S-1/A: DMINT Files S-1/A for Spin-Off, Faces Going Concern Doubt

DMINT, Inc. filed Amendment No. 5 to its S-1 registration statement for a spin-off from OLB Group, Inc., revealing substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and plans for a $16 million capital raise for expansion.

Summary

• DMINT, Inc., a Bitcoin mining company and wholly-owned subsidiary of The OLB Group, Inc., is undergoing a spin-off, distributing 8,780,749 shares of common stock to OLB shareholders.
• The company operates a 15,000 sq ft mining facility in Selmer, Tennessee, with a current operational capacity of 400 miners due to 0.65MW electricity, despite owning 1,000 miners and having space for up to 5,000.
• Expansion plans include scaling to 1,000 miners (Phase 1) within 90 days of receiving funds to expand power to 20MW, and then to 5,000 miners (Phase 2) requiring an additional 4,000 miners and a $16 million capital raise post-spin-off.
• Since inception through June 30, 2025, DMINT has mined a total of 59.34 Bitcoin.
• A digital asset investment strategy, including establishing a Bitcoin treasury for long-term holdings and yield generation, has been approved but is not yet effective.
• Ronny Yakov, CEO and Chairman, will control approximately 50.16% of DMINT's voting power post-spin-off, making it a controlled company, though it does not intend to rely on exemptions.
• The spin-off is expected to be a taxable event for U.S. federal income tax purposes for OLB shareholders.
• DMINT reported a working capital deficiency of $23,610,643 and an accumulated deficit of $20,739,991 as of June 30, 2025, with only $51 in cash.
• The independent auditor's report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding substantial doubt about DMINT's ability to continue as a going concern.
• The breakeven cost per Bitcoin mined (including depreciation) was $399,339 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, significantly higher than $379,206 in 2024 and $193,155 in 2023, attributed to higher electricity costs ($0.101 per kWh vs. projected $0.035 per kWh at full capacity) and increased global hashrate.
• The company uses Foundry USA mining pool and Fireblocks for Bitcoin storage, with Coinbase for sales, and has a dual authentication process for trades.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The company faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, evidenced by a significant accumulated deficit, working capital deficiency, and minimal cash. Revenue from Bitcoin mining is declining, and the breakeven cost per Bitcoin is rising sharply, making current operations economically challenging. While there are ambitious expansion plans and a new digital asset strategy, both are contingent on a substantial capital raise and are not yet effective. The spin-off itself is expected to be a taxable event for shareholders, potentially leading to selling pressure.

Positives

• The spin-off aims to increase business focus for both OLB and DMINT, alleviate market confusion, and attract new investors.
• DMINT owns its mining facility in Selmer, Tennessee, with significant expansion potential up to 5,000 miners from the current 400 operational.
• Existing electrical hardware and cooling solutions are in place to operate up to 5,000 miners, requiring only installation capital.
• Discussions are underway with Pickwick Electric Cooperative to expand power capacity up to 20MW.
• Management has approved a digital asset investment strategy to complement mining operations, including establishing a Bitcoin treasury for yield and liquidity.
• The company's operational cost from June 2023 to June 2025 of $0.097 per kWh is lower than the national industrial average of approximately $0.124 per kWh, reflecting cost efficiency in power services.
• DMINT utilizes Foundry USA mining pool, which is SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, and SOC 1 Type 2 accredited, and provides real-time data.
• A dual authentication process for Bitcoin sales on Coinbase enhances security.
• The outstanding Master Equipment Finance Agreement with VFS, LLC was settled by OLB issuing its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Negatives

