UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.

 

Commission file number: 000-55141

 

BTCS Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 90-1096644
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
   

1901 North Moore Street, Suite # 700

Arlington, VA

 22209
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (248) 764-1084(202) 430-6576

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [X] Yes [  ] No.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer [  ]Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]Smaller reporting company [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

 

Applicable only to corporate issuers:

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of September 19,December 28, 2016, there were 965,756,004 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

   

 

BTCS INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
   
ITEM 1Financial Statements43
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 201543
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)54
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)65
   
 Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements7-166-14
   
ITEM 2Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1715
   
ITEM 3Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk2120
   
ITEM 4Controls and Procedures21
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 
   
ITEM 1Legal Proceedings22
   
ITEM 1ARisk Factors22
   
ITEM 2Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds22
   
ITEM 3Defaults Upon Senior Securities22
   
ITEM 4Mine Safety Disclosures22
   
ITEM 5Other Information22
   
ITEM 6Exhibits22
   
 Signature23

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

This Quarterly Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation.” Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “consider” or similar expressions are used.

 

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

 

ITEM 1 Financial Statements

 

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  June 30, 2016  December 31, 2015 
  (Unaudited)    
Assets:        
Current assets:        
Cash $66,599  $124,535 
Digital currencies  17,872   17,036 
Prepaid expense and other current assets  2,078   8,902 
Total current assets  86,549   150,473 
         
Other assets:        
Property and equipment, net  -   489,420 
Investment  -   2,250,000 
Websites  3,497   6,075 
Deposits  35,996   336,885 
Total other assets  39,493   3,082,380 
         
Total Assets $126,042  $3,232,853 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit:        
Accounts payable and accrued expense $736,525  $402,464 
Short term loan  45,000   45,000 
Convertible notes at fair value  3,840,110   1,781,156 
Derivative liabilities  13,015,937   3,794,153 
Derivative liabilities for shortfall of shares  14,479,363   - 
Total current liabilities  32,116,935   6,022,773 
         
Stockholders’ deficit:        
Common stock, 975,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 236,946,578 and 170,480,545 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively  236,946   170,480 
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,000,000 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015  (4,991)  (4,991)
Additional paid in capital  22,746,996   21,831,518 
Accumulated deficit  (54,969,844)  (24,786,927)
Total stockholders’ deficit  (31,990,893)  (2,789,920)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit $126,042  $3,232,853 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

  For the three months ended  For the six months ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
Revenues                
E-commerce $2,242  $5,252  $2,242  $6,290 
Transaction verification services  119,220   139,123   310,623   175,753 
Hosting  20,205   -   27,945   - 
Total revenues  141,667   144,375   340,810   182,043 
Power and mining expenses  (114,837)  (60,342)  (228,819)  (77,285)
Gross profit  26,830   84,033   111,991   104,758 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Marketing  1,872   3,461   9,447   4,039 
General and administrative  376,399   2,047,140   776,201   3,654,087 
Impairment loss on fixed assets  240,853   -   240,853   - 
Fair value adjustments for digital currencies  (4,868)  -   (9,153)  - 
Total operating expenses  614,256   2,050,601   1,017,348   3,658,126 
                 
Net loss from operations  (587,426)  (1,966,568)  (905,357)  (3,553,368)
                 
Other (expenses) income:                
Impairment loss related to investment  -   -   (2,250,000)  (254,433)
Fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities  (9,719,017)  1,250,572   (9,221,784)  323,952 
Fair value adjustments for convertible notes  (371,670)  -   (336,660)  - 
Fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares  (14,479,363)  -   (14,479,363)  - 
Inducement expense  -   -   -   (58,380)
Interest expenses  (2,639)  (2,283)  (6,180)  (5,782)
Loss on issuance of Units  (250,000)  (531,311)  (250,000)  (1,050,911)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (2,512,473)  -   (2,512,473)  - 
Liquidated Damages  (188,500)  -   (188,500)  - 
Other expenses  (32,488)  (256)  (32,600)  (470)
Total other (expenses) income  (27,556,150)  716,722   (29,277,560)  (1,046,024)
                 
Net loss $(28,143,576) $(1,249,846) $(30,182,917) $(4,599,392)
                 
Net loss per share, basic and diluted $(0.16) $(0.01) $(0.17) $(0.03)
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted  177,144,561   167,874,601   173,812,553   162,971,575 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

  For the six months ended 
  June 30, 
  2016  2015 
Net Cash from operating activities:        
Net loss $(30,182,917) $(4,599,392)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization expenses  179,845   115,791 
Stock based compensation  -   2,753,968 
Change in fair value of digital currencies  (9,153)  (7,476)
Issuance of common stock for services  -   102,585 
Issuance of derivative liability warrants for services  -   40,377 
Loss on issuance of Units  250,000   1,050,911 
Fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities  9,221,784   (323,952)
Fair value adjustments for convertible notes  336,660   - 
Fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares  14,479,363   - 
Inducement expenses  -   58,380 
Impairment loss related to investment  2,250,000   254,433 
Impairment loss on fixed assests  240,853   - 
Loss on sale of fixed assets  35,102   - 
Loss on extinguishment of debt  2,512,473   - 
Bad debt expense  720   - 
Liquidated Damages  188,500   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Digital currencies  8,317   (22,584)
Accounts receivable  (720)  - 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  6,824   (7,923)
Accounts payable  (104,439)  131,895 
Net cash used in operating activities  (586,788)  (452,987)
         
Net cash from investing activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (19,238)  (375,603)
Sale of property and equipment, net  55,436   3,117 
Refund of lease deposit  300,889   (56,700)
Investments at cost  -   (1,600,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  337,087   (2,029,186)
         
Net cash from financing activities:        
Common stock repurchase  -   (2,500)
Net proceeds from exercise of warrant  91,765   - 
Net proceeds from issuance of Private Placement Units  -   2,695,500 
Net proceeds from issuance of Private Placement Units from related party  -   50,000 
Proceeds from short term loan  -   45,000 
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net  100,000   - 
Payment on short term loan to related party  -   (7,990)
Net cash provided by financing activities  191,765   2,780,010 
         
Net decrease in cash  (57,936)  297,837 
Cash, beginning of period  124,535   5,403 
Cash, end of period $66,599  $303,240 
         
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:        
Conversion of Series C Convertible Preferred to common stock $-  $2,200 
Issuance of common stock for fixed assets purchases $-  $48,626 
Conversion of accounts payable to common stock $-  $246,924 
Issuance of common stock for investment $-  $154,433 
Cashless warrant exercise $12,500  $- 
Conversion of convertible notes to common stock $890,179  $- 
  September 30, 2016  December 31, 2015 
   (Unaudited)       
Assets:        
Current assets:        
Cash $-  $124,535 
Digital currencies  200   17,036 
Prepaid expense and other current assets  9,296   8,902 
Total current assets  9,496   150,473 
         
Other assets:        
Property and equipment, net  -   489,420 
Investment  -   2,250,000 
Websites  2,208   6,075 
Deposits  25,996   336,885 
Total other assets  28,204   3,082,380 
         
Total Assets $37,700  $3,232,853 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit:        
Cash overdraft $9,258  $- 
Accounts payable and accrued expense  640,763   402,464 
Short term loan  45,000   45,000 
Convertible notes at fair value  2,576,819   1,781,156 
Derivative liabilities  11,977,349   3,794,153 
Derivative liabilities for shortfall of shares  7,401,321   - 
Liquidated damages liabilities  1,621,750   - 
Total current liabilities  24,272,260   6,022,773 
         
Stockholders' deficit:        
Common stock, 975,000,000 shares authorized at 0.001 par value, 965,756,004 and 170,480,545 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively  965,756   170,480 
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,000,000 shares at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015  (4,991)  (4,991)
Additional paid in capital  26,537,578   21,831,518 
Accumulated deficit  (51,732,903)  (24,786,927)
Total stockholders' deficit  (24,234,560)  (2,789,920)
         
Total Liabilities and stockholders' deficit $37,700  $3,232,853 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

  For the three months ended  For the nine months ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
Revenues                
E-commerce $96  $-  $2,338  $6,290 
Transaction verification services  15,553   169,069   326,176   344,822 
Hosting  -   -   27,945   - 
Total revenues  15,649   169,069   356,459   351,112 
Power and mining expenses  (35,050)  (101,824)  (263,869)  (179,109)
Gross profit  (19,401)  67,245   92,590   172,003 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Marketing  1,045   8,347   10,492   12,386 
General and administrative  192,900   4,160,461   969,101   7,814,548 

