UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

 

 TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _______ to _______

 

Commission File Number: 000-52994

 

 

 

THE OLB GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE   13-4188568
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1120 Avenue of the Americas, Fourth FloorNew YorkNY   10036
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(212) 278-0900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value   OLB   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

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 ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer  Smaller reporting company 
    Emerging growth company 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

 

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

 

As of May 17, 2024, there were 1,810,200 shares of the issuer’s common stock issued and 1,797,583 shares of the issuer’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

THE OLB GROUP, INC.

 

FORM 10-Q

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024

 

INDEX

 

PART I Financial Information 1
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited) 1
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 24
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 27
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 27
     
PART II Other Information 28
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 28
Item 1A. Risk Factors 28
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 28
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 28
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 28
Item 5. Other Information 28
Item 6. Exhibits 29
Signatures 30

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023   2
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)   3
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)   4
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)   5
     
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)   6

 

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The OLB Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
ASSETS  (Unaudited)     
Current Assets:        
Cash  $3,319   $179,006 
Accounts receivable, net   207,274    466,890 
Prepaid expenses   94,524    184,913 
Other receivables   403,999    403,999 
Investment in equity securities   548,393    273,662 
Other current assets   55,676    312,103 
Total Current Assets   1,313,185    1,820,573 
           
Other Assets:          
Property and equipment, net   5,122,231    5,871,751 
Intangible assets, net   3,309,285    3,500,246 
Goodwill   8,139,889    8,139,889 
Other long-term assets   395,951    395,952 
Total Other Assets   16,967,356    17,907,838 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $18,280,541   $19,728,411 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Cash overdraft  $91,020   $
 
Accounts payable   3,705,263    3,526,689 
Accrued expenses   333,885    1,017,708 
Preferred dividend payable (related parties)   449,917    418,606 
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation   2,000,000    2,000,000 
Related party payable   194,828    12,678 
Note payable – current portion   371,196    258,819 
Total Current Liabilities   7,146,109    7,234,500 
Long Term Liabilities          
Notes payable, net of current portion   
    149,039 
Total Liabilities   7,146,109    7,383,539 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)   
 
    
 
 
           
Stockholders’ Equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding   
    
 
Series A Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 1,021 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022   10    10 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 1,810,200 and 1,534,408 shares issued, 1,797,583 and 1,521,791 shares outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively   180    152 
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,617 shares at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively   (109,988)   (109,988)
Additional paid-in capital   70,100,520    68,910,370 
Accumulated deficit   (58,946,492)   (56,574,896)
Total stockholders’ equity of The OLB Group and Subsidiaries   11,044,230    12,225,648 
Noncontrolling interest   90,202    119,224 
Total Stockholders’ Equity   11,134,432    12,344,872 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $18,280,541   $19,728,411 

  

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

 

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The OLB Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2024   2023 
Revenue:        
Transaction and processing fees  $2,288,209   $6,353,471 
Merchant equipment rental and sales   20,183    24,764 
Revenue, net - bitcoin mining   211,617    166,749 
Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions   108,868    77,605 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
 
Total revenue   3,496,182    6,622,589 
           
Operating expenses:          
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization   2,753,593    5,077,434 
Amortization expense   190,961    899,831 
Depreciation expense   749,520    799,717 
Salaries and wages   1,016,338    823,140 
Professional fees   648,443    369,344 
General and administrative expenses   1,024,892    1,055,257 
Total operating expenses   6,383,747    9,024,723 
           
Loss from operations   (2,887,565)   (2,402,134)
           
Other income (expense):          
Realized gain (loss) on sale of bitcoin   225,229    (327,925)
Unrealized gain on investment   274,731    
 

Interest expense

   

(13,013

)    
Other income   
    114,654 
Total other income (expense)   486,947    (213,271)
           
Net loss before income taxes   (2,400,618)   (2,615,405)
           
Income tax expense   
    
 
           
Net loss   (2,400,618)   (2,615,405)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest   29,022    
 
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries   (2,371,596)   (2,615,405)
           
Preferred dividends (related parties)   (31,311)   (30,630)
           
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders  $(2,402,907)  $(2,646,035)
           
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted
  $(0.14)  $(0.17)
           
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted
   17,484,233    15,148,208 

 

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

 

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The OLB Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Unaudited)

 

   Preferred Stock   Common Stock   Additional
Paid
   Treasury   Accumulated   Non-
Controlling
     
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   In Capital   Stock   Deficit   Interest   Total 
Balance at December 31, 2023   1,021   $10    1,521,791   $152   $68,910,370   $(109,988)  $(56,574,896)  $119,224   $12,344,872 
Common stock issued for exercise of options       
    156,899    16    6,824    
    
    
    6,840 
Common stock sold for cash       
    1,408    
    9,775    
    
    
    9,775 
Common stock issued to related parties for accrued liabilities       
    117,632    12    899,988    
    
    
    900,000 
Preferred stock dividends-related party       
        
    (31,311)   
    
    
    (31,311)
Stock-based compensation       
        
    304,874    
    
    
    304,874 
Adjustment for 10 for 1 reverse stock split   

    

    

(146

)   

    

    

    

    

    

 
Net loss                           (2,371,596)   (29,022)   (2,400,618)
Balance at March 31, 2024   1,021   $10    1,797,583   $180   $70,100,520   $(109,988)  $(58,946,492)  $90,202   $11,134,432 

 

   Preferred Stock   Common Stock   Additional
Paid In
   Treasury   Accumulated     
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Stock   Deficit   Total 
Balance at December 31, 2022   1,021   $10    1,508,154   $151   $68,141,837   $(109,988)  $(33,394,233)  $34,637,777 
Common stock issued to related parties for accrued liabilities       
    13,636    1    164,997    
    
    164,998 
Preferred stock dividends                   (30,630)           (30,630)
Stock based compensation        
 
         
 
    132,788    
 
         132,788 
Net loss                           (2,615,405)   (2,615,405)
Balance at March 31, 2023   1,021   $10    1,521,790   $152   $68,408,992   $(109,988)  $(36,009,638)  $32,289,528 

 

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

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2024   2023 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net loss  $(2,400,618)  $(2,615,405)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by and used in operations:          
Depreciation and amortization   940,481    1,699,548 
Stock based compensation   304,874    132,788 
(Gain) loss on sale of bitcoin   (225,229)   327,925 
Unrealized gain on investment   (274,731)   
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   259,616    (540,629)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   572,045    (206,806)
Accounts payable   178,575    1,477,076 
Accrued expenses   220,287    296,286 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (424,700)   570,783 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Acquisition of property and equipment   
    (937,621)
Net cash used in investing activities   
    (937,621)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Cash overdraft   91,020    71,953 
Common stock sold for cash   9,775     
 
Advances from related party   182,150    
 
Proceeds from exercise of options – related party   6,840    
 
Repayments on note payable   (40,772)   (74,514)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities   249,013    (2,561)
           
Net change in cash   (175,687)   (369,399)
Cash – beginning of period   179,006    434,026 
Cash – end of period  $3,319   $64,627 
           
Cash paid for:          
Interest  $
   $
 
Income taxes  $
   $
 
           
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:          
Common stock issued for accrued liabilities  $900,000   $164,998 
Preferred stock dividends  $31,311   $30,630 
Cancellation of operating leases  $
   $174,090 

 

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

 

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The OLB Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2024

 

NOTE 1 – BACKGROUND

 

Background

 

The OLB Group, Inc. (“OLB” the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 18, 2004 and provides services through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and business segments. The Company generates its revenue through two business segments its Fintech Services and Bitcoin Mining Business segments.

 

Fintech Services:

 

The Company provides integrated financial and transaction processing services (“Fintech Services”) to businesses throughout the United States. Through its eVance, Inc. subsidiary (“eVance”), the Company provides an integrated suite of third-party merchant payment processing services and related proprietary software enabling products that deliver credit and debit card-based internet payment processing solutions primarily to small and mid-sized merchants operating in physical “brick and mortar” business environments, on the internet and in retail settings requiring both wired and wireless mobile payment solutions. eVance operates as an independent sales organization (“ISO”) generating individual merchant processing contracts in exchange for future residual payments. As a wholesale ISO, eVance has a direct contractual relationship with the merchants and takes greater responsibility in the approval and monitoring of merchants than do retail ISOs and as a result, receives additional consideration for this service and risk. The Company’s Securus365, Inc. (“Securus365”) subsidiary operates as a retail ISO and receives residual income as commission for merchants it places with third party processors. The Company’s eVance Capital, Inc subsidiary provides lending services to merchants processing with eVance, Inc.

 

CrowdPay.us, Inc. (“CrowdPay”) is a Crowdfunding platform used to facilitate a capital raise anywhere from $1,000,000 -$50,000,000 of various types of securities under Regulation D, Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation A and the Securities Act of 1933. To date, the activities of this subsidiary have been nominal.

 

OmniSoft, Inc. (“OmniSoft”) operates a software platform for small merchants. The Omnicommerce applications work on an iPad, mobile device and the web and allow customers to sell a store’s products in a physical, retail setting. To date, the activities of this subsidiary have been nominal when compared to the overall business.

 

On May 14, 2021, the Company formed OLBit, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary (“OLBit”). The purpose of OLBit is to hold the Company’s assets and operate its business related to its emerging lending and transactional business leveraging the Company’s Bitcoin Business and Fintech Services business. To date, the activities of this subsidiary have been nominal.

 

On June 15, 2023, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with SDI Black 001, LLC (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 80.01% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “LLC”). The LLC owns the platform of Black011.com and the network serving over 31,000 convenience stores (“Bodegas”) in and around New York and New Jersey (see Note 7).

 

The Company also provides ecommerce development and consulting services on a project-by-project basis.

 

Bitcoin Mining Business:

 

On July 23, 2021, the Company formed DMINT, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary (“DMINT”). The purpose of DMINT is to operate its business related to Bitcoin mining (“Bitcoin Business”).

  

On June 24, 2022, the Company formed DMINT Real Estate Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMINT. The purpose of DMINT Real Estate Holdings, Inc is to buy and hold real estate related to DMINT. Currently, its only asset is the building and property located in Selmer, Tennessee where all of the mining computers are located.

 

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which management believes are necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of and for the three month period ending March 31, 2024 and not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

Use of Estimates

  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s accounting estimates include the collectability of receivables, useful lives of long-lived assets and recoverability of those assets, impairment in fair value of goodwill, valuation allowances for income taxes and stock-based compensation.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, eVance Inc, eVance Capital Inc, Securus365, Inc., CrowdPay.us, Inc., OmniSoft, Inc., OLBit, Inc., DMINT, Inc., DMINT Real Estate Holdings. The Company owns 80.01% of Cuentas SDI, LLC, which has been included in the consolidated financial statements and the Company has recorded a noncontrolling interest for the 19.99% interest that they do not own.

 

All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial information to conform to the presentation used in the financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2024.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels.  The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:

 

Level 1: Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.

 

Level 2: Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.

 

Level 3: Pricing inputs that are generally unobservable inputs and not corroborated by market data.

 

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The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.  The Company’s notes payable represents the fair value of such instruments as the notes bear interest rates that are consistent with current market rates.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. The Company’s cash is deposited with major financial institutions. At times, such deposits may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurable amount (“FDIC”). As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had no cash in excess of the FDIC’s $250,000 coverage limit.

 

Operating Segments

 

Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), or decision maker group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. Our chief operating decision–making group is composed of the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President. The Company has two operating segments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. (see Note 16).

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We account for equity-based transactions with employees and non-employees under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“Topic 718”), which establishes that equity-based payments to employees and non-employees are recorded at the grant date the fair value of the equity instruments the entity is obligated to issue when the employees and non-employees have rendered the requisite service and satisfied any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments. Topic 718 also states that observable market prices of identical or similar equity or liability instruments in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and, if available, should be used as the basis for the measurement for equity and liability instruments awarded in these share-based payment transactions. However, if observable market prices of identical or similar equity or liability instruments are not available, the fair value shall be estimated by using a valuation technique or model that complies with the measurement objective, as described in Topic 718.

 

Net Loss per Share

 

Basic net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period. The weighted average number of common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 does not include warrants to acquire 856,313 shares of common stock because of their anti-dilutive effect. The weighted average number of common shares for three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, does not include 20,000 and 113,594 options, respectively, to purchase common stock because of their anti-dilutive effect.

 

Investments in Equity Securities

 

The Company accounts for its investments under ASC 321, “Investments – Equity Securities,” which requires that investments in equity securities be measured at fair value with changes in value recorded as unrealized gains and losses in current period operations.

 

Bitcoin

 

The Company obtains bitcoin through our mining activities, which is accounted for in connection with our revenue recognition policy. The bitcoin held is recorded as other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets initially measured at cost, in accordance with ASC 350 – “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”). The use of bitcoin is accounted for in accordance with the first in first out method of accounting. We do not amortize our bitcoin but assess the value for impairment as further discussed in our impairment policy.

 

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At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying value of the Company’s bitcoin was $55,676 and $312,103, respectively. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 0.13 bitcoin on hand which had a fair value of $9,088 based on the price of bitcoin of approximately $69,908. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded a realized gain (loss) on our bitcoin transactions of $225,229 and $(327,925), respectively.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation is calculated once the asset has been received and is ready for its intended use, using half of the monthly depreciation in the first month and half of the monthly depreciation in the last month. Cost and accumulated depreciation applicable to items replaced or retired are eliminated from the related accounts with any gain or loss on the disposition included in the statement of operations. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

 

The Company capitalizes all capital assets utilizing the following criteria:

 

  All land acquisitions;.

 

  All buildings/facilities acquisitions and new construction;

 

  Facility renovation and improvement projects costing more than $100,000;

 

  Land improvement and infrastructure projects costing more than $100,000,

 

  Equipment costing more than $3,000 with a useful life beyond a single reporting period (generally one year);

 

  Computer equipment costing more than $5,000; and

 

  Construction in Progress (CIP) for capital projects with a budget in excess of $100,000

 

The estimated useful lives for all the Company’s property and equipment are as follows:

 

Item   Useful Life
Computer equipment   3 years
Software   10 years
Office furniture   5 Years
Buildings and improvements   30 years

 

Intangible Assets

 

The Company accounts for its intangible assets in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 350-30, General Intangibles Other Than Goodwill. ASC Subtopic 350-30, which requires assets to be measured based on the fair value of the consideration given or the fair value of the assets (or net assets) acquired, whichever is more clearly evident and, thus, more reliably measurable. Under ASC Subtopic 350-30 any intangible asset with a useful life is required to be amortized over that life and the useful life is to be evaluated every reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. If the estimate of useful life is changed the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life. Costs to renew or extend the term of an intangible assets are recognized as an expense when incurred.

 

Included in intangible assets are merchant portfolios that are valued at fair value of merchant customers on the date of acquisition and are amortized over their estimated useful lives (7 years). See Note 4.

 

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

In accordance with ASC 360-10 the Company periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets held and used at least annually or when events and circumstances warrant such a review. If significant events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable, the Company performs a test of recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its undiscounted expected future cash flows. Cash flow projections are sometimes based on a group of assets, rather than a single asset. If cash flows cannot be separately and independently identified for a single asset, the Company determines whether impairment has occurred for the group of assets for which it can identify the projected cash flows. If the carrying values are in excess of undiscounted expected future cash flows, it measures any impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset group to its carrying value. If the fair value of an asset or asset group is determined to be less than the carrying amount of the asset or asset group, impairment in the amount of the difference is recorded.

