Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This
Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “report”) contains forward-looking statements in the sections captioned “Description
of Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Plan of Operations” and elsewhere. Any and all statements contained in this Report that are not statements of historical
fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Terms such as “may,” “might,” “would,” “should,”
“could,” “project,” “estimate,” “pro-forma,” “predict,” “potential,”
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may contain one or more of these identifying terms. Forward-looking statements in this Report may include, without limitation, statements
regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations, projections of income or loss, earnings or loss per share, capital
expenditures, dividends, capital structure or other financial items, our future financial performance, including any such statement contained
in a discussion and analysis of financial condition by management or in the results of operations included pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the assumptions underlying or relating to any such statement.
The
forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be
realized because they are based upon our current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which we have no control over. Actual results and the
timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of
these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the accuracy of the forward-looking statements or cause actual
results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation:
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Competition
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implementation of our business model and strategic plans for our business and our products; |
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of our future revenue, expenses, capital requirements and our need for financing; |
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financial performance; |
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and future government regulations; |
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risks and uncertainties, including those listed under the section titled “Risk Factors.” |
Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of the risks and uncertainties related to them and to
the risk factors. We disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report to reflect any new information
or future events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should read this report in conjunction with the discussion
under the caption “Risk Factors,” our financial statements and the related notes thereto in this report, and other
documents which we may file from time to time with the SEC.
BUSINESS
We
provide payment and check-out systems enabling shoppers on e-commerce sites to pay using cryptocurrencies and direct bank transfers.
Currently our payment and check-out systems focus on B2C applications; we are currently developing B2B capabilities that will among other
things enable businesses to receive payments on their invoices in cryptocurrencies. Our check-out systems are based upon blockchain technology
and are designed to reduce costs and increase speed, security and ease of use. We believe that users of our systems enjoy a seamless
check-out experience compared to current online shopping solutions, and that merchants will realize cost savings and other advantages
over credit-card based payment systems.
We are developing versions of our payment systems for use for in-store purchases and other applications. Our check-out and payment
systems securely automate and simplify the way online payment and shipping information is received by merchants from their customers.
Our “one click” checkout solution is modeled on the “buy now” button on leading eCommerce sites. Our check-out
systems are designed to enhance customers’ data protection, enabling consumers to pay for goods and services using cryptocurrencies
or by direct transfers from their bank accounts without exposing spending credentials such as credit card data. At the same time, our
check-out systems are designed to increase the speed, security and ease of use for both customers and merchants and include a merchant
portal that provides detailed transaction information, metrics and reports. Our systems also include a customer portal where shoppers
are able to track their payments, configure payment defaults and connect with various cryptocurrency exchanges and banks to facilitate
payment to merchants. Merchants are able to integrate a unique pop-up user interface that allows customers to pay directly from their
ecommerce checkout page with no need to redirect to another website or web page.
Our
merchant portal is updated instantly when a payment transaction is made on the merchant’s website. The merchant is notified of
the transaction and can see the transaction details, including the customer that made the transaction, the transaction amount and the
items purchased. This information is available to the merchant on its dashboard, where various metrics are tracked and displayed to the
merchant, including information about the various cryptocurrencies that are used for payments to that merchant, the different currencies
received by the merchant as payment and transaction details such as the transaction hash. In addition to various metrics, merchants are
able to generate a variety of reports, and are able to configure various options, including settlement options, from their portal.
Customers
of merchants that use the RocketFuel payment solution are able to track their payments in their own online portal. They are also able
to track payments they made to all the merchants that are integrated with the RocketFuel payment technology within a single consolidated
user portal. They are currently able to connect to their accounts on Coinbase and in the future we plan to add connectivity to Binance,
Kraken, Gemini and other exchanges. Customers can also pay from any cryptocurrency wallet, such as Metamask and Electrum and are able
to pay from their bank accounts as well. These customers are able to make payment with any of these payment options with 1, 2, or 3 clicks
from the merchant checkout page. By default, these customers can choose from over 100 cryptocurrencies with which to pay.
Our
payment user interface allows customers to easily onboard as well as to pay for merchants’ products or services with a variety
of cryptocurrencies or via bank transfers. The user interface is displayed as a stand-alone popup that allows the creation of new accounts
as well as payment directly from crypto exchanges, crypto wallets, and bank accounts, with no redirects to browser tabs or pages. This
can be integrated as a plugin on the merchant checkout page or as a browser extension. The plugin, which we are currently developing,
will come integrated with popular ecommerce platforms including WooCommerce, Shopify, Prestashop and others. The browser extension is
integrated with popular browsers including Chrome, Chromium, Opera, Firefox, and Edge. The payment interface is designed for both web
and mobile checkout experiences. Merchants are able to integrate the RocketFuel payment interface to their checkout page with software
development kits (SDKs) that are available via the merchant portal. Application programming interfaces (APIs) are also available to the
merchant for deeper integration into backend systems, ERP platforms, and other third-party platforms.
Our
solution is designed to be implemented on an eCommerce site’s check-out page. The technology will also be used for different scenarios,
including paying for services, paying invoices, and other payment strategies. In addition, we anticipate that a future version of our
payment system will allow for advertisements in which the entire checkout process is embedded to be placed on third party websites where
sales may be completely finalized. Thus, our technology will enable eCommerce strategies that can include advertisements with a fully
integrated check-out process. We believe that this has never before been accomplished on any eCommerce platform. We believe that such
advertisements could provide significant new sales channels to retailers that are simply not possible with legacy check-out solutions.
We also believe that transactions costs on our system will be significantly less expensive than the cost of credit-card transactions.
The
RocketFuel check-out solution is designed to operate identically across merchant channels with all participating merchants. eCommerce
merchants are able to encode their check-out protocol to support our technology and the merchants will no longer have to administer complex
check-out and payment gateways at their eCommerce websites. At the same time, consumers are able to experience enhanced data protection
opportunities and significantly improved convenience.
With
the RocketFuel check-out systems, consumers will no longer have to enter credit card information or shipping details every time they
want to buy online. Payment and shipping information will be handled automatically. Using the RocketFuel payment solution, credit card
data will no longer be shared or transmitted and exposed online. Rather, payments will be made via 100% secure cryptocurrency conveyance
or direct bank transfer on the blockchain.
Our
Process
The
RocketFuel payment system is integrated on merchant websites or mobile apps. On the merchant’s checkout page, along with other
payment options, RocketFuel enabled merchants have a ‘Pay with Crypto or Bank Transfer’ or similarly labeled button. Customers
that click this button see a pop-up that provides various payment options. These payment options include private crypto wallets, Coinbase
accounts, and bank accounts, and in the future we plan to add Kraken, Gemini, Binance, BitStamp and other exchanges. The payment amount
in USD (or other fiat currency) will also be displayed along with the description of the product they are purchasing. The customer is
able to select the appropriate payment option. Based on the selected option the customer will be presented with a variety of cryptocurrencies
that are supported by the specific exchange or bank. Both the cryptocurrency and fiat currency amounts will be displayed with each cryptocurrency
listed. The available balance of the cryptocurrency in the wallet is also displayed. This gives clear visibility of the payment source,
the available cryptocurrencies, and the available balance for each cryptocurrency currently available in the customer wallet.
The
customer is able to select the payment method, such as Coinbase, to make the payment. He/she can select the payment currency, such as
Bitcoin or Litecoin. The customer then clicks the Pay Now button in the popup window and the payment is immediately sent to the merchant
for payment of the product or service with one click. If the customer has two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled, they are prompted
for the 2FA code before the payment is sent.
Customers
have the exact same process to pay with bank accounts. They are able to select a bank account that they have previously connected to,
such as Bank of America or Wells Fargo. They can select the currency (currently only USD is supported). When they click Pay Now the payment
is sent to the merchant. If 2FA is enabled, they will need to provide the 2FA code before the funds are sent.
When
funds are sent the merchant will receive an email notification. The merchant can immediately see the transaction in its merchant portal
as well as related statistics about this and other payments. Customers are also notified by email when a payment is sent. They can also
log into their portal to see the payment information and status. Payment updates can also be integrated directly to the merchant backend
system with our APIs.
Customers
can also request refunds. The merchant is provided the tools to accept and execute a refund in crypto or cash or to deny the request.
