10-Q: Crypto Company Q3 Loss Narrows Amid Starchive Acquisition
Quarterly Report
The Crypto Company reported a reduced net loss in Q3 2025, driven by new financing and a strategic acquisition, despite declining service revenue and ongoing going concern doubts.
Summary
- The Crypto Company reported a net loss of $3,250,725 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an improvement from the $5,905,168 loss in the prior year period.
- Revenue from services decreased to $14,209 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, down from $35,946 in the same period of 2024, attributed to less demand for blockchain training services due to free AI programs.
- Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased to $446,954 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $1,763 at December 31, 2024.
- The company established a multi-coin Digital Asset Treasury, holding $1,018,554 in Bitcoin, Avax, Ethereum, and XRP tokens as of September 30, 2025.
- Total liabilities increased to $8,814,605 as of September 30, 2025, from $6,700,155 at December 31, 2024, with a working capital deficit of $8,355,498.
- The company completed the acquisition of 50.1% of Starchive.io, Inc., a content management and monetization platform, on October 15, 2025, for $8,500,000 in notes, 433,633,691 common shares, and a commitment of $3,000,000 cash for working capital.
- Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2025.
- The company continues to face substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to a history of losses and negative cash flows, with an accumulated deficit of $56,657,186.
Sentiment
Score: 3
Explanation: The sentiment is low due to significant ongoing losses, a substantial working capital deficit, and explicit 'going concern' doubt. While there's a strategic acquisition and a new crypto treasury, the core business revenue is declining, and disclosure controls are ineffective. The reliance on dilutive financing and high interest debt further weighs down the outlook.
Positives
- Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, significantly narrowed to $3,250,725 from $5,905,168 in the prior year.
- Cash and cash equivalents increased substantially to $446,954 as of September 30, 2025, from $1,763 at December 31, 2024.
- The company established a multi-coin Digital Asset Treasury, holding $1,018,554 in cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Avax, Ethereum, XRP).
- Completed the strategic acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Starchive.io, Inc., a content management and monetization platform, on October 15, 2025.
- Share-based compensation expense decreased significantly to $690,877 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $4,547,212 in the prior year period.
- Recognized a gain of $191,200 on the forgiveness of debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Negatives
- Revenue from services declined by over 60% to $14,209 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $35,946 in the same period of 2024.
- Net cash used in operating activities increased to $1,062,035 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $477,372 in the prior year, indicating higher operational cash burn.
- Total liabilities increased to $8,814,605 as of September 30, 2025, from $6,700,155 at December 31, 2024.
- The company has a significant working capital deficit of $8,355,498 and an accumulated deficit of $56,657,186 as of September 30, 2025.
- Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2025.
- Incurred a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $925,925 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Interest expense increased to $892,826 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $470,156 in the prior year, reflecting higher borrowing levels.
Risks
- Substantial doubt exists about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to significant losses and negative cash flows since inception.
- The company operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, with new risks emerging frequently.
- The blockchain technology market is dynamic and unpredictable, posing uncertainty for business continuity and capital raising.
- The market for digital assets (cryptocurrency) is characterized by significant price volatility, uncertain regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity risks, and limited trading history.
- Digital assets are recorded as indefinite-lived intangible assets and are subject to impairment if fair value declines below carrying value, with losses unable to be reversed.
- Regulatory developments or changes in the financial condition of third-party custodians could limit usage or pose a risk of loss for digital asset holdings.
- Changes in tax laws or regulations may have a material adverse effect on cash flow, business, financial condition, results of operations, or prospects.
- Risks associated with a potential shutdown of the United States Government, including delays in regulatory approvals (e.g., SEC filings), reduced demand, and broader economic uncertainty.
- As a smaller reporting company, scaled disclosure requirements may make it more challenging for investors to analyze and compare financial results and prospects.
Future Outlook
The company believes in the future developments of blockchain and crypto as mass adoption accelerates and intends on holding tokens for the immediate future as part of its multi-coin Digital Asset Treasury strategy. It has engaged SenaHill Partners LP and JonesTrading as exclusive placement agents to source private placements of the company's securities, indicating ongoing efforts to secure financing for future growth and operations.
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 current cost structure.
- Financing strategies may include, but are not limited to, private placements of capital stock, debt borrowings, partnerships and/or collaborations.