Impairment loss on fixed assets

  -   -   240,853   - 
Fair value adjustments for digital currencies  488   -   (8,665)  - 
Total operating expenses  194,433   4,168,808   1,211,781   7,826,934 
                 
Net loss from operations  (213,834)  (4,101,563)  (1,119,191)  (7,654,931)
                 
Other (expenses) income:                
Impairment loss related to investment  -   -   (2,250,000)  (254,433)
Fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities  1,038,588  286,087   (8,183,196)  610,039 
Fair value adjustments for convertible notes  (2,909,236)  -   (3,245,896)  - 
Fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares  7,078,042   -   (7,401,321)  - 
Inducement expense  -   -   -   (58,380)
Interest expenses  (604)  (2,291)  (6,784)  (8,073)
Loss on issuance of units  -   (1,672)  (250,000)  (1,050,911)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (346,865)  -   (2,859,338)  - 
Liquidated damages  (1,433,250)  -   (1,621,750)  - 
Other expenses  24,100   -   (8,500)  (2,142)
Total other income (expenses)  3,450,775   282,124   (25,826,785)  (763,900)
                 
Net income (loss) $3,236,941  $(3,819,439) $(26,945,976) $(8,418,831)
                 
Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted                
Basic $0.00  $(0.02) $(0.07) $(0.05)
Diluted $0.00  $(0.02) $(0.07) $(0.05)
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted                
Basic  857,280,121   170,162,708   403,298,014   165,394,960 
Diluted  16,516,954,751   170,162,708   403,298,014   165,394,960 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

  For the nine months ended 
  September 30, 
  2016  2015 
Net Cash flows used from operating activities:        
Net loss $(26,945,976) $(8,418,831)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization expenses  181,134   205,240 
Stock based compensation  -   6,383,772 
Change in fair value of digital currencies  (8,665)  (7,476)
Loss on sale of fixed assets  11,002   - 
Issuance of common stock for services  -   189,855 
Issuance of derivative liability warrants for services  -  100,000 
Loss on issuance of units  -   1,050,911 
Fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities  8,183,196   (610,039)
Fair value adjustments for convertible notes  3,245,896   - 
Fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares  7,401,321   - 
Inducement expenses  -   58,380 
Impairment loss related to investment  2,250,000   254,433 
Impairment loss on fixed assets  240,853   -
Loss on extinguishment of debt  2,859,338   - 
Liquidated damages  1,621,750   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Digital currencies  25,501   (37,790)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (394)  24,027 
Accounts payable  260,499   292,906 
Net cash used in operating activities  (674,545)  (514,612)
         
Net cash used in investing activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (19,238)  (531,434)
Sale of property and equipment, net  57,335   4,141 
Refund of lease deposit  310,889   (51,885)
Investments at cost  -   (1,600,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  348,986   (2,179,178)
         
Net cash provided by financing activities:        
Common stock repurchase  -   (2,500)
Net proceeds from exercise of warrant  91,766   - 
Net proceeds from issuance of Private Placement Units  -   2,695,500 
Net proceeds from issuance of Private Placement Units from related party  -   50,000 
Proceeds from short term loan  -   45,000 
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net  100,000   - 
Payment on short term loan to related party  -   (7,990)
Change in overdraft  9,258   - 
Net cash provided by financing activities  201,024   2,780,010 
         
Net decrease in cash  (124,535)  86,220 
Cash, beginning of period  124,535   5,403 
Cash, end of period $-  $91,623 
         
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:        
Conversion of Series C Convertible Preferred to common stock $-  $2,200 
Issuance of common stock for fixed assets purchases $-  $48,626 
Conversion of accounts payable to common stock $-  $246,924 
Issuance of common stock for investment $-  $154,433 
Cashless warrant exercise $212,230  $- 
Conversion of convertible notes to common stock $5,409,571  $- 

Debt settlement from sale of fixed assets

 $22,200  $- 
Reclassification between convertible notes and derivative liabilities $92,601  $- 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 - Business Organization and Nature of Operations

 

BTCS Inc. (formerly Bitcoin Shop, Inc.), a Nevada Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in 2008. In February 2014, the Company entered the business of hosting an online ecommerce marketplace where consumers can purchase merchandise using digital currencies, including bitcoin and is building a diversified company with operations in thecurrently focused on blockchain and digital currency ecosystems. In January 2015, the Company began a rebranding campaign using its BTCS.COM domain (shorthand for Blockchain Technology Consumer Solutions) to better reflect its broadened strategy. The Company released its new website which included broader information on its strategy, and access to its ecommerce site.strategy. In late 2014 we shifted our focus towards our transaction verification service business, also known as bitcoin mining.mining, though in mid 2016 we ceased our transaction verification services operation at our North Carolina facility due to capital constraints. Although we continue to support our ecommerce marketplace is still online we are no longer developing, marketing or actively marketing it and our support of the ecommerce marketplace is limited.supporting it.

 

On July 20, 2016, BTCS Digital Manufacturing (“DM”), a wholly owned subsidiary the Company suspended its North Carolina transaction verification services facility operations. The recent reduction in the block reward from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins, often referred to as the halving, coupled with the facilities cooling system failing, has resulted in DM being unable to meet certain of its financial commitments. The Company is pursuing the following options: i) seeking additional capital to potentially bring DM back online; ii) a possible sale of DM; iii) and permanently winding down DM’s operations. If the Company ceaseshas subsequently ceased operations at DM, it may relocate its transaction verification services business to others data centers which may be more appropriate for the Company’s current scale of operations.DM.

 

On August 8, 2016, DM discovered that its facility in North Carolina was broken into and certain of its equipment and approximately 165 Bitmain transaction verification servers leased from CSC Leasing Company (“CSC”) were stolen. The value of the stolen equipment owned by the Company does not appear to be material. The Company has reported the theft to local authorities as well its insurance company regarding next steps.

The Company was incorporated inis currently working through the Stateinsurance company claims process for the benefit of Nevada in 2008 under the name “Hotel Management Systems, Inc.”. On February 5, 2014, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with BitcoinShop.us, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company (“BCSLLC”), and the holders of the membership interests in BCSLLC. Upon closing of the Share Exchange, BCSLLC Members transferred all the outstanding membership interests of BCSLLC to the Company in exchange for an aggregate of 100,773,923 shares ofCSC the Company’s common stock (the “Reverse Merger”). As a result, BCSLLC became a wholly-owned subsidiary ofequipment finance provider which owns the Company. Immediately followingstolen serves. CSC would be the Share Exchangepayee with BCSLLC,respect to any insurance proceeds received in connection with the Company discontinued its business as manufacturer of touch screen and touch board products, interactive whiteboard displays and large touch-screens.stolen servers.

 

The Company is an early entrant in the digital currency market and one of the first U.S. publicly traded companies to be involved with digital currencies.currencies and blockchain technologies. Subject to additional financing, the Company plans to create a portfolio of digital assets including bitcoin and other “protocol tokens” to provide investors a diversified pure-play exposure to the bitcoin and blockchain industries. The Company currently operates a beta ecommerce marketplace which already accepts a variety ofintends to acquire digital currencies, and has been operatingassets through: open market purchases, participating in initial digital asset offerings (often referred to as initial coin offerings). Additionally the Company may acquire digital assets by resuming its transaction verification services business which generate bitcoins (i.e. bitcoin mining).through outsourced data centers and earning rewards in digital assets by securing their respective blockchains.

 

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Accordingly, since they are interim statements, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements, but reflect all adjustments consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, that are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Note 3 - Liquidity, Financial Condition and Management’s Plans

 

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized a net loss of approximately $30.2$26.9 million and a net loss of approximately $4.6$8.4 million, respectively. The Company had no cash and cash equivalents of approximately $67,000outstanding and a working capital deficiency of approximately $32.0$24.3 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2016, which includes $27.5$20 million for the fair value of derivative liabilities. The Company expects to incur losses into the foreseeable future as it undertakes its efforts to execute its business plans.