Industry
Background and Trends
Industry
Background
A
blockchain, also known as a “distributed ledger technology,” is a sequential, ever-growing, time-stamped set of records that
are grouped in blocks and maintained by disparate participants. Each block is interdependent, making alterations of records economically
difficult if not outright impossible. A blockchain includes, but is not limited to, the following features:
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transactions on the blockchain can be verified and audited inexpensively by anyone. |
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blockchain database consists of two kinds of records: transactions and blocks. Blocks hold batches of valid transactions that are
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The
blockchain, being a globally distributed ledger running on millions of devices, is capable of recording transfers of anything of value.
Transactions in money, equities, bonds, titles, deeds, contracts, and virtually all other kinds of assets can be implemented and stored
securely, privately, and from peer to peer, because trust is established, not by powerful intermediaries like banks and governments,
but by network consensus, cryptography, collaboration, and sophisticated code. For the first time in human history, two or more parties,
be they businesses or individuals who may not even know each other, can forge agreements, make transactions, and build value without
relying on intermediaries (such as banks, payment institutions, rating agencies and other third parties) to verify their identities,
establish trust, or perform the critical business logic contracting, clearing, settling, and record-keeping tasks that are foundational
to all forms of commerce.
Given
the promise and risks associated of such a disruptive technology, many firms in all kinds of industries, such as banks, insurers, audit
and other professional service firms, are investing in, and implementing, blockchain solutions, often to take advantage of the opportunities
to reduce friction (which in the case of our user interface means fewer clicks for the user) and costs.
Blockchain
Technologies for eCommerce Payments and Check-out Solutions
RocketFuel
blockchain technologies are intended to solve many of the issues with traditional payment methods. By utilizing blockchain technology,
our system is designed to credit payments faster, with little or no transaction costs, and significantly more security than current payment
systems, while enabling consumers to retain more control over their data.
Traditional
online and offline payment methods route transactions through banks, card-schemes and expensive clearing houses before the money is actually
credited to the merchant’s account. In addition, the consumers must send and expose sensitive data online, making it vulnerable
to hackers and fraudsters. The blockchain has the ability to provide solutions that can remove the need for third parties such as VISA,
MasterCard, acquirers/banks and other intermediaries and make the payments faster, cheaper and more frictionless. Blockchain technologies
enable the consumer to control his or her personal, sensitive data without the need to share payment credentials, personal information
or other vulnerable data. This could remove the need for expensive and complex third-party anti-fraud tools, transaction monitoring software,
and the like, eliminating the possibility for consumers to have their data stolen and mis-used.
We
believe implementing blockchain technologies in the eCommerce industry will be game changing not only for the payment regimes but also
for the way consumers interact with merchants and each other in a peer-to-peer environment, creating multiple benefits and opportunities
for both the merchants and the consumers; as described below:
Cheaper
Transactions. No intermediaries such as digital wallets and other traditional payment methods, card-schemes and acquirers, are required.
Instead, the system is based on self-executing contract instructions with no complexity of transfers and transactions.
Faster
Transactions. The merchants will no longer have to wait days for the card-processors and acquirers to settle the transactions. With
the blockchain, the transactions, payments and shipping and order details will be encoded in the data-load files encoded in the transaction
instant stored and logged on the blockchain.
Transparency.
The blockchain can store the entire owner history of a product, no matter where the product goes and how many times it is re-purchased.
Thus, the blockchain can help eliminate fraud and brings transparency to both consumers and merchant.
Creating
Decentralized Blockchain-Based eCommerce Marketplaces. Because of the security that both the network and the cryptography provide,
blockchain technology provides a secure system through which individuals and businesses can directly interact and transact with each
other without the need for another intermediary. The only minor fees that will be paid are for the network behind the blockchain for
validating transactions and securing the network. Both buyer and seller pay no fees to a marketplace company, because technically, there
is no company. The platforms through which e-commerce will be conducted in such eCommerce marketplaces are blockchain applications. Because
blockchains are decentralized, there is no central party, or company, that sets the rules and decides how users will transact with one
another. The users, thus individuals and businesses, determine how the platform will develop and function.
Security
and Consumer Data Protection. Sending consumer data using the blockchain instead of the traditional methods using third party gateways
eliminates the possibility for the hackers and fraudsters to steal and mis-use the consumer’s sensitive data. Also, on the database
level, the blockchain provides remarkable attributes. For example, it has previously been impossible to assure a database was not manipulated
by criminal actors. As the blockchain regime is currently designed, data stored on a blockchain cannot be changed by any means. Further,
the blockchain is designed such that it is with the highest certainty that only a possessor of a ‘private key’ can cause
a transaction to occur. This assures security at a level never before possible in any computing system. With these properties, blockchain
now enables improvement in known systems whereby excellent performance never before possible is realized.
Anti-Money
Laundering Features. Blockchain technologies can be used in powerful anti-money laundering systems as every transaction is ‘laid
open’ and available to all system users. Transactions on the blockchain cannot be hidden from the public and they are forever recorded
in the ledger.
Our
Growth Strategy
The
first prototype of our blockchain based check-out solution was developed from 2019 through 2021 and we launched our first product in
a live environment with an online travel agency and an accounting software company in March 2021. As of July 14, 2022, we had 28 merchants
using our solutions, with another 14 in the qualification process. In February 2022, we entered into a strategic agreement with ACI Worldwide,
a payments company with over 80,000 merchant customers. ACI will be making our cryptocurrency payment solution available to its customers
through their ACI portals.
We
have a development team of approximately 20 engineers and other developers reporting to our CTO, to oversee the development of our cryptocurrency
and bank transfer check-out solution. We have retained three full time sales personnel to approach new merchants and partners.
Our
Sales and Marketing
We
believe that our business development team is highly experienced within eCommerce and online marketplaces. With connections to several
larger eCommerce merchants, we believe that it will secure our growth and bring us increasing revenue in the fiscal year beginning April
1, 2022. Our sales and marketing efforts will focus on a few larger eCommerce merchants and partnerships with payment processors rather
than many smaller merchants. We believe that a strong proof-of-concept window with our technology functionally displayed in scale will
attract merchants to our technology, and we intend to sell the technology both on a per transaction fee and on a license fee basis.
Our
Revenue Model
We
anticipate that our revenues will be derived primarily from transaction and commission fees from eCommerce merchants, from exchange rate
upcharges and from convivence fees and other charges to the merchants’ customers. Appreciable revenue generation comes with user
adoption. User adoption is a difficult matter to predict in the cryptocurrency community and many have set out with optimism and failed
to achieve good user adoption. In the future we have the option to charge our merchant customers set-up fees and license fees as well
as fees for added merchant services that we may develop, such as fulfilment and order processing services, a loyalty program, credit
offerings and fees for marketing programs to our shoppers.
Our
Competition
While
there are small crypto payment providers currently in the market, our primary competitor is Bitpay, which is already well established
as the leading crypto payment technology in the market. Compared with Bitpay, we believe that RocketFuel offers a better user experience
for crypto payments, more choices to crypto holders (including most of the most popular cryptocurrencies), and more features and more
value to merchants. While Bitpay allows payment only with Bitcoin, RocketFuel allows payment with over 100 cryptocurrencies and will
be adding more options for customers. Unlike Bitpay, RocketFuel offers payments from any crypto wallet and from multiple crypto exchanges.
RocketFuel offers a user experience that solve both the problem with complex onboarding and complex crypto payment experiences, which
we believe is less complicated and more intuitive. RocketFuel also offers services that Bitpay currently does not, such as providing
merchants immediate visibility of payment transactions, real time metrics of transactions and customers, easy integration to ecommerce
checkout as well as deep integration to backend platforms.
We
also expect to have future competition from traditional payment platforms including Paypal, Visa and Mastercard, but do not expect these
providers to have a competitive solution until at least 2023.
Our
technology is designed to be compliant with the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other governmental
regulations and initiatives to protect the consumer’s data.
Government
Regulation
Our
merchant clients are subject to federal, state and foreign laws regarding privacy and the protection of user data. Foreign data protection,
privacy, consumer protection, content regulation and other laws and regulations are often more restrictive than those in the United States.
As the blockchain industry is still relatively new and in the midst of significant development, there are also potential federal, state
and foreign legislative proposals and various state legislative bodies and foreign governments concerning data protection, tracking,
behavioral advertising and consumer protection that could affect our clients.
As
of May 25, 2018, the European Union’s GDPR has been enforced for all organizations doing business in Europe. GDPR aims to harmonize
European data privacy laws, protect and empower all EU citizens’ data privacy, and set the guidelines on how to embed data privacy
controls within participating organizations.