• The independent auditor's report and management's assessment indicate substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
• DMINT has a significant accumulated deficit of $20,739,991 as of June 30, 2025.
• The company reported a working capital deficiency of $23,610,643 as of June 30, 2025, and minimal cash resources of $51.
• Historically, DMINT has been reliant on OLB for financing, with $23,401,193 due to related parties as of June 30, 2025, which will be converted to equity at $5.00 per share.
• Revenue from Bitcoin mining decreased by 44.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 ($145,672 vs. $263,936).
• The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $1,111,527.
• The breakeven cost per Bitcoin mined (including depreciation) increased significantly to $399,339 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, making current operations unprofitable at lower Bitcoin prices.
• Only 400 out of 1,000 owned miners are operational due to current electricity limitations (0.65MW), hindering potential revenue generation.
• The company lacks the necessary cash to pay for the installation of equipment to expand its facility capabilities.
• The digital asset investment strategy is not yet effective, and no investments outside of Bitcoin mining have been made to date.
• The spin-off is expected to be a taxable event for U.S. federal income tax purposes for OLB shareholders, potentially leading to substantial sales of DMINT stock.
• Ronny Yakov, controlling 50.16% of voting power, will have his shares restricted from sale for six months post-distribution.
• There is currently no active public trading market for DMINT common shares, and there is no assurance one will develop or be sustained.
• The company does not maintain insurance to protect from risks like fraud, security failures, or operational issues on Bitcoin exchanges.
• DMINT sells Bitcoin 'when there is a need for capital' rather than using a calculated turnover or pricing strategy, which could force sales at disadvantageous prices.
• The most recent Bitcoin halving event in April 2024 reduced mining rewards by 50%, directly impacting revenue potential.
• The company is involved in a contract dispute with a contractor, with a potential liability of approximately $444,000 and $315,000 recorded in accounts payable.

