings, Inc. is eligible for an additional equity award at the 12-month anniversary of the Effective Date (January 23, 2025) to ensure a 4.99% total equity interest.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2017-03-09Company incorporated in Nevada.
2017-07-21Board of directors adopted The Crypto Company 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.
2017-08-24Stockholders approved The Crypto Company 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.
2020-06-10Received $12,100 loan from Small Business Administration (2020 SBA Loan).
2021-02-02Received $18,265 loan from Small Business Administration (2021 SBA Loan).
2021-03-24Effective date of Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Blockchain Training Alliance, Inc. (BTA).
2021-04-08Completed acquisition of BTA, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
2022-05-03Borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC (AJB) and issued a $1,180,000 Promissory Note (May AJB Note).
2022-09-30Company borrowed funds from Thousand And Eight Hundred Diagonal Lending LLC and issued a convertible promissory note.
2023-02-02Borrowed funds from Fast Capital, LLC and purchased a $115,000 convertible promissory note (Fast Capital Note).
2023-04-24Defaulted on the July 27, 2022 Coventry Note, receiving a notice of default for $17,916.94 principal and $2,083.06 interest. (Note since paid in full).
2023-06-23Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $550,000 Promissory Note (AJB June Note).
2023-08-31Entered into Code Licensing Commercial Agreement with TelBill, LLC.
2023-10-03Entered into Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement with AllFi Technologies, Inc. and Subscription Agreement to purchase 50.1% of AllFi Technologies for $100,000.
2023-10-07Sold 22,104,583 shares of restricted common stock to AllFi Holdings LLC for $1.00.
2023-11-13Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $500,000 Promissory Note (Nov. Note).
2024-01-30Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $50,000 Promissory Note (January 30, 2024 Note).
2024-02-20Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $53,000 Promissory Note (February 20, 2024 Note).
2024-02-23Entered into License Agreement with AllFi Holdings LLC and Voluntary Mutual Termination and Release Agreement with TelBill, LLC.
2024-02-29Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $159,000 Promissory Note (February 29, 2024 Note).
2024-04-12Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $185,555 Promissory Note (April 12, 2024 Note).
2024-05-31Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $68,000 Promissory Note (May 31, 2024 Note).
2024-06-07Completed the sale of AllFi Technologies to AllFi Holdings.
2024-06-18Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $72,500 Promissory Note (June 18, 2024 Note).
2024-06-24Entered into stock agreements to issue 386,459,998 shares as bonus to employees and contractors, including Ronald Levy and Holly Ruxin.
2024-06-25Entered into stock agreements to issue 386,459,998 shares as bonus to employees and contractors, including Ronald Levy and Holly Ruxin.
2024-06-28Effective date of stock agreements to issue 910,770,639 shares as bonus/consideration to employees/contractors.
2024-07-15Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $59,000 Promissory Note (July 15, 2024 Note).
2024-08-28Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $157,556 Promissory Note (August 28, 2024 Note).
2024-09-05Amended Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized common stock to 19 billion shares and create Series A Preferred Stock; issued 10 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Ronald Levy.
2024-11-01Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $48,600 Promissory Note (November 1, 2024 Note).
2024-12-04Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $36,500 Promissory Note (December 4, 2024 Note).
2025-01-23Entered into a consulting agreement with YWRC Holdings, Inc. for a six-month term.
2025-01-27Entered into a Promissory Note with Ronald Levy for $15,000; also entered into Second Amendment to August 28, 2024 Promissory Note with AJB Capital Investments LLC.
2025-02-11Entered into Third Amendment to August 28, 2024 Promissory Note with AJB Capital Investments LLC.
2025-02-20Borrowed funds from AJB and issued a $29,445 Promissory Note (February 20, 2025 Note).
2025-05-13Entered into Fifth Amendment to August 28, 2024 Promissory Note with AJB Capital Investments LLC, increasing principal to $325,113 and issued a pre-funded warrant for 25,000,000 shares.
2025-05-23Issued 83,603,144 shares of common stock to seven consultants in lieu of cash.
2025-06-30End of the quarterly period; borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC and issued a $68,000 Promissory Note and a pre-funded warrant for 50,000,000 shares.
2025-07-01Effective date of Consulting Agreement with Rafael Furst as Chief Strategy Officer.
2025-07-16Borrowed 1.7 Bitcoin from Three Mile Creek Future LLC (TMCF) and issued a pre-funded warrant for 77,704,407 shares.
2025-07-22Entered into Consulting Agreement with Rafael Furst.
2025-08-15Date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
2025-10-01Payment due date for Rafael Furst's consulting fee ($75,000).
2026-01-10Maturity date for Promissory Note with Three Mile Creek Future LLC.
2030-07-10Expiration date for Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Three Mile Creek Future LLC.

Recommendation

strong sell

The company faces severe financial distress, explicitly stating 'substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern.' It has minimal cash ($4,278), a massive accumulated deficit ($55 million), and a significant working capital deficit ($7.3 million). Revenue is in sharp decline, attributed to market changes (AI impact on blockchain training). The company relies heavily on highly dilutive, high-interest debt with onerous default clauses. Furthermore, disclosure controls are ineffective, raising governance concerns. While new strategic initiatives are mentioned, the company's current financial state and operational challenges present an extremely high risk of insolvency and significant further dilution, making it an unsuitable investment.

Keywords

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, SEC Filing, 10-Q, Financial Report, Going Concern, Debt Financing, Dilution, Blockchain Education, Consulting Services, Corporate Governance, Ronald Levy, AJB Capital Investments, Promissory Notes, Warrants

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