We
believe that our blockchain based check-out solution will help our clients to be compliant with the enhanced privacy rules and regulations
as our technology will enable the consumers to pay for goods online without exposing spending credentials (credit card data) with the
eCommerce merchants.
H.R.
3684, the infrastructure bill that passed the Senate in August 2021, contains a provision regarding reporting of cryptocurrency transactions
to the Internal Revenue Service. Under the Senate version of the bill, brokers must report digital asset transactions to the Internal
Revenue Service. The Senate bill also expands the definition of broker to include “any person who (for consideration) is responsible
for regularly providing any service effectuating transfers of digital assets on behalf of another person.” The bill is being considered
by the House and it is unclear if the bill will be passed by the House or otherwise signed into law. It is also unclear if the cryptocurrency
reporting provision passed in the Senate bill would remain in the House bill or would be amended in some way. Should the provision become
law, it is possible that RocketFuel may have obligations under the provision to report digital asset transactions to the Internal Revenue
Service.
Employees
As
of March 31, 2022, we have seven employees in the U.S. and a technical team in India and elsewhere of approximately twenty developers.
The
following are risk factors that could affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. These risk factors
should be considered in connection with evaluating the forward-looking statements contained in this report because these factors could
cause actual results, performance, and achievements to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Before you
invest in our publicly traded securities, you should know that making such an investment involves some risks, including the risks described
below. Additional risks of which we may not be aware or that we currently believe are immaterial may also impair our business operations
or our stock price. If any of the risks occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flow could be negatively
affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. In assessing
these risks, investors should also refer to the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this report, our quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time.
Summary
of Risk Factors
The
following is a summary of the principal risks that could adversely affect our business, operations and financial results.
Risks
Related to Our Business Operations and Financial Results
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have a limited operating history and may not be able to operate our business successfully or generate sufficient revenue to make
or sustain distributions to our shareholders. |
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Our
future capital needs are uncertain, and our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed in its report on our audited
financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. |
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We
have limited capital resources, and we will need to raise additional capital through additional funding raises. Such funding, if
obtained, could result in substantial dilution. |
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The
loss of key personnel or the inability of replacements to quickly and successfully perform in their new roles could adversely affect
our business. |
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Our
financial statements may be materially affected if our estimates prove to be inaccurate as a result of our limited experience in
making critical accounting estimates. |
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Our
blockchain-based payment solution is being developed by our key technology employees or contractors, whose continued availability
cannot be assured. |
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If
we do not respond to technological changes or upgrade our blockchain-based payment processing platform as markets require, our growth
prospects and results of operations could be adversely affected. |
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Our
competitive edge depends on preserving consumer privacy and identity in their purchasing activities. |
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Failure
of cryptocurrency exchanges or ACH bank transfers may prevent the seamless operation of the blockchain payment platform. |
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We
may be unable to recover digital assets awaiting transmission into or out of the cryptocurrency exchange or banking institution. |
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If
we are unable to price our services appropriately, we may not be able to recover the entire cost of our services. |
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We
may become reliant on Internet bandwidth and data center providers. |
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are subject to income taxes and other tax liabilities. |
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We
face risks related to COVID-19. |
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We
may face risks related to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, including the impact of sanctions or retributions thereto, which could adversely
affect the Company’s business. |
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We
could face substantial competition. |
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If
we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may be able to use our technology. |
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The
slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of blockchain networks and blockchain assets could have an adverse effect on
our core blockchain-based payment solutions business |
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Risks
related to transaction authentication. |
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Risks
related to storage of private keys. |
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Excessive
price fluctuations may decrease adoption of cryptocurrencies and adversely impact the demand for our payment solutions. |
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Litigation
may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. |
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Use
of our payments services for illegal purposes could harm our business. |
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Limitations
on director and officer liability and our indemnification of our officers and directors may discourage stockholders from bringing
suit against a director. |
Risks
Related with Government Regulation
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Privacy
regulation is an evolving area and compliance with applicable privacy regulations may increase our operating costs or adversely impact
our ability to service our clients. |
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Changes
in government regulation and industry standards applicable to the Internet and our business could decrease demand for our technologies
and services or increase our costs. |
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The
applicability of government regulations of digital currencies is uncertain and evolving. |
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It
may be illegal now, or in the future, to participate in blockchains or utilize similar digital assets in one or more countries, the
ruling of which would adversely affect us. |
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We
have not obtained a money transmitter license in any U.S. State, nor a BitLicense in the State of New York, and our business may
be adversely affected if we are required to do so. |
Risks
Related to an Investment in our Common Stock
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Sales
of substantial amounts of our Common Stock or the perception that such sales may occur could cause the market price of our Common
Stock to drop significantly. |
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If
we sell additional equity or debt securities to fund our operations, restrictions may be imposed on our business. |
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There
is no assurance of an active established public trading market, which would adversely affect the ability of our investors to sell
their securities in the public market. |
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Shares
eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on our share price. |
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Our
Common Stock is considered a “penny stock” and may be difficult to sell. |
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The
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, has adopted sales practice requirements that may also limit a stockholder’s
ability to buy and sell our stock. |
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A
decline in the price of our Common Stock could affect our ability to raise additional working capital. |
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If
we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our
financial results. |
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A
significant majority of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock is held by a small number of shareholders. |
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We
are subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act that will require us to incur audit fees and legal fees in
connection with the preparation of such reports. |
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We
do not have any independent directors and may be unable to appoint any qualified independent directors. |
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The
capital markets may experience periods of disruption and instability. |
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We
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future. |
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If
securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock
price and trading volume could decline. |
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We
are a “smaller reporting company” and, as a result of the reduced disclosure and governance requirements applicable to
smaller reporting companies, our Common Stock may be less attractive to investors. |
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Stockholders
who hold unregistered shares of our common stock are subject to resale restrictions pursuant to Rule 144 due to our former status
as a “shell company.” |
General
Risk Factors
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Our
business is subject to the risks of earthquakes, fire, power outages, floods, epidemics and other catastrophic events, and to interruption
by man-made problems such as strikes and terrorism. |
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Prolonged
economic downturn, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect our business. |
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Unfavorable
general economic conditions may materially adversely affect our business. |
Risks
Related to Our Business Operations and Financial Results
We
have a limited operating history and may not be able to operate our business successfully or generate sufficient revenue to make or sustain
distributions to our shareholders.
We
became a public company in July of 2018, following the Business Combination (as defined above) and our business has a relatively limited
operating history. We cannot assure you that we will be able to operate our business successfully or implement our operating policies
and strategies. The results of our operations depend on several factors, including our success in attracting and retaining motivated
and qualified personnel, the availability of adequate short and long-term financing, conditions in the financial markets, and general
economic conditions.
Our
future capital needs are uncertain, and our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed in its report on our audited
financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our
ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise additional capital and our operations could be curtailed
if we are unable to obtain the required additional funding when needed. We may not be able to do so when necessary, and/or the terms
of any financings may not be advantageous to us.
Our
financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 included in this report have been prepared assuming
we will continue to operate as a going concern. However, due to our recurring losses from operations, and working capital deficiency,
there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Because we expect to continue to experience negative cash
flow, our ability to continue as a going concern is subject to our ability to obtain necessary funding from outside sources, including
obtaining additional funding from the sale of our securities, grants or other forms of financing. Our continued negative cash flow increases
the difficulty in completing such sales or securing alternative sources of funding, and there can be no assurances that we will be able
to obtain such funding on favorable terms or at all. If we are unable to obtain sufficient financing from the sale of our securities
or from alternative sources, we may be required to reduce, defer or discontinue certain of our research and development and operating
activities or we may not be able to continue as a going concern. As a result, our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed
in its auditors’ report on the financial statements included in this report a substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue
as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty regarding
our ability to continue as a going concern. If we cannot continue as a going concern, our shareholders may lose their entire investment
in our Common Stock. Future reports from our independent registered public accounting firm may also contain statements expressing doubt
about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We
have limited capital resources, and we will need to raise additional capital through additional funding raises. Such funding, if obtained,
could result in substantial dilution.
We
have limited capital resources. We currently are not eligible to access funds from draws under the Stock Purchase Agreement (as defined
below) with Triton Funds LP to continue our business. Furthermore, even if we substantially increase revenue and reduce operating expenses,
we will need to raise additional capital. In order to continue operating, we may need to obtain additional financing, either through
private offerings, public offerings or token-based financings, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in such pursuits.