 

The Company recorded no impairment expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Goodwill

 

The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.

 

The Company tests for indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. In accordance with ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, the Company performed a quantitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill and determined there was no impairment at December 31, 2023.

 

A summary of goodwill as of March 31, 2024, is as follows:

 

Acquisition of assets from Excel Corporation and its subsidiaries on April 9, 2018  $6,858,216 
Acquisition of 80.01% interest of Cuentas SDI, LLC on June 15, 2023 (see Note 7)   1,281,673 
Goodwill balance as of March 31, 2024  $8,139,889 

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable represent contractual residual payments due from the Company’s processing partners or other customers. Residual payments are determined based on transaction fees and revenues from the credit and debit card processing activity of merchants for which the Company’s processing partners pay the Company. Based on collection experience and periodic reviews of outstanding receivables, we have recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $207,850 and $207,850 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Reserve for Chargeback Losses

 

Disputes between a cardholder and a merchant periodically arise as a result of, among other things, cardholder dissatisfaction with merchandise quality or merchant services. Such disputes may not be resolved in the merchant’s favor. In these cases, the transaction is “charged back” to the merchant, which means the purchase price is refunded to the customer through the merchant’s bank and charged to the merchant. If the merchant has inadequate funds, the Company must bear the credit risk for the full amount of the transaction. The Company evaluates the risk for such transactions and estimates the potential loss for chargebacks based primarily on historical experience and records a loss reserve accordingly. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 chargebacks have reduced recorded revenue amounts and no reserve for loss has been recorded as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by revenue source:

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2024   2023 
Transaction and processing fees from wholesale contracts  $1,947,572   $6,028,143 
Transaction and processing fees from retail contracts   221,825    260,424 
Other transaction and processing fees, revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, and merchant equipment rental and sales   247,863    167,273 
Bitcoin mining revenue   211,617    166,749 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
 
Total revenue from contracts with customers  $3,496,182   $6,622,589 

 

The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”). The Company determines revenue recognition through the following steps:

 

  Identification of a contract with a customer;

 

  Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;
     
  Determination of the transaction price;
     
  Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
     
  Recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Shipping and handling activities associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment activity and recognized as revenue at the point in time at which control of the goods transfers to the customer. As a practical expedient, the Company does not adjust the transaction price for the effects of a significant financing component if, at contract inception, the period between customer payment and the transfer of goods or services is expected to be one year or less.

 

Transaction and processing fees

 

Fees for the Company’s transaction and processing arrangements are typically billed and paid on a monthly basis. The Company receives a percentage of recurring monthly transaction related fees comprised of credit and debit card fees charged to merchants, net of association fees, otherwise known as Interchange, as well as certain service charges and convenience fees, for payment processing services, including authorization, capture, clearing, settlement and information reporting of electronic transactions. Fees are calculated on either a percentage of the dollar, volume of the transaction or a fixed fee or a hybrid of the two and are recognized at the time of the transaction. These merchant services represent a single performance obligation satisfied over time and that the same measure of progress should be used to measure the Company’s progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company will recognize revenue on a monthly basis as the services are transferred to the customer in short daily increments that qualify for series guidance as the best measure of the transfer of control.

 

In wholesale contracts, the Company recognizes transaction and processing fees on a gross basis as the Company is the principal in the merchant services. The Company has concluded it is the principal because it has a direct contractual relationship with the merchant, is primarily responsible for the delivery of services to the merchants, including performing underwriting, has discretion in setting prices, and bears risk of chargebacks and other merchant losses. The Company also has the unilateral ability to accept or reject a transaction based on criteria established by the Company. As the principal, the Company records the full discount charged to the merchant as revenue and the related interchange and other processing fees within cost of revenues.

 

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In retail contracts, the Company is not responsible for merchant underwriting, has no chargeback liability and has no or limited contractual relationship with the merchant. As such, the Company records the net amount it receives from the processor, after interchange and other interchange and other processing fees, as revenue.

 

Merchant equipment rental and sales

 

The Company generates revenue through the sale and rental of merchant equipment. The Company satisfies its performance obligation upon delivery of equipment to merchants and recognizes revenue at a point in time. The Company allows for customer returns which are accounted for as variable consideration. The Company estimates these amounts based on historical experience and reduces revenue recognized. The Company invoices customers upon delivery of the equipment to merchants, and payments from such customers are due upon invoicing. The Company offers hardware installment sales to customers with terms ranging from three to forty-eight months. The Company allocates a portion of the consideration received from these arrangements to a financing component when it determines that a significant financing component exists. The financing component is subsequently recognized as financing revenue separate from hardware revenue, within subscription and services-based revenue, over the terms of the arrangement with the customer. Pursuant to practical expedients afforded under ASC 606, the Company does not recognize a financing component for hardware installment sales that have a term of one year or less.

  

Monthly recurring subscriptions

 

The Company generates recurring revenue through monthly subscriptions for software services. This service is provided based on an agreement with the customer regarding software services.  Performance obligations are promises in a contract to a customer. In the subscription model, each billing period represents a performance obligation. The transaction price is the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or services. For recurring revenue, this is the subscription fee. The Company allocates to the performance obligated based on the selling price for the subscription. If the criteria for recognizing revenue over time are met, revenue is recognized over the period of performance. For subscription and recurring fee, this means recognizing revenue each billing period.

 

Bitcoin mining

 

The Company has entered into a contract with a digital asset mining pool operator to provide computing power to a mining pool. The contract is terminable at any time by either party and the Company’s enforceable right to compensation only begins when the Company starts providing computing power to the mining pool operator. In exchange for providing computing power, we are entitled to a Full-Pay-Per-Share payout of Bitcoin based on a contractual formula, which primarily calculates the hash rate provided by us to the mining pool as a percentage of total network hash rate, and other inputs. We are entitled to consideration even if a block is not successfully placed by the mining pool operator and receive daily earnings. Our daily earnings are recorded net of fees charged by the pool operator.

 

Providing computing power to solve complex cryptographic algorithms in support of the Bitcoin blockchain (in a process known as “solving a block”) is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. The provision of providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators. The transaction consideration the Company receives is net of digital asset transaction fees kept by the mining pool operator and is noncash, in the form of bitcoin, which the Company measures at fair value on the date received which is not materially different than the fair value at contract inception or time the Company has earned the award from the mining pools. The consideration is all variable. Because it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur, the consideration is constrained until the mining pool operator provides the Company with confirmation of the consideration paid, at which time revenue is recognized. There is no significant financing component in these transactions.

 

Digital product revenue

 

The Company generates revenue through electronic distribution and sale of digital products that range from prepaid wireless SIM activation, international mobile recharge services and international long distance phone service.  The Company generally obtains payment upfront and its performance obligation is to provide products and/or calling services.  When products are provided at the point of sale, revenue is recognized immediately and at the time of payment.  When a customer purchases a prepaid telecom product, such as a prepaid mobile phone plan, the revenue is initially recorded as a customer deposit and revenue is recognized over the relevant performance period as customers utilize the prepaid telecom services.  As of March 31, 2024, customer deposits were $0.

 

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Leases

 

The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of the arrangement. If a lease is determined to exist, the term of such lease is assessed based on the date on which the underlying asset is made available for the Company’s use by the lessor. The Company’s assessment of the lease term reflects the non-cancelable term of the lease, inclusive of any rent-free periods and/or periods covered by early-termination options which the Company is reasonably certain of not exercising, as well as periods covered by renewal options which the Company is reasonably certain of exercising. The Company also determines lease classification as either operating or finance at lease commencement, which governs the pattern of expense recognition and the presentation reflected in the consolidated statements of operations over the lease term.

 

For leases with a term exceeding 12 months, an operating lease liability is recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at lease commencement reflecting the present value of its fixed minimum payment obligations over the lease term. A corresponding operating lease right-of-use asset equal to the initial lease liability is also recorded, adjusted for any prepaid rent and/or initial direct costs incurred in connection with execution of the lease and reduced by any lease incentives received. For purposes of measuring the present value of its fixed payment obligations for a given lease, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate, determined based on information available at lease commencement, as rates implicit in its leasing arrangements are typically not readily determinable. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate reflects the rate it would pay to borrow on a secured basis and incorporates the term and economic environment of the associated lease.

 

For the Company’s operating leases, fixed lease payments are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, lease payments are recognized as paid and are not recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as an accounting policy election. Leases qualifying for the short-term lease exception were insignificant. Variable lease costs are recognized as incurred and primarily consist of common area maintenance and utility charges not included in the measurement of right of use assets and operating lease liabilities.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, in which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is required to the extent any deferred tax assets may not be realizable.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets. The amendments in ASU No. 2023-08 are intended to improve the accounting for certain crypto assets by requiring an entity to measure those crypto assets at fair value each reporting period with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The amendments also improve the information provided to investors about an entity’s crypto asset holdings by requiring disclosure about significant holdings, contractual sale restrictions, and changes during the reporting period. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for both interim and annual financial statements that have not yet been issued (or made available for issuance). If an entity adopts the amendments in an interim period, it must adopt them as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. ASU No. 2023-08 requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets) as of the beginning of the annual reporting period in which an entity adopts the amendments. The Company has not yet adopted ASU No. 2023-08 and is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption will have on the Company’s financial statement presentation and disclosures.

 

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NOTE 3 – LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP, which assumes that the Company’s management will evaluate whether it will be able to meet its obligations and continue its operations in the normal course of business. At March 31, 2024, the Company had cash of approximately $3,300, accounts receivable of approximately $207,000, invested funds of approximately $548,000 and bitcoin valued at $56,000. At March 31, 2024 the Company has a cash overdraft, accounts payable and accrued expenses of approximately $4,130,000. There is also a note payable of approximately $371,000, a related party payable of approximately $195,000 and preferred dividend due of approximately $450,000. To date, the Company has generated cash flows from operations, issuances of equity and indebtedness and during the period ended March 31, 2024 reported net cash used by operating activities of approximately $424,700.

 

On February 16, 2024, The OLB Group, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) to create an at-the-market equity program. Under the Agreement, the Company may offer and sell its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, from time to time having an aggregate offering amount of up to $15,000,000 (the “Shares”) during the term of the Agreement through Maxim, as sales agent (the “ATM Offering”). The Company has agreed to pay Maxim a commission equal to 3.0% of the gross sales price from the sales of Shares pursuant to the Agreement. In addition, the Company has agreed to reimburse Maxim for its costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with its services, including the fees and out-of-pocket expenses of its legal counsel. The Shares will be issued pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-255152) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that was declared effective on May 3, 2021. On February 20, 2024, the Company filed a prospectus supplement registering up to $3,900,000 of Shares relating to the ATM Offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

In addition, the Company is in the process of spinning off DMINT into a stand-alone entity. It is expected that the spin-off will occur during the next twelve months. As a result, the capital required to operate the Bitcoin Mining Segment will no longer be incurred by the Company. Further, DMINT, as a stand-alone entity, will look to raise capital following the spin-off through either an issuance of DMINT equity or loans against the DMINT assets, which include the property in Selmer, Tennessee and the Bitcoin mining computers.

 

Further, during 2023, the Company paused any non-essential spending on legal and consulting advisors in connection with OLBit’s State Money Transmission License and New York BitLicense applications to focus on the Company’s payment processing business and Bitcoin mining business. The Company does plan to restart the process to apply for the licenses in late 2024 or 2025. Therefore, expenses incurred during 2023 for the work are not expected to continue to have an impact on the working capital of the Company.

 

Management believes that its current available resources, along with potential funds to be received from the ATM Offering, will be sufficient to fund the Company’s planned expenditures over the next 12 months. However, management recognizes that it may be required to obtain additional resources to successfully execute its business plans. No assurances can be given that management will be successful in raising additional capital, if needed, or on acceptable terms. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company determine it shall be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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NOTE 4 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Intangible assets consist of the following:

 

   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
Merchant portfolios  $2,409,965   $2,409,965 
Less accumulated amortization   (2,400,645)   (2,322,182)
Net residual portfolios  $9,320   $87,783 

 

Trade name  $2,500,000   $2,500,000 
Less accumulated amortization   (2,500,000)   (2,500,000)
Net trade name  $
   $
 

 

Exclusive agreement to purchase natural gas  $4,499,952   $4,499,952 
Less accumulated amortization   (1,199,987)   (1,087,489)
Net mineral rights  $3,299,965   $3,412,463 
           
Total intangible assets, net  $3,309,285   $3,500,246 

 

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $190,961 and $899,831, respectively.

 

The Company’s merchant portfolio and tradename are being amortized over respective useful lives of 7 and 5 years and the Company’s agreement to purchase natural gas is being amortized over the useful life of 10 years.

 

The following sets forth the estimated amortization expense related to amortizing intangible assets for the years ended December 31:

 

2024  $456,584 
2025   450,988 
2026   450,988 
2027   450,741 
2028   449,995 
Thereafter   1,049,989 
Total  $3,309,285 

 

The weighted average remaining useful life of amortizing intangible assets was 4.87 years at March 31, 2024.

 

NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
Office equipment  $186,600   $186,600 
Computer software   141,337    141,337 
Bitcoin mining equipment   8,425,000    8,425,000 
Building   409,296    409,296 
Construction in process   2,383,396    2,383,396 
Total   11,545,629    11,545,629 
Less accumulated depreciation   (6,423,398)   (5,673,878)
Property and Equipment, net  $5,122,231   $5,871,751 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $749,520 and $799,717, respectively.

 

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NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES

 

The Company owns 165.27 units (1.11%) of Node Capital Token Opportunity Fund LP (the “Fund”) for which it paid an aggregate of $250,000 in August 2021. The investment was locked up for two years and a redemption can be made after the expiration of the lock up period with 90 days written notice. The Fund may, at the discretion of the General Partner, compulsorily redeem all interests if the Net Asset Value of the Fund falls below $1,000,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized an unrealized gain (loss) of $274,731 and $0, respectively, and as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the investment in equity securities was $548,393 and $273,662, respectively.

 

NOTE 7 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

On June 15, 2023, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with SDI Black 001, LLC (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 80.01% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “LLC”) for a purchase price of $850,000.

 

The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination under ASC 805 and as a result, allocated the fair value of the book value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date as outlined in the table below. The consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2024, includes $867,305 of revenue and $1,012,487 of expenses of Cuentas SDI, LLC for a net loss of $145,182.

 

The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the underlying identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interest was allocated to goodwill. The provisional estimated fair value of the noncontrolling interest was based on the price the Company paid for their 80.01% of their controlling interest. The goodwill represents expected synergies from the combined operations and the acquired base of current and prior merchants to which we hope to sell our merchant services. 

 

The allocation of the purchase price and the estimated fair market values of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest are shown below:

 

Consideration   
Consideration issued  $850,000 
Identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest     
Property and equipment, net   141,337 
Cash overdraft   (8,050)
Customer deposits   (45,806)
Accounts payable   (283,626)
Accrued expenses   (23,028)
Noncontrolling interest   (212,500)
Total identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest   (431,673)
      
Excess purchase price allocated to goodwill  $1,281,673 

 

NOTE 8 – NOTE PAYABLE

 

On November 29, 2021, the Company entered into a Master Equipment Finance Agreement (the “MFA”) with VFS LLC (“VFS”) which would allow the Company to finance the purchase of certain equipment. The collateral and interest rate are determined at the time the Company borrows the funds. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company received, as an initial draw on the MFA, $875,000 from VFS (the “Equipment Loan”). The Equipment Loan is secured by bitcoin mining computers being utilized by DMINT. The Equipment Loan requires monthly payments of $24,838 until the loan is repaid in full or it matures on March 1, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company made repayments of $49,675. As of March 31, 2024, the note payable balance was $371,196, which included $4,109 of accrued interest.