 

The Company will require significant additional capital to sustain its short-term operations and make the investments it needs to execute its longer term business plan. The Company’s existing liquidity is not sufficient to fund its operations and anticipated capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. The Company is currently seeking to obtain additional debt or equity financing, however there are currently no commitments in place for further financing nor is there any assurance that such financing will be available to the Company on favorable terms, if at all.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Because of recurring operating losses, net operating cash flow deficits, and an accumulated deficit, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has not made adjustments to the accompanying consolidated financial statements to reflect the potential effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company continues to incur ongoing administrative and other operating expenses, including public company expenses, in excess of revenues. While the Company continues to implement its business strategy, it intends to finance its activities by:

 

managing current cash and cash equivalents on hand from the Company’s past debt and equity offerings, by controlling costs, and
  
seeking additional financing through sales of additional securities.
In order to raise capital, the Company needs to increase its authorized Common Stock. On December 16, 2016, the Company filed a preliminary Information Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing it has obtained approval from its shareholders to effect a reverse stock split and maintain the number of authorized shares of Common Stock at current levels. The consent was executed by the Company’s CEO as the holder of super voting preferred stock. See Note 13.

 

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows:

 

Transaction Verification Services

 

Revenue earned from bitcoin processing activities (“Transaction Verification Services”), commonly termed ‘mining’ activities, is recognized at the fair value of the bitcoins received as consideration on the date of actual receipt.

 

The Company generates revenue by performing computer processing activities for bitcoin generation. In the digital-currency industry such activity is generally referred to as Transaction Verification Services or bitcoin mining. The Company receives consideration for performing such transaction verification activities in the form of bitcoins. Revenue is recorded upon the actual receipt of bitcoins.

 

Expenses consist of utilities paid to cover our electric costs, rent for our facility and personnel to run our facility. The expenses related to our Transaction Verification Services activities are affected by the level of activities and not the ultimate generation of bitcoins. The Company expenses these costs as they are incurred.

 

Net Loss per Share

 

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

 

For purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share, vested restricted stock awards are considered outstanding. Under the treasury stock method, diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other instruments that are convertible into common stock were exercised or could result in the issuance of common stock. The following financial instruments were not included in the diluted loss per share calculation as of JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 because their effect was anti-dilutive:

 

  June 30, 2016  June 30, 2015 
Stock options  -   12,450,000 
Warrants  1,184,186,577   22,991,679 
Convertible notes  274,376,241   - 
Favored Nations  474,752,455   - 
Excluded potentially dilutive securities  1,933,315,273   35,441,679 
  As of September 30, 
  2016  2015 
Stock Options  -   12,450,000 
Warrants to purchase common stock  16,127,323,911   22,991,679 
Convertible notes  

2,749,029,357

   - 
Favored Nations  6,524,866,433   - 
Total  

25,401,219,701

   35,441,679 

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01,Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments; requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial assets on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements and clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU No. 2016-01 will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases(Topic (Topic 842) which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases (Topic 840) and provides principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, respectively. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than twelve months regardless of classification. Leases with a term of twelve months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted upon issuance. When adopted, the Company does not expect this guidance to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenuefrom Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations. The purpose of ASU No. 2016-08 is to clarify the implementation of guidance on principal versus agent considerations. For public entities, the amendments in ASU No. 2016-08 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU No. 2016-08 on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09,Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Under ASU No. 2016-09, companies will no longer record excess tax benefits and certain tax deficiencies in additional paid-in capital (“APIC”). Instead, they will record all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and the APIC pools will be eliminated. In addition, ASU No. 2016-09 eliminates the requirement that excess tax benefits be realized before companies can recognize them. ASU No. 2016-09 also requires companies to present excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity. Furthermore, ASU No. 2016-09 will increase the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes on awards and still qualify for the exception to liability classification for shares used to satisfy the employer’s statutory income tax withholding obligation. An employer with a statutory income tax withholding obligation will now be allowed to withhold shares with a fair value up to the amount of taxes owed using the maximum statutory tax rate in the employee’s applicable jurisdiction(s). ASU No. 2016-09 requires a company to classify the cash paid to a tax authority when shares are withheld to satisfy its statutory income tax withholding obligation as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows. Under current U.S. GAAP, it was not specified how these cash flows should be classified. In addition, companies will now have to elect whether to account for forfeitures on share-based payments by (1) recognizing forfeitures of awards as they occur or (2) estimating the number of awards expected to be forfeited and adjusting the estimate when it is likely to change, as is currently required. The amendments of this ASU are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted but all of the guidance must be adopted in the same period. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU No. 2016-09 will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10,Revenue from Contracts with Customer. The new guidance is an update to ASC 606 and provides clarity on: identifying performance obligations and licensing implementation. For public companies, ASU No. 2016-10 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU No. 2016-10 will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15,Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new pronouncement on its condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Subsequent events

 

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date of this filing.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 5 - Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consist of the following at JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

 June 30, 2016   December 31, 2015  September 30, 2016  December 31, 2015 
Equipment $-  $109,493   -  $109,493 
Computer  -   3,086   -   3,086 
Leasehold improvement  -   242,091 
Leasehold improvements  -   242,091 
Transaction verification servers  -   451,281   -   451,281 
Total cost  -   805,951 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization  -   (316,531)
  -   805,951         
Accumulated depreciation  -   (316,531)
Property and equipment, net $-  $489,420  $-  $489,420 

 

Depreciation expense was approximately $84,000$0 and $68,000$88,000 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $177,000 and $114,000$202,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016, the Company purchased fixed assets of approximately $19,000, sold fixed assets amounting to approximately $55,000,$57,000, resulting in loss on sale of fixed assets of $35,000.$11,000.

 

Due to the financial nature of the Company, as of June 30, 2016, the Company impaired all fixed assets and recorded an approximately $241,000 impairment charge during the three months endedin June 30, 2016.

 

Note 6 - Investment at Cost

 

Spondoolies

 

The Company had total investment of approximately $2.3 million to Spondoolies Tech Ltd. (“Spondoolies”) as of December 31, 2015.

 

On May 5, 2016, the Company was informed that, on May 4, 2016, a hearing was held in the district court in Beersheva, Israel during which certain parties sought appointment of a temporary liquidator for Spondoolies. As a result of the liquidation the Company is no longer pursuing the acquisition of Spondoolies. The Company assessed impairment for the Spondoolies investment and determined that this investment is not recoverable and as such fully impaired.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016, the Company recorded impairment loss of approximately $2.3 million.

 

Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company’s assets and liabilities recorded at fair value have been categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy.

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table presents information about the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the Company’s estimated level within the fair value hierarchy of those assets and liabilities as of JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

  Fair value measured at June 30, 2016 
  Total carrying value
at June 30,
  Quoted prices in active
markets
  Significant other
observable inputs
  Significant
unobservable inputs
 
  2016  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Assets:                
Digital Currencies $17,872  $17,872  $-  $- 
                 
Liabilities:                
Derivative Liabilities $13,015,937  $-  $-  $13,015,937 
Derivative liabilities for shortfall of shares  14,479,363   -   -   14,479,363 
Convertible notes at fair value  3,840,110   -   -   3,840,110 

   Fair value measured at September 30, 2016 
   Total carrying value at September 30,        Significant other observable inputs   Significant unobservable inputs 
   2016   (Level 1)    (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
Assets               
Digital Currencies $200  $200        
                
Liabilities               
Derivative liabilities $

11,977,349

         $

11,977,349

 
Derivative liabilities for shortfall of shares $

7,401,321

         $

7,401,321

 
Convertible notes at fair value $

2,576,819

         $

2,576,819

 

 

  Fair value measured at December 31, 2015 
  

Total carrying value

at December 31,

  

Quoted prices in active
markets

  

Significant other

observable inputs

  

Significant

unobservable inputs

 
  2015  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Assets:                
Digital Currencies $17,036  $17,036  $-  $- 
                 
Liabilities:                
Derivative Liabilities $3,794,153  $-  $-  $3,794,153 
Convertible notes at fair value  1,781,156           1,781,156 

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  Fair value measured at December 31, 2015 
  Total carrying value at
December 31,
  Quoted prices in active markets  Significant other observable inputs  Significant unobservable inputs 
  2015  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Assets                
Digital Currencies $17,036  $17,036  $-  $- 
                 
Liabilities                
Derivative liabilities $3,794,153          $3,794,153 
Convertible notes at fair value  1,781,156   -   -   1,781,156 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016.

 

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value. Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets and liabilities within the Level 3 category may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.