Risks

• Substantial and continuing losses and significant operating expenses may prevent the pursuit of operational objectives if sufficient financing or additional cash from revenues is not realized.
• Inability to attract financing on reasonable terms, potentially leading to changes, significant reductions in operations, or inability to continue as a going concern.
• Reliance on OLB for financing, with continued operations impacted if OLB cannot fund future needs.
• Potential material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
• Inability to integrate new technologies and provide new services cost-efficiently due to rapid changes in the Bitcoin mining industry.
• Disruptions in equipment and infrastructure (weather, power surges, cyber-attacks, capacity limitations) may result in loss of business and revenue.
• Inability to attract and retain skilled technical and operational personnel.
• Dependence on continued services and performance of senior management and other key employees, with limited key person life insurance.
• Evolving business model in the Bitcoin assets and blockchain industry, with no assurance that modifications will be successful.
• Inability to manage growth effectively, potentially damaging reputation and limiting growth.
• Inability to compete with other companies, some with greater resources and experience, in a highly competitive and evolving industry.
• Intensifying competition in the Bitcoin network due to a large and growing number of miners and the halving of mining rewards.
• Limited transaction capacity and scaling issues in the Bitcoin network may impact mining results and the economics of Bitcoin mining.
• Physical damages to mining network properties (construction defects, natural disasters, power outages, terrorist attacks).
• Inability to successfully maintain power arrangements on acceptable terms or relocate to replacement sites, leading to operational disruption and substantial costs.
• Dependence on third parties for critical equipment (ASIC mining equipment) and reliance on components subject to price fluctuations or shortages (e.g., ASIC chip shortage).
• Exposure to risk of disruptions or failures in the global supply chain for Bitcoin mining hardware.
• Potential for manufacturers or sellers of ASIC computers to adjust prices based on Bitcoin prices, leading to unpredictable and high costs.
• Inability to successfully implement or consummate the planned digital asset investment strategy, with no assurance of proceeding or benefiting from investments.
• Exposure to risk of nonperformance by counterparties, including power arrangement providers, potentially leading to refusal to supply power during price fluctuations.
• Bitcoin mining activities are energy-intensive, which may restrict geographic locations, increase electricity costs, and lead to negative environmental impact and governmental restrictions/bans.
• Bitcoin exchanges and other trading venues are relatively new, largely unregulated, and may be subject to fraud and failures, impacting Bitcoin prices and company success.
• Significant reputational risks due to volatile Bitcoin markets, perceived regulatory non-compliance, catastrophic market events, and association with fraudulent activities.
• Regulatory changes or actions may alter the nature of an investment or restrict Bitcoin use, adversely affecting business.
• Governments may curtail or outlaw Bitcoin acquisition, use, or redemption, or impose stricter regulations.
• Uncertainty in the development and acceptance of Bitcoin and algorithmic protocols, subject to factors like worldwide adoption, regulation, consumer preferences, and network maintenance.
• Impact of geopolitical events on Bitcoin supply and demand is uncertain, with potential for rapid price increases followed by decreases.
• Uncertainty regarding widespread acceptance and use of Bitcoin in retail and commercial marketplaces.
• Political or economic crises may motivate large-scale sales of Bitcoins, reducing their value.
• Transactional fees may decrease demand for Bitcoin and prevent network expansion if they become too high.
• Bitcoin inventory exposed to cybersecurity threats and hacks, with no insurance against theft, hacking, or loss.
• Macro-market events or negative perception of the Bitcoin industry could negatively impact financial condition.
• Potential illegality of acquiring, owning, holding, selling, or using Bitcoin in certain countries.
• Lack of liquid markets, possible manipulation of blockchain/Bitcoin-based assets, and lack of effectiveness of safeguards for Bitcoin.
• Potential negative tax consequences if federal or state legislatures change the classification of Bitcoin for tax purposes.
• Dependence on third-party software and personnel, leaving the company vulnerable to price fluctuations and rapidly changing technology.
• No existing public market for common shares, and an active trading market may not develop.
• Concentration of ownership (Ronny Yakov controlling 50.16%) could make an active and liquid trading market less likely.
• Shares held by Ronny Yakov will be restricted from sale for six months.
• Aggregate trading value of DMINT and OLB stock post-spin-off may be less than OLB's value pre-spin-off.
• Lack of analyst coverage may cause share price and trading volume to decline.
• Substantial sales of common shares may occur post-spin-off, especially due to the taxable nature of the distribution.
• Future dilution from equity offerings or other issuances of common/preferred shares.
• Market price of common shares may be subject to significant fluctuations due to various factors, including Bitcoin industry volatility.
• Risk of delisting from NASDAQ if minimum share price requirement ($1.00) is not met.
• Inability to use shares as collateral for margin accounts if price is below $5.00.
• Reduced disclosure requirements as an emerging growth company may make common shares less attractive to investors.
• Historical financial information may not be representative of results as a stand-alone public company.
• Difficulty operating as an independent, publicly traded company, potentially incurring additional costs.
• Loss of financial support from OLB could harm ability to meet capital needs.
• As a newly-incorporated company, may not have surplus or net profits required by law to pay dividends.
• The spin-off is expected to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes for shareholders.
• Conflicts of interest due to certain directors and executive officers also serving OLB and owning OLB stock.
• Lessen disclosure requirements as an emerging growth company could leave stockholders without information or rights available to stockholders of more mature companies.

Future Outlook

The company plans to expand its Bitcoin mining operations to up to 5,000 miners in two phases, contingent on raising significant capital. Phase one aims to scale from 400 to 1,000 miners within 90 days of receiving funds, expanding power capacity to 20MW. Phase two involves scaling from 1,000 to 5,000 miners, requiring the purchase of 4,000 additional miners and a capital raise of at least $16 million after the spin-off. DMINT also intends to establish a Bitcoin treasury for long-term holdings to generate yield and provide liquidity, supported by partnerships with leading Bitcoin financial service platforms. The company expects to have access to 85MW of electrical power by the end of 2026. Management believes current resources and OLB's support are sufficient for the next 12 months but acknowledges the need for additional capital to execute business plans.