 

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NOTE 9 – STOCK OPTIONS

 

On January 3, 2024, the Company granted stock options to purchase 200,000 pre-split (20,000 post-split) shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of the Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Yakov. 50% of the options vested immediately, 25% of the options vest on the one year anniversary of the grant, and 25% of the options vest on the two year anniversary of the grant. The options have an exercise price of $0.01 per share pre-split ($0.10 per share post-split). The aggregate fair value of the options totaled $541,999 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following estimates: exercise price of $0.01 (pre-split pricing), 1.63% risk free rate, 295% volatility and expected life of the options of 10 years. The fair value of the options will be recognized over the vesting period with credits to additional paid in capital.

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Yakov exercised options to purchase a total of 1,187,919 pre-split shares of common stock (118,792 post-split) for $4,079 (see Note 12 and Note 14). 

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Smith exercised options to purchase a total of 381,069 pre-split shares of common stock (38,107 post-split) for $2,761 (see Note 12 and Note 14).

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding stock options and changes is presented below:

 

Stock Options  Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Options outstanding January 1, 2023   137,566   $0.04    
 
 
Granted   20,000   $0.10    
 
 
Exercised   
   $
    
 
 
Expired   (667)  $0.01    
 
 
Options outstanding December 31, 2023   156,899   $0.04   $1,656,270 
Granted   20,000   $0.10      
Exercised   (156,899)  $0.04      
Expired   
   $
      
Options outstanding March 31, 2024   20,000   $0.10   $1,140,200 
Shares exercisable at March 31, 2024   10,000   $0.10   $570,100 

  

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During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company recognized $304,874 and $132,788, respectively, in stock-based compensation related to the above-mentioned options. As of March 31, 2024 there was $237,124 of unrecognized expense for the above-mentioned options and the weighted average contractual term of the options outstanding and of the option exercisable were 9.76 years.

 

NOTE 10 – WARRANTS

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding warrants and changes during the periods is presented below:

 

   Number of
Warrants
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract
Term
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2022   856,313   $68.33    3.00 
Underwriter Warrant Exercised   
   $
      
Outstanding, December 31, 2023   856,313   $68.33    2.60 
Warrants Exercised   
   $
      
Outstanding, March 31, 2024   856,313   $68.33    2.33 

 

NOTE 11 – OPERATING LEASES

 

On June 24, 2020, eVance, Inc. (“eVance”) entered into a Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) with Pergament Lodi, LLC (the “Lessor”) relating to approximately 4,277 square feet of property located at 960 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, Suite 400. The term of the Lease was for thirty-nine (39) months commencing September 1, 2020. The monthly base rent was $8,019 for the first twelve (12) months increasing thereafter to $8,768. The total rent for the entire lease term was $315,044 and $8,768 was payable as a security deposit. The first three months of rent were abated as eVance was not in default of any portion of the Lease. The lease has been extended on a month-to-month basis with a base rent of $8,554 per month.

 

On January 11, 2022, DMINT entered into two leases (the “Leases”) in Bradford, Pennsylvania relating to a combined 10,000 square feet of property located at the Bradford Regional Airport Authority multi-tenant building in Lafayette Township. The Leases were each for a term of five years, ending on the later of the date of occupancy and November 10, 2026. The monthly base rent for “Cell 3”, comprising 4,000 square feet, was $1,667 per month. The monthly base rent for “Cell 4”, comprising 6,000 square feet, was $2,500 per month. The total rent for the entire lease term of the Leases was $250,000 and $8,768 was payable as a security deposit.

 

On March 29, 2023, DMINT entered into a Surrender and Release Agreement with Bradford Regional Airport Authority relating to the property in Bradford, Pennsylvania whereby DMINT agreed to pay $50,000 in exchange for an early termination of the Leases. March 31, 2023 was the final day DMINT occupied the property and all operations were moved to the Selmer, Tennessee building owned by the Company.

  

Lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $22,072 and $42,408, respectively.  The Company has multiple short term rental arrangements that are not captured under ASC 842. Those payments are expensed as incurred and included in the total lease expense for each year.

 

As of March 31, 2024, there are no leases remaining with a term in excess of one year.

 

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NOTE 12 – COMMON STOCK

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 39,211 shares of common stock to Mr. Smith. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $300,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 14).

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 78,421 shares of common stock to Mr. Yakov. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $600,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 14).

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Yakov exercised options to purchase a total of 1,187,919 pre-split shares of common stock (118,792 post-split) for $4,079 (see Note 9 and Note 14). 

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Smith exercised options to purchase a total of 381,069 pre-split shares of common stock (38,107 post-split) for $2,761 (see Note 9 and Note 14).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company sold 1,408 shares of common stock for total proceeds of $9,775.

 

As of March 31, 2023 the Company reduced the common stock outstanding by 146 shares as a result of fractional shares not being issued in conjunction with the one-for-ten reverse stock split (see Note 18).

  

NOTE 13 – PREFERRED STOCK

 

Our certificate of incorporation, as amended, authorizes the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our board of directors.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

On August 7, 2020, we filed a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designations”) with the Secretary of State of Delaware. The Certificate of Designations will provide that the Company may issue up to 10,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a stated value (the “Stated Value”) of $1,000 per share. As of March 31, 2024 and 2023 there were 1,021 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to the following rights and preferences.

 

Dividends

 

The Series A Preferred Stockholders are entitled to receive cash dividends at a rate per share (as a percentage of the Stated Value per share) of 12% per annum. Dividends accrue quarterly. Dividends are to be paid to the holders from funds legally available for payment and as approved for payment by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

Conversion

 

The Series A Preferred Stock holders may convert, at their option, on or after the date on which the Term Loan is repaid in full, each share of Series A Preferred Stock (along with accrued but unpaid dividends thereon) into such number of shares of common stock as determined by dividing the Stated Value by the conversion price. The conversion price for the Series A Preferred Stock will be equal to the offering price per Unit in this offering and will be subject to adjustment for splits and the like. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock will only be permitted to convert their shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of common stock at such time as the Term Loan has been repaid in full and there are no further outstanding obligations regarding such indebtedness.

  

Voting

 

Each holder of a share of Series A Preferred Stock will have the right to vote its shares of Series A Preferred Stock with the common stock on an as-converted basis, and with respect to such votes, such holder shall have full voting rights and powers equal to the voting rights and powers of the holders of common stock, and shall be entitled, to notice of any stockholders’ meeting in accordance with the Company’s bylaws, and shall be entitled to vote, together with holders of common stock, with respect to any question upon which holders of common stock have the right to vote. Fractional votes shall not be permitted, and such shares shall be rounded up.

 

Liquidation Preference

 

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock will have a liquidation preference equal to the Stated Value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company (which includes any merger, reorganization, sale of assets in which control of the Company is transferred or event which results in all or substantially all of the Company’s assets being transferred), the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company, before any payment is made to the holders of the Company’s common stock and either in preference to or pari pasu with the holders of any other series of preferred stock that may be issued in the future, a per share amount equal to the liquidation preference.

 

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NOTE 14 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 39,211 shares of common stock to Mr. Smith. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $300,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 12).

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 78,421 shares of common stock to Mr. Yakov. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $600,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 12).

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Yakov exercised options to purchase a total of 1,187,919 pre-split shares of common stock (118,792 post-split) for $4,079 (see Note 9 and Note 12). 

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Smith exercised options to purchase a total of 381,069 pre-split shares of common stock (38,107 post-split) for $2,761 (see Note 9 and Note 12).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Mr. Yakov made payments on behalf of the Company in the amount of $182,150. As of March 31, 2024, the Company owes Mr. Yakov $194,828. The amount is non-interest bearing and due on demand.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued $31,311 and $30,630, respectively, for dividends on the Series A preferred stock held by Mr. Yakov. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, total accrued dividends on the Series A preferred stock due to Mr. Yakov is $449,917 and $418,606, respectively.

 

Refer to Note 9 for options to purchase shares of common stock issued to related parties.

 

NOTE 15 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

In the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company records legal costs associated with loss contingencies as incurred and accrues for all probable and estimable settlements.

  

On November 24, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of November 15, 2021, with FFS Data Corporation (“FFS”) whereby we acquired a portfolio of merchants utilizing financial transaction processing services (the “Acquired Merchant Portfolio”). The purchase price was $20 million, with $16 million paid at closing, $2 million payable within six months after closing, and a $2 million payment to be transferred to an escrow account, contingent upon an Attrition Adjustment, as described in the Agreement.   However, the Company is engaged ongoing litigation with FFS relating to allegations of, among other things, breaches of contract in connection with the Acquired Merchant Portfolio whereby FFS is claiming to be paid the full purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio and the Company is making a claim to recover the purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio based on misrepresentations made about the Acquired Merchant Portfolio and related fraud and other claims, which resulted in a termination of the bank processing agreement by Clear Fork Bank (the “Bank”) and eventual termination of all payment processing business with the merchants. In addition, in connection with the litigation with FFS, the Company has also made a claim against the Bank for damages the Company suffered as a result of it having to cease processing transactions for the merchants underlying the Acquired Merchant Portfolio. The Bank has filed a counterclaim for fees incurred by it in connection with the transactions processed since the acquisition of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio by the Company. However, the damages claimed have been materially reduced over time due to account balancing which was not completed at the time of the counterclaim. The litigations are currently in discovery and dates for trial are not yet finalized.

 

DMINT is currently in a contract dispute with a contractor. The Company has paid $100,000 to the contractor for work completed and materials provided and returned materials to offset the potential liability of approximately $444,000. The Company has recorded just over $315,000 in accounts payable related to the matter. The matter continues to be in discovery; however, the parties continue to discuss settlement. The parties are working on a payment schedule but have been unable to agree on terms to date.

 

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NOTE 16 – SEGMENTS

 

The Company applies ASC 280, Segment Reporting, in determining its reportable segments. The Company has two reportable segments: Bitcoin Mining and Fintech Services. The guidance requires that segment disclosures present the measure(s) used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to decide how to allocate resources and for purposes of assessing such segments’ performance. The Company’s CODM is comprised of several members of its executive management team who use revenue and expenses of our two reporting segments to assess the performance of the business of our reportable operating segments.

 

The following table details revenue, operating expenses, and assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

   Fintech
Segment
   Bitcoin
Mining
Segment
   Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS            
Current Assets:            
Cash  $3,169   $150   $3,319 
Accounts receivable, net   207,274    
    207,274 
Prepaid expenses   27,914    66,610    94,524 
Other receivables   5,016    398,983    403,999 
Investment in equity securities   
    548,393    548,393 
Other current assets   
    55,676    55,676 
Total Current Assets   243,373    1,069,812    1,313,185 
                
Other Assets:               
Property and equipment, net   46,418    5,075,813    5,122,231 
Intangible assets, net   9,319    3,299,966    3,309,285 
Goodwill   8,139,889    
    8,139,889 
Other long-term assets   395,951    
    395,951 
Total Other Assets   8,591,577    8,375,779    16,967,356 
                
TOTAL ASSETS  $8,834,950   $9,445,591   $18,280,541 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current Liabilities:               
Cash overdraft  $91,020   $
   $91,020 
Accounts payable   3,229,475    475,788    3,705,263 
Accrued expenses   214,012    119,873    333,885 
Preferred dividend payable (related parties)   449,917    
    449,917 
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation   2,000,000    
    2,000,000 
Related party payable   162,828    32,000    194,828 
Note payable – current portion   371,196    
    371,196 
Due to/from intercompany   (22,013,810)   22,013,810    
 
Total Current Liabilities   (15,495,362)   22,641,471    7,146,109 
Total Liabilities   (15,495,362)   22,641,471    7,146,109 
                
Stockholders’ Equity:               
Series A Preferred stock   10    
    10 
Common stock   180    
    180 
Treasury stock   (109,988)   
    (109,988)
Additional paid-in capital   70,100,520    
    70,100,520 
Accumulated deficit   (45,750,612)   (13,195,880)   (58,946,492)
Total stockholders’ equity   24,240,110    (13,195,880)   11,044,230 
Noncontrolling interest   90,202    
    90,202 
Total Stockholders’ Equity   24,330,312    (13,195,880)   11,134,432 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $8,834,950   $9,445,591   $18,280,541 

 

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   Fintech
Segment
   Bitcoin
Mining
Segment
   Consolidated
Total
 
Revenue:            
Transaction and processing fees  $2,288,209   $
   $2,288,209 
Merchant equipment rental and sales   20,183    
    20,183 
Revenue, net - bitcoin mining   
    211,617    211,617 
Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions   108,868    
    108,868 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
    867,305 
Total revenue   3,284,565    211,617    3,496,182 
                
Operating expenses:               
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization   2,753,593    
    2,753,593 
Amortization expense   

78,462

    112,499    190,961 
Depreciation expense   

28,476

    721,044    749,520 
Salaries and wages   740,713    275,625    1,016,338 
Professional fees   602,193    46,250    648,443 
General and administrative expenses   762,809    262,083    1,024,892 
Total operating expenses   4,966,246    1,417,501    6,383,747 
                
Loss from operations   (1,681,681)   (1,205,884)   (2,887,565)
                
Other income (expense):               
Realized gain on sale of bitcoin   
    225,229    225,229 
Unrealized gain on investment   
    274,731    274,731 
Interest expense   

(13,013

)        

(13,013

)
Total other income   (13,013)   499,960    486,947 
                
Net loss   (1,694,694)   (705,924)   (2,400,618)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest   29,022    
    29,022 
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries   (1,665,672)   (705,924)   (2,371,596)
                
Preferred dividends (related parties)   (31,311)   
    (31,311)
                
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders  $(1,696,983)  $(705,924)  $(2,402,907)

 

NOTE 17 – MERCHANT PORTFOLIO PURCHASE INSTALLMENT OBLIGATION

 

On November 24, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of November 15, 2021 with FFS Data Corporation (“Seller”) whereby we acquired a portfolio of merchants utilizing financial transaction processing services (the “Acquired Merchant Portfolio”). The purchase price was $20 million, with $16 million paid at closing, $2 million payable within six months after closing, and a $2 million payment to be transferred to an escrow account, contingent upon an Attrition Adjustment, as described in the Agreement. Company management has recognized a liability for the $2,000,000 contingent payment amount as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Legal proceedings regarding this matter began in 2022 and have continued through 2024, see Note 15.

 

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NOTE 18 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In accordance with SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10) management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued and has determined that is has the following material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.

 

On April 8, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the Employment Agreement with Mr. Yakov (the “Yakov Agreement”). The Amendment corrected a ministerial error in the terms relating to the exercise price of stock options awarded and automobile allowance for Mr. Yakov. The Amendment affirmed that the exercise price of stock options issued under the Agreement (the “Stock Options”) shall have a per share exercise price equal to One Cent ($0.01) and expire ten years after the date of grant. Each Stock Option granted shall become exercisable as follows: 50% upon the grant date, then 25% upon each of the second and third anniversary of the date on which it is granted. In addition, the notices provision of the Yakov Agreement was amended to the reflect the current business address of the Company. 