 

Changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016:

  

Derivative liabilities Balance - January 1, 2016 $3,794,153  $3,794,153 
Change in fair value of derivative liability  9,221,784   8,183,196
Derivative liabilities Balance - June 30, 2016 $13,015,937 
Derivative liabilities Balance - September 30, 2016 $11,977,349 

 

Derivative liabilities for shortfall of shares Balance - January 1, 2016 $-  $- 
Change in fair value of derivative liability shortfall of shares  14,479,363   7,401,321 
Derivative liabilities for shortfall of shares Balance - June 30, 2016 $14,479,363 
Derivative liabilities for shortfall of shares Balance - September 30, 2016 $7,401,321 

 

Convertible notes at fair value Balance - January 1, 2016 $1,781,156 
Convertible notes at fair value - January 1, 2016 $1,781,156 
Addition of convertible notes  100,000  100,000 
Conversion of notes into common stock  (890,179) (5,409,571)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  2,512,473  2,859,338 
Change in fair value of convertible notes (including OID discount)  336,660   3,245,896
Convertible notes at fair value Balance - June 30, 2016 $3,840,110 
Convertible notes at fair value - September 30, 2016 $2,576,819 

 

The Company’s derivative liabilities are measured at fair value using the Monte Carlo simulation valuation methodology. A summary of the weighted average (in aggregate) significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) used in measuring the Company’s derivative liabilities that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 is as follows:

 

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Warrant Liabilities

 

Date of valuation June 30, 2016 
Strike price $0.01 
Volatility (annual)  146% to 155%
Risk-free rate  0.64% to 0.93%
Contractual term (years)  0.60 to 4.5 
Dividend yield (per share)  0%

Derivative Liabilities for shortfall of shares

Date of valuation June 30, 2016 
Strike price $0.01 
Volatility (annual)  155.0%
Risk-free rate  0.9%
Contractual term (years)  4.0 
Dividend yield (per share)  0%

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Warrant Liabilities

Date of valuationSeptember 30, 2016
Strike Price0.0004 - 1.0000
Volatility153% - 269%
Risk-free interest rate0.35% - 1.03%
Contractual life (in years)0.35 to 4.21
Dividend yield (per share)0%

Derivative Liabilities for shortfall of shares

Date of valuationSeptember 30, 2016
Strike Price0.00042
Volatility231.78%
Risk-free interest rate1.01%
Contractual life (in years)4.0
Dividend yield (per share)0%

Convertible Notes at Fair Value

 

Date of valuation June 30, 2016 
Strike price $0.01 
Volatility (annual)  90.6% to 193.2%
Risk-free rate  0.02% to 0.4%
Dividend yield (per share)  0%
Date of valuationSeptember 30, 2016
Strike Price0.00042
Volatility181.2% - 297.40%
Risk-free interest rate0.25% - 0.31%
Dividend yield (per share)0%

 

The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s Management.

 

Note 8 - Stock Based Compensation

 

Compensation expense for all stock-based awards is measured on the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense, on a straight-line basis, over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award). The fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option valuation model. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized only for those awards that are expected to vest using an estimated forfeiture rate. The Company estimates pre-vesting option forfeitures at the time of grant and reflects the impact of estimated pre-vesting option forfeitures in compensation expense recognized. For options and warrants issued to non-employees, the Company recognizes stock compensation costs utilizing the fair value methodology over the related period of benefit.

 

Stock-based compensation expense was $0 and $1.4$3.6 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense was $0 and $2.8$6.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Stock Options

 

There are no stock options outstanding as of JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 9 - Related Party Transactions

 

On February 19, 2016, the Company entered into a securities escrow agreement (the “Securities Escrow Agreement”) with Charles Allen its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chairman, and Michal Handerhan, its Chief Operating Officer and corporate secretary (collectively, the “Principal Stockholders”). Pursuant to the Securities Escrow Agreement and for the benefit of the Company’s public shareholders the Principal Stockholders voluntarily agreed to place stock certificates representing 24,000,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Escrow Shares”) into escrow.

 

The return of 12,000,000 escrowed shares (the “Listing Escrow Shares”) to the Principal Stockholders shall be based upon the successful listing of the Company’s Common Stock on a National Stock Exchange on or before December 31, 2016 (the “Listing Condition”). The Listing Escrow Shares will be returned to the Company for cancelation for no consideration if the Company fails to achieve the Listing Condition. The return of 12,000,000 escrowed shares (the “Merger Escrow Shares”) to the Principal Stockholders shall be based upon the successful consummation of the merger with Spondoolies-Tech Ltd. (“Spondoolies”) on or before December 31, 2016 (the “Merger Condition”). The Merger Escrow Shares will be returned to the Company for cancelation for no consideration if the Company fails to achieve the Merger Condition.

 

Pursuant to the June 3, 2016 Amendment Agreement (as defined in Note 11 below) the Principal Stockholders each received $86 in connection with their pro-rata portion of the Payment (as defined in Note 11 below). In April 2015, the Principal Stockholders each subscribed for $20,000 in the Subscription Agreement (as defined in Note 11 below) for an aggregate of $40,000.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 10 - Notes Payable

 

On June 6, 2016, the Company, entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional investors (the “Purchasers”), pursuant to which the Purchaser subscribed for up to $375,000 of a 20% Original Issue Discount Junior Secured Convertible Notes (the “Junior Notes”). The aggregate principal amount of the Junior Notes issued at the initial close is $125,000 and the Company received $100,000 after giving effect to the 20% original issue discount. The lead investor was granted the option to require the Company to sell the Purchasers up to two additional Junior Notes in the principal amount of $125,000 during each of the periods that begin with the Initial Closing Date and end (i) on or before 45 days from the Initial Closing Date, and (ii) on or before 90 days from the Initial Closing Date.

 

The Junior Notes bears no interest except in the event of default which interest rate is 24% per annum upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Junior Notes), have a maturity date of December 5, 2016 and are convertible (principal, and interest) at any time after the issuance date of the Junior Notes into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $0.30 per share. If an Event of Default has occurred, the Junior Note shall be convertible at 60% of the lowest closing price during the prior twenty (20) trading days of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

The Junior Notes contains certain covenants, such as restrictions on the incurrence of indebtedness, creation of liens, payment of restricted payments, redemptions, payment of cash dividends and the transfer of assets. The Junior Notes also contains certain adjustment provisions that apply in connection with any stock split, stock dividend, stock combination, recapitalization or similar transactions. In addition, subject to limited exceptions, theeach Purchaser will not have the right to convert any portion of the Junior Note if thesuch Purchaser, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to its conversion. The Purchaser may not convert into or otherwise beneficially own in excess of 9.99% of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to its conversion.

 

In connection with the Company’s obligations under the Junior Notes, the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”) entered into a Security Agreement, Pledge Agreement and Subsidiary Agreement with the lead investor, as agent, pursuant to which the Company and the Subsidiaries granted a lien on all assets of the Company (the “Collateral”) excluding permitted indebtedness, for the benefit of the Purchasers, to secure the Company’s obligations under the Junior Notes. Upon an Event of Default (as defined in the Junior Notes), the Purchaser may, among other things, collect or take possession of the Collateral, proceed with the foreclosure of the security interest in the Collateral or sell, lease or dispose of the Collateral.

 

The use of proceeds from this financing are intended for general corporate purposes. The Company also reimbursed the Purchaser $5,000 for legal fees and expenses from the private placement.

The issuance of the Common Stock is exempt from the registration requirements from the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D thereof. The Company has not engaged in general solicitation or advertising with regard to the issuance and sale of the Common Stock and has not offered securities to the public in connection with such issuance and sale.