Management Comments

• We believe this phase can be completed within 90 days of receipt of the funds necessary to expand our capabilities.
• We believe that its managements track record of expertise and capabilities in the electronic payment marketplace, computer programming and banking industries that places us in a strong position to take advantage of long-term Bitcoin opportunities.
• Management noted that the Company had cash of $51, and $398,983 of other receivables, all of which were current assets that could be used to meet obligations and fund operations. The Company has third-party short-term obligation in accounts payable of $620,296 and the remainder of the current liabilities were amounts due to related parties of $22,661,401. The amount due to related parties has been a result of the Company being solely funded by its parent company, OLB, and OLBs subsidiaries since inception. Accordingly, there is no urgency or requirement for the Company to pay back these amounts within the near future.
• Management believes that its current available resources and the continued support from OLB will be sufficient to fund the Companys planned expenditures over the next 12 months.
• However, management recognizes that it may be required to obtain additional resources to successfully execute its business plans.
• No assurances can be given that management will be successful in raising additional capital, if needed, or on acceptable terms.
• Without raising additional capital, either via additional advances made pursuant to the ATM, related party loan or from other sources, there is substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern through June 30, 2026.

Industry Context

The Bitcoin mining industry is characterized by intense competition, rapid technological advancements, and evolving regulatory landscapes. The Bitcoin network's inherent limitations, such as transaction capacity and the halving of mining rewards (most recently in April 2024), significantly impact profitability and operational efficiency. DMINT operates in an environment where electricity costs are a critical factor, and its current operational cost of $0.097 per kWh is noted as being lower than the national industrial average, suggesting a competitive advantage in this area. However, the industry faces increasing government scrutiny regarding energy consumption and potential restrictions, as seen in New York's partial ban on certain mining operations. The nascent and largely unregulated nature of Bitcoin exchanges and digital asset markets also exposes participants to risks of fraud and security breaches, while macro-market events and public perception can heavily influence market valuation and investor confidence.

Comparison to Industry Standards

• DMINT's operational cost from June 2023 to June 2025 of $0.097 per kWh is lower than the national average in the industrial sector as of June 2025 of approximately $0.124 per kWh, indicating efficiency and cost-effectiveness in power services.
• The company utilizes Foundry USA mining pool, which is described as a 'U.S.-based, institutional-grade mining pool focused on security and reliability' and is SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, and SOC 1 Type 2 accredited, suggesting adherence to high industry standards for security and operational controls.
• The breakeven cost of one Bitcoin for DMINT (including depreciation) was $399,339 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. This metric is presented as a 'bitcoin-equivalent datapoint' for comparison with other Bitcoin mining companies, similar to how the gold industry reports 'gold-equivalent ounces.' No specific comparable companies or projects are listed in the filing for direct comparison of this metric.

Management Changes

Corporate Governance

Legal Proceedings

• The company is currently in a contract dispute with Savannah Electric & Supply, Inc. v. The OLB Group, Inc. and DMint Real Estate Holdings, Case No. 2023-cv-19, in the Circuit Court of McNairy County, Tennessee.
• The company has paid $100,000 to the contractor and returned materials to offset a potential liability of approximately $444,000.
• Just over $315,000 has been recorded in accounts payable related to this matter.
• Discovery is ongoing, and the case is not currently set for trial, but parties are discussing settlement terms.