 

On April 26, 2024, the Company filed with the Delaware Secretary of State a Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) which became effective on April 26, 2024 to effect a one-for-ten (1:10) reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) The Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting on April 26, 2024.

 

As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every ten (10) shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock were automatically combined into one (1) issued and outstanding share of Common Stock, without any change in the par value per share. No fractional shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split were rounded down to the nearest number of whole shares so that we issued cash in lieu of any fractional shares that such stockholder would have received as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. Following the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding was reduced from 18,103,462 shares to 1,810,200 shares after taking into account an adjustment of 146 common shares due to the fact that no fractional shares were issued. The shares of Common Stock underlying the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants were similarly adjusted along with corresponding adjustments to their exercise prices. The number of authorized shares of Common Stock under the Certificate of Incorporation will remain unchanged at 50,000,000 shares. All shares reported in this Form 10Q have been retroactively restated to reflect the Reverse Stock Split as though it had occurred as of January 1, 2023.

 

On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of May 20, 2024 with Cuentas, Inc. (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 19.99% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “LLC”) for a purchase price of $215,500. As a result, effective May 20, 2024 the Company owns 100% of the LLC. 

 

The Agreement contains a restrictive covenant whereby for a period of three (3) years from the Closing, none of Seller, including its any of its principals, executives, officers, directors, managers, employees, salespersons, or entities in which such principal has any interest, will directly or indirectly (i) induce, attempt to induce, interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, solicit, market to, endeavor to obtain as a customer, or contract with any Merchant in order to provide services to such Merchant in competition with the Company; or (ii) solicit or interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, contractual or otherwise any person or entity that is a party to any contract assigned to the Company to terminate its contractual or business relationship with the Company.

 

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Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The information in this report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward-looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” anticipates,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” or “should” or other variations or similar words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These risks and uncertainties include those factors described in greater detail in the risk factors disclosed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or, in the case of documents referred to or incorporated by reference, the date of those documents.

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.

 

Company Overview and Description of Business

 

Overview

 

We are a FinTech company that focuses on a suite of products in the merchant services marketplace that seeks to provide integrated business solutions to merchants throughout the United States. We seek to accomplish this by providing merchants with a wide range of products and services through our various online platforms, including financial and transaction processing services. We also have products that provide support for crowdfunding and other capital raising initiatives. We supplement our online platforms with certain hardware solutions that are integrated with our online platforms. Our business functions primarily through three wholly-owned subsidiaries, eVance, OmniSoft, and CrowdPay, though substantially all of our revenue has been generated from our eVance business (we began generating revenue from our OmniSoft and CrowdPay businesses in the second half of 2019). We expect to build out our OmniSoft software business and to rely more on individualized merchant services offerings for revenue so that we are not dependent on our revenue from our eVance business but there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so.

 

With respect to our eVance business, our merchants are currently processing over $100,000,000 in gross transactions monthly and average approximately 1,400,000 transactions a month. These transactions come from a variety of sources including direct accounts and ISO channels. The accounts consist of businesses across the United States with no concentration of industries or merchants.

 

We have integrated all the applications for OmniSoft and the ShopFast Omnicommerce solution with the eVance mobile payment gateway, SecurePay.comTM. SecurePay.comTM, is currently used by approximately 3,000 merchants processing over 32,000 transactions and approximately $9,000,000 of monthly gross transactions (though our revenue from these transactions is limited). In July 2019, we launched a new merchant and ISO boarding system that will be able to onboard merchants instantly. This provides the merchant with an automated approval and ISOs will have the ability to see all their merchants and their residuals as they load to the system.

 

On May 22, 2020, the Company purchased certain assets from POSaBIT Inc. (“POSaBIT”), including its contracts and arrangements with the Doublebeam merchant payment processing platform (the “POSaBIT Asset Acquisition”). The assets included, but were not limited to, software source codes, customer lists, customer contracts, hardware and website domains.

 

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On May 14, 2021, the Company formed OLBit, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary (“OLBit”). The purpose of OLBit is to hold the Company’s assets and operate its business related to its emerging money transmission and transactional business.

 

On July 23, 2021, we formed DMINT, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary (“DMINT”) to operate in the Bitcoin mining industry, specifically the mining of Bitcoin. DMINT initiated the first phase of the Bitcoin mining operation by placing data centers and ASIC-based Antminer S19J Pro mining computers specifically configured to mine Bitcoin in Pennsylvania. As of December 31, 2022, DMINT had purchased 1,000 computers. In February 2023, it re-deployed all of the computers to its Selmer, Tennessee location. At December 31, 2023, DMINT had mined 31.06 Bitcoin.

 

On January 3, 2022, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with all of the shareholders of Crowd Ignition, Inc. (“Crowd Ignition”) whereby the Company would purchase 100% of the equity of Crowd Ignition in exchange for 1,318,408 shares of the common stock, par value $0.0001 of the Company (the “CI Issued Shares”). The value of the CI Issued Shares was, for purposes of the Agreement, based on the closing trading price of the Company on October 1, 2021 (the date on which a third-party fairness opinion was issued), resulting in an aggregate purchase price for Crowd Ignition of $5.3 million.

 

Crowd Ignition is a web-based crowdfunding software system. Ronny Yakov, Chairman and CEO of the Company and John Herzog, a significant shareholder of the Company, own 100% of the equity of Crowd Ignition. The software provides broker-dealer, merchant banks and law firms a platform to market crowdfunding offerings, collect payments and issue securities. The software has been developed in response to, and to comply with, recent changes in investment regulations including Regulation D 506(b) and 506(v), Regulation A+ and Title III of the Jobs Act (Regulation CF), including raising the crowdfunding limit from $1.07 million to $5.0 million. Crowd Ignition is one of only about 50 companies registered with the SEC to provide the services permitted under Regulation CF.

  

On June 15, 2023, the Company acquired 80.01% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“SDI”). SDI will enable the Company to focus on marketing to the underbanked communities utilizing the SDI debit and calling card platform’s ability for users to reload cash to their account and provide instant access to digital products to their customers’ Mobile App and digital wallet into its electronic portal. The Company plans to market to the SDI merchant network, which currently has approximately 31,600 locations in the United States, the ability of having one POS system that will allow the retail customer to purchase products using OLB’s payment processing solutions along with the ability to reload payment cards and their mobile phone minutes.

 

Results of Operations

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) includes a discussion of the consolidated results from operations of The OLB Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had total revenue of $3,496,182 compared to $6,622,589 of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $3,126,407 or 47.2%. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we earned $2,288,209 in transaction and processing fees, $20,183 in merchant equipment rental and sales, $108,868 in other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, $211,617 of revenue from the Bitcoin Mining segment and $867,305 of revenue from the sale of digital products. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we earned $6,353,471 in transaction and processing fees, $24,764 in merchant equipment rental and sales, $77,605 in other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions and $166,749 of other revenue from the Cryptocurrency Mining segment. The decrease in revenue was a result of the loss of the CBD portfolio. Processing and servicing costs decreased by $2,323,841 or 45.8%, from $5,077,434 in the prior period to $2,753,593.

 

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $190,961 compared to $899,831 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 a decrease of $708,870 or 78.8%. We record amortization expense on our merchant portfolio, trademarks and natural gas purchase rights. The decrease in the current period is due to the write off of the CBD portfolio as of December 31, 2023, therefore no amortization was recorded for the asset during the three months ended March 31, 2024. Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $749,520 compared to $799,717 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $50,197 or 6.3%. Our depreciation expense decrease is due to adjustments made in 2023 to depreciating the mining equipment.

  

Salary and wage expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $1,016,338 compared to $823,140 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $193,198 or 23.5%. Salary and wage expenses have increased due to an additional expense of $172,086 for option expense and $73,149 for Cuentas SDI, LLC and additional employees.

 

Professional fees for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were $648,443 compared to $369,344 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $279,099 or 75.6%. Professional fees consist mainly of audit and legal fees. The increase was due to increased litigation-related legal expenses and auditor and legal expenses relating to the preparation of a spin-off of DMINT during the 2024 period.

 

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General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $1,024,892 compared to $1,055,257 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $30,365 or 2.9%, an immaterial change period over period.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had total other income of $486,947 from an unrealized gain on investment of $274,731, a $225,229 gain on the sale of bitcoin, and $13,013 of interest expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we had total other expense of $213,271 from a $327,925 loss on the sale of bitcoin offset by other income of $114,654.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had $29,022 of net loss attributed to the non-controlling interest of Cuentas SDI, LLC, due to the acquisition of 80.01% interest of the entity during the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

 

Our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024, after the reduction for minority interest, was $2,371,596 compared to $2,615,405 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. This was a decrease in our net loss of $243,810 for the reasons discussed above.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Changes in Cash Flows

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we used $424,700 of cash in operating activities, which included our net loss of $2,400,618 offset by $940,481 for amortization and depreciation expense, $304,874 for stock-based compensation, $225,229 gain on sale of bitcoin, $274,731 gain on investment and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $1,230,523.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we received net cash of $249,013 in financing activities as a result of receiving $182,150 from our CEO, $9,775 from the sale of common stock, $6,840 in proceeds from exercise of options by related parties, and an increase in our cash overdraft of $91,020. We made repayments on our note payable of $40,772.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At March 31, 2024, the Company had cash of $3,319 and negative working capital of $5,832,924.

 

On February 16, 2024, the Company entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) to create an at-the-market equity program. Under the Agreement, the Company may offer and sell its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, from time to time having an aggregate offering amount of up to $15,000,000 (the “Shares”) during the term of the Agreement through Maxim, as sales agent (the “ATM Offering”). The Company has agreed to pay Maxim a commission equal to 3.0% of the gross sales price from the sales of Shares pursuant to the Agreement. In addition, the Company has agreed to reimburse Maxim for its costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with its services, including the fees and out-of-pocket expenses of its legal counsel. As of March 31, 2024, the ATM Offering has resulted in net proceeds of $9,775.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Mr. Yakov made payments on behalf of the company in the amount of $182,150. As of March 31, 2024, the Company owes Mr. Yakov $194,828. The amount is non-interest bearing and due on demand.

 

The Company has reviewed its cash flow activity during 2023 and the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and projected cash flow forecast for the remainder of 2024. At March 31, 2024, the Company had cash of approximately $3,300, accounts receivable of approximately $207,000, invested funds of approximately $548,000 and bitcoin valued at $56,000. The Company has performed an overall analysis of market trends to determine whether or not it has sufficient liquidity to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date of this Annual Report. Management believes that its current available resources, along with funds to be received from the ATM Offering, creates sufficient liquidity in order to sustain operations for at least the twelve months following the filing of this Quarterly Report.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Refer to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, for a full discussion of our critical accounting policies.

 

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Subsequent Events

 

On April 8, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the Employment Agreement with Mr. Yakov (the “Yakov Agreement”). The Amendment corrected a ministerial error in the terms relating to the exercise price of stock options awarded and automobile allowance for Mr. Yakov. The Amendment affirmed that the exercise price of stock options issued under the Agreement (the “Stock Options”) shall have a per share exercise price equal to One Cent ($0.01) and expire ten years after the date of grant. Each Stock Option granted shall become exercisable as follows: 50% upon the grant date, then 25% upon each of the second and third anniversary of the date on which it is granted. In addition, the notices provision of the Yakov Agreement was amended to the reflect the current business address of the Company.

 

On April 26, 2024, the Company filed with the Delaware Secretary of State a Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) which became effective on April 26, 2024 to effect a one-for-ten (1:10) reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) The Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting on April 26, 2024.

 

As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every ten (10) shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock will be automatically combined into one (1) issued and outstanding share of Common Stock, without any change in the par value per share. No fractional shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split were rounded down to the nearest number of whole shares so that we will issue cash in lieu of any fractional shares that such stockholder would have received as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. Following the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding was reduced from 18,103,462 shares to 1,810,346 shares. The shares of Common Stock underlying the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants will be similarly adjusted along with corresponding adjustments to their exercise prices. The number of authorized shares of Common Stock under the Certificate of Incorporation will remain unchanged at 50,000,000 shares.

 

On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of May 20, 2024 with Cuentas, Inc. (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 19.99% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “LLC”) for a purchase price of $215,500.00. As a result, effective May 20, 2024 the Company owns 100% of the LLC.

 

The Agreement contains a restrictive covenant whereby for a period of three (3) years from the Closing, none of Seller, including its any of its principals, executives, officers, directors, managers, employees, salespersons, or entities in which such principal has any interest, will directly or indirectly (i) induce, attempt to induce, interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, solicit, market to, endeavor to obtain as a customer, or contract with any Merchant in order to provide services to such Merchant in competition with the Company; or (ii) solicit or interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, contractual or otherwise any person or entity that is a party to any contract assigned to the Company to terminate its contractual or business relationship with the Company.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, as such, are not required to provide the information under this Item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

During the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all errors or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is engaged in ongoing litigation with FFS relating to a breach of contract in connection with the Acquired Merchant Portfolio whereby the Company is making a claim to recover the purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio and FFS is claiming to be paid the full purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio,. In addition, in connection with the litigation with FFS, the Company has also made a claim against Clear Fork Bank (the “Bank”), the payment processing bank for the Acquired Merchant Portfolio, for damages the Company suffered as a result of it having to cease processing transactions for the merchants underlying the Acquired Merchant Portfolio. The Bank has filed a counterclaim for fees incurred by it in connection with the transactions processed since the acquisition of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio by the Company. However, the damages claimed have been materially reduced over time due to account balancing which was not completed at the time of the counterclaim.

 

DMINT is currently in a contract dispute with a contractor. The Company has paid $100,000 to the contractor for work completed and materials provided and returned materials to offset the potential liability of approximately $444,000. The Company has recorded just over $315,000 in accounts payable related to the matter. The matter continues to be in discovery; however, the parties continue to discuss settlement. The parties are working on a payment schedule but have been unable to agree on terms to date.

 

Other than discussed above, there are no material claims, actions, suits, proceedings, or investigations that are currently pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened by or against the Company or respecting its operations or assets, or by or against any of the Company’s officers, directors, or affiliates.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, as such, are not required to provide the information under this Item.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit Description
10.1   Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated May 20, 2024 by and between the Company and Cuentas, Inc.
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as enacted by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (filed herewith)
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as enacted by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (filed herewith)
32   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, as enacted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (filed herewith)
101.INS   Inline XBRL Instance Document.  
101.SCH   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Date: May 20, 2024 By: /s/ Ronny Yakov
  Name:  Ronny Yakov
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: May 20, 2024 By: /s/ Rachel Boulds
  Name: Rachel Boulds
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into on May 20, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between Cuentas, Inc., a Florida corporation with its corporate offices at 235 Lincoln Rd., Suite 210, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (“Seller”) and The OLB Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation with its corporate offices at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10036 (“Buyer”).

 

WHEREAS the parties wish to enter into the agreement below which provides for a purchase of 19.99% interest in the membership interest in Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company located at 235 Lincoln Road, Suite 210, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (“Cuentas SDI” or the “Company”), free and clear of any liens, claims, and encumbrances.

 

ACCORDINGLY, the parties covenant and agree as follows:

 

1.Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and form a part of the parties’ agreement.