Over the course of June 16, 2016 through June 30, 2016, the Company issuedAs a total of 66,466,033 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for: i) the conversion of $581,000 of principal and accrued interest on the Senior Secured Convertible Notes issued December 16, 2015 (the “Senior Notes”), and ii) the exercise of warrants. The issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 506 under Regulation D, the investors are sophisticated and familiar with our operations, and there was no solicitation in connection with the issuances. The dates of the issuances and the numbers of shares issued are as follows:

     Issued    
Date Note Conversions  Warrant Exercises  Total 
June 8, 2016  0   1,000,000   1,000,000 
June 10, 2016  0   300,000   300,000 
June 16, 2016  5,900,000   0   5,900,000 
June 17, 2016  3,250,417   0   3,250,417 
June 20, 2016  9,238,446   0   9,238,446 
June 21, 2016  31,452,170   0   31,452,170 
June 22, 2016  0   1,000,000   1,000,000 
June 28, 2016  0   1,825,000   1,825,000 
June 30, 2016  0   12,500,000   12,500,000 
Total Issued Shares  49,841,033   16,625,000   66,466,033 

None of the securities were sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved. No registration rights were granted to any of the purchasers. Following these issuances, there were 236,946,578 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

On June 22, 2016 the Company entered into a Standstill and Leak-out Agreement with allresult of the Senior Note holders. The Senior Note holders have agreed notconversions, the Company became obligated to convert any Senior Notes until July 1, 2016. Thereafter, and until September 19, 2016, each Senior Note holder’s daily conversions will be limitedissue, subject to certain limitations, the greater of: (1) $7,500, and (2) five percent of the aggregate dollar valuefollowing additional securities: (i) 6,524,866,433 shares of Common Stock traded during the trading day immediately priorpursuant to “favored nations” provisions in certain common stockholder subscription agreements which includes those anti-dilution shares of Common Stock previously disclosed; and (ii) warrants to purchase 16,127,323,911 shares of Common Stock pursuant to “favored nations” provisions in certain common stockholder subscription agreements which includes those anti-dilution warrants previously disclosed. These figures do not reflect additional warrants to purchase Common Stock issuable to certain investors pursuant to the terms of the warrants issued on December 16, 2016 which includes those anti-dilution warrants previously disclosed. The Company also lowered the conversion date.price of the Company’s outstanding Junior Notes and Senior Notes to $0.00042. The Company does not currently have sufficient authorized and unreserved shares to fulfill its obligations with respect to the issuance of new shares of Common Stock. While no assurances can be made, the Company intends to seek shareholder approval to adjust the Company’s capitalization.

 

As of the JuneSeptember 30, 2016 the Company did not have sufficient shares of Common Stock to fulfill its obligations with respect to its Notes and warrants and has booked a derivative liability of $14,479,363$7,401,321 to account for the shortfall.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 11 - Stockholders’ Equity

 

On June 3, 2016, the Company received the last signatureand investors from investors, which investors hold 75% of the units (“Units”) sold to subscribers (“Subscribers”) in the Companya private placement offering (the “Offering”) pursuant to that certain subscription agreement by and between the Company and the Subscribers dated on or aroundas of April 20, 2015 (the “Subscription Agreement”), to entered into an amendment agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”).

 

Pursuant to the Amendment Agreement, the Company agreed to pay, on a pro-rata basis to all subscribers that purchased Units in the Offering, and in proportion to the respective Units purchased by each subscriber, pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, an aggregate $250,000 (“Payment”) upon the occurrence of the following events and in the amounts and on payment dates set forth in connection with such events: (i) in the event of a closing of any one or more equity or debt financing resulting in aggregate gross proceeds from the date of this Amendment of $350,000 or less, a payment towards the then-remaining Payment equal to ten-percent (10%) of such gross proceeds shall be made within three (3) business days of the closing of any such equity or debt financing; (ii) in the event of a closing of any one or more equity or debt financing resulting in aggregate gross proceeds from the date of this Amendment of $350,000 or more but less than $1,000,000, a payment towards the then-remaining Payment equal to twenty-percent (20%) of such gross proceeds shall be made within three (3) business days of the closing of any such equity or debt financing; (iii) at any of the Company’s fiscal-year-ends payment will be made in the amount of available cash prior to any payments of bonuses payable to Mr. Allen, the Company’s CEO, CFO and Chairman, and Mr. Handerhan, the Company’s COO, Secretary and Director; and (iv) upon closing of any one or more equity or debt financing resulting in aggregate gross proceeds from the date of this Amendment of $1,000,000 or more, a payment of all then-remaining Payment within three (3) business days of the closing of any such equity or debt financing.

 

In consideration for the Payment, the Subscribers agreed to limit any remedies currently due, if any, or to which they may be entitled in the future, under the “Favored Nations Provision” of the Subscription Agreement, to the additional issuance of Common Stock of the Company and warrants (“Warrants”) to purchase Common Stock up to the Common Stock and Warrants that would not result in each respective Subscriber beneficially owning over 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Stock.

 

On June 8, 2016, the Company and an investor (the “Investor”) holding a warrant dated January 19, 2015 (the “Warrant”) to purchase 2,325,000 shares (the “Warrant Shares”) of the Company’s Common Stock entered into a warrant exercise agreement (the “Exercise Agreement”).

 

Pursuant to the Exercise Agreement, the Company agreed to accept as full payment for 500,000 of the Warrant Shares, an aggregate exercise price equal to $27,500 (the “Exercise Price”) and the Investor irrevocably agreed to exercise the Warrant and deliver the Exercise Price within 2 days of the Exercise Agreement.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Over the course of June 8, 2016 through June 28, 2016, the Company issued 4,125,000 shares of Common Stock for the cash exercise of warrants resulting in aggregate proceeds of $91,765 to the CompanyCompany; this includes the $27,500 received in connection with the Exercise Agreement mentioned above.

Over the course of July 1, 2016 through August 1, 2016, the Company issued a total of 728,809,426 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for: i) the conversion of $439,251 of principal and accrued interest on the Senior Notes, and ii) the cashless exercise of warrants. The issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 506 under Regulation D, the investors are sophisticated and familiar with our operations, and there was no solicitation in connection with the issuances.

None of the securities were sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved. No registration rights were granted to any of the purchasers. Following these issuances, there were 965,756,004 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding which includes 13,000,000 shares of treasury stock, excluding shares held in treasury there are 952,756,004 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding.

As a result of the Senior Note conversions, the Company became obligated to issue, subject to certain limitations, the following additional securities: (i) 6,524,866,433 shares of Common Stock pursuant to “favored nations” provisions in certain common stockholder subscription agreements which includes those anti-dilution shares of Common Stock previously disclosed; (ii) warrants to purchase 10,280,964,322 shares of Common Stock pursuant to “favored nations” provisions in certain common stockholder subscription agreements which includes those anti-dilution warrants previously disclosed, and (iii) warrants to purchase 5,845,414,589 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the warrants issued on December 16, 2016 which includes those anti-dilution warrants previously disclosed. The Company also lowered the conversion price of the Company’s outstanding Senior Notes and Junior Notes to $0.00042.

Note 12 - North Carolina Facility

On July 20, 2016, DM suspended its North Carolina transaction verification services facility operations. The recent reduction in the block reward from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins, often referred to as the halving, coupled with the facilities cooling system failing, has resulted in DM being unable to meet certain of its financial commitments. The Company has subsequently ceased operations at DM.

On August 8, 2016, DM discovered that its facility in North Carolina was broken into and certain of its equipment and approximately 165 Bitmain transaction verification servers leased from CSC were stolen. The value of the stolen equipment owned by the Company does not appear to be material. The Company reported the theft to local authorities as well its insurance company regarding next steps. The Company is currently working through the insurance company claims process for the benefit of CSC the Company’s equipment finance provider which owns the stolen serves. CSC would be the payee with respect to any insurance proceeds received in connection with the stolen servers.

On September 1, 2016, DM gave cancelation notice to the landlord with respect to the lease of its North Carolina facility.

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BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1213 - Subsequent Events

 

Over the course of July 1, 2016 through August 1,On December 6, 2016, the Company issued a total of 728,809,426 shares$220,002 Convertible Promissory Notes (the “December 2016 Notes”) to three accredited investors. The December 2016 Notes were issued in connection with a loan of $200,002 and the cancellation of two $10,000 promissory notes previously issued by the Company to two of the investors. The December 2016 Notes are due on June 6, 2017 and bear interest at 8% per annum payable on the maturity date. In connection with the investments, the Company agreed to use its best efforts (no later than 90 days from the original issuance date) to obtain shareholder approval to effectuate a reverse stock split or increase its authorized capital (either, a “Charter Amendment”) in order to permit the exercise and/or conversion of all of the Company’s Common Stock for: i) the conversion of $460,344 of principal and accrued interest on the Senior Notes, and ii) the exercise of warrants. The issuances were exempt from registrationoutstanding securities into common stock including securities owed to holders pursuant to Rule 506 under Regulation D,anti-dilution protection. Further, the investorsDecember 2016 Notes required the Company to designate a series of preferred stock with super voting power and issue it to an executive officer of the Company. In furtherance of that provision, the Company issued 100 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Charles Allen, its Chief Executive Officer and a director, which provides Mr. Allen with a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting power. See Item 5.03 below. Until such time as the Company effects a Charter Amendment, the December 2016 Notes are sophisticatedconvertible into a preferred stock which shall be designated and familiar with our operations,issued by the Company and there was no solicitation in connectiona Certificate of Designation designating the related rights and preferences of the preferred stock shall be filed with the issuances. The datesSecretary of State of Nevada within 15 days of the issuances andinvestment. After the numbersCharter Amendment is effected, the December 2016 Notes will be convertible into Common Stock. The conversion price of shares issued are as follows:the December 2016 Notes is $0.002 per share.