Industry Context
The company's shift towards a multi-coin Digital Asset Treasury and the acquisition of Starchive.io, Inc. reflect a strategic pivot within the dynamic and volatile blockchain and cryptocurrency markets. While its traditional blockchain training services face declining demand due to free AI programs, the company is attempting to capitalize on the broader trend of crypto adoption and content management in the digital asset space. The engagement of placement agents highlights the ongoing challenge for smaller companies in this sector to secure capital amidst market uncertainties and regulatory scrutiny.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Ronald Levy | Jared Strasser | 2025-11-17 | Ronald Levy voluntarily resigned from the COO position; Jared Strasser was appointed by the Board of Directors. |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Articles of Incorporation | Increased authorized common stock from 2,000,000,000 to 19,000,000,000 shares and created a new class of Series A Preferred Stock (10 authorized shares, $0.001 par value, each entitled to 950,000,000 votes). | 2024-09-05 | Significantly increased potential for common stock dilution and concentrated voting control in the hands of Series A Preferred Stock holders (CEO Ronald Levy). |
| Issuance of Preferred Stock | Issued 10 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to CEO Ronald Levy, granting him control over the company's voting shares. | 2024-09-05 | Consolidated voting control with the CEO, potentially impacting shareholder influence and corporate decision-making. |
| Disclosure Controls and Procedures | Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. | 2025-09-30 | Indicates a material weakness in internal controls, potentially affecting the reliability of financial reporting and compliance with SEC requirements. |
Legal Proceedings
- The company is not involved in any pending legal proceeding that it believes would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
Related Party Transactions
- Ronald Levy, CEO, Interim CFO, Chairman, and Secretary, received 10 shares of Series A Preferred Stock on September 5, 2024, granting him 9,500,000,000 voting shares and control over the company.
- Ronald Levy received 197,605,773 common shares as a bonus for services on June 24 and June 25, 2025.
- Holly Ruxin, a director, received 67,106,721 common shares as a bonus for services on June 24 and June 25, 2025.
- Ronald Levy entered into a Promissory Note with the company on January 27, 2025, for an advance of $15,000 at 5% interest.
- Rafael Furst, Chief Strategy Officer, is the managing member of Three Mile Creek Future LLC (TMCF), which provided a Promissory Note (1.7 Bitcoin) and a Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant (77,704,407 shares) to the company on July 10, 2025.
- AJB Capital Investments LLC is a significant lender, holding fifteen individual promissory notes totaling $3,013,290 as of September 30, 2025, with accrued interest of $751,516. These notes often include high default interest rates (18%) and conversion rights at a discount to market price.
- The company issued 127,000,000 shares to AJB for the conversion of $247,650 in accrued interest on a Promissory Note on September 25, 2025.
- The company issued 30,000,000 shares to AJB valued at $270,000 in consideration for extending the maturity date of an April 12, 2024 Promissory Note to March 29, 2026.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders face significant dilution risk due to numerous common stock issuances for debt conversion, financing fees, and services, as well as the issuance of warrants.
- Common shareholders' voting power is heavily diluted by the issuance of Series A Preferred Stock to the CEO, which grants disproportionate voting control.
- Employees and contractors received substantial share-based compensation, aligning their interests with company performance but also contributing to potential dilution.
- Creditors (especially AJB Capital Investments LLC) hold significant debt and have strong conversion rights and security interests, indicating a high level of financial leverage and potential for further equity dilution.
- The company's 'going concern' doubt poses a fundamental risk to all stakeholders, indicating potential inability to meet obligations in the long term without further financing.
Next Steps
- Negotiate and enter into an employment agreement for the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, Jared Strasser.
- Continue efforts to obtain financing through private placements of capital stock, debt borrowings, partnerships, and/or collaborations.
- Integrate Starchive.io, Inc. into operations following its acquisition.
- Manage and potentially expand the multi-coin Digital Asset Treasury.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2017-03-09 | The Crypto Company incorporated in the State of Nevada. |
| 2017-07-21 | Company's board of directors adopted The Crypto Company 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 2017-08-24 | Stockholders approved The Crypto Company 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 2020-06-10 | Company received a $12,100 loan from the Small Business Administration (2020 SBA Loan). |
| 2021-02-02 | Company received an $18,265 loan from the Small Business Administration (2021 SBA Loan). |
| 2021-04-08 | Company completed the acquisition of Blockchain Training Alliance, Inc. (BTA). |
| 2022-05-03 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $1,180,000 (May AJB Note). |
| 2023-02-02 | Company borrowed funds from Fast Capital, LLC, issuing a 10% convertible promissory note for $115,000. |
| 2023-06-23 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $550,000 (AJB June Note). |
| 2023-08-31 | Company entered into a Code Licensing Commercial Agreement with TelBill, LLC. |
| 2023-10-03 | Company entered into an Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement with AllFi Technologies, Inc. and a Subscription Agreement to purchase 501 shares of AllFi Technologies common stock. |
| 2023-11-13 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $500,000 (Nov. Note). |
| 2024-01-30 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $50,000 (January 30, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-02-20 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $53,000 (February 20, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-02-23 | Company entered into a Voluntary Mutual Termination and Release Agreement with TelBill, LLC, terminating the Code Licensing Commercial Agreement. |
| 2024-02-23 | Company entered into a License Agreement with AllFi Holdings LLC. |