 

2.Purchase of Membership Interests. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Seller shall sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from Seller, all of Seller’s right, title, and interest in and to 19.99% of their membership interests in Cuentas SDI (the “Purchased Membership Interests”), free and clear of any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, security interest, claim, or other encumbrance (“Encumbrance”), in consideration for the Purchase Price defined below. For purposes of this Agreement, all of Seller’s right, title, and interest in and to the Purchased Membership Interests shall include but is not limited to: (a) Seller’s capital account in the Company; (b) Seller’s right to share in the profits and losses of the Company; (c) Seller’s right to receive distributions from the Company; and (d) the exercise of all member rights, including the voting rights attributable to the Purchased Membership Interests.

 

3.Purchase Price. The aggregate purchase price for the Purchased Membership Interests shall be TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($215,500.00) (the “Purchase Price”), payable as follows:

 

a.At Closing (defined below), Buyer shall wire transfer $40,000.00 directly to the Seller in immediately available funds in accordance with the wire transfer instructions to be provided by the Seller to the Buyer.

 

b.Thereafter, the Buyer shall pay the remaining $175,500.00 to the Seller in 17 monthly installments of at least $10,323.53 per month. There shall be no penalty for early prepayment of all or part of the Purchase Price at any time. Seller shall provide up to five (5) days grace period for the failure to timely pay and an aggregate of up to ninety (90) days grace period for payment of all the installments in the event up multiple late occurrences.

 

4.Purchase Price Security. Until the Purchase Price is paid in full, the Buyer shall reserve and hold in escrow up to 38,000 shares (calculated to cover remaining payment amount) of the Buyer’s Common Stock, $.0001 par value (the “Escrowed Shares”). On a monthly basis, the number of Escrowed Shares shall be proportionally reduced based on the amount of the monthly payment by Buyer on a per share basis at a value of $4.90 per share. If the Purchase Price is not paid in full by December 31, 2025, Seller shall provide notice to Buyer of the non-payment providing up to ten (10) days to make the payment. After the ten (10) day notice period, the Seller shall have the right to inform the Buyer’s transfer agent to release the Escrowed Shares to Seller.

 

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5.Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place on or before May 20, 2024 (the “Closing Date”).

 

6.Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller represents and warrants the following:

 

a.Seller is a Florida corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of Florida.

 

b.Seller has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the documents to be delivered hereunder, to carry out its obligations hereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

c.The execution, delivery, and performance by Seller of this Agreement and the documents to be delivered hereunder, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, do not and will not: (a) violate or conflict with the operating agreement of Cuentas SDI or other governing documents of Seller; (b) violate or conflict with any judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule, or regulation applicable to Seller; (c) conflict with, or result in (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) any violation of, or default under, or give rise to a right of termination, acceleration, or modification of, any obligation or loss of any benefit under any contract or other instrument to which Seller or Cuentas SDI is a party, except where the conflict, violation, default, termination, acceleration, or modification would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on Seller’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis.

 

d.There is no claim, action, suit, proceeding, or governmental investigation (collectively, “Action”) of any nature pending or, to Seller’s knowledge, threatened against or by Seller (a) relating to or affecting the Purchased Membership Interests; or (b) that challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, or otherwise delay the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

e.Seller is the sole legal, beneficial, record, and equitable owner of the Purchased Membership Interests, free and clear of all Encumbrances whatsoever. To Seller’s knowledge, the Purchased Membership Interests were issued in compliance with applicable laws. Seller represents that there are no outstanding liabilities or costs of the Company that are the sole responsibility of the holder of the Purchased Membership Interests.

 

f.The Limited Liability Operating Agreement for Cuentas SDI is in full force and effect and are the only agreement in effect with respect to the matters described therein.

 

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g.The representations and warranties above shall survive the Closing.

 

7.Representations and Warranties of Buyer. Buyer represents and warrants the following:

 

a.Buyer is a Delaware corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of Delaware.

 

b.Buyer has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the documents to be delivered hereunder, to carry out its obligations hereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

c.The execution, delivery, and performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the documents to be delivered hereunder, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, do not and will not: (a) violate or conflict with the operating agreement of Cuentas SDI or other governing documents of Seller; (b) violate or conflict with any judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule, or regulation applicable to Buyer; (c) conflict with, or result in (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) any violation of, or default under, or give rise to a right of termination, acceleration, or modification of, any obligation or loss of any benefit under any contract or other instrument to which Buyer or Cuentas SDI is a party, except where the conflict, violation, default, termination, acceleration, or modification would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on Buyer’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis.

 

8.Deliverables at Closing. At Closing, the Seller and Buyer shall deliver the following documents along with payment of the Purchase Price as provided in Section 3 above:

 

a.A revised Members’ Schedule for Cuentas SDI reflecting Buyer’s purchase of the Purchase Membership Interests and ownership interest therein.

 

b.Executed agreement with the Buyer’s transfer agent relating to the Escrowed Shares.

 

c.Seller shall deliver a corporate resolution authorizing the officers of the Seller to execute any and all documents necessary to consummate this transaction.

 

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9.INDEMNIFICATION. Each party hereby agrees to indemnify, save and keep harmless the other party, its agents, employees, successors and assigns, from and against any and all losses, damages, penalties, injuries, claims, actions and suits, including legal expenses consisting of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of litigation, of whatsoever kind and nature (“Claims”), suffered or incurred on account of the indemnifying party’s breach of any representation warranty or covenant made herein, or any contract; agreement or understanding between the indemnifying party and any third party, unless such Claim is ultimately based upon the wrongful or negligent act or omission of the party to be indemnified. Further, the Seller shall indemnify Buyer for any Seller liabilities or costs which were incurred prior to the Closing. Each party agrees that if it should become aware of a Claim against it which is to be defended and indemnified against by the other party, it shall give the indemnifying party timely notice of the Claim and tender the defense of same to the indemnifying party. The indemnifying party shall have the primary responsibility for defense of the Claim and may retain counsel to conduct the defense, who shall be reasonably acceptable to the indemnified party. The indemnified party shall cooperate with all reasonable requests by the indemnifying party for assistance with the defense. The indemnifying party shall have the exclusive right to settle and compromise Claims for money damages, but shall not without the prior written consent of the indemnified party, (a) make any admissions of fact or law in any answer or other pleading or paper, or in open court, or otherwise, that may be binding on the indemnified party or (b) consent or agree to any remedies that would be binding upon the indemnified party, other than money damages. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, no party’s right to be indemnified against Claims shall affect the right of any party to retain its own counsel in connection with any such Claim, but if a party has accepted defense of any such Claim against the other party and has retained counsel acceptable to the indemnified party, the indemnifying party shall not be obligated to pay the attorneys’ fees or cost of any counsel other than the counsel retained by it.

 

10.Other General Terms and Conditions. The parties agree to the following terms and conditions:

 

a.Binding Arbitration. Buyer and Seller agree that any dispute regarding this Agreement will be settled by binding arbitration according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) conducted in New York, New York by the AAA. The parties agree to expedite the necessary arbitration as quickly as the rules of the AAA permit. The parties agree to mutually select the arbitrator or they will promptly notify the AAA they are unable to agree and the AAA will select an arbitrator with no less than 20 years of experience in complex commercial equity purchases or business acquisitions. The parties agree to follow and implement the final ruling of the Arbitrator without recourse to an appeal or the necessity of the prevailing party having to file the ruling with the circuit court to have the ruling converted into a final judgment. This provision is a material consideration in the parties entering into this agreement.

 

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b.Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of the parties to the obligations and conditions of the terms of this Agreement.

 

c.Waiver of Jury Trial: EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION, PROCEEDING, CAUSE OF ACTION OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES ATTACHED TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

d.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email or other means of Electronic Transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

 

e.Entire Agreement: This Agreement and all related attachments constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein and therein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, records, representations and warranties, both written and oral, whether express or implied, with respect to such subject matter.

 

f.Successors and Assigns; Assignment: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement may not be assigned by any party without the prior written consent of the other party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. and any such assignment in violation of this Agreement shall be null and void.

 

g.Attorneys’ Fees. If any party hereto institutes any legal suit, action, or proceeding, including arbitration, against another party in respect of a matter arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party in the suit, action, or proceeding shall be entitled to receive, and the non-prevailing party shall pay, in addition to all other damages to which the prevailing party may be entitled, the costs and expenses incurred by the prevailing party in conducting the suit, action, or proceeding, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and court costs.

 

h.Amendment. No provision of this Agreement may be amended or modified except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties.

 

i.Governing Law. This Agreement including any attachments, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Florida without regard to the conflict of law provisions. Jurisdiction for any and all legal proceedings will be in New York County, New York.

 

j.By signing below each party agrees to be bound by terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the ______ day of _________, 2024.

 

BUYER:  
     
The OLB Group, Inc.  
     
By:    
Name: Ronny Yakov  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  
     
SELLER:  
     
Cuentas, Inc.  
     
By:    
Name: Shalom Arik Maimon  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

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Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, 

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Ronny Yakov, Chief Executive Officer of The OLB Group, Inc. (the “Registrant”) certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 of The OLB Group, Inc.

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Dated: May 20, 2024

 

By: /s/ Ronny Yakov  
  Ronny Yakov  
 

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, 

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Rachel Boulds, Chief Financial Officer of The OLB Group, Inc. (the “Registrant”) certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 of The OLB Group, Inc.

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Dated: May 20, 2024

 

By: /s/ Rachel Boulds  
  Rachel Boulds  
  Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Executive)
 

 

Exhibit 32

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES—OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The OLB Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ronny Yakov, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec.1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that to my knowledge:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.

 

Date: May 20, 2024

 

By: /s/ Ronny Yakov  
  Ronny Yakov
Chief Executive Officer
 
  (Principal Executive)  

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The OLB Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Rachel Boulds, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec.1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that to my knowledge:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.

 

Date: May 20, 2024

 

By: /s/ Rachel Boulds  
  Rachel Boulds
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Executive)
 

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to The OLB Group, Inc. and will be retained by The OLB Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Cover - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
May 17, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]    
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Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2024  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name THE OLB GROUP, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001314196  
Entity File Number 000-52994  
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-4188568  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
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Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Ex Transition Period false  
Entity Contact Personnel [Line Items]    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1120 Avenue of the Americas  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Fourth Floor  
Entity Address, City or Town New York  
Entity Address, State or Province NY  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10036  
Entity Phone Fax Numbers [Line Items]    
City Area Code (212)  
Local Phone Number 278-0900  
Entity Listings [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.0001 par value  
Trading Symbol OLB  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,797,583
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current Assets:    
Cash $ 3,319 $ 179,006
Accounts receivable, net 207,274 466,890
Prepaid expenses 94,524 184,913
Other receivables 403,999 403,999
Investment in equity securities 548,393 273,662
Other current assets 55,676 312,103
Total Current Assets 1,313,185 1,820,573
Other Assets:    
Property and equipment, net 5,122,231 5,871,751
Intangible assets, net 3,309,285 3,500,246
Goodwill 8,139,889 8,139,889
Other long-term assets 395,951 395,952
Total Other Assets 16,967,356 17,907,838
TOTAL ASSETS 18,280,541 19,728,411
Current Liabilities:    
Cash overdraft 91,020
Accounts payable 3,705,263 3,526,689
Accrued expenses 333,885 1,017,708
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation 2,000,000 2,000,000
Note payable – current portion 371,196 258,819
Total Current Liabilities 7,146,109 7,234,500
Long Term Liabilities    
Notes payable, net of current portion 149,039
Total Liabilities 7,146,109 7,383,539
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock, value
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 1,810,346 and 1,534,408 shares issued, 1,797,730 and 1,521,791 shares outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 180 152
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,617 shares at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (109,988) (109,988)
Additional paid-in capital 70,100,520 68,910,370
Accumulated deficit (58,946,492) (56,574,896)
Total stockholders’ equity of The OLB Group and Subsidiaries 11,044,230 12,225,648
Noncontrolling interest 90,202 119,224
Total Stockholders’ Equity 11,134,432 12,344,872
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 18,280,541 19,728,411
Related Party    
Current Liabilities:    
Preferred dividend payable (related parties) 449,917 418,606
Related party payable 194,828 12,678
Series A Preferred stock    
Stockholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock, value $ 10 $ 10
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred stock shares issued
Preferred stock shares outstanding
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized 50,000,000 50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 1,810,200 1,534,408
Common stock, shares outstanding 1,797,583 1,521,791
Treasury stock, shares 12,617 12,617
Series A Preferred stock    
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized 10,000 10,000
Preferred stock shares issued 1,021 1,021
Preferred stock shares outstanding 1,021 1,021
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue:    
Total revenue $ 3,496,182 $ 6,622,589
Operating expenses:    
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization 2,753,593 5,077,434
Amortization expense 190,961 899,831
Depreciation expense 749,520 799,717
Salaries and wages 1,016,338 823,140
Professional fees 648,443 369,344
General and administrative expenses 1,024,892 1,055,257
Total operating expenses 6,383,747 9,024,723
Loss from operations (2,887,565) (2,402,134)
Other income (expense):    
Realized gain (loss) on sale of bitcoin 225,229 (327,925)
Unrealized gain on investment 274,731
Interest expense (13,013)  
Other income 114,654
Total other income (expense) 486,947 (213,271)
Net loss before income taxes (2,400,618) (2,615,405)
Income tax expense
Net loss (2,400,618) (2,615,405)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest 29,022
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries (2,371,596) (2,615,405)
Preferred dividends (related parties) (31,311) (30,630)
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders $ (2,402,907) $ (2,646,035)
Net loss per common share, basic (in Dollars per share) $ (0.14) $ (0.17)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in Shares) 17,484,233 15,148,208
Transaction and processing fees    
Revenue:    
Total revenue $ 2,288,209 $ 6,353,471
Merchant equipment rental and sales    
Revenue:    
Total revenue 20,183 24,764
Revenue, net - bitcoin mining    
Revenue:    
Total revenue 211,617 166,749
Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions    
Revenue:    
Total revenue 108,868 77,605
Digital product revenue    
Revenue:    
Total revenue $ 867,305
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Net loss per common share, diluted $ (0.14) $ (0.17)
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 17,484,233 15,148,208
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid In Capital
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Non- Controlling Interest
Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 10 $ 151 $ 68,141,837 $ (109,988) $ (33,394,233)   $ 34,637,777
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 1,021 1,508,154          
Common stock issued to related parties for accrued liabilities $ 1 164,997   164,998
Common stock issued to related parties for accrued liabilities (in Shares)   13,636          
Preferred stock dividends-related party     (30,630)       (30,630)
Stock-based compensation 132,788     132,788
Net loss         (2,615,405)   (2,615,405)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 10 $ 152 68,408,992 (109,988) (36,009,638)   32,289,528
Balance (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 1,021 1,521,790          
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 10 $ 152 68,910,370 (109,988) (56,574,896) $ 119,224 12,344,872
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 1,021 1,521,791          
Common stock issued for exercise of options $ 16 6,824 6,840
Common stock issued for exercise of options (in Shares)   156,899          
Common stock sold for cash 9,775 9,775
Common stock sold for cash (in Shares)   1,408          
Common stock issued to related parties for accrued liabilities $ 12 899,988 900,000
Common stock issued to related parties for accrued liabilities (in Shares)   117,632          
Preferred stock dividends-related party (31,311) (31,311)
Stock-based compensation 304,874 304,874
Adjustment for 10 for 1 reverse stock split      
Adjustment for 10 for 1 reverse stock split (in Shares)   (146)          
Net loss         (2,371,596) (29,022) (2,400,618)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 10 $ 180 $ 70,100,520 $ (109,988) $ (58,946,492) $ 90,202 $ 11,134,432
Balance (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 1,021 1,797,583          
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net loss $ (2,400,618) $ (2,615,405)
Depreciation and amortization 940,481 1,699,548
Stock based compensation 304,874 132,788
(Gain) loss on sale of bitcoin (225,229) 327,925
Unrealized gain on investment (274,731)
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 259,616 (540,629)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 572,045 (206,806)
Accounts payable 178,575 1,477,076
Accrued expenses 220,287 296,286
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (424,700) 570,783
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Acquisition of property and equipment (937,621)
Net cash used in investing activities (937,621)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Cash overdraft 91,020 71,953
Common stock sold for cash 9,775
Advances from related party 182,150
Proceeds from exercise of options – related party 6,840
Repayments on note payable (40,772) (74,514)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 249,013 (2,561)
   
Net change in cash (175,687) (369,399)
Cash – beginning of period 179,006 434,026
Cash – end of period 3,319 64,627
Cash paid for:    
Interest
Income taxes
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:    
Common stock issued for accrued liabilities 900,000 164,998
Preferred stock dividends 31,311 30,630
Cancellation of operating leases $ 174,090
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Background
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Background [Abstract]  
BACKGROUND

NOTE 1 – BACKGROUND

 

Background

 

The OLB Group, Inc. (“OLB” the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 18, 2004 and provides services through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and business segments. The Company generates its revenue through two business segments its Fintech Services and Bitcoin Mining Business segments.