 

      Issued    
Date  Note Conversions  Warrant Exercises  Total 
 July 1, 2016   1,409,427   4,000,000   5,409,427 
 July 5, 2016   7,137,095   12,000,000   19,137,095 
 July 6, 2016   13,107,365   7,500,000   20,607,365 
 July 7, 2016   32,997,387   40,935,845   73,933,232 
 July 8, 2016   28,313,307   35,380,676   63,693,983 
 July 11, 2016   43,015,180   36,502,280   79,517,460 
 July 12, 2016   8,214,526   16,000,000   24,214,526 
 July 13, 2016   41,857,162   11,153,844   53,011,006 
 July 14, 2016   73,745,678   36,257,966   110,003,644 
 July 15, 2016   51,569,878   0   51,569,878 
 July 18, 2016   53,571,427   0   53,571,427 
 July 19, 2016   44,240,476   0   44,240,476 
 July 20, 2016   23,591,267   0   23,591,267 
 July 25, 2016   7,500,000   0   7,500,000 
 July 27, 2016   60,590,572   0   60,590,572 
 July 29, 2016   11,448,412   0   11,448,412 
 August 1, 2016   26,769,656   0   26,769,656 
 Total Issued Shares   529,078,815   199,730,611   728,809,426 

NoneThe Company may only use the proceeds of the securities were sold through an underwriterDecember 2016 Notes for accrued and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved. No registration rights were grantedunpaid management compensation (subject to the $50,000 salary limitation as set forth in the April 20, 2015 Subscription Agreement Amended Agreement), unpaid out-of-pocket expenses of employees, legal and accounting fees, and certain other fees and liabilities. The Company may not use any of the purchasers. Following these issuances, there were 952,756,004 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding.proceeds towards payments to its outstanding note holders or investors that participated in the Company’s past financings.

 

As a result of the Senior Note conversions, the Company became obligated to issue, subject to certain limitations, the following additional securities: (i) 6,524,866,433 shares of Common Stock pursuant to “favored nations” provisions in certain common stockholder subscription agreements which includes those anti-dilution shares of Common Stock previously disclosed; and (ii) warrants to purchase 10,264,097,638 shares of Common Stock pursuant to “favored nations” provisions in certain common stockholder subscription agreements which includes those anti-dilution warrants previously disclosed. These figures do not reflect additional warrants to purchase Common Stock issuable to certain investors pursuant14 - Liquidated Damages

Pursuant to the terms of the warrants issued on December 16, 2016 which includes those anti-dilution warrants previously disclosed. The Company also lowered the conversion price of the Company’s outstandingSenior Notes and Junior Notes and Senior Notesthe Company is required to $0.00042.issue shares of Common Stock to the holders upon notice of conversion. The Company does not currently have sufficient authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to fulfill its obligations with respect to its Senior Note and Junior Note holders and has booked a liquidated damages liability of $1,621,750 for the issuance of new shares of Common Stock. While no assurances can be made, the Company intends to seek shareholder approval to adjust the Company’s capitalization.

BTCS Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statementsnine months ended September 30, 2016.

 

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On July 20, 2016, DM suspended its North Carolina transaction verification services facility operations. The recent reduction in the block reward from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins, often referred to as the halving, coupled with the facilities cooling system failing, has resulted in DM being unable to meet certain of its financial commitments. The Company is pursuing the following options: i) seeking additional capital to potentially bring DM back online; ii) a possible sale of DM; iii) and permanently winding down DM’s operations. If the Company ceases operations at DM, it may relocate its transaction verification services business to others data centers which may be more appropriate for the Company’s current scale of operations.

On August 8, 2016, DM, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company discovered that its facility in North Carolina was broken into and certain of its equipment and approximately 165 Bitmain transaction verification servers leased from CSC Leasing Company were stolen. The value of the stolen equipment owned by the Company does not appear to be material. The Company has reported the theft to local authorities as well its insurance company regarding next steps.

On September 1, 2016, DM gave cancelation notice to the landlord with respect to the lease of its North Carolina facility.

ITEM 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includesCertain statements in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933,that involve risks and uncertainties. Words such as amended,may, will, should, would, anticipates, expects, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We have basedsimilar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, on our current expectations and projections about future events. Thesewhich reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us that may cause ourreflect actual results levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performancechanges in factors or achievements expressed or implied by suchassumptions affecting forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. Factors that mightcould cause or contribute to such a discrepancythese differences include but are not limited to, those describeddiscussed in the Risk Factors contained in our otherForm 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. References to “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company” are to BTCS Inc., except where the context requires otherwise. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.on February 19, 2016.

 

Overview

 

We are an early entrant in the digital currency ecosystemmarket and one of the first U.S. publicly traded companies to be involved with digital currencies. We currently operatecurrencies and blockchain technologies. Subject to additional financing, the Company plans to create a beta ecommerce marketplace which already accepts a varietyportfolio of digital currenciesassets including bitcoin and sinceother “protocol tokens” to provide investors a diversified pure-play exposure to the second half of 2014, enteredbitcoin and blockchain industries. The Company intends to acquire digital assets through: open market purchases, participating in initial digital asset offerings (often referred to as initial coin offerings). Additionally the transaction verification services business, leasing and building out an 83,000 square foot facility and putting into service a suite of servers capable of generating bitcoins (i.e. bitcoin mining). Revenues are earned in ourCompany may acquire digital assets by resuming its transaction verification services business through running ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) servers at our North Carolina facility. When our serversoutsourced data centers and earning rewards in digital assets by securing their respective blockchains.

Digital asset blockchains are successful in finding and adding a block to the Blockchain we are awarded bitcoins for our efforts, which awarded bitcoins are booked as revenue at the prevailing market price on the day of receipt. The Blockchain istypically maintained by a global network of participants which are running ASIC and otherrun servers which secure the Blockchain.their blockchain. The market is rapidly evolving and there can be no assurances that we will remain competitive with industry participants that have or may acquire facilitieshave greater resources than us.

Blockchain Technology and equipment thatDigital Assets Initiatives

We are less costlyalso focused on digital assets and more efficient.blockchain technologies. Subject to additional financing, we plan to continue to evaluate other strategic opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector in an effort to enhance shareholder value.

 

Transaction Verification Service Business (bitcoin mining)(digital asset mining e.g. bitcoin)

 

We believe that with additional funding we may be able to expandresume our low cost transaction verification services business (bitcoin mining)(digital asset mining e.g. bitcoin) and believe this may provide revenue growth. In January 2015, we entered into a two-year lease for an 83,000 square foot facility. Additionally, we have the option to purchase the property for $775,000 less the $10,000 security deposit and all lease payments. In July 2015 we completed the internal build out of our facility which increased our operating capacity to 3 megawatts (mw). On July 20, 2016, we suspended our North Carolina transaction verification services facility operations. We are pursuing the following options: i) seeking additional capital to potentially bring the facility back online; and ii) permanently winding down its operations. If we do not resume operationsare successful in North Carolina, we may relocateresuming our transaction verification services business to otherswe anticipate utilizing outsourced data centers whichand may be more appropriate for the Company’s current scale ofdiversify operations alternatively we may pursueby securing other strategic alternativesblockchains in addition to our transaction verification services business. bitcoins blockchain.

Transaction verification entails running ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) servers or other specialized servers which solve a set of prescribed complex mathematical calculations in order to add a block to the Blockchaina blockchain and thereby confirm bitcoindigital asset transactions. When we are successful in adding a block to the Blockchain,blockchain, we are awarded a fixed number of bitcoinsdigital assets for our effort. Over time it is anticipated that the rewarded value in newly issued bitcoins of adding a block to the Blockchain will decrease, and we expect to charge transaction fees to verify transactions. Over time as the reward value decreases we believe the lowest cost participants (miners) will set the market rate for transaction fees such that they remain profitable.