We may be unable to acquire the additional funding necessary to continue operating.
If
we are able to raise additional capital, we do not know what the terms of any such capital raising would be. In addition, any future
sale of our equity securities would dilute the ownership and control of your shares and could be at prices substantially below prices
at which our shares currently trade. We may seek to increase our cash reserves through the sale of additional equity or debt securities.
The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional and potentially substantial dilution
to our shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating
and financing covenants that would restrict our operations and liquidity and ability to pay dividends. In addition, our ability to obtain
additional capital on acceptable terms is subject to a variety of uncertainties. We cannot assure you that financing will be available
in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure to raise additional funds on favorable terms could have a material adverse
effect on our business, operating results, liquidity and financial condition.
The
loss of key personnel or the inability of replacements to quickly and successfully perform in their new roles could adversely affect
our business.
We
depend on the leadership and experience of our relatively small number of key executive management personnel, particularly our Chairman
of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and our Product Manager. The loss of the services
of any of these key executives or any of our executive management members could have a material adverse effect on our business and prospects,
as we may not be able to find suitable individuals to replace such personnel on a timely basis or without incurring increased costs,
or at all. Furthermore, if we lose or terminate the services of one or more of our key employees or if one or more of our current or
former executives or key employees joins a competitor or otherwise competes with us, it could impair our business and our ability to
successfully implement our business plan. Additionally, if we are unable to hire qualified replacements for our executive and other key
positions in a timely fashion, our ability to execute our business plan would be harmed. Even if we can quickly hire qualified replacements,
we would expect to experience operational disruptions and inefficiencies during any transition. We believe that our future success will
depend on our continued ability to attract and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel. There is a high level of competition for
experienced, successful personnel in our industry. Our inability to meet our executive staffing requirements in the future could impair
our growth and harm our business.
Our
financial statements may be materially affected if our estimates prove to be inaccurate as a result of our limited experience in making
critical accounting estimates.
Financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”) require the use of estimates,
judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions. These estimates, judgments, and assumptions are inherently uncertain, and, if they prove to be wrong, then
we face the risk that charges to income will be required. In addition, because we have limited to no operating history and limited experience
in making these estimates, judgments, and assumptions, the risk of future charges to income may be greater than if we had more experience
in these areas. Any such charges could significantly harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, and the price of
our securities.
We
may require additional financing to sustain or grow our operations.
Our
growth will be dependent on our ability to access additional equity and debt capital. Moreover, part of our business strategy may involve
the use of debt financing to increase potential revenues. Our inability in the future to conduct a successful cryptocurrency token sale,
obtain additional equity capital or a corporate credit facility on attractive terms, or at all, could adversely impact our ability to
execute our business strategy, which could adversely affect our growth prospects and future shareholder returns.
Our
payment solutions are being developed by our key technology employees or contractors, whose continued availability cannot be assured.
Our
blockchain e-commerce payment platform and the related features that may be developed in the future have been and will be further developed
by, among others, contracted developers who we have engaged to work on finalizing our back-office and other functionalities. If we were
to lose the services of any of these key employees or hired contractors, it could be difficult or impossible to replace them. The loss
of the services of any of these key employees or contractors could have an adverse effect on our ability to further develop, operate
or maintain features of our blockchain e-commerce payment platform.
Our
blockchain payment solution might never attain optimal levels of functionality and dependability
Our
e-commerce payment solution did not become fully functional until March 2021. While our software is currently being used “live”
with several customers, no guarantee can be given that a unique combination of input conditions experienced when running the system “live”
and which has not been encountered during development, will not cause the system to fail, or perform aberrantly.
If
we do not respond to technological changes or upgrade our blockchain-based payment processing platform as markets require, our growth
prospects and results of operations could be adversely affected
To
remain competitive, we must continue to enhance and improve the functionality and features of our blockchain-based technology platform
infrastructure. As a result, we will need to continue to improve and expand our infrastructure and software capabilities. These improvements
may require us to commit substantial financial, operational and technical resources, with no assurance that our business will improve.
Without such improvements, our operations might suffer from unanticipated system disruptions, slow performance or unreliable service
levels, any of which could negatively affect our reputation and ability to attract and retain merchant clients. We may face significant
delays in introducing new products, services, and enhancements. If competitors introduce new payment processing solutions and services
using new technologies or if new industry standards and practices emerge, our existing technology platform and systems may become obsolete
or less competitive, and our business may be harmed.
Our
competitive edge depends on preserving consumer privacy and identity in their purchasing activities. In today’s climate, potential
cyberattacks, security problems, or other disruptions and expanding social media vehicles present new risks.
We
may purchase some of our information technology from vendors, on whom our systems will depend, and we rely on commercially available
systems, software, tools, and monitoring to provide security for processing, transmission, and storage of confidential information and
other customer information. We depend upon the secure transmission of this information over public networks. Our networks and storage
applications could be subject to unauthorized access by hackers or others through cyberattacks, which are rapidly evolving and becoming
increasingly sophisticated, or by other means, or may be breached due to operator error, malfeasance or other system disruptions. In
some cases, it will be difficult to anticipate or immediately detect such incidents and the damage they cause. Any significant breakdown,
invasion, destruction, interruption, or leakage of information from our systems could harm our reputation and business.
In
addition, the use of social media could cause us to suffer brand damage or information leakage. Negative posts or comments about us on
any social networking website could damage us or our brand’s reputation. Employees, consultants, contractors or others might disclose
non-public sensitive information relating to our business through external media channels, including through the use of social media.
Further,
in the normal course of our business, we collect, store and transmit proprietary and confidential information regarding our customers,
employees, suppliers and others, including personally identifiable information. An operational failure or breach of security from increasingly
sophisticated cyber threats could lead to loss, misuse or unauthorized disclosure of this information about our employees or customers,
which may result in regulatory or other legal proceedings, and have a material adverse effect on our business and reputation. We also
may not have the resources or technical sophistication to anticipate or prevent rapidly evolving types of cyber-attacks. Any such attacks
or precautionary measures taken to prevent anticipated attacks may result in increasing costs, including costs for additional technologies,
training and third-party consultants. The losses incurred from a breach of data security and operational failures as well as the precautionary
measures required to address this evolving risk may adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Failure
of cryptocurrency exchanges or ACH bank transfers may prevent the seamless operation of the blockchain payment platform.
Our
payment platform interacts with cryptocurrency exchanges to facilitate the conversion of customer’s cryptocurrency payments to
fiat currency. We will take on credit risk every time our platform facilitates a buyer’s purchase using cryptocurrency. Although
our transfers of cryptocurrencies or fiat currency will be made to or from a counterparty, including leading cryptocurrency exchanges
and FDIC banks (through ACH transfers), which management believes are trustworthy, it is possible that, through computer or human error,
or through theft or criminal action, the buyer’s cryptocurrency or fiat currency could be transferred in incorrect amounts or to
unauthorized third parties. To the extent that we are unable to seek a corrective transaction with such third party or are incapable
of identifying the third party which has received the cryptocurrency or fiat currency (through error or theft), we will be unable to
recover incorrectly transferred cryptocurrency or fiat currency, and such losses will negatively impact us, our merchant accounts and
consumers.
Digital
asset exchanges may impose daily, weekly, monthly or customer-specific transaction or distribution limits or suspend withdrawals entirely,
rendering the exchange of fiat currency for digital assets difficult or impossible. Additionally, digital asset prices and valuations
on cryptocurrency exchanges have been volatile and subject to influence by many factors, including the levels of liquidity on exchanges
and operational interruptions and disruptions. The prices and valuation of digital assets remain subject to any volatility experienced
by digital asset exchanges, and any such volatility can adversely affect our ability to facilitate the conversion of the cryptocurrency
payment funds to fiat currency at the intended cash purchase price.
Digital
asset exchanges are appealing targets for cybercrime, hackers and malware. It is possible that while engaging in transactions with various
digital asset exchanges located throughout the world, any such exchange may cease operations due to theft, fraud, security breach, liquidity
issues, or government investigation. In addition, banks may refuse to process wire transfers to or from exchanges. An exchange may be
unable to replace missing digital assets or seek reimbursement for any theft of digital assets, adversely affecting our ability to offer
payment solutions in a secure and dependable manner.
We
may be unable to recover digital assets awaiting transmission into or out of the cryptocurrency exchange or banking institution, all
of which could adversely affect our platform’s operations.