 

Fintech Services:

 

The Company provides integrated financial and transaction processing services (“Fintech Services”) to businesses throughout the United States. Through its eVance, Inc. subsidiary (“eVance”), the Company provides an integrated suite of third-party merchant payment processing services and related proprietary software enabling products that deliver credit and debit card-based internet payment processing solutions primarily to small and mid-sized merchants operating in physical “brick and mortar” business environments, on the internet and in retail settings requiring both wired and wireless mobile payment solutions. eVance operates as an independent sales organization (“ISO”) generating individual merchant processing contracts in exchange for future residual payments. As a wholesale ISO, eVance has a direct contractual relationship with the merchants and takes greater responsibility in the approval and monitoring of merchants than do retail ISOs and as a result, receives additional consideration for this service and risk. The Company’s Securus365, Inc. (“Securus365”) subsidiary operates as a retail ISO and receives residual income as commission for merchants it places with third party processors. The Company’s eVance Capital, Inc subsidiary provides lending services to merchants processing with eVance, Inc.

 

CrowdPay.us, Inc. (“CrowdPay”) is a Crowdfunding platform used to facilitate a capital raise anywhere from $1,000,000 -$50,000,000 of various types of securities under Regulation D, Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation A and the Securities Act of 1933. To date, the activities of this subsidiary have been nominal.

 

OmniSoft, Inc. (“OmniSoft”) operates a software platform for small merchants. The Omnicommerce applications work on an iPad, mobile device and the web and allow customers to sell a store’s products in a physical, retail setting. To date, the activities of this subsidiary have been nominal when compared to the overall business.

 

On May 14, 2021, the Company formed OLBit, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary (“OLBit”). The purpose of OLBit is to hold the Company’s assets and operate its business related to its emerging lending and transactional business leveraging the Company’s Bitcoin Business and Fintech Services business. To date, the activities of this subsidiary have been nominal.

 

On June 15, 2023, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with SDI Black 001, LLC (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 80.01% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “LLC”). The LLC owns the platform of Black011.com and the network serving over 31,000 convenience stores (“Bodegas”) in and around New York and New Jersey (see Note 7).

 

The Company also provides ecommerce development and consulting services on a project-by-project basis.

 

Bitcoin Mining Business:

 

On July 23, 2021, the Company formed DMINT, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary (“DMINT”). The purpose of DMINT is to operate its business related to Bitcoin mining (“Bitcoin Business”).

  

On June 24, 2022, the Company formed DMINT Real Estate Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMINT. The purpose of DMINT Real Estate Holdings, Inc is to buy and hold real estate related to DMINT. Currently, its only asset is the building and property located in Selmer, Tennessee where all of the mining computers are located.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which management believes are necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of and for the three month period ending March 31, 2024 and not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

Use of Estimates

  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s accounting estimates include the collectability of receivables, useful lives of long-lived assets and recoverability of those assets, impairment in fair value of goodwill, valuation allowances for income taxes and stock-based compensation.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, eVance Inc, eVance Capital Inc, Securus365, Inc., CrowdPay.us, Inc., OmniSoft, Inc., OLBit, Inc., DMINT, Inc., DMINT Real Estate Holdings. The Company owns 80.01% of Cuentas SDI, LLC, which has been included in the consolidated financial statements and the Company has recorded a noncontrolling interest for the 19.99% interest that they do not own.

 

All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial information to conform to the presentation used in the financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2024.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels.  The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:

 

Level 1: Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.

 

Level 2: Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.

 

Level 3: Pricing inputs that are generally unobservable inputs and not corroborated by market data.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.  The Company’s notes payable represents the fair value of such instruments as the notes bear interest rates that are consistent with current market rates.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. The Company’s cash is deposited with major financial institutions. At times, such deposits may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurable amount (“FDIC”). As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had no cash in excess of the FDIC’s $250,000 coverage limit.

 

Operating Segments

 

Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), or decision maker group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. Our chief operating decision–making group is composed of the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President. The Company has two operating segments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. (see Note 16).

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We account for equity-based transactions with employees and non-employees under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“Topic 718”), which establishes that equity-based payments to employees and non-employees are recorded at the grant date the fair value of the equity instruments the entity is obligated to issue when the employees and non-employees have rendered the requisite service and satisfied any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments. Topic 718 also states that observable market prices of identical or similar equity or liability instruments in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and, if available, should be used as the basis for the measurement for equity and liability instruments awarded in these share-based payment transactions. However, if observable market prices of identical or similar equity or liability instruments are not available, the fair value shall be estimated by using a valuation technique or model that complies with the measurement objective, as described in Topic 718.

 

Net Loss per Share

 

Basic net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period. The weighted average number of common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 does not include warrants to acquire 856,313 shares of common stock because of their anti-dilutive effect. The weighted average number of common shares for three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, does not include 20,000 and 113,594 options, respectively, to purchase common stock because of their anti-dilutive effect.

 

Investments in Equity Securities

 

The Company accounts for its investments under ASC 321, “Investments – Equity Securities,” which requires that investments in equity securities be measured at fair value with changes in value recorded as unrealized gains and losses in current period operations.

 

Bitcoin

 

The Company obtains bitcoin through our mining activities, which is accounted for in connection with our revenue recognition policy. The bitcoin held is recorded as other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets initially measured at cost, in accordance with ASC 350 – “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”). The use of bitcoin is accounted for in accordance with the first in first out method of accounting. We do not amortize our bitcoin but assess the value for impairment as further discussed in our impairment policy.

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying value of the Company’s bitcoin was $55,676 and $312,103, respectively. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 0.13 bitcoin on hand which had a fair value of $9,088 based on the price of bitcoin of approximately $69,908. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded a realized gain (loss) on our bitcoin transactions of $225,229 and $(327,925), respectively.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation is calculated once the asset has been received and is ready for its intended use, using half of the monthly depreciation in the first month and half of the monthly depreciation in the last month. Cost and accumulated depreciation applicable to items replaced or retired are eliminated from the related accounts with any gain or loss on the disposition included in the statement of operations. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

 

The Company capitalizes all capital assets utilizing the following criteria:

 

  All land acquisitions;.

 

  All buildings/facilities acquisitions and new construction;

 

  Facility renovation and improvement projects costing more than $100,000;

 

  Land improvement and infrastructure projects costing more than $100,000,

 

  Equipment costing more than $3,000 with a useful life beyond a single reporting period (generally one year);

 

  Computer equipment costing more than $5,000; and

 

  Construction in Progress (CIP) for capital projects with a budget in excess of $100,000

 

The estimated useful lives for all the Company’s property and equipment are as follows:

 

Item   Useful Life
Computer equipment   3 years
Software   10 years
Office furniture   5 Years
Buildings and improvements   30 years

 

Intangible Assets

 

The Company accounts for its intangible assets in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 350-30, General Intangibles Other Than Goodwill. ASC Subtopic 350-30, which requires assets to be measured based on the fair value of the consideration given or the fair value of the assets (or net assets) acquired, whichever is more clearly evident and, thus, more reliably measurable. Under ASC Subtopic 350-30 any intangible asset with a useful life is required to be amortized over that life and the useful life is to be evaluated every reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. If the estimate of useful life is changed the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life. Costs to renew or extend the term of an intangible assets are recognized as an expense when incurred.

 

Included in intangible assets are merchant portfolios that are valued at fair value of merchant customers on the date of acquisition and are amortized over their estimated useful lives (7 years). See Note 4.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

In accordance with ASC 360-10 the Company periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets held and used at least annually or when events and circumstances warrant such a review. If significant events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable, the Company performs a test of recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its undiscounted expected future cash flows. Cash flow projections are sometimes based on a group of assets, rather than a single asset. If cash flows cannot be separately and independently identified for a single asset, the Company determines whether impairment has occurred for the group of assets for which it can identify the projected cash flows. If the carrying values are in excess of undiscounted expected future cash flows, it measures any impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset group to its carrying value. If the fair value of an asset or asset group is determined to be less than the carrying amount of the asset or asset group, impairment in the amount of the difference is recorded.

 

The Company recorded no impairment expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Goodwill

 

The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.

 

The Company tests for indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. In accordance with ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, the Company performed a quantitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill and determined there was no impairment at December 31, 2023.

 

A summary of goodwill as of March 31, 2024, is as follows:

 

Acquisition of assets from Excel Corporation and its subsidiaries on April 9, 2018  $6,858,216 
Acquisition of 80.01% interest of Cuentas SDI, LLC on June 15, 2023 (see Note 7)   1,281,673 
Goodwill balance as of March 31, 2024  $8,139,889 

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable represent contractual residual payments due from the Company’s processing partners or other customers. Residual payments are determined based on transaction fees and revenues from the credit and debit card processing activity of merchants for which the Company’s processing partners pay the Company. Based on collection experience and periodic reviews of outstanding receivables, we have recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $207,850 and $207,850 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Reserve for Chargeback Losses

 

Disputes between a cardholder and a merchant periodically arise as a result of, among other things, cardholder dissatisfaction with merchandise quality or merchant services. Such disputes may not be resolved in the merchant’s favor. In these cases, the transaction is “charged back” to the merchant, which means the purchase price is refunded to the customer through the merchant’s bank and charged to the merchant. If the merchant has inadequate funds, the Company must bear the credit risk for the full amount of the transaction. The Company evaluates the risk for such transactions and estimates the potential loss for chargebacks based primarily on historical experience and records a loss reserve accordingly. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 chargebacks have reduced recorded revenue amounts and no reserve for loss has been recorded as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by revenue source:

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2024   2023 
Transaction and processing fees from wholesale contracts  $1,947,572   $6,028,143 
Transaction and processing fees from retail contracts   221,825    260,424 
Other transaction and processing fees, revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, and merchant equipment rental and sales   247,863    167,273 
Bitcoin mining revenue   211,617    166,749 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
 
Total revenue from contracts with customers  $3,496,182   $6,622,589 

 

The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”). The Company determines revenue recognition through the following steps:

 

  Identification of a contract with a customer;

 

  Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;
     
  Determination of the transaction price;
     
  Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
     
  Recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Shipping and handling activities associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment activity and recognized as revenue at the point in time at which control of the goods transfers to the customer. As a practical expedient, the Company does not adjust the transaction price for the effects of a significant financing component if, at contract inception, the period between customer payment and the transfer of goods or services is expected to be one year or less.

 

Transaction and processing fees

 

Fees for the Company’s transaction and processing arrangements are typically billed and paid on a monthly basis. The Company receives a percentage of recurring monthly transaction related fees comprised of credit and debit card fees charged to merchants, net of association fees, otherwise known as Interchange, as well as certain service charges and convenience fees, for payment processing services, including authorization, capture, clearing, settlement and information reporting of electronic transactions. Fees are calculated on either a percentage of the dollar, volume of the transaction or a fixed fee or a hybrid of the two and are recognized at the time of the transaction. These merchant services represent a single performance obligation satisfied over time and that the same measure of progress should be used to measure the Company’s progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company will recognize revenue on a monthly basis as the services are transferred to the customer in short daily increments that qualify for series guidance as the best measure of the transfer of control.

 

In wholesale contracts, the Company recognizes transaction and processing fees on a gross basis as the Company is the principal in the merchant services. The Company has concluded it is the principal because it has a direct contractual relationship with the merchant, is primarily responsible for the delivery of services to the merchants, including performing underwriting, has discretion in setting prices, and bears risk of chargebacks and other merchant losses. The Company also has the unilateral ability to accept or reject a transaction based on criteria established by the Company. As the principal, the Company records the full discount charged to the merchant as revenue and the related interchange and other processing fees within cost of revenues.

 

In retail contracts, the Company is not responsible for merchant underwriting, has no chargeback liability and has no or limited contractual relationship with the merchant. As such, the Company records the net amount it receives from the processor, after interchange and other interchange and other processing fees, as revenue.

 

Merchant equipment rental and sales

 

The Company generates revenue through the sale and rental of merchant equipment. The Company satisfies its performance obligation upon delivery of equipment to merchants and recognizes revenue at a point in time. The Company allows for customer returns which are accounted for as variable consideration. The Company estimates these amounts based on historical experience and reduces revenue recognized. The Company invoices customers upon delivery of the equipment to merchants, and payments from such customers are due upon invoicing. The Company offers hardware installment sales to customers with terms ranging from three to forty-eight months. The Company allocates a portion of the consideration received from these arrangements to a financing component when it determines that a significant financing component exists. The financing component is subsequently recognized as financing revenue separate from hardware revenue, within subscription and services-based revenue, over the terms of the arrangement with the customer. Pursuant to practical expedients afforded under ASC 606, the Company does not recognize a financing component for hardware installment sales that have a term of one year or less.

  

Monthly recurring subscriptions

 

The Company generates recurring revenue through monthly subscriptions for software services. This service is provided based on an agreement with the customer regarding software services.  Performance obligations are promises in a contract to a customer. In the subscription model, each billing period represents a performance obligation. The transaction price is the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or services. For recurring revenue, this is the subscription fee. The Company allocates to the performance obligated based on the selling price for the subscription. If the criteria for recognizing revenue over time are met, revenue is recognized over the period of performance. For subscription and recurring fee, this means recognizing revenue each billing period.

 

Bitcoin mining

 

The Company has entered into a contract with a digital asset mining pool operator to provide computing power to a mining pool. The contract is terminable at any time by either party and the Company’s enforceable right to compensation only begins when the Company starts providing computing power to the mining pool operator. In exchange for providing computing power, we are entitled to a Full-Pay-Per-Share payout of Bitcoin based on a contractual formula, which primarily calculates the hash rate provided by us to the mining pool as a percentage of total network hash rate, and other inputs. We are entitled to consideration even if a block is not successfully placed by the mining pool operator and receive daily earnings. Our daily earnings are recorded net of fees charged by the pool operator.

