NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), a global pioneer in molecular-marker technology and blockchain-backed digital product passports, today announced that it has opened a corporate account with Kraken as part of a treasury strategy authorized by the Company's Board of Directors. The account opening represents a measured operational step supporting SMX's broader treasury framework, which is being developed to align capital management with the Company's ...

Core Insights - ALT5 Sigma Corporation has released a strategic overview regarding the USD1 stablecoin and its significance to the company's long-term payments technology product [1] - The company is a prominent holder of $WLFI, which is the governance token of the World Lib [1] Company Overview - ALT5 Sigma Corporation operates in the fintech sector, focusing on global payments, trading, and settlement infrastructure [1] - The anticipated benefits of the USD1 stablecoin are expected to enhance the company's $WLFI Treasury Strategy [1]

Company Overview - The company is a publicly traded operating company with a $500 million software business, utilizing Bitcoin as productive capital [1] - The company is building a Bitcoin-backed structured finance enterprise, innovating in capital markets and software [3] - Index classification is not a defining factor for the company's long-term strategy and Bitcoin conviction [4] Financial Products & Offerings - The company completed five public offerings of digital credit securities totaling over $7.7 billion in notional value [2] - Launched Stretch ($STRC), a Bitcoin-backed treasury credit instrument providing variable monthly USD yield [2] Business Model - The company actively creates, structures, issues, and operates, unlike passive funds, trusts, or holding companies [3]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased by $4.9 million to $9.2 million for the quarter, with net income at $66.7 million and earnings per share at $1.21, all attributed to the performance of the Solana treasury [16] - The company recognized unrealized gains of approximately $78 million during the quarter, significantly impacting reported financials [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The consumer brand business continues to perform as expected, while digital asset revenue generated over $6 million in fiscal Q1, with current daily additions exceeding $75,000 [10][16] - The treasury has generated approximately $7.1 million and 37,742 Solana tokens since inception, with staking revenue contributing $6.1 million to the quarter's increase [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company currently owns 2.1 million SOL valued in excess of $327 million, with an average purchase price of $155.57 per token [8][16] - The company has purchased approximately 2,029,100 tokens through direct purchases and swap transactions [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has adopted a Solana Treasury strategy, pivoting from being a consumer Amazon brand owner to investing in digital assets due to favorable regulatory changes in the U.S. [4][5] - The strategy includes large-scale capital raises and innovative financial instruments, such as a $100 million equity private placement and a $200 million raise with an in-kind convertible note issuance [6][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in Solana as a high-performance blockchain and highlighted its potential to revolutionize financial infrastructure [11][12] - The company is optimistic about the passing of comprehensive digital asset legislation in the U.S., which could significantly accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets [14][15] Other Important Information - The management team emphasizes a risk-prudent strategy, limiting credit risk leverage to 20% and avoiding aggressive on-chain trading [19] - The company has increased adjusted SOL per share in SOL terms by 47% and in U.S. dollar terms by 82% [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of high-profile crypto investors on the company - Management noted that feedback from the advisory committee has been positive, focusing on market presentation and positioning, with no current plans for revenue generation outside of Solana [23][24] Question: Effective yield and enhancement opportunities - Management indicated that yield has been built step by step, with expectations for improvement in the next quarter as more assets are staked [26][28] Question: Addressing potential deep discounts in trading - Management stated that if the company trades at a discount, it has options such as share buybacks and maintaining low expenses to warrant a premium [31][34]

Company Overview - American Bitcoin (ABTC) has added 1,414 Bitcoin, currently valued at $163 million, to its holdings, bringing its total to 3,865 Bitcoin worth approximately $446 million based on the current price of Bitcoin above $115,200 [1] - ABTC is a subsidiary of Hut 8 Corp. and was formed through a merger of the Trump brothers' business entity with Hut 8, followed by a stock-for-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining [5] Treasury Strategy - ABTC continues its aggressive treasury strategy despite Bitcoin's price decline from its all-time high of over $125,000, which was reached in August [2] - The company plans to provide periodic updates on Satoshis per share (SPS), a metric that indicates the volume of Bitcoin attributable to each outstanding share of stock [4] Market Performance - ABTC's stock price increased by more than 11% to trade above $6.20, recovering from a period where shares were below $6 amid a broader downturn in the crypto market [2] - The cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin, has been affected by macroeconomic uncertainties, although a reduction in U.S.-China trade tensions provided some support [3] Mining Operations - ABTC differentiates itself from other treasury companies through its mining operations, which allow it to produce Bitcoin directly and reduce the average cost per Bitcoin [5] - The number of mining companies has surged to over 200 this year, as institutions seek to capitalize on the growing interest in digital assets [6]

Core Insights - MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, is experiencing a significant slowdown in its Bitcoin acquisitions, dropping from tens of thousands of BTC per week to approximately 200 BTC recently [2][3][5] - Despite the reduced buying pace, the company's executive chairman, Michael Saylor, hints at potential future large-scale purchases, indicating that Bitcoin remains central to the company's treasury strategy [8][9] Acquisition Trends - The company's Bitcoin purchases peaked at over 10,000 BTC in a single week, with a record high of 55,500 BTC, but have now dwindled to levels seen five years ago [4][5] - In 2025, MicroStrategy has invested around $19.5 billion in Bitcoin, following a total of $21.7 billion in 2024, maintaining its position as a leading institutional accumulator [9][10] Financial Context - The equity issuance premium for MicroStrategy has decreased dramatically from 208% to 4%, making new stock offerings less effective for raising capital for Bitcoin purchases [5][6] - The company's stock price has fallen approximately 50% from its peak, while Bitcoin is trading about 16% below its all-time high of $126,000, currently around $111,000 [7]

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Treasury Strategy - America's first Solana Treasury Company chose SOL over BTC for their treasury strategy [1] - The company considered launching a BTC vehicle overseas but opted for SOL due to its upside potential [1] - SOL is viewed as a productive asset [1]