We
may be unable to recover digital assets awaiting transmission into or out of the cryptocurrency exchange or banking institution, all
of which could adversely affect our platform’s operations. Additionally, digital asset exchanges may operate outside of the United
States. We may have difficulty in successfully pursuing claims in the courts of such countries or enforcing in the courts of such countries
a judgment obtained by us in another country. In general, certain less developed countries lack fully developed legal systems and bodies
of commercial law and practices normally found in countries with more developed market economies. These legal and regulatory risks may
adversely affect us and our operations and investments.
If
we are unable to price our services appropriately, we may not be able to recover the entire cost of our services
Our
clients purchase our services according to a variety of pricing formula. Sometimes these include formula based on pay for performance,
meaning clients pay only after we have delivered the desired result to them. Regardless of how a given client pays us, we ordinarily
pay the vast majority of the costs associated with delivering our services to our clients according to contracts and other arrangements
that do not always condition our obligation to pay vendors on the receipt of payments from our clients. This means we typically pay for
the costs of providing our services before we receive payment from clients. Additionally, certain of our services costs are highly variable
and may fluctuate significantly during each calendar month. Accordingly, we run the risk of not being able to recover the entire cost
of our services from clients if pricing or other terms negotiated prior to the performance of services prove less than the cost of performing
such services.
We
may become reliant on Internet bandwidth and data center providers and other third parties for key aspects of the process of providing
services to our clients, and any failure or interruption in the services and products provided by these third parties could harm our
business.
We
rely on third-party vendors, including data center and Internet bandwidth providers. Any disruption in the network access or colocation
services provided by these third-party providers or any failure of these third-party providers to handle current or higher volumes of
use could significantly harm our business. Any financial or other difficulties our providers face may have negative effects on our business,
the nature and extent of which we cannot predict. We exercise little control over these third-party vendors, which increases our vulnerability
to problems with the services they provide. We license technology and related databases from third parties to facilitate analysis and
storage of data and delivery of offerings. Any errors, failures, interruptions or delays experienced in connection with these third-party
technologies and services could adversely affect our business and could expose us to liabilities to third parties.
We
are subject to income taxes and other tax liabilities.
Significant
judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities. In the ordinary course of our business,
there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Although we believe that our tax estimates
are reasonable: (i) there is no assurance that the final determination of tax audits or tax disputes will not be different from what
is reflected in our income tax provisions, expense amounts for non-income-based taxes and accruals and (ii) any material differences
could have an adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations in the period or periods for which determination is
made.
We
face risks related to COVID-19 which could significantly disrupt our research and development, operations, sales, and financial results.
Our
business has been and continues to be adversely impacted by the effects of the COVID-19. Our third-party vendors, third-party distributors,
and our customers have been and will be disrupted by worker absenteeism, quarantines and restrictions on employees’ ability to
work, office and factory closures, disruptions to ports and other shipping infrastructure, border closures, or other travel or health-related
restrictions. In addition, the COVID-19 will in the short-run and may over the longer term adversely affect the economies and financial
markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that may affect demand for our technology platform and services and impact
our operating results. Although the magnitude of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business and operations remains uncertain,
the continued spread of the COVID-19, the Delta variant or other variants and the imposition of related public health measures may adversely
impact our business, financial condition, operating results and revenues.
We
may face risks related to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, including the impact of sanctions or retributions thereto, which could adversely
affect the Company’s business.
The
Company’s operations could be adversely affected by the effects of the escalating Russia/Ukraine crisis and the effects of sanctions
imposed against Russia or that country’s retributions against those sanctions, embargos or further-reaching impacts upon energy
prices, food prices and market disruptions. The Company cannot accurately predict the impact the crisis will have on its operations and
the ability of contractors to meet their obligations with the Company, including uncertainties relating the severity of its effects,
the duration of the conflict, and the length and magnitude of energy bans, embargos and restrictions imposed by governments. In addition,
the crisis could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of the United States in general, resulting in an economic downturn
that could further affect the Company’s operations and ability to finance its operations.
We
could face substantial competition, which could reduce our market share and negatively impact our net revenue.
There
are an increasing number of companies entering the payment facilitator industry using, as we are, blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency.
Notable companies in the payment facilitator industry include Bitpay, Coinify, PayPal, Stripe, Greenbox, MasterCard and Visa. Many of
our payment facilitator competitors are significantly larger than we are and have considerably greater financial, technical, marketing,
and other resources than we do. Some competitors may have a lower cost of funds and access to funding sources that are not available
to us. We cannot assure you that the competitive pressures we face will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, and results of operations.
If
we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may be able to use our technology, which could weaken our competitive
position, reduce our net revenue, and increase our costs.
Our
long-term success will depend to some degree on our ability to protect the proprietary technology that we have developed or may develop
or acquire in the future, including our ability to obtain and maintain patent protection. Patent applications can take many years to
issue, and we can provide no assurance that our current pending patent application, or any future patent applications, will be granted.
If we are unable to obtain a patent for our current or future applications, we may not be able to successfully prevent our competitors
from imitating or copying our payment processing platform. Even if our pending application was granted, our intellectual property rights
may not be sufficiently comprehensive to prevent our competitors from developing similar competitive payment processing platforms.
There
are multiple risks inherent in patent litigation. In patent litigation in the U.S., defendant counterclaims alleging invalidity and/or
unenforceability are commonplace, as are validity challenges by the defendant against the subject patent or other patents before the
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Grounds for a validity challenge could be an alleged failure to meet any of several
statutory requirements, including lack of novelty, obviousness or non-enablement, failure to meet the written description requirement,
indefiniteness, and/or failure to claim patent eligible subject matter. Grounds for an unenforceability assertion could be an allegation
that someone connected with prosecution of the patent intentionally withheld material information from the USPTO, or made a misleading
statement, during prosecution. Third parties may also raise similar claims before the USPTO even outside the context of litigation, in
for example, post-grant review proceedings and inter-parties review proceedings. The outcome is unpredictable following any legal assertions
of invalidity and unenforceability. With respect to the validity question, for example, we cannot be certain that no invalidating prior
art existed of which we and the patent examiner were unaware during prosecution. These assertions may also be based on information known
to us or the USPTO. If a defendant or third party were to prevail on a legal assertion of invalidity and/or unenforceability, we would
lose at least part, and perhaps all, of the claims of the challenged patent. Such a loss of patent protection would or could have a material
adverse impact on our business.
Even
if the validity of our patent rights is upheld by a court, a court may not prevent the alleged infringement of our patent rights on the
grounds that such activity is not covered by our patent claims. Although we may aggressively pursue anyone whom we reasonably believe
is infringing upon our intellectual property rights, initiating and maintaining suits against third parties that may infringe upon our
intellectual property rights will require substantial financial resources. We may not have the financial resources to bring such suits,
and if we do bring such suits, we may not prevail. Regardless of our success in any such actions, we could incur significant expenses
in connection with such suits.
In
2019, following the resignation of Joseph Page, our former chief technology officer, we retained independent patent counsel to review
our patent applications. In connection with this review, we discovered certain deficiencies in some of the applications and in their
assignments to us. We determined that all of the applications had been abandoned. Based on this review, we decided to refile three of
our applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which we did in May 2020. It is our belief that the three newly filed patent
applications cover and/or disclose the same subject matter as we disclosed in the five original patent applications. In this case, our
rights may be subject to any intervening patent applications made after the date of the original applications.
The
slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of blockchain networks and blockchain assets could have an adverse effect on our
core blockchain-based payment solutions business. However, whether such development will take place is subject to a high degree of uncertainty.
Factors
affecting the further development of blockchain networks include, without limitation:
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maintenance and development of the open-source software protocols of blockchain networks; |
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availability and popularity of new forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, or trading assets, including new means
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economic conditions in the United States and the world; |
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impacts of major events such as pandemics and climate change; |
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The
slowing or stopping of the development, general acceptance, adoption, and usage of blockchain networks and blockchain assets may deter
or delay the acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrencies, and thus demand for our blockchain-based payment solutions.
Risks
related to transaction authentication.
As
of the date of this report, the transfer of digital currency assets from one party to another currently typically relies on an authentication
process by an outside party known as a miner. In exchange for compensation, the miner will authenticate the transfer of the currency
through the solving of a complex algorithm known as a proof of work, or will vouch for the transfer through other means, such as a proof
of stake. Effective transfers of and therefore realization of cryptocurrency is dependent on interactions from these miners. In the event
that there were a shortage of miners to perform this function, that shortage could have an adverse effect on either the fair value or
realization of the cryptocurrency assets. In such event, the adoption of cryptocurrency as a form a payment can be severely impacted,
and this would decrease the demand of our cryptocurrency-based payment facilitator platform, and thus affect our results of operations.