 

Providing computing power to solve complex cryptographic algorithms in support of the Bitcoin blockchain (in a process known as “solving a block”) is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. The provision of providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators. The transaction consideration the Company receives is net of digital asset transaction fees kept by the mining pool operator and is noncash, in the form of bitcoin, which the Company measures at fair value on the date received which is not materially different than the fair value at contract inception or time the Company has earned the award from the mining pools. The consideration is all variable. Because it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur, the consideration is constrained until the mining pool operator provides the Company with confirmation of the consideration paid, at which time revenue is recognized. There is no significant financing component in these transactions.

 

Digital product revenue

 

The Company generates revenue through electronic distribution and sale of digital products that range from prepaid wireless SIM activation, international mobile recharge services and international long distance phone service.  The Company generally obtains payment upfront and its performance obligation is to provide products and/or calling services.  When products are provided at the point of sale, revenue is recognized immediately and at the time of payment.  When a customer purchases a prepaid telecom product, such as a prepaid mobile phone plan, the revenue is initially recorded as a customer deposit and revenue is recognized over the relevant performance period as customers utilize the prepaid telecom services.  As of March 31, 2024, customer deposits were $0.

 

Leases

 

The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of the arrangement. If a lease is determined to exist, the term of such lease is assessed based on the date on which the underlying asset is made available for the Company’s use by the lessor. The Company’s assessment of the lease term reflects the non-cancelable term of the lease, inclusive of any rent-free periods and/or periods covered by early-termination options which the Company is reasonably certain of not exercising, as well as periods covered by renewal options which the Company is reasonably certain of exercising. The Company also determines lease classification as either operating or finance at lease commencement, which governs the pattern of expense recognition and the presentation reflected in the consolidated statements of operations over the lease term.

 

For leases with a term exceeding 12 months, an operating lease liability is recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at lease commencement reflecting the present value of its fixed minimum payment obligations over the lease term. A corresponding operating lease right-of-use asset equal to the initial lease liability is also recorded, adjusted for any prepaid rent and/or initial direct costs incurred in connection with execution of the lease and reduced by any lease incentives received. For purposes of measuring the present value of its fixed payment obligations for a given lease, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate, determined based on information available at lease commencement, as rates implicit in its leasing arrangements are typically not readily determinable. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate reflects the rate it would pay to borrow on a secured basis and incorporates the term and economic environment of the associated lease.

 

For the Company’s operating leases, fixed lease payments are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, lease payments are recognized as paid and are not recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as an accounting policy election. Leases qualifying for the short-term lease exception were insignificant. Variable lease costs are recognized as incurred and primarily consist of common area maintenance and utility charges not included in the measurement of right of use assets and operating lease liabilities.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, in which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is required to the extent any deferred tax assets may not be realizable.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets. The amendments in ASU No. 2023-08 are intended to improve the accounting for certain crypto assets by requiring an entity to measure those crypto assets at fair value each reporting period with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The amendments also improve the information provided to investors about an entity’s crypto asset holdings by requiring disclosure about significant holdings, contractual sale restrictions, and changes during the reporting period. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for both interim and annual financial statements that have not yet been issued (or made available for issuance). If an entity adopts the amendments in an interim period, it must adopt them as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. ASU No. 2023-08 requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets) as of the beginning of the annual reporting period in which an entity adopts the amendments. The Company has not yet adopted ASU No. 2023-08 and is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption will have on the Company’s financial statement presentation and disclosures.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Liquidity and Capital Resources [Abstract]  
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

NOTE 3 – LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP, which assumes that the Company’s management will evaluate whether it will be able to meet its obligations and continue its operations in the normal course of business. At March 31, 2024, the Company had cash of approximately $3,300, accounts receivable of approximately $207,000, invested funds of approximately $548,000 and bitcoin valued at $56,000. At March 31, 2024 the Company has a cash overdraft, accounts payable and accrued expenses of approximately $4,130,000. There is also a note payable of approximately $371,000, a related party payable of approximately $195,000 and preferred dividend due of approximately $450,000. To date, the Company has generated cash flows from operations, issuances of equity and indebtedness and during the period ended March 31, 2024 reported net cash used by operating activities of approximately $424,700.

 

On February 16, 2024, The OLB Group, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) to create an at-the-market equity program. Under the Agreement, the Company may offer and sell its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, from time to time having an aggregate offering amount of up to $15,000,000 (the “Shares”) during the term of the Agreement through Maxim, as sales agent (the “ATM Offering”). The Company has agreed to pay Maxim a commission equal to 3.0% of the gross sales price from the sales of Shares pursuant to the Agreement. In addition, the Company has agreed to reimburse Maxim for its costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with its services, including the fees and out-of-pocket expenses of its legal counsel. The Shares will be issued pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-255152) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that was declared effective on May 3, 2021. On February 20, 2024, the Company filed a prospectus supplement registering up to $3,900,000 of Shares relating to the ATM Offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

In addition, the Company is in the process of spinning off DMINT into a stand-alone entity. It is expected that the spin-off will occur during the next twelve months. As a result, the capital required to operate the Bitcoin Mining Segment will no longer be incurred by the Company. Further, DMINT, as a stand-alone entity, will look to raise capital following the spin-off through either an issuance of DMINT equity or loans against the DMINT assets, which include the property in Selmer, Tennessee and the Bitcoin mining computers.

 

Further, during 2023, the Company paused any non-essential spending on legal and consulting advisors in connection with OLBit’s State Money Transmission License and New York BitLicense applications to focus on the Company’s payment processing business and Bitcoin mining business. The Company does plan to restart the process to apply for the licenses in late 2024 or 2025. Therefore, expenses incurred during 2023 for the work are not expected to continue to have an impact on the working capital of the Company.

 

Management believes that its current available resources, along with potential funds to be received from the ATM Offering, will be sufficient to fund the Company’s planned expenditures over the next 12 months. However, management recognizes that it may be required to obtain additional resources to successfully execute its business plans. No assurances can be given that management will be successful in raising additional capital, if needed, or on acceptable terms. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company determine it shall be unable to continue as a going concern.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Intangible Assets
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE 4 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Intangible assets consist of the following:

 

   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
Merchant portfolios  $2,409,965   $2,409,965 
Less accumulated amortization   (2,400,645)   (2,322,182)
Net residual portfolios  $9,320   $87,783 

 

Trade name  $2,500,000   $2,500,000 
Less accumulated amortization   (2,500,000)   (2,500,000)
Net trade name  $
   $
 

 

Exclusive agreement to purchase natural gas  $4,499,952   $4,499,952 
Less accumulated amortization   (1,199,987)   (1,087,489)
Net mineral rights  $3,299,965   $3,412,463 
           
Total intangible assets, net  $3,309,285   $3,500,246 

 

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $190,961 and $899,831, respectively.

 

The Company’s merchant portfolio and tradename are being amortized over respective useful lives of 7 and 5 years and the Company’s agreement to purchase natural gas is being amortized over the useful life of 10 years.

 

The following sets forth the estimated amortization expense related to amortizing intangible assets for the years ended December 31:

 

2024  $456,584 
2025   450,988 
2026   450,988 
2027   450,741 
2028   449,995 
Thereafter   1,049,989 
Total  $3,309,285 

 

The weighted average remaining useful life of amortizing intangible assets was 4.87 years at March 31, 2024.

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Property and Equipment
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
Office equipment  $186,600   $186,600 
Computer software   141,337    141,337 
Bitcoin mining equipment   8,425,000    8,425,000 
Building   409,296    409,296 
Construction in process   2,383,396    2,383,396 
Total   11,545,629    11,545,629 
Less accumulated depreciation   (6,423,398)   (5,673,878)
Property and Equipment, net  $5,122,231   $5,871,751 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $749,520 and $799,717, respectively.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Investment in Equity Securities
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Investment in Equity Securities [Abstract]  
INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES

 

The Company owns 165.27 units (1.11%) of Node Capital Token Opportunity Fund LP (the “Fund”) for which it paid an aggregate of $250,000 in August 2021. The investment was locked up for two years and a redemption can be made after the expiration of the lock up period with 90 days written notice. The Fund may, at the discretion of the General Partner, compulsorily redeem all interests if the Net Asset Value of the Fund falls below $1,000,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized an unrealized gain (loss) of $274,731 and $0, respectively, and as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the investment in equity securities was $548,393 and $273,662, respectively.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

NOTE 7 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

On June 15, 2023, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with SDI Black 001, LLC (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 80.01% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “LLC”) for a purchase price of $850,000.

 

The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination under ASC 805 and as a result, allocated the fair value of the book value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date as outlined in the table below. The consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2024, includes $867,305 of revenue and $1,012,487 of expenses of Cuentas SDI, LLC for a net loss of $145,182.

 

The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the underlying identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interest was allocated to goodwill. The provisional estimated fair value of the noncontrolling interest was based on the price the Company paid for their 80.01% of their controlling interest. The goodwill represents expected synergies from the combined operations and the acquired base of current and prior merchants to which we hope to sell our merchant services. 

 

The allocation of the purchase price and the estimated fair market values of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest are shown below:

 

Consideration   
Consideration issued  $850,000 
Identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest     
Property and equipment, net   141,337 
Cash overdraft   (8,050)
Customer deposits   (45,806)
Accounts payable   (283,626)
Accrued expenses   (23,028)
Noncontrolling interest   (212,500)
Total identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest   (431,673)
      
Excess purchase price allocated to goodwill  $1,281,673 
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Note Payable
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Note Payable [Abstract]  
NOTE PAYABLE

NOTE 8 – NOTE PAYABLE

 

On November 29, 2021, the Company entered into a Master Equipment Finance Agreement (the “MFA”) with VFS LLC (“VFS”) which would allow the Company to finance the purchase of certain equipment. The collateral and interest rate are determined at the time the Company borrows the funds. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company received, as an initial draw on the MFA, $875,000 from VFS (the “Equipment Loan”). The Equipment Loan is secured by bitcoin mining computers being utilized by DMINT. The Equipment Loan requires monthly payments of $24,838 until the loan is repaid in full or it matures on March 1, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company made repayments of $49,675. As of March 31, 2024, the note payable balance was $371,196, which included $4,109 of accrued interest.

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Stock Options
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stock Options [Abstract]  
STOCK OPTIONS

NOTE 9 – STOCK OPTIONS

 

On January 3, 2024, the Company granted stock options to purchase 200,000 pre-split (20,000 post-split) shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of the Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Yakov. 50% of the options vested immediately, 25% of the options vest on the one year anniversary of the grant, and 25% of the options vest on the two year anniversary of the grant. The options have an exercise price of $0.01 per share pre-split ($0.10 per share post-split). The aggregate fair value of the options totaled $541,999 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following estimates: exercise price of $0.01 (pre-split pricing), 1.63% risk free rate, 295% volatility and expected life of the options of 10 years. The fair value of the options will be recognized over the vesting period with credits to additional paid in capital.

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Yakov exercised options to purchase a total of 1,187,919 pre-split shares of common stock (118,792 post-split) for $4,079 (see Note 12 and Note 14). 

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Smith exercised options to purchase a total of 381,069 pre-split shares of common stock (38,107 post-split) for $2,761 (see Note 12 and Note 14).

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding stock options and changes is presented below:

 

Stock Options  Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Options outstanding January 1, 2023   137,566   $0.04    
 
 
Granted   20,000   $0.10    
 
 
Exercised   
   $
    
 
 
Expired   (667)  $0.01    
 
 
Options outstanding December 31, 2023   156,899   $0.04   $1,656,270 
Granted   20,000   $0.10      
Exercised   (156,899)  $0.04      
Expired   
   $
      
Options outstanding March 31, 2024   20,000   $0.10   $1,140,200 
Shares exercisable at March 31, 2024   10,000   $0.10   $570,100 

  

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company recognized $304,874 and $132,788, respectively, in stock-based compensation related to the above-mentioned options. As of March 31, 2024 there was $237,124 of unrecognized expense for the above-mentioned options and the weighted average contractual term of the options outstanding and of the option exercisable were 9.76 years.

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Warrants
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Warrants [Abstract]  
WARRANTS

NOTE 10 – WARRANTS

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding warrants and changes during the periods is presented below:

 

   Number of
Warrants
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract
Term
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2022   856,313   $68.33    3.00 
Underwriter Warrant Exercised   
   $
      
Outstanding, December 31, 2023   856,313   $68.33    2.60 
Warrants Exercised   
   $
      
Outstanding, March 31, 2024   856,313   $68.33    2.33 
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Operating Leases
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Operating Leases [Abstract]  
OPERATING LEASES

NOTE 11 – OPERATING LEASES

 

On June 24, 2020, eVance, Inc. (“eVance”) entered into a Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) with Pergament Lodi, LLC (the “Lessor”) relating to approximately 4,277 square feet of property located at 960 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, Suite 400. The term of the Lease was for thirty-nine (39) months commencing September 1, 2020. The monthly base rent was $8,019 for the first twelve (12) months increasing thereafter to $8,768. The total rent for the entire lease term was $315,044 and $8,768 was payable as a security deposit. The first three months of rent were abated as eVance was not in default of any portion of the Lease. The lease has been extended on a month-to-month basis with a base rent of $8,554 per month.

 

On January 11, 2022, DMINT entered into two leases (the “Leases”) in Bradford, Pennsylvania relating to a combined 10,000 square feet of property located at the Bradford Regional Airport Authority multi-tenant building in Lafayette Township. The Leases were each for a term of five years, ending on the later of the date of occupancy and November 10, 2026. The monthly base rent for “Cell 3”, comprising 4,000 square feet, was $1,667 per month. The monthly base rent for “Cell 4”, comprising 6,000 square feet, was $2,500 per month. The total rent for the entire lease term of the Leases was $250,000 and $8,768 was payable as a security deposit.

 

On March 29, 2023, DMINT entered into a Surrender and Release Agreement with Bradford Regional Airport Authority relating to the property in Bradford, Pennsylvania whereby DMINT agreed to pay $50,000 in exchange for an early termination of the Leases. March 31, 2023 was the final day DMINT occupied the property and all operations were moved to the Selmer, Tennessee building owned by the Company.

  

Lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $22,072 and $42,408, respectively.  The Company has multiple short term rental arrangements that are not captured under ASC 842. Those payments are expensed as incurred and included in the total lease expense for each year.

 

As of March 31, 2024, there are no leases remaining with a term in excess of one year.

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Common Stock
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Common Stock [Abstract]  
COMMON STOCK

NOTE 12 – COMMON STOCK

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 39,211 shares of common stock to Mr. Smith. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $300,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 14).

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 78,421 shares of common stock to Mr. Yakov. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $600,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 14).

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Yakov exercised options to purchase a total of 1,187,919 pre-split shares of common stock (118,792 post-split) for $4,079 (see Note 9 and Note 14). 

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Smith exercised options to purchase a total of 381,069 pre-split shares of common stock (38,107 post-split) for $2,761 (see Note 9 and Note 14).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company sold 1,408 shares of common stock for total proceeds of $9,775.

 

As of March 31, 2023 the Company reduced the common stock outstanding by 146 shares as a result of fractional shares not being issued in conjunction with the one-for-ten reverse stock split (see Note 18).

