Silver Spring, MD, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCS Inc. (NASDAQ:BTCS) ("BTCS" or the "Company"), a blockchain technology-focused company, announced its results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023 ("Q2 2023").

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Q2 2023 revenue improved 21% over Q1 2023 to $0.4 million but remained lower than Q2 2022 by 25% as a result of the depressed crypto asset prices.

Gross margins for Q2 2023 were 71% compared to 74% for Q1 2022, with gross margins of 72% for the first half of 2023.

Net loss for Q2 2023 decreased to $1.0 million ($0.07 per share) compared to $1.4 million ($0.10 per share) for Q1 2023 and $7.7 million ($0.61 per share) for Q2 2022.

Net loss for the first half of 2023 was $2.4 million ($0.18 per share) compared to $13.5 million ($1.08 per share) for the first half of 2022. Net losses during the first half of 2022 were largely driven by $12.2 million crypto asset impairment losses realized, compared to only $0.9 million impairment charges in the first half of 2023.

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had $0.9 million in cash.

The fair value of our crypto assets increased 63% YoY to $19.4 million in Q2 2023.

The fair value of our crypto assets together with our cash equated to approximately $1.47 per share as of June 30, 2023.

Management Commentary

Business Update

In Q2 2023, BTCS continued its momentum from the successful beta launch of the StakeSeeker platform in January. Through our StakeSeeker platform, a comprehensive crypto dashboard and education center for crypto asset holders, and our blockchain infrastructure operations we believe we've laid the core foundation for significant growth into key blockchain verticals that leverage the knowledge and expertise we've honed over the last few years. Our team is dedicated and hard at work, developing new initiatives built on our core expertise, and look forward to sharing these initiatives later in the year.

Industry Commentary

While crypto prices have been relatively flat on average in Q2 2023. Ethereum and other cryptos held by BTCS have seen substantial price increases since 2022 lows underscoring the potential and opportunities within the cryptocurrency market.

We are aware of recent incidents that have raised concerns about regulatory clarity and the need for greater transparency within the crypto sphere. At BTCS, we firmly support the need for a robust regulatory framework that fosters innovation while safeguarding investors' interests. As a company focused on non-custodial staking and other regulatory light operations, we adhere to industry best practices, ensuring compliance and transparency in our operations.

Our flagship StakeSeeker platform, with its non-custodial staking-as-a-service solution, sets us apart from others in the staking market. By allowing users to maintain control over their crypto assets while participating in the network's consensus mechanism, we ensure greater security and promote a stronger sense of trust in the crypto community. We remain committed to educating the public about emerging blockchain technologies and the benefits of self-custody of crypto assets. As we believe that blockchain technologies are still in their early stages, we are dedicated to driving awareness and adoption across various sectors.

Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about both the future of the crypto industry and BTCS. We're enthusiastic about driving new innovations that contribute to the broader adoption and acceptance of blockchain technologies, providing value to our shareholders. With our dedication and focus, we aim to continue positioning ourselves as leaders in this dynamic landscape.

About BTCS:

BTCS Inc. is a Nasdaq listed company operating in the blockchain technology space since 2014 and is one of the first U.S. publicly traded companies with a primary focus on blockchain infrastructure and staking. BTCS secures and operates validator nodes on disruptive next-generation blockchain networks that power Web 3, earning native token rewards by staking our proof-of-stake crypto assets. "StakeSeeker" is BTCS' newly introduced proprietary Cryptocurrency Dashboard and Staking-as-a-Service platform, developed to empower users to better understand and grow their crypto holdings with innovative portfolio analytics and a non-custodial process to earn staking rewards on crypto asset holdings. Users can easily link and monitor their cryptocurrency portfolios across exchanges, wallets, validator nodes, and other sources; and have access to a suite of data analytic tools such as performance and reward tracking. StakeSeeker's Staking Hub allows users to earn rewards by directly participating in network consensus mechanisms by staking and delegating their cryptocurrencies to company-operated validator nodes for a growing number of supported blockchains. As a non-custodial validator operator, BTCS receives a percentage of token holders staking rewards generated as a validator node fee, creating the potential opportunity for a highly scalable business with limited additional costs. For more information visit: www.btcs.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this press release, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws including statements regarding the growth of our StakeSeeker use base, our beliefs regarding the transformational potential of blockchain technologies, the potential and opportunities within the cryptocurrency market, developing new inns built on our core expertise, leveraging our knowledge and expertise, and the optimism regarding delivering shareholder value. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation regulatory issues unexpected issues with our proprietary Digital Asset Analytic and Staking-as-a-Service Platform: StakeSeeker, regulatory issues, unexpected issues with our Staking-as-a-Service Platform and the reluctance of users to try or accept our product, as well as risks set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 which was filed on March 31, 2023. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Financials

The tables below are derived from the Company's financial statements included in its Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to the Form 10-Q for complete financial statements and further information regarding the Company's results of operations and financial condition relating to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Please also refer to the Company's Form 10-K for a discussion of risk factors applicable to the Company and its business.