Risks
related to storage of private keys.
In
some cases, we may provide technology to facilitate the secure storage of user API keys from cryptocurrency exchanges. This is done to
facilitate payment by the user to the merchant for product or services. At all times, these keys are encrypted, controlled by the owner
of the keys, and are not available to us, our staff, or our partners. When this feature is used, the keys are stored by a third-party
using hardware security modules (HSMs) that have been validated under FIPS 140-2 to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the
keys.
Excessive
price fluctuations may decrease adoption of cryptocurrencies and adversely impact the demand for our payment solutions, and we are exposed
to fluctuations in cryptocurrency exchange rates.
To
the extent the public demand for digital assets were to decrease, the price of digital assets could fluctuate rapidly. Further, if the
supply of digital assets available to the public were to increase or decrease suddenly due to, for example, a change in a digital asset’s
source code, the dissolution of a digital asset exchange, or seizure of digital assets by government authorities, the price of digital
assets could fluctuate rapidly. Such changes in demand and supply of digital asset could adversely affect digital asset usage among consumers.
In addition, governments may intervene, directly and by regulation, in the digital asset market, with the specific effect, or intention,
of influencing digital asset prices and valuation (e.g., releasing previously seized digital asset). Similarly, any government
action or regulation may indirectly affect the digital asset market or blockchain network, influencing cryptocurrency usage or prices.
Currently,
there is relatively modest use of digital assets in the retail and commercial marketplace compared to its use by speculators, thus contributing
to price volatility that could adversely affect the consumer usage. If future regulatory actions or policies limit the ability to own
or exchange digital assets in the retail and commercial marketplace, or use them for payments, or own them generally, the price and demand
for digital assets may decrease. Such decrease in demand may result in a drop in demand for our blockchain payment platform or a decrease
the market price of our shares.
Litigation
may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
From
time to time in the normal course of our business operations, we may become subject to litigation involving intellectual property, data
privacy and security and other matters that may negatively affect our operating results if changes to our business operation are required.
The cost to defend such litigation may be significant and may require a diversion of our resources. There also may be adverse publicity
associated with litigation that could negatively affect customer perception of our business, regardless of whether the allegations are
valid or whether we are ultimately found liable. As a result, litigation may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations. In addition, insurance may not cover existing or future claims, be sufficient to fully compensate us for one or more of
such claims or continue to be available on terms acceptable to us. A claim brought against us that is uninsured or underinsured could
result in unanticipated costs, thereby adversely affecting our results of operations and resulting in a reduction in the market price
of our stock. See “Business—Legal Proceedings” in this report for a summary of our material pending legal proceedings.
Use
of our payments services for illegal purposes could harm our business.
Our
payment system is susceptible to potentially illegal or improper uses, including money laundering, terrorist financing, illegal online
gambling, fraudulent sales of goods or services, illicit sales of prescription medications or controlled substances, piracy of software,
movies, music, and other copyrighted or trademarked goods (in particular, digital goods), money laundering, bank fraud, child pornography
trafficking, prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products, online securities fraud, or to facilitate other illegal activity.
Certain activity that may be legal in one country may be illegal in another country, and a merchant may intentionally or inadvertently
be found responsible for importing illegal goods, creating liability to us. Changes in law have increased the penalties for intermediaries
providing payment services for certain illegal activities and additional payments-related proposals are under active consideration by
government authorities. Intellectual property rights owners or government authorities may seek to bring legal action against providers
of payments solutions, including us, that are peripherally involved in the sale of infringing items. Any resulting claims could result
in reputational harm and any resulting liabilities, loss of transaction volume or increased costs could harm our business.
Limitations
on director and officer liability and our indemnification of our officers and directors may discourage stockholders from bringing suit
against a director.
Our
articles of incorporation and bylaws provide, as permitted by Nevada corporation law, that a director or officer shall not be personally
liable to us or our stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, except for acts or omissions which involve intentional
misconduct, fraud or knowing violation of law. These provisions may discourage stockholders from bringing suit against a director for
breach of fiduciary duty and may reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation brought by stockholders on our behalf against a director.
In addition, our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws require indemnification of directors and officers to the fullest
extent permitted by Nevada law, and we have entered into indemnification agreements with our Board members.
Risks
Associated with Government Regulation
Privacy
regulation is an evolving area and compliance with applicable privacy regulations may increase our operating costs or adversely impact
our ability to service our clients.
Because
we store, process and use data, some of which contains personal information, we are subject to complex and evolving federal, state, and
foreign laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, and other matters. While we believe we are currently in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations, many of these laws and regulations are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result
in investigations, claims, changes to our business practices, increased cost of operations, and declines in user growth, retention, or
engagement, any of which could seriously harm our business.
Changes
in government regulation and industry standards applicable to the Internet and our business could decrease demand for our technologies
and services or increase our costs.
Laws
and regulations that apply to Internet communications, commerce and advertising are becoming more prevalent. These regulations could
increase the costs of conducting business on the Internet and could decrease demand for our technologies and services. In the United
States, federal and state laws have been enacted regarding copyrights, sending of unsolicited commercial email, user privacy, search
engines, Internet tracking technologies, direct marketing, data security, children’s privacy, pricing, sweepstakes, promotions,
intellectual property ownership and infringement, trade secrets, export of encryption technology, taxation and acceptable content and
quality of goods. Other laws and regulations may be adopted in the future. Laws and regulations, including those related to privacy and
use of personal information, are changing rapidly outside the United States as well, which may make compliance with such laws and regulations
difficult, and which may negatively affect our ability to expand internationally. This legislation could: (i) hinder growth in the use
of the Internet generally; (ii) decrease the acceptance of the Internet as a communications, commercial and advertising medium; (iii)
reduce our revenue; (iv) increase our operating expenses; or (v) expose us to significant liabilities.
H.R.
3684, the infrastructure bill that passed the Senate in August 2021, contains a provision regarding reporting of cryptocurrency transactions
to the Internal Revenue Service. Under the Senate version of the bill, brokers must report digital asset transactions to the Internal
Revenue Service. The Senate bill also expands the definition of broker to include “any person who (for consideration) is responsible
for regularly providing any service effectuating transfers of digital assets on behalf of another person.” The bill is being considered
by the House and it is unclear if the bill will be passed by the House or otherwise signed into law. It is also unclear if the cryptocurrency
reporting provision passed in the Senate bill would remain in the House bill or would be amended in some way. Should the provision become
law, it is possible that RocketFuel may have obligations under the provision to report digital asset transactions to the Internal Revenue
Service.
The
laws governing the Internet remain largely unsettled, even in areas where there has been some legislative action. While we actively monitor
this changing legal and regulatory landscape to stay abreast of changes in the laws and regulations applicable to our business, we are
not certain how our business might be affected by the application of existing laws governing issues such as property ownership, copyrights,
encryption and other intellectual property issues, libel, obscenity and export or import matters to the Internet advertising industry.
The vast majority of such laws were adopted prior to the advent of the Internet. As a result, they do not contemplate or address the
unique issues of the Internet and related technologies. Changes in laws intended to address such issues could create uncertainty in the
Internet market. It may take years to determine how existing laws apply to the Internet and Internet marketing. Such uncertainty makes
it difficult to predict costs and could reduce demand for our services or increase the cost of doing business as a result of litigation
costs or increased service delivery costs.
The
applicability of government regulations of digital currencies is uncertain and evolving.
There
are uncertainties related to the regulatory regimes governing blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, digital assets, cryptocurrency
exchanges, and any digital tokens that we may issue, and new international, federal, state and local regulations or policies may materially
adversely affect us and the market price for our shares.
Various
legislative and executive bodies in the United States and in other countries may, in the future, adopt laws, regulations, or guidance,
or take other actions that could severely impact the permissibility of any tokens that we may issue in the future, our blockchain and
the network or cryptocurrency generally and, in each case, the technology behind them or the means of transacting in or transferring
them. It is difficult to predict how or whether regulatory agencies may apply existing or new regulation with respect to this technology
and its applications, including our blockchain and the network. In addition, self-regulatory bodies may be established that set guidelines
regarding cryptocurrencies, and our network, which could have similar effects to new policies adopted by government bodies.
