Name change reflects company's leadership position with its cryptocurrency treasury reserve strategy focused on the HYPE token Company to commence trading on Nasdaq under the symbol "HYPD" effective July 3rd Also announces official launch of the Kinetiq x Hyperion validator LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN) ("Eyenovia" or the "Company"), a pioneer in ophthalmic technologies and the first publicly-listed U.S. company to build a strategic treasury of HYPE, t ...

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN) ("Eyenovia" or the "Company"), a pioneer in ophthalmic technologies and the first publicly-listed U.S. company to build a strategic treasury of HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid protocol, today announced that it has acquired an additional 265,872 HYPE tokens, expanding its total holdings to 1,306,452 HYPE purchased at an average price of $34.83 per token. HYPE is the native token of Hyperliquid. Staked HYPE in part ...

The validator marks a significant step in Eyenovia's onchain engagement strategy, utilizing its recent acquisition of 1,040,584.5 HYPE to contribute directly to network stability and security. Validator operations are further supported by infrastructure provided by Pier Two, an institutional staking services provider known for its high-performance hybrid cloud and bare metal infrastructure complete with both SOC 2 Type I and Type II certifications. "Our collaboration with Kinetiq and Pier Two marks a strate ...

Core Insights - Eyenovia, Inc. is advancing its digital asset capital strategy by building a strategic treasury of HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid protocol [1][7] - Avenue Capital Group has become the largest common stockholder and has amended Eyenovia's senior secured debt to support the HYPE treasury, extending the maturity date to July 1, 2028, and reducing the interest rate from 12% to 8% [2] - Max Fiege has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to enhance the HYPE Treasury strategy, focusing on stakeholder education and ecosystem advocacy [4] Financial Developments - The amendment to the debt includes interest-only payments for the first 18 months, followed by equal principal and interest payments for the next 18 months [2] - The reduced interest rate and extended maturity are expected to provide financial flexibility as the company builds its HYPE treasury [2] Strategic Appointments - Max Fiege, with a background in blockchain and digital assets, will assist in the treasury architecture and risk oversight for Eyenovia [4][5] - His expertise is anticipated to enhance the company's position in the digital finance landscape [5] HYPE Token Overview - HYPE is the native token of the Hyperliquid layer one blockchain, allowing for non-custodial trading and offering utility such as trading fee discounts [6] - As of June 2025, HYPE ranks as the 12th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization [6] Company Overview - Eyenovia is a pioneering digital ophthalmic technology company, focusing on both innovative eye treatment solutions and building a treasury of HYPE [7] - The company is also developing the Optejet User Filled Device, targeting multiple billion-dollar markets in ophthalmic treatments [8]

Merger Negotiations - Eyenovia is in ongoing negotiations for a binding merger agreement with Betaliq, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on glaucoma [2] - The exclusivity period for the merger discussions has been extended until June 7, 2025, to facilitate the completion of the agreement [2] Optejet Development - The development of the Optejet user-filled device (UFD) is progressing well, with plans to file for U.S. regulatory approval in September 2025 [3] - Approval of the Optejet could lead to multiple commercial opportunities, both directly with consumers and through partnerships with eye care practitioners and license partners [3] Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, Eyenovia reported a net loss of $3.5 million, or $1.59 per share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $10.9 million, or $18.75 per share, in Q1 2024 [6][16] - Research and development expenses decreased by 85% to $0.7 million in Q1 2025, compared to $4.4 million in Q1 2024 [6] - General and administrative expenses were reduced by 35% to $2.4 million in Q1 2025, down from $3.6 million in Q1 2024 [7] - Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $3.0 million, a decrease of 70% from $10.1 million in Q1 2024 [7] Cash Position - As of March 31, 2025, the company's unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $3.9 million, an increase from $2.1 million at the end of 2024 [7][14] - A debt restructuring agreement was entered into earlier this year, deferring certain repayment obligations until October 2025, which has contributed to extending the company's cash runway [4][5]