Related Party Transactions

• Since inception, DMINT's operations have been solely funded by The OLB Group, Inc. (OLB) and its subsidiaries.
• As of June 30, 2025, $23,401,193 was due to related parties (OLB). This amount will be converted into common shares of DMINT at $5.00 per share concurrently with the Spin-Off Distribution and distributed to OLB's shareholders.
• OLB and DMINT entered into a Shared Services Agreement (SSA) on December 22, 2023, where OLB provides financial, accounting, and tax services to DMINT on a cost-plus 5% basis quarterly.
• An amendment to the SSA with substantially similar terms is planned to continue governing the relationship until DMINT establishes self-funding capabilities.
• Ronny Yakov, CEO and Chairman, owns a substantial amount of OLB common stock and will control approximately 50.16% of DMINT's voting power post-spin-off.
• Ronny Yakov and Patrick Smith serve as interim CEO and CFO, respectively, on a part-time basis, while also holding positions at OLB.
• OLB settled an outstanding Master Equipment Finance Agreement with VFS, LLC (for 100 mining computers) by issuing its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
• In July 2021, OLB purchased gas rights to an oil field in Bradford, PA, which DMINT plans to keep available for future operation and growth.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders (OLB): Will receive DMINT common shares pro-rata in a spin-off. The distribution is expected to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes, potentially leading to tax liabilities and subsequent sales of DMINT stock. The aggregate trading value of DMINT and OLB stock post-spin-off may be less than OLB's value pre-spin-off.
• Shareholders (DMINT): Will face significant risks due to the company's going concern doubt, accumulated deficit, and need for substantial capital. The market price of shares may be volatile, and an active trading market is not assured. Future equity offerings could dilute existing shareholders. Ronny Yakov's 50.16% control means DMINT is a controlled company, though it won't rely on exemptions.
• Employees: The company has three full-time and two part-time employees (CEO and interim CFO). The ability to attract and retain skilled personnel is a risk. The loss of senior management could significantly delay strategic objectives.
• Customers: Revenue is generated from mining Bitcoin, so the primary 'customers' are the Bitcoin network and users. Limited transaction capacity and scaling issues in the Bitcoin network could impact mining rewards.
• Suppliers: Dependence on third parties for critical equipment (ASIC miners) and power arrangements (Pickwick Electric Cooperative). Disruptions in supply chain or nonperformance by counterparties could adversely affect operations.
• Creditors: The company has a substantial amount due to related parties ($23,401,193), which will be converted to equity. This conversion might be seen as a positive for OLB as a creditor, but for other potential creditors, the company's financial health and going concern doubt present high risk.
• Regulatory Bodies: The company operates in a rapidly evolving and uncertain regulatory environment for Bitcoin and digital assets, facing potential changes in laws, increased scrutiny, and compliance burdens.

Next Steps

• Complete the Spin-Off Distribution from The OLB Group, Inc.
• Obtain NASDAQ approval for listing of common shares.
• Raise at least $16 million in capital post-spin-off to fund the purchase of 4,000 new mining computers.
• Expand existing power capacity to 20MW for Phase 1 of mining operations expansion (from 400 to 1,000 miners) within 90 days of receiving funds.
• Enter into negotiations with Pickwick Electric Cooperative for additional power to support Phase 2 expansion (from 1,000 to 5,000 miners).
• Purchase an additional 4,000 miners for Phase 2 expansion.
• Develop partnerships with leading Bitcoin financial service platforms and institutional providers to support the digital asset investment strategy.
• Evaluate potential asset classes, allocation frameworks, and risk management policies for the digital asset investment strategy.
• Provide updated disclosures as the digital asset investment strategy progresses and becomes material.
• Appoint three independent directors to the Board of Directors prior to the completion of the Spin-Off Distribution.
• Adopt charters for the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.
• Hire a full-time Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
• Resolve the contract dispute with Savannah Electric & Supply, Inc.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The company's financial position is extremely precarious, marked by an explicit 'substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern' from its auditor and management. It has a significant accumulated deficit of over $20 million and a working capital deficiency of over $23 million, with only $51 in cash. Revenue from Bitcoin mining is declining, and the breakeven cost per Bitcoin is alarmingly high and increasing, indicating unsustainable operations at current levels. While there are plans for expansion and a digital asset investment strategy, these are contingent on a substantial capital raise that is not guaranteed. The spin-off from OLB is a taxable event for shareholders, which could lead to significant selling pressure. The high operational risks, regulatory uncertainties, and lack of an established public market further compound the negative outlook. Given these severe financial and operational challenges, the stock represents a high-risk investment with a strong likelihood of significant capital loss.

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