GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first public company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, today highlighted Poseidon, a decentralized AI data initiative incubated by Story’s $IP Layer 1 blockchain, as a leading example of real-world AI infrastructure emerging on the Story network. Poseidon is focused on sourcing, compiling and cataloguing high-quality, rights-cleared audio data for AI training, addressing one of th ...

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first public company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, today highlighted Poseidon, a decentralized AI data initiative incubated by Story’s $IP Layer 1 blockchain, as a leading example of real-world AI infrastructure emerging on the Story network. Poseidon is focused on sourcing, compiling and cataloguing high-quality, rights-cleared audio data for AI training, addressing one of th ...

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury (DAT) centered on the $IP token, today announced a major advancement in its validator operations to significantly expand is on-chain revenue engine: the initiation of long-term self-staking under custodial accounts at Crypto.com. The transition to long-term staking on the Company’s validator is expected to increase overall yields to approximately 11.72%, more than d ...

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury (DAT) centered on the $IP token, today announced a major advancement in its validator operations to significantly expand is on-chain revenue engine: the initiation of long-term self-staking under custodial accounts at Crypto.com. The transition to long-term staking on the Company’s validator is expected to increase overall yields to approximately 11.72%, more than d ...

Monthly release covers the period from November 1-30, 2025GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company”), the first company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, releases its monthly publication detailing its validator business performance and broader ecosystem developments for tokenized intellectual property and AI-native data networks. The report is part of the Company’s ongoing monthly publication cycle designed to give the investm ...

Core Insights - IP Strategy is the first Nasdaq-listed company to operate a digital asset treasury strategy centered on the $IP token, providing investors with exposure to the programmable intellectual property economy valued at $80 trillion [3] - The company held its inaugural Investor Day 2025, where it discussed its growth strategy and the convergence of AI, blockchain, and intellectual property [2][3] - Story, the blockchain network supporting the $IP token, has received $136 million in backing and launched its mainnet in February 2025, enabling the monetization of intellectual property in real time [5] Company Overview - IP Strategy operates a revenue-generating validator for the Story network and holds $IP tokens as a primary reserve asset [3] - The company aims to provide public market investors with a regulated equity format to participate in the Story ecosystem, which facilitates on-chain registration, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property [3] Industry Context - The Story network is described as an AI-native blockchain that makes intellectual property programmable and traceable, allowing creators to turn various forms of content into legally enforceable digital assets [5] - The convergence of AI, blockchain, and intellectual property is seen as a significant trend shaping a new investable asset class [2]

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]

Core Insights - IP Strategy has made an initial purchase of Aria Protocol's tokens, specifically $ARIAIP and $APL, as part of its strategy to enhance exposure to high-quality, real-world intellectual property applications built on the Story network [1][2][4] Company Strategy - The acquisition of $ARIAIP and $APL aligns with the company's goal to support ecosystem projects that show real adoption and revenue potential through strategic collaboration and market participation [2][4] - The APL token introduces a new revenue-generating engine for the company, providing yield exposure to music royalty flows, complementing its validator business [3][4] Market Position - The assets acquired provide selective exposure to advanced IP Real World Asset applications, reinforcing the company's core $IP reserves and showcasing the potential of turning intellectual property into liquid, programmable assets [4][5] - The CEO of Aria highlighted that IP Strategy's involvement as a holder of $ARIAIP and $APL signifies confidence in Aria's mission and the convergence of real IP, revenue, and ownership [5][6] Ecosystem Development - The transaction indicates maturity in the ecosystem, commercial adoption, and increasing institutional readiness within the Story-enabled programmable IP economy [6] - Aria Protocol has successfully tokenized music catalogs from globally recognized artists, marking significant progress in the deployment of music royalties on-chain [2][12] Financial Overview - IP Strategy operates as the first Nasdaq-listed company to hold $IP tokens as a primary reserve asset and runs a revenue-generating validator for the Story network, providing investors with exposure to the $80 trillion programmable intellectual property economy [7][11]

Core Insights - The acquisition of $ARIAIP and $APL by IP Strategy signifies a strategic move to enhance exposure to high-quality, real-world IP applications built on the Story network [2][4][5] - Aria Protocol has successfully tokenized music IP from globally recognized artists, showcasing significant commercial traction in the tokenized IP market [2][4][11] - The transaction indicates a maturation of the ecosystem and growing institutional readiness within the programmable IP economy [6] Company Strategy - IP Strategy aims to expand its portfolio by supporting ecosystem projects that demonstrate real adoption and revenue potential through collaboration and market participation [2][4] - The acquisition of $APL introduces a new revenue-generating opportunity for IP Strategy, complementing its existing validator business [3][4] - The company believes that Aria's model exemplifies the transformation of intellectual property into liquid, programmable assets, aligning with its core thesis [4][5] Market Context - The Story network, backed by significant investments, is positioned as a leading infrastructure for tokenized intellectual property, enabling automated licensing and monetization [10] - The successful public token launch by Aria Protocol indicates strong demand for tokenized IP assets, reflecting a growing interest in the sector [5][11] - IP Strategy's treasury reserve of $IP tokens allows for direct participation in the Story ecosystem, which is valued at approximately $80 trillion [7]

Core Insights - The company reported a net income of $196.3 million for Q3 2025, a significant turnaround from a loss of $3.4 million in Q3 2024, resulting in earnings of $16.97 per share compared to a loss of $160.41 per share in the previous year [1][10][6] - Year-to-date net income for 2025 reached $185.6 million, a staggering increase of 3,337.0% compared to $5.4 million in the same period of 2024 [1][10] - The company successfully completed a $223.8 million PIPE offering, acquiring 53.2 million $IP tokens, which contributed to the launch of its validator operations and a 69.9% increase in net revenues for Q3 2025 [3][9] Financial Performance - Net revenues for Q3 2025 were $2.99 million, up 69.9% from $1.76 million in Q3 2024, primarily driven by $1.9 million in new revenue from the validator service launched on September 18, 2025 [1][9][10] - EBITDA for Q3 2025 was reported at $246.5 million, a significant improvement from a negative EBITDA of $(2.44) million in Q3 2024 [10][6] - Total assets increased to $482.8 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $28 million at the end of 2024, largely due to the addition of intangible digital assets in the form of $IP tokens [14][6] Tax Liabilities and Future Considerations - The net income included a deferred tax liability of $49.4 million related to estimated future income taxes based on unrealized gains in the fair value of intangible digital assets [5][11] - The company has identified $61.2 million in federal net operating loss carryforwards, which may be used to offset future taxable income [8][11] - Management cautioned that the fair value of the $IP tokens is volatile, and future gains or losses will impact reported tax liabilities [16][11] Strategic Developments - The company has resolved past going concern issues due to an improved balance sheet and the addition of high-margin revenue from validator operations [15][3] - The Story ecosystem, which the company is part of, is transforming intellectual property into programmable on-chain assets, with a market potential valued at approximately $80 trillion [20][22] - The company is set to host its first Investor Day on November 20, 2025, to discuss its growth strategy and alignment with the Story ecosystem [20]