| 2024-02-29 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $159,000 (February 29, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-04-12 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $185,555 (April 12, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-05-31 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $68,000 (May 31, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-06-07 | Company completed the sale of AllFi Technologies to AllFi Holdings LLC. |
| 2024-06-18 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $72,500 (June 18, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-06-24 | Company entered into stock agreements with five recipients, including Ronald Levy and Holly Ruxin, to issue 386,459,998 shares as a bonus to employees and contractors. |
| 2024-06-25 | Company entered into stock agreements with five recipients, including Ronald Levy and Holly Ruxin, to issue 386,459,998 shares as a bonus to employees and contractors. |
| 2024-07-15 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $59,000 (July 15, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-08-28 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $157,556 (August 28, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-09-05 | Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized common stock to 19,000,000,000 shares and create Series A Preferred Stock (10 shares, 950,000,000 votes each). |
| 2024-09-05 | Company issued 10 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to CEO Ronald Levy. |
| 2024-09-29 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a Third Amendment to the April 12, 2024 Promissory Note, extending its maturity date to March 29, 2026. |
| 2024-10-01 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a First Amendment to the August 28, 2024 Promissory Note, increasing its principal amount. |
| 2024-11-01 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $48,600 (November 1, 2024 Note). |
| 2024-11-19 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a First Amendment to the November 1, 2024 Note, increasing its principal amount. |
| 2024-12-04 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $36,500 (December 4, 2024 Note). |
| 2025-01-10 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a Second Amendment to the November 1, 2024 Note, increasing its principal amount. |
| 2025-01-23 | Company entered into a consulting agreement with YWRC Holdings, Inc. |
| 2025-01-27 | Company entered into a Promissory Note with Ronald Levy for an advance of $15,000. |
| 2025-01-27 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a Second Amendment to the August 28, 2024 Note, increasing its principal amount. |
| 2025-02-11 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a Third Amendment to the August 28, 2024 Note, increasing its principal amount. |
| 2025-02-20 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $29,445 (February 20, 2025 Note). |
| 2025-03-10 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a Fourth Amendment to the August 28, 2024 Note, increasing its principal amount. |
| 2025-05-13 | Company and AJB Capital Investments LLC entered into a Fifth Amendment to the August 28, 2024 Note, increasing its principal amount and issuing a pre-funded warrant. |
| 2025-05-23 | Company issued 83,603,144 shares of common stock to seven consultants. |
| 2025-06-30 | Company borrowed funds from AJB Capital Investments LLC, issuing a Promissory Note for $68,000 (June 2025 AJB Note) and a Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant. |
| 2025-07-01 | Consulting Agreement with Rafael Furst became effective. |
| 2025-07-10 | Company borrowed funds from Three Mile Creek Future LLC (TMCF), issuing a Promissory Note in the principal amount of 1.7 Bitcoin and a Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant. |
| 2025-07-16 | Promissory Note and Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant with TMCF were executed. |
| 2025-08-11 | Company entered into an agreement with SenaHill Partners LP and JonesTrading to act as exclusive placement agents. |
| 2025-08-13 | Company executed subscription agreements with five accredited investors, issuing 65,043,533 shares and convertible promissory notes amounting to $1,010,780. |
| 2025-08-14 | Company and YWRC Holding, Inc. terminated their Consulting Agreement. |
| 2025-08-19 | Company entered into Board Advisory Agreements with Robert Nail and The Edge of Company, Inc. |
| 2025-08-29 | Company issued 7,800,440 shares each to two consultants. |
| 2025-09-15 | Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Jennifer Leo for social media services. |
| 2025-09-23 | Company executed subscription agreements with institutional and accredited investors to sell 165,348,837 shares for $661,000 and 0.43232 BTC (shares issued Oct 7, 2025). |
| 2025-09-25 | Company issued 127,000,000 shares to AJB for conversion of $247,650 in accrued interest. |
| 2025-09-25 | Company issued 5,100,000 shares to David Natan for accounting services and 6,891,001 shares to Weinberg Gosner LLP for legal services. |
| 2025-09-30 | End of the quarterly reporting period. |
| 2025-10-03 | Company entered into a Subscription Agreement with White Dwarf LLC to sell 10,000,000 shares for 0.437411 BTC. |
| 2025-10-03 | Company added Austin Davis to its Advisory Board, issuing him 821,573 common shares. |
| 2025-10-08 | Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Starchive.io, Inc. and its equity holders. |
| 2025-10-15 | Company closed on the acquisition of 50.1% of Starchive.io, Inc. |
| 2025-10-20 | Closing date of the Starchive.io, Inc. acquisition. |
| 2025-11-17 | Ronald Levy voluntarily resigned as Chief Operating Officer. |
| 2025-11-17 | Jared Strasser appointed as Chief Operating Officer. |
| 2025-11-19 | Filing date of the 10-Q report. |
Recommendation
strong sellDespite a narrower net loss, the company faces severe financial distress, evidenced by a substantial working capital deficit, accumulated deficit, and explicit 'going concern' doubt. Core service revenue is declining, and the company relies heavily on highly dilutive debt and equity financing, often at unfavorable terms. The ineffectiveness of disclosure controls raises significant governance concerns. While the Starchive acquisition and crypto treasury strategy represent new ventures, they introduce additional risks in volatile markets without a clear path to sustained profitability. The concentration of voting control with the CEO further complicates the investment landscape. For a seasoned investor, the fundamental risks and ongoing operational challenges far outweigh any potential upside, warranting a strong sell recommendation.
Keywords
crypto, blockchain, digital assets, Starchive, content management, SEC filing, 10-Q, financial report, corporate governance, convertible debt, cryptocurrency treasury
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