IP Strategy Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

Core Points - IP Strategy has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share, closing the prior deficiency [1][2] - The company's common stock maintained a closing bid price at or above $1.00 for ten consecutive business days from November 5, 2025, to November 18, 2025 [1] - IP Strategy is the first Nasdaq-listed company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, providing exposure to the programmable intellectual property economy valued at $80 trillion [3] Company Overview - IP Strategy operates as Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. and is involved in the Story Protocol as a validator [4] - The company holds $IP tokens as a primary reserve asset, enabling participation in the Story ecosystem for on-chain registration, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property [3] Industry Context - The Story network, which powers the $IP token, is an AI-native blockchain that allows for the real-time programmability, traceability, and monetization of intellectual property [5] - Backed by significant investments totaling $136 million from firms like a16z crypto, Polychain Capital, and Samsung Ventures, Story has established itself as a leading infrastructure for tokenized intellectual property since launching its mainnet in February 2025 [5]