It
may be illegal now, or in the future, to participate in blockchains or utilize similar digital assets in one or more countries, the ruling
of which would adversely affect us.
Cryptocurrency
networks, blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies also face an uncertain regulatory landscape in many foreign jurisdictions, including
(among others) the European Union, China and Russia. Various foreign jurisdictions may, in the future, adopt laws, regulations or directives
that affect us. These laws, regulations or directives may conflict with those of the United States or may directly and negatively impact
results of operations. The effect of any future regulatory change is impossible to predict, but any change could be substantial and materially
adverse to us, our results of operations and adoption of our payment solutions platform.
We
have not obtained a money transmitter license in any U.S. State, nor a BitLicense in the State of New York, and our business may be adversely
affected if we are required to do so.
We
do not believe that we are a money transmitter, because we do not hold, possess or control payment funds on behalf of a consumer or merchant.
If we were deemed to be a money transmitter, we would be subject to significant additional regulation. This could increase our costs
in operating our business. In addition, a regulator could take action against us if it views our payment solution platform as a violation
of existing law. Any of these outcomes would negatively affect the market price for our shares and could cause us to cease operations
in certain U.S. States.
Additionally,
we are not licensed to conduct a virtual currency business in New York and do not intend to become licensed in any other state that may
require licensing in the future. We have taken the position that New York’s BitLicense Regulatory Framework does not apply to our
platform business. It is possible, however, that the New York State Department of Financial Services could disagree with our position.
If we were deemed to be conducting an unlicensed virtual currency business in New York, we could be subject to significant additional
regulation and/or regulatory consequences.
Risks
Related to an Investment in our Common Stock
Sales
of substantial amounts of our Common Stock or the perception that such sales may occur could cause the market price of our Common Stock
to drop significantly.
Future
sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock, or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of our Common
Stock, into the public market, including shares of our Common Stock issued upon exercise of options and warrants, or the perception that
those sales could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our Common Stock and our ability to raise capital in the
future. Additionally, the market price of our Common Stock could decline as a result of sales by, or the perceived possibility of sales
by, our existing stockholders of shares of our Common Stock in the market after this offering.
If
we sell additional equity or debt securities to fund our operations, restrictions may be imposed on our business.
In
order to raise additional funds to support our operations, we may sell additional equity or debt securities, which may impose restrictive
covenants that adversely impact our business. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed payment obligations and
could also result in restrictive covenants, such as limitations on our ability to incur additional debt, limitations on our ability to
acquire, sell or license intellectual property rights and other operating restrictions that could adversely impact our ability to conduct
our business. If we are unable to expand our operations or otherwise capitalize on our business opportunities as a result of such restrictions,
our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
There
is no assurance of an active established public trading market, which would adversely affect the ability of our investors to sell their
securities in the public market.
Although
our Common Stock is registered under the Exchange Act and is traded on the OTCQB, trading of our Common Stock on the OTCQB may be limited,
and an active trading market for the securities (to the extent one exists) may not be sustained in the future. The OTCQB is an over-the-counter
market that provides significantly less liquidity than the NASDAQ Stock Market. Prices for securities traded solely on the OTCQB may
be difficult to obtain and holders of Common Stock may be unable to resell their securities at or near their original offering price
or at any price. Market prices for our Common Stock will be influenced by a number of factors, including:
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Shares
eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on our share price.
Approximately
31 percent of the shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding are owned by 6 stockholders who will be eligible to sell
some of their shares of Common Stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the open market pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated
under the Securities Act (“Rule 144”), subject to certain limitations. Rule 144 also permits the sale of securities, without
any limitations, by a nonaffiliate that has satisfied a six-month holding period. Any substantial sale of Common Stock pursuant to Rule
144 may have an adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock by creating an excessive supply.
Sales
of substantial amounts of shares or the perception that such sales could occur may adversely affect the prevailing market price for our
shares. We may issue additional shares in subsequent public offerings or private placements to make new investments or for other purposes.
We are not required to offer any such shares to existing shareholders on a preemptive basis. Therefore, it may not be possible for existing
shareholders to participate in such future share issuances, which may dilute the existing shareholders’ interests in us.
Our
Common Stock is considered a “penny stock” and may be difficult to sell.
Our
Common Stock is considered to be a “penny stock” since it meets one or more of the definitions in Rules 15g-2 through 15g-6
promulgated under Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. These include but are not limited to the following: (i) the stock trades at a price
less than $5.00 per share; (ii) it is not traded on a “recognized” national exchange; (iii) it is not quoted on the NASDAQ
Stock Market, or even if so, has a price less than $5.00 per share; or (iv) it is issued by a company with net tangible assets less than
$2.0 million, if in business more than a continuous three years, or with average revenues of less than $6.0 million for the past three
years. The principal result or effect of being designated a “penny stock” is that securities broker-dealers cannot recommend
the stock but must trade in it on an unsolicited basis.
Additionally,
Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act and Rule 15g-2 promulgated thereunder by the SEC require broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to
provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt
of the document before effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor’s account.
Holders
of our Common Stock are urged to obtain and read such disclosure carefully before purchasing any shares that are deemed to be “penny
stock.” Moreover, Rule 15g-9 requires broker-dealers in penny stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in
such stocks before selling any penny stock to that investor. This procedure requires the broker-dealer to: (i) obtain from the investor
information concerning its financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (ii) reasonably determine, based on
that information, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor and that the investor has sufficient knowledge and
experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of penny stock transactions; (iii) provide the investor with a written
statement setting forth the basis on which the broker-dealer made the determination in (ii) above; and (iv) receive a signed and dated
copy of such statement from the investor, confirming that it accurately reflects the investor’s financial situation, investment
experience and investment objectives. Compliance with these requirements may make it more difficult for holders of our Common Stock to
resell their shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them in the market or otherwise.
The
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, has adopted sales practice requirements that may also limit a stockholder’s
ability to buy and sell our stock.
In
addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that, in recommending an investment
to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to
recommending speculative low-priced securities to their noninstitutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain
information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations
of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least
some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our Common Stock,
which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
A
decline in the price of our Common Stock could affect our ability to raise additional working capital, it may adversely impact our ability
to continue operations and we may go out of business.
A
prolonged decline in the price of our Common Stock could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our Common Stock and a reduction in
our ability to raise capital. Because we may attempt to acquire a significant portion of the funds we need in order to conduct our planned
operations through the sale and issuance of equity securities, a decline in the price of our Common Stock could be detrimental to our
liquidity and our operations because the decline may cause investors not to choose to invest in our stock. If we are unable to raise
the funds we require for all our planned operations, we may be forced to reallocate funds from other planned uses and we may suffer a
significant negative effect on our business plan and operations, including our ability to develop new products and continue our current
operations. As a result, our business may suffer, and not be successful and we may go out of business. We also might not be able to meet
our financial obligations if we cannot raise enough funds through the sale and issuance of our Common Stock and we may be forced to go
out of business.
If
we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial
results. As a result, current and potential shareholders could lose confidence in our financial reporting, which would harm our business
and the trading price of our stock.
We
are a development stage company with limited resources. Therefore, we cannot assure investors that we will be able to maintain effective
internal controls over financial reporting based on criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(“COSO”) in Internal Control Integrated Framework. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies,
in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s
annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. We are considering the costs and benefits
associated with improving and documenting our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures, which includes
(i) hiring additional personnel with sufficient U.S. GAAP experience and (ii) implementing ongoing training in U.S. GAAP requirements
for our CFO and accounting and other finance personnel. If the results of these efforts are not successful, or if material weaknesses
are identified in our internal control over financial reporting, our management will be unable to report favorably as to the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting and/or our disclosure controls and procedures, and we could be required to further implement
expensive and time-consuming remedial measures and potentially lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial
reports which could have an adverse effect on our stock price and potentially subject us to litigation.
A
significant majority of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock is held by a small number of shareholders, which may have significantly
greater influence on us due to the size of their shareholdings relative to other shareholders.
As
of the date of this report, 11 persons beneficially own approximately 68 percent of the outstanding shares of our Common
Stock. These major shareholders have significant influence in determining the outcome of any corporate transactions or other matters
submitted to our shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations and schemes of arrangement, election and removal of directors
and other significant corporate actions. They may not act in our best interests or our minority shareholders’ interests. In addition,
without the consent of these major shareholders, we could be prevented from entering into transactions that could be beneficial to us.