 

E-commerce Marketplace (Discontinued)

 

We believe our e-commerce marketplace was the first such site to accept bitcoin. Our beta ecommerce marketplace is currently operational and offers up to 250,000 curated products and utilizes our “Intelligent Shopping Engine” to find competitive prices on products from numerous retailers. Products are curated through the application of filters such as popularity, reviews, categories, sales rank and other features which are chosen by management. In early 2014, we began a complete redesign of our ecommerce marketplace to incorporate our Intelligent Shopping Engine as a value added function to our ecommerce marketplace. During 2014,However, many new businesses (such as Dell, Microsoft, Overstock, NewEgg and TigerDirect) opted to accept bitcoin as a form of payment. This posesposed serious competition for our marketplace efforts and has resulted in reduced consumer interest in our e-commerce marketplace. Although our ecommerce marketplace is still online we have ceased all development efforts, are no longer marketing it, and do not currently support it.

Although

Financial Results

We have a limited operating history. Therefore, there is limited historical financial information upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. Our prospects must be considered in light of the uncertainties, risks, expenses, and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in their early stages of operations. We have generated a net loss from operations of $0.2 million, and $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. We expect to incur additional net expenses over the next several years as we continue to supportmaintain and expand our ecommerce marketplaceoperations. The amount of future losses and when, if ever, we will achieve profitability are uncertain. The Company is currently working on restructuring its liabilities and raising additional funds to pursue its business plan. The Company can provide no longer developingassurances or actively marketingguarantees it will be successful in its efforts to restructure its liabilities or raise additional funds.

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Going Concern

Because of recurring operating losses, net operating cash flow deficits, and an accumulated deficit, our support of the ecommerce marketplaceindependent auditors have indicated in their report on our December 31, 2015 financial statements that there is limited. Our market place was launched through the development software that allows ussubstantial doubt about our ability to interface with vendors and search for competitive prices in real time and display up-to-date inventory, and present prices in bitcoin, litecoin or dogecoin according to the exchange rate from USD. The exchange rate is updated frequently and at each stage of the checkout process, when customers reach the checkout page the exchange rate is locked in by our payment processor for 15 minutes and our payment processor assumes the currency exchange risk (unless we choose to accept the digital currency). All marketplace customer orders are fulfilled by third party vendors and we are not involved in the logistics chain, however, we oversee the fulfillment process. Our payment processor allows us to selectcontinue as a ratio of cash versus each respective digital currency we accept. We charge our customers a processing fee of approximately three percent (which management may change from time to time) on transactions if we are not in the affiliate program with the end retailer selling a particular product. If we are a part of an affiliate program we are paid affiliate fees by the retailer which varies depending on both the retailer and by product which can range from one to fifteen percent.going concern.

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015

 

The following table reflects our operating results for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015:

 

 For the three months ended  For the three months ended 
 June 30,  September 30, 
  2016  2015  2016 2015 
Revenues             
E-commerce $2,242  $5,252  $96  $- 
Transaction verification services  119,220   139,123  15,553 169,069 
Hosting  20,205   -   -  - 
Total revenues  141,667   144,375  15,649 169,069 
Power and mining expenses  (114,837)  (60,342)  (35,050)  (101,824)
Gross profit  26,830   84,033   (19,401)  67,245 
             
Operating expenses:             
Marketing  1,872   3,461  1,045 8,347 
General and administrative  376,399   2,047,140  192,900 4,160,461 
Impairment loss on fixed assets  240,853   - 
Fair value adjustments for digital currencies  (4,868)  -   488  - 
Total operating expenses  614,256   2,050,601   194,433  4,168,808 
             
Net loss from operations  (587,426)  (1,966,568)  (213,834)  (4,101,563)
             
Other (expenses) income:             
Impairment loss related to investment  -   -  - - 
Fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities  (9,719,017)  1,250,572  1,038,588 286,087 
Fair value adjustments for convertible notes  (371,670)  -  (2,909,236) - 
Fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares  (14,479,363)  -  7,078,042 - 
Inducement expense  -   - 
Interest expenses  (2,639)  (2,283) (604) (2,291)
Loss on issuance of Units  (250,000)  (531,311)
Loss on issuance of units - (1,672)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (2,512,473)  -  (346,865) - 
Liquidated Damages  (188,500)  - 
Liquidated damages (1,433,250) - 
Other expenses  (32,488)  (256)  24,100  - 
Total other (expenses) income  (27,556,150)  716,722 
Total other income (expenses)  3,450,775  282,124 
             
Net loss $(28,143,576) $(1,249,846)
Net income (loss) $3,236,941 $(3,819,439)

The table reflects a relatively low operating loss for the 2016 period and significant cash expenses.

Revenues

 

Revenues for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $142,000$16,000 and $144,000,$169,000, respectively. Revenues represent net revenue earnedearned: 1) from the processing of customer transactions through our ecommerce website, 2) through fees earned from our transaction verification service business, and 3) from hosting. The net decrease of approximately $2,000$153,000 or 1%91% is a result of an approximately $3,000 decrease from the processing of customer transactions through our ecommerce website, an approximately $20,000$153,000 decrease in fees earned from our transaction verification service business and an approximately $20,000 increase in hosting fees.services business. Fees earned from our transaction verification service business accounted for 84%99% of our revenue for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016. As a result of the Company suspending its operations at its North Carolina transaction verification services facility in July we anticipateanticipated a substantial decline in our revenue for the third quarter 2016 and going forward.

 

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Power and Mining Expenses

 

Power and mining expenses for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $115,000$35,000 and $60,000,$102,000, respectively. The increasedecrease in the power and mining expenses is the result of the reduction in mining activities and related electric costs for our transaction verification services business.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $614,000$194,000 and $2.1$4.2 million, respectively. The decrease in operating expenses over the prior year mostly relates to decreases in general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expense was lower primarily due to a decrease in stock based compensation of approximately $1.4$3.6 million.

 

Other (Expenses) Income

Other (expenses) income for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 was approximately ($27.6)$3.5 million and $717,000,$282,000, respectively. The increase in other expensesincome over the prior year mostlyprimarily relates to increases in fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares of $14.5$7.1 million, fair value adjustments for convertible notes of ($2.9 million), fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities of $9.7$1.0 million and is offset by liquidated damages of $1.4 million, all of which are non-cash expenses.

Net Income (Loss)

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $3.2 million, net loss on extinguishmentfor the three months ended September 30, 2015 was approximately $3.8 million, respectively. The increase in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 resulted primarily from fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of debtshares of $2.5$7.1 million and fair value adjustments for convertible notes of $2.9 million.

 

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Results of Operations for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015

 

The following table reflects our operating results for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015:

 

  For the six months ended 
  June 30, 
  2016  2015 
Revenues        
         
E-commerce $2,242  $6,290 
Transaction verification services  310,623   175,753 
Hosting  27,945   - 
Total revenues  340,810   182,043 
Power and mining expenses  (228,819)  (77,285)
Gross profit  111,991   104,758 
         
Operating expenses:        
Marketing  9,447   4,039 
General and administrative  776,201   3,654,087 
Impairment loss on fixed assets  240,853   - 
Fair value adjustments for digital currencies  (9,153)  - 
Total operating expenses  1,017,348   3,658,126 
         
Net loss from operations  (905,357)  (3,553,368)
         
Other (expenses) income:        
Impairment loss related to investment  (2,250,000)  (254,433)
Fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities  (9,221,784)  323,952 
Fair value adjustments for convertible notes  (336,660)  - 
Fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares  (14,479,363)  - 
Inducement expense  -   (58,380)
Interest expenses  (6,180)  (5,782)
Loss on issuance of Units  (250,000)  (1,050,911)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (2,512,473)  - 
Liquidated Damages  (188,500)  - 
Other expenses  (32,600)  (470)
Total other (expenses) income  (29,277,560)  (1,046,024)
         
Net loss $(30,182,917) $(4,599,392)

  For the nine months ended 
  September 30, 
  2016  2015 
Revenues        
E-commerce $2,338  $6,290 
Transaction verification services  326,176   344,822 
Hosting  27,945   - 
Total revenues  356,459   351,112 
Power and mining expenses  (263,869)  (179,109)
Gross profit  92,590   172,003 
         
Operating expenses:        
Marketing  10,492   12,386 
General and administrative  969,101   7,814,548 

Impairment loss on fixed assets

  

240,853

   - 
Fair value adjustments for digital currencies  (8,665)  - 
Total operating expenses  1,211,781   7,826,934 
         
Net loss from operations  (1,119,191)  (7,654,931)
         
Other (expenses) income:        
Impairment loss related to investment  (2,250,000)  (254,433)
Fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities  (8,183,196)  610,039 
Fair value adjustments for convertible notes  (3,245,896)  - 
Fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares  (7,401,321)  - 
Inducement expense  -   (58,380)
Interest expenses  (6,784)  (8,073)
Loss on issuance of Units  (250,000)  (1,050,911)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (2,859,338)  - 
Liquidated Damages  (1,621,750)  - 
Other expenses  (8,500)  (2,142)
Total other (expenses)  (25,826,785)  (763,900)
         
Net loss $(26,945,976) $(8,418,831)

The table reflects a relatively low operating loss for the 2016 period and significant cash expenses.