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Balance Sheets

	June 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
		(Unaudited)
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash		943,418		$	2,146,783
Crypto assets/currencies		948			982
Investments, at value (Cost $100,000)		100,000			100,000
Staked crypto assets/currencies		8,185,089			1,826,307
Prepaid expense		175,395			123,727
Total current assets		9,404,850			4,197,799

Other assets:
Property and equipment, net		8,834			11,152
Staked crypto assets/currencies - long term		-			5,708,624
Total other assets		8,834			5,719,776

Total Assets	$	9,413,684		$	9,917,575

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Accounts payable and accrued expense	$	188,144		$	76,727
Accrued compensation		253,995			295,935
Warrant liabilities		356,250			213,750
Total current liabilities		798,389			586,412

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock; 20,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value:		-			-
Series V Preferred stock: 14,542,803 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively		2,559,533			-
Common stock, 97,500,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 14,181,410 and 13,107,149 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively		14,182			13,108
Additional paid in capital		159,955,610			160,800,263
Accumulated deficit		(153,914,030	)		(151,482,208	)
Total stockholders' equity		8,615,295			9,331,163

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	9,413,684		$	9,917,575

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Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended						For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022

Revenues
Validator revenue (net of fees)	$	385,753		$	514,349		$	697,261		$	1,077,364
Total revenues		385,753			514,349			697,261			1,077,364

Cost of revenues
Validator expense		113,612			93,900			195,626		$	231,769
Gross profit		272,141			420,449			501,635			845,595

Operating expenses:
General and administrative	$	617,569		$	512,051		$	1,227,398		$	1,162,340
Research and development		180,903			185,004			382,528			321,722
Compensation and related expenses		578,496			638,025			1,040,586			2,061,921
Marketing		2,723			23,691			8,966			65,484
Impairment loss on crypto assets/currencies		784,602			8,894,797			879,509			12,202,225
Realized gains on crypto asset/currency transactions		(731,199	)		(398,446	)		(748,030	)		(469,556	)
Total operating expenses		1,433,094			9,855,122			2,790,957			15,344,136

Other income (expenses):
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		142,500			1,710,000			(142,500	)		1,068,750
Distributions to warrant holders		-			-			-			(35,625	)
Total other income (expenses)		142,500			1,710,000			(142,500	)		1,033,125

Net loss	$	(1,018,453	)	$	(7,724,673	)	$	(2,431,822	)	$	(13,465,416	)


Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.61	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.08	)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted		13,873,331			12,644,719			13,773,782			12,446,102

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Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2023			2022

Net Cash flows used from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(2,431,822	)	$	(13,465,416	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation expense		2,318			1,727
Stock-based compensation		789,453			1,782,802
Validator revenue		(697,261	)		(1,077,364	)
Blockchain network fees (non-cash)		-			1,321
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		142,500			(1,068,750	)
Sale of non-productive crypto assets/currencies		-			2,547,322
Realized gain on crypto assets/currencies transactions		(748,030	)		(469,556	)
Impairment loss on crypto assets/currencies		879,509			12,202,225
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:					-
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(51,668	)		63,376
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		111,417			565
Accrued compensation		(41,940	)		132,853
Net cash used in operating activities		(2,045,524	)		651,105

Net cash used in investing activities:
Purchase of productive crypto assets/currencies for validating		(1,804,213	)		(9,141,785	)
Sale of productive crypto assets/currencies		1,719,871			310,149
Purchase of investments		-			-
Purchase of property and equipment		-			(2,558	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(84,342	)		(8,834,194	)

Net cash provided by financing activities:
Dividend distributions		-			(630,801	)
Net proceeds from issuance common stock/ At-the-market offering		926,501			10,604,441
Net cash provided by financing activities		926,501			9,973,640

Net increase in cash		(1,203,365	)		1,790,551
Cash, beginning of period		2,146,783			1,400,867
Cash, end of period	$	943,418		$	3,191,418

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Series V Preferred Stock Distribution	$	2,559,533		$	-

BTCS Reports Q2 2023 Results