This concentration of ownership may also discourage, delay or prevent a change in control, which could deprive our shareholders of an
opportunity to receive a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our company and might reduce the price of our Common Stock. These
actions may be taken even if they are opposed by our other shareholders.
We
are subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act that require us to incur audit fees and legal fees in connection
with the preparation of such reports. These additional costs could reduce or eliminate our ability to earn a profit.
We
are required to file periodic reports with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
In order to comply with these requirements, our independent registered public accounting firm will have to review our financial statements
on a quarterly basis and audit our financial statements on an annual basis. Moreover, our legal counsel will have to review and assist
in the preparation of such reports. The costs charged by these professionals for such services cannot be accurately predicted at this
time because factors such as the number and type of transactions that we engage in and the complexity of our reports cannot be determined
at this time and will have a major effect on the amount of time to be spent by our auditors and attorneys. However, the incurrence of
such costs will obviously be an expense to our operations and thus have a negative effect on our ability to meet our overhead requirements
and earn a profit. We may be exposed to potential risks resulting from any new requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors
could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our Common Stock, if a market ever develops, could
drop significantly.
Pursuant
to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended by SEC Release 338889, we are required to include in our annual report our
assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Furthermore, if we cease to be a smaller reporting
company, our independent registered public accounting firm will be required to report separately on whether it believes that we have
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting. We have not yet commenced any assessment of
the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. We expect to incur additional expenses and diversion of management’s
time as a result of performing the system and process evaluation, testing and remediation required in order to comply with the management
certification and auditor attestation requirements.
We
do not have a sufficient number of employees to segregate responsibilities and may be unable to afford increasing our staff or engaging
outside consultants or professionals to overcome our lack of employees. During the course of our testing, we may identify other deficiencies
that we may not be able to remediate in time to meet the deadline imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for compliance with the requirements
of Section 404. In addition, if we fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such standards are modified,
supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective
internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Moreover, effective internal controls,
particularly those related to revenue recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to help
prevent financial fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be
harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our Common Stock, if a market
ever develops, could drop significantly.
We
do not have any independent directors and may be unable to appoint any qualified independent directors.
Currently,
the members of the Board of Directors are Gert Funk, Bennett Yankowitz and Peter Jensen, none of whom are “independent” as
defined under national stock exchange rules. Therefore, all decisions of the Board of Directors will be made by persons who are not considered
independent directors. If we seek to list our common stock on a national securities exchange, we will need to have a majority of the
members of our board of directors be independent, but we may not be able to identify independent directors qualified to be on our board
who are willing to serve. We do not currently have an audit committee and have not established independent oversight over our management
and internal controls. Therefore, we are exposed to the risk that material misstatements or omissions caused by errors or fraud with
respect to our financial statements or other disclosures may occur and not be detected in a timely manner or at all. In the event there
are deficiencies or weaknesses in our internal controls, we may misreport our financial results or lose significant amounts due to misstatements
caused by errors or fraud. These misstatements or acts of fraud could also cause our company to lose value and investors to lose confidence
in us.
The
capital markets may experience periods of disruption and instability. Such market conditions may materially and adversely affect debt
and equity capital markets, which may have a negative impact on our business and operations.
Volatility
and dislocation in the capital markets can also create a challenging environment in which to raise or access debt capital. The reappearance
of market conditions similar to those experienced from 2008 through 2009 for any substantial length of time could make it difficult to
obtain debt capital, extend the maturity of or refinance existing indebtedness or obtain new indebtedness with similar terms and any
failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business. The debt capital that will be available to us in the future, if
at all, may be at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions than what is currently available including being at a higher
cost due to a rising rate environment. If we are unable to raise or refinance debt, then our equity investors may not benefit from the
potential for increased returns on equity resulting from leverage and we may be limited in our ability to make new commitments or to
fund existing commitments to our portfolio companies.
Significant
changes or volatility in the capital markets may also have a negative effect on the valuations of our investments. An inability to raise
or access capital could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, in
the past, class action litigation has often been instituted against companies whose securities have experienced periods of volatility
in market prices. Securities litigation brought against us following volatility in our stock price, regardless of the merit or ultimate
results of such litigation, could result in substantial costs, which would hurt our financial condition and operating results and divert
management’s attention and resources from our business.
We
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future.
We
currently intend to retain all of our future earnings to finance the growth and development of our business, and therefore, we do not
anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future. We believe it is likely that our board of directors
will continue to conclude that it is in the best interests of us and our shareholders to retain all earnings (if any) for the development
of our business. In addition, the terms of any future debt agreements may preclude us from paying dividends. As a result, capital appreciation,
if any, of our Common Stock will be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable future.
If
securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price
and trading volume could decline.
The
trading market for our Common Stock will depend in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about
us or our business. Few securities and industry analysts currently publish research on our company. If additional securities or industry
analysts do not commence coverage of our company, the trading price for our stock would likely be negatively impacted. In the event that
additional securities or industry analysts initiate coverage, or if one or more of the analysts who covers us downgrades our stock or
publishes inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price may decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases
coverage of our company or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our stock could decrease, which might cause our stock
price and trading volume to decline.
We
are a “smaller reporting company” and, as a result of the reduced disclosure and governance requirements applicable to smaller
reporting companies, our Common Stock may be less attractive to investors.
We
qualify as a “smaller reporting company,” which allows us to take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including
those regarding executive compensation, in our periodic reports and proxy statements. We cannot predict if investors will find our Common
Stock less attractive because we will rely on these reduced disclosure standards. If some investors find our Common Stock less attractive
as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Common Stock and our stock price may be more volatile. We may take advantage
of these reduced disclosure requirements until we are no longer a smaller reporting company. We will remain a smaller reporting company
until (i) our public float exceeds $250,000,000 or (ii) we no longer have less than $100,000,000 in revenues and public float of less
than $700,000,000.
Stockholders
who hold unregistered shares of our common stock are subject to resale restrictions pursuant to Rule 144 due to our former status as
a “shell company.”
We
previously were a “shell company” pursuant to Rule 144, promulgated under the Securities Act, or Rule 144, and, as such,
sales of our securities pursuant to Rule 144 cannot be made unless, among other things, we continue to remain subject to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act, and we file all of our required periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act. Because our unregistered
securities cannot be sold pursuant to Rule 144 unless we continue to meet such requirements, any unregistered securities we sell in the
future or issue to consultants or employees, in consideration for services rendered or for any other purpose, will have no liquidity
unless we continue to comply with such requirements. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to obtain financing to fund our operations
and pay our consultants and employees with our securities instead of cash.
General
Risk Factors
Our
business is subject to the risks of earthquakes, fire, power outages, floods, epidemics and other catastrophic events, and to interruption
by man-made problems such as strikes and terrorism.
A
significant natural disaster, such as an earthquake, fire, power outage, flood, epidemic or other catastrophic event, or interruptions
by strikes, terrorism or other man-made problems, could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
Despite any precautions we may take, the occurrence of a natural disaster or other unanticipated problems could result in lengthy interruptions
in our services. The risks of such an event may be further increased if our disaster recovery plans prove to be inadequate. We do not
currently maintain business interruption insurance to compensate us for potentially significant losses, including potential harm to our
business resulting from interruptions in our ability to provide products or services. Any significant natural disaster or man-made business
interruption could have an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Prolonged
economic downturn, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect our business.
Uncertain
global economic conditions, in particular in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect our business. Negative global and
national economic trends, such as decreased consumer and business spending, high unemployment levels and declining consumer and business
confidence, pose challenges to our business and could result in declining revenues, profitability and cash flow. Particularly, worsening
economic conditions in our target markets could lead to merchants lowering their budgets and decreasing ability and demand to purchase
our payment solutions.
Unfavorable
general economic conditions may materially adversely affect our business.
While
it is difficult for us to predict the impact of general economic conditions on our business, these conditions could reduce customer demand
for some of our products or services which could cause our revenue to decline. Also, our customers that are especially reliant on the
credit and capital markets being liquid, retail investors having investment capital and other factors which could affect their ability
to host successful capital raises and continue as a going concern. Moreover, we rely on obtaining additional capital and/or additional
funding to provide working capital to support our operations. We regularly evaluate alternative financing sources. Further changes in
the commercial capital markets or in the financial stability of our investors and creditors may impact the ability of our investors and
creditors to provide additional financing. For these reasons, among others, if the economic conditions stagnate or decline, our operating
results and financial condition could be adversely affected.