Revenues

 

Revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $341,000$356,000 and $182,000$351,000 respectively. Revenues represent net revenue earnedearned: 1) from the processing of customer transactions through our ecommerce website, 2) through fees earned from our transaction verification service business, and 3) from hosting. The net increase of approximately $159,000$5,000 or 87%2% is a result of an approximately $4,000$19,000 decrease from the processing of customer transactions through our ecommerce website, an approximately $135,000 increase in fees earned from our transaction verification service business, and an approximately $28,000$30,000 increase in hosting fees. Fees earned from our transaction verification service business accounted for 91% of our revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016. As a result of the Company suspending its operations at its North Carolina transaction verification services facility in July we anticipateanticipated a substantial decline in our revenue for the third quarter 2016 and going forward.

 

Power and Mining Expenses

 

Power and mining expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 was approximately $229,000$264,000 and $77,000,$179,000, respectively.

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $1.0$1.2 million and $3.7$7.8 million, respectively. The decrease in operating expenses over the prior year mostly relates to decrease in stock based compensation of approximately $2.8$6.4 million.

 

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Other Expenses

Other expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015 was approximately $29.3$25.8 million and $1.0 million,$764,000, respectively. The increase in other expenses over the prior year primarily relates to increases in fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares of $14.5$7.4 million, fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities of $9.2$8.1 million, fair value adjustments for convertible notes of $3.2 million and loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.5$2.9 million, all of which are non-cash expenses, and an impairment loss related to investment of $2.3 million.

Net Loss

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was approximately $27.0 million and $8.4 million, respectively. The increase in net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 resulted primarily from $7.4 million, fair value adjustments for warrant liabilities of $8.1 million and fair value adjustments for convertible notes of $3.2 million and loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.9 million, which are non-cash expenses.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At JuneSeptember 30, 2016, we had current assets of approximately $87,000$9,000 and current liabilities of approximately $32.1$24.0 million, rendering a deficit of working capital of approximately $32.0$24.0 million, which includes $27.5$20 million for the non-cash fair value of derivative liabilities. On December 6, 2016, the Company issued a total of $220,002 Convertible Promissory Notes (the “December 2016 Notes”) to three accredited investors. The December 2016 Notes were issued in connection with a loan of $200,002 and the cancellation of two $10,000 promissory notes previously issued by the Company to two of the investors. The December 2016 Notes are due on June 6, 2017 and bear interest at 8% per annum payable on the maturity date. The conversion price of the December 2016 Notes is $0.002 per share.

 

Our working capital needs are influenced by our level of operations, and generally decrease with higher levels of revenue. We used approximately $587,000$675,000 of cash in its operating activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016. We incurred approximately a $30.2$26.9 million net loss for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016. We had cash of approximately $67,000$0 at JuneSeptember 30, 2016. We expect to incur losses into the foreseeable future as it undertakes its efforts to execute its business plans.

 

We will require significant additional capital to sustain short-term operations and make the investments needed to execute our longer term business plan. Our existing liquidity is not sufficient to fund operations and anticipated capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. If we attempt to obtain additional debt or equity financing, it cannot provide assurance that such financing will be available to us on favorable terms, if at all.

 

Because of recurring operating losses, net operating cash flow deficits, and an accumulated deficit, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. We have not made adjustments to the accompanying consolidated financial statements to reflect the potential effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Cash Flows for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015

 

Net Cash from Operating Activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $587,000$675,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016. Net cash used in continuing operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 was primarily driven by a $30.2$26.9 million net loss, offset by $14.5$7.4 million of fair value adjustments for derivative liability shortfall of shares, $9.2$8.1 million of fair value adjustment for warrant liabilities, $2.5$3.2 million in fair value adjustments of convertible notes, $2.9 million loss on extinguishment of debt and $2.3 million of impairment loss related to our investment.

 

Net cash used in operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 was approximately $453,000$515,000 and was primarily driven by the loss incurred during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 of approximately $4.6$8.4 million, partially offset by stock-based compensation expense of approximately $2.8$6.4 million and a $1.1 million loss on issuance of Units.

 

Net Cash from Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 was approximately $337,000$349,000 and primarily due to a refund of lease deposit of $301,000.$311,000.

 

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 was approximately $2.0$2.2 million primarily due to a $1.6 million investment at cost and approximately $376,000$531,000 purchase of fixed assets.

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Net Cash from Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $192,000$201,000 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016. On June 6, 2016, we received a net $100,000 from issuance of Junior Notes after giving effect to the 20% original issue discount. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016, we issued 4,125,000 shares of Common Stock for the cash exercise of warrants resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $92,000.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $2.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015. On January 19, 2015, we received aggregate proceeds of approximately $433,000 in a private placement. On April 20, 2015, we received additional aggregate proceeds of approximately $2.3 million in a private placement.

 

Off Balance Sheet Transactions

 

We are not a party to any off balance sheet transactions. We have no guarantees or obligations other than those which arise out of normal business operations.

Principal Accounting Estimates

In response to the SEC’s financial reporting release, FR-60, Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies, the Company has selected its most subjective accounting estimation processes for purposes of explaining the methodology used in calculating the estimate, in addition to the inherent uncertainties pertaining to the estimate and the possible effects on the Company’s financial condition. These estimates involve certain assumptions that if incorrect could create a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

There were no material changes to our principal accounting estimates during the period covered by this report.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

For information on recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 4 to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements including our liquidity. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects” and similar references to future periods.

Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the market for microcap companies and our ability to effect a reverse stock split and capital increase as publicly disclosed.

Further information on our risk factors is contained in our filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K. Any forward-looking statement made by us speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

 

ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not applicable.

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ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We conducted an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, who is also our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2016 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer concluded that as of JuneSeptember 30, 2016, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:

Due to our small number of employees and limited resources, we have limited segregation of duties, as a result of which there is insufficient independent review of duties performed.
  
As a result of the limited number of accounting personnel, we rely on outside consultants for the preparation of our financial reports, including financial statements and management discussion and analysis, which could lead to overlooking items requiring disclosure.
  
Difficulty applying complex accounting principles.

 

Remediation Plan

 

When we have sufficient capital resources we intend to hire additional accounting staff, and operations and administrative executives and remediate each of the weaknesses in our disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 Legal Proceedings

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A Risk Factors

 

There are no material changes to the risk factors in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

ITEM 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

On June 16, 2016, the Company defaulted on its Senior Notes which also triggered a default on its Junior Notes. As of the quarter ended September 30, 2016 the Company was in default on $966,036 of its Senior Notes and $188,533 on its Junior Notes.

 

ITEM 4 Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5 Other Information

 

None.

 

ITEM 6 Exhibits

 

The exhibits listed in the accompanying “Index to Exhibits” are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-Q.

31Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
  
3222Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 USC, Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 BTCS Inc.
September 22,December 28, 2016  
 By:/s/ Charles Allen
  Charles Allen
  Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director
  (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

    Incorporated by Reference Filed or Furnished
No. Exhibit Description Form Date Number Herewith
           
3.1 Articles of Incorporation, as Amended 10-K 3/31/2011 3.1  
3.1(a) Amendment No 1. To Articles of Incorporation 8-K 3/25/2013 3.1  
3.1(b) Amendment No 2. To Articles of Incorporation 8-K 2/5/2014 3.1  
3.2 Bylaws S-1 5/29/2008 3.2  
31 

Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer (Section 302)

       Filed
32 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (Section 906)       Furnished*
101 INS XBRL Instance Document       Filed
101 SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema       Filed
101 CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase       Filed
101 LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase       Filed
101 PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase       Filed
101 DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase       Filed

*This exhibit is being furnished rather than filed and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing, in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

Copies of this report (including the financial statements) and any of the exhibits referred to above will be furnished at no cost to our stockholders who make a written request to BTCS, Inc., 1901 North Moore Street, Suite # 700, Arlington, VA 22209, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

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