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Preferred Stock
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Preferred Stock [Abstract]  
PREFERRED STOCK

NOTE 13 – PREFERRED STOCK

 

Our certificate of incorporation, as amended, authorizes the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our board of directors.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

On August 7, 2020, we filed a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designations”) with the Secretary of State of Delaware. The Certificate of Designations will provide that the Company may issue up to 10,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a stated value (the “Stated Value”) of $1,000 per share. As of March 31, 2024 and 2023 there were 1,021 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to the following rights and preferences.

 

Dividends

 

The Series A Preferred Stockholders are entitled to receive cash dividends at a rate per share (as a percentage of the Stated Value per share) of 12% per annum. Dividends accrue quarterly. Dividends are to be paid to the holders from funds legally available for payment and as approved for payment by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

Conversion

 

The Series A Preferred Stock holders may convert, at their option, on or after the date on which the Term Loan is repaid in full, each share of Series A Preferred Stock (along with accrued but unpaid dividends thereon) into such number of shares of common stock as determined by dividing the Stated Value by the conversion price. The conversion price for the Series A Preferred Stock will be equal to the offering price per Unit in this offering and will be subject to adjustment for splits and the like. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock will only be permitted to convert their shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of common stock at such time as the Term Loan has been repaid in full and there are no further outstanding obligations regarding such indebtedness.

  

Voting

 

Each holder of a share of Series A Preferred Stock will have the right to vote its shares of Series A Preferred Stock with the common stock on an as-converted basis, and with respect to such votes, such holder shall have full voting rights and powers equal to the voting rights and powers of the holders of common stock, and shall be entitled, to notice of any stockholders’ meeting in accordance with the Company’s bylaws, and shall be entitled to vote, together with holders of common stock, with respect to any question upon which holders of common stock have the right to vote. Fractional votes shall not be permitted, and such shares shall be rounded up.

 

Liquidation Preference

 

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock will have a liquidation preference equal to the Stated Value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company (which includes any merger, reorganization, sale of assets in which control of the Company is transferred or event which results in all or substantially all of the Company’s assets being transferred), the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company, before any payment is made to the holders of the Company’s common stock and either in preference to or pari pasu with the holders of any other series of preferred stock that may be issued in the future, a per share amount equal to the liquidation preference.

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Related Party Transactions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 14 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 39,211 shares of common stock to Mr. Smith. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $300,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 12).

 

On January 16, 2024, the Company issued 78,421 shares of common stock to Mr. Yakov. The shares were issued for bonus compensation of $600,000 that was accrued as of December 31, 2023 (see Note 12).

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Yakov exercised options to purchase a total of 1,187,919 pre-split shares of common stock (118,792 post-split) for $4,079 (see Note 9 and Note 12). 

 

On January 24, 2024, Mr. Smith exercised options to purchase a total of 381,069 pre-split shares of common stock (38,107 post-split) for $2,761 (see Note 9 and Note 12).

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Mr. Yakov made payments on behalf of the Company in the amount of $182,150. As of March 31, 2024, the Company owes Mr. Yakov $194,828. The amount is non-interest bearing and due on demand.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued $31,311 and $30,630, respectively, for dividends on the Series A preferred stock held by Mr. Yakov. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, total accrued dividends on the Series A preferred stock due to Mr. Yakov is $449,917 and $418,606, respectively.

 

Refer to Note 9 for options to purchase shares of common stock issued to related parties.

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Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 15 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

In the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company records legal costs associated with loss contingencies as incurred and accrues for all probable and estimable settlements.

  

On November 24, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of November 15, 2021, with FFS Data Corporation (“FFS”) whereby we acquired a portfolio of merchants utilizing financial transaction processing services (the “Acquired Merchant Portfolio”). The purchase price was $20 million, with $16 million paid at closing, $2 million payable within six months after closing, and a $2 million payment to be transferred to an escrow account, contingent upon an Attrition Adjustment, as described in the Agreement.   However, the Company is engaged ongoing litigation with FFS relating to allegations of, among other things, breaches of contract in connection with the Acquired Merchant Portfolio whereby FFS is claiming to be paid the full purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio and the Company is making a claim to recover the purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio based on misrepresentations made about the Acquired Merchant Portfolio and related fraud and other claims, which resulted in a termination of the bank processing agreement by Clear Fork Bank (the “Bank”) and eventual termination of all payment processing business with the merchants. In addition, in connection with the litigation with FFS, the Company has also made a claim against the Bank for damages the Company suffered as a result of it having to cease processing transactions for the merchants underlying the Acquired Merchant Portfolio. The Bank has filed a counterclaim for fees incurred by it in connection with the transactions processed since the acquisition of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio by the Company. However, the damages claimed have been materially reduced over time due to account balancing which was not completed at the time of the counterclaim. The litigations are currently in discovery and dates for trial are not yet finalized.

 

DMINT is currently in a contract dispute with a contractor. The Company has paid $100,000 to the contractor for work completed and materials provided and returned materials to offset the potential liability of approximately $444,000. The Company has recorded just over $315,000 in accounts payable related to the matter. The matter continues to be in discovery; however, the parties continue to discuss settlement. The parties are working on a payment schedule but have been unable to agree on terms to date.

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Segments
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Segments [Abstract]  
SEGMENTS

NOTE 16 – SEGMENTS

 

The Company applies ASC 280, Segment Reporting, in determining its reportable segments. The Company has two reportable segments: Bitcoin Mining and Fintech Services. The guidance requires that segment disclosures present the measure(s) used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to decide how to allocate resources and for purposes of assessing such segments’ performance. The Company’s CODM is comprised of several members of its executive management team who use revenue and expenses of our two reporting segments to assess the performance of the business of our reportable operating segments.

 

The following table details revenue, operating expenses, and assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

   Fintech
Segment
   Bitcoin
Mining
Segment
   Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS            
Current Assets:            
Cash  $3,169   $150   $3,319 
Accounts receivable, net   207,274    
    207,274 
Prepaid expenses   27,914    66,610    94,524 
Other receivables   5,016    398,983    403,999 
Investment in equity securities   
    548,393    548,393 
Other current assets   
    55,676    55,676 
Total Current Assets   243,373    1,069,812    1,313,185 
                
Other Assets:               
Property and equipment, net   46,418    5,075,813    5,122,231 
Intangible assets, net   9,319    3,299,966    3,309,285 
Goodwill   8,139,889    
    8,139,889 
Other long-term assets   395,951    
    395,951 
Total Other Assets   8,591,577    8,375,779    16,967,356 
                
TOTAL ASSETS  $8,834,950   $9,445,591   $18,280,541 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current Liabilities:               
Cash overdraft  $91,020   $
   $91,020 
Accounts payable   3,229,475    475,788    3,705,263 
Accrued expenses   214,012    119,873    333,885 
Preferred dividend payable (related parties)   449,917    
    449,917 
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation   2,000,000    
    2,000,000 
Related party payable   162,828    32,000    194,828 
Note payable – current portion   371,196    
    371,196 
Due to/from intercompany   (22,013,810)   22,013,810    
 
Total Current Liabilities   (15,495,362)   22,641,471    7,146,109 
Total Liabilities   (15,495,362)   22,641,471    7,146,109 
                
Stockholders’ Equity:               
Series A Preferred stock   10    
    10 
Common stock   180    
    180 
Treasury stock   (109,988)   
    (109,988)
Additional paid-in capital   70,100,520    
    70,100,520 
Accumulated deficit   (45,750,612)   (13,195,880)   (58,946,492)
Total stockholders’ equity   24,240,110    (13,195,880)   11,044,230 
Noncontrolling interest   90,202    
    90,202 
Total Stockholders’ Equity   24,330,312    (13,195,880)   11,134,432 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $8,834,950   $9,445,591   $18,280,541 

 

   Fintech
Segment
   Bitcoin
Mining
Segment
   Consolidated
Total
 
Revenue:            
Transaction and processing fees  $2,288,209   $
   $2,288,209 
Merchant equipment rental and sales   20,183    
    20,183 
Revenue, net - bitcoin mining   
    211,617    211,617 
Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions   108,868    
    108,868 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
    867,305 
Total revenue   3,284,565    211,617    3,496,182 
                
Operating expenses:               
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization   2,753,593    
    2,753,593 
Amortization expense   

78,462

    112,499    190,961 
Depreciation expense   

28,476

    721,044    749,520 
Salaries and wages   740,713    275,625    1,016,338 
Professional fees   602,193    46,250    648,443 
General and administrative expenses   762,809    262,083    1,024,892 
Total operating expenses   4,966,246    1,417,501    6,383,747 
                
Loss from operations   (1,681,681)   (1,205,884)   (2,887,565)
                
Other income (expense):               
Realized gain on sale of bitcoin   
    225,229    225,229 
Unrealized gain on investment   
    274,731    274,731 
Interest expense   

(13,013

)        

(13,013

)
Total other income   (13,013)   499,960    486,947 
                
Net loss   (1,694,694)   (705,924)   (2,400,618)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest   29,022    
    29,022 
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries   (1,665,672)   (705,924)   (2,371,596)
                
Preferred dividends (related parties)   (31,311)   
    (31,311)
                
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders  $(1,696,983)  $(705,924)  $(2,402,907)
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Merchant Portfolio Purchase Installment Obligation
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Merchant portfolio Purchase Installment Obligation [Abstract]  
MERCHANT PORTFOLIO PURCHASE INSTALLMENT OBLIGATION

NOTE 17 – MERCHANT PORTFOLIO PURCHASE INSTALLMENT OBLIGATION

 

On November 24, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of November 15, 2021 with FFS Data Corporation (“Seller”) whereby we acquired a portfolio of merchants utilizing financial transaction processing services (the “Acquired Merchant Portfolio”). The purchase price was $20 million, with $16 million paid at closing, $2 million payable within six months after closing, and a $2 million payment to be transferred to an escrow account, contingent upon an Attrition Adjustment, as described in the Agreement. Company management has recognized a liability for the $2,000,000 contingent payment amount as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Legal proceedings regarding this matter began in 2022 and have continued through 2024, see Note 15.

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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 18 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In accordance with SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10) management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued and has determined that is has the following material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.

 

On April 8, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the Employment Agreement with Mr. Yakov (the “Yakov Agreement”). The Amendment corrected a ministerial error in the terms relating to the exercise price of stock options awarded and automobile allowance for Mr. Yakov. The Amendment affirmed that the exercise price of stock options issued under the Agreement (the “Stock Options”) shall have a per share exercise price equal to One Cent ($0.01) and expire ten years after the date of grant. Each Stock Option granted shall become exercisable as follows: 50% upon the grant date, then 25% upon each of the second and third anniversary of the date on which it is granted. In addition, the notices provision of the Yakov Agreement was amended to the reflect the current business address of the Company. 

 

On April 26, 2024, the Company filed with the Delaware Secretary of State a Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) which became effective on April 26, 2024 to effect a one-for-ten (1:10) reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) The Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting on April 26, 2024.

 

As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every ten (10) shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock were automatically combined into one (1) issued and outstanding share of Common Stock, without any change in the par value per share. No fractional shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split were rounded down to the nearest number of whole shares so that we issued cash in lieu of any fractional shares that such stockholder would have received as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. Following the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding was reduced from 18,103,462 shares to 1,810,200 shares after taking into account an adjustment of 146 common shares due to the fact that no fractional shares were issued. The shares of Common Stock underlying the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants were similarly adjusted along with corresponding adjustments to their exercise prices. The number of authorized shares of Common Stock under the Certificate of Incorporation will remain unchanged at 50,000,000 shares. All shares reported in this Form 10Q have been retroactively restated to reflect the Reverse Stock Split as though it had occurred as of January 1, 2023.

 

On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of May 20, 2024 with Cuentas, Inc. (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 19.99% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “LLC”) for a purchase price of $215,500. As a result, effective May 20, 2024 the Company owns 100% of the LLC. 

 

The Agreement contains a restrictive covenant whereby for a period of three (3) years from the Closing, none of Seller, including its any of its principals, executives, officers, directors, managers, employees, salespersons, or entities in which such principal has any interest, will directly or indirectly (i) induce, attempt to induce, interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, solicit, market to, endeavor to obtain as a customer, or contract with any Merchant in order to provide services to such Merchant in competition with the Company; or (ii) solicit or interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, contractual or otherwise any person or entity that is a party to any contract assigned to the Company to terminate its contractual or business relationship with the Company.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure    
Net Income (Loss) $ (2,371,596) $ (2,615,405)
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.24.1.1.u2
Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which management believes are necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of and for the three month period ending March 31, 2024 and not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s accounting estimates include the collectability of receivables, useful lives of long-lived assets and recoverability of those assets, impairment in fair value of goodwill, valuation allowances for income taxes and stock-based compensation.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, eVance Inc, eVance Capital Inc, Securus365, Inc., CrowdPay.us, Inc., OmniSoft, Inc., OLBit, Inc., DMINT, Inc., DMINT Real Estate Holdings. The Company owns 80.01% of Cuentas SDI, LLC, which has been included in the consolidated financial statements and the Company has recorded a noncontrolling interest for the 19.99% interest that they do not own.

All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial information to conform to the presentation used in the financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2024.

Fair value of financial instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels.  The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:

Level 1: Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.

Level 2: Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.

Level 3: Pricing inputs that are generally unobservable inputs and not corroborated by market data.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.  The Company’s notes payable represents the fair value of such instruments as the notes bear interest rates that are consistent with current market rates.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. The Company’s cash is deposited with major financial institutions. At times, such deposits may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurable amount (“FDIC”). As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had no cash in excess of the FDIC’s $250,000 coverage limit.

Operating Segments

Operating Segments

Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), or decision maker group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. Our chief operating decision–making group is composed of the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President. The Company has two operating segments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. (see Note 16).

Stock-based compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for equity-based transactions with employees and non-employees under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“Topic 718”), which establishes that equity-based payments to employees and non-employees are recorded at the grant date the fair value of the equity instruments the entity is obligated to issue when the employees and non-employees have rendered the requisite service and satisfied any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments. Topic 718 also states that observable market prices of identical or similar equity or liability instruments in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and, if available, should be used as the basis for the measurement for equity and liability instruments awarded in these share-based payment transactions. However, if observable market prices of identical or similar equity or liability instruments are not available, the fair value shall be estimated by using a valuation technique or model that complies with the measurement objective, as described in Topic 718.

Net Loss per Share

Net Loss per Share

Basic net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period. The weighted average number of common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 does not include warrants to acquire 856,313 shares of common stock because of their anti-dilutive effect. The weighted average number of common shares for three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, does not include 20,000 and 113,594 options, respectively, to purchase common stock because of their anti-dilutive effect.

Investments in Equity Securities

Investments in Equity Securities

The Company accounts for its investments under ASC 321, “Investments – Equity Securities,” which requires that investments in equity securities be measured at fair value with changes in value recorded as unrealized gains and losses in current period operations.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin

The Company obtains bitcoin through our mining activities, which is accounted for in connection with our revenue recognition policy. The bitcoin held is recorded as other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets initially measured at cost, in accordance with ASC 350 – “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”). The use of bitcoin is accounted for in accordance with the first in first out method of accounting. We do not amortize our bitcoin but assess the value for impairment as further discussed in our impairment policy.

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying value of the Company’s bitcoin was $55,676 and $312,103, respectively. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 0.13 bitcoin on hand which had a fair value of $9,088 based on the price of bitcoin of approximately $69,908. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded a realized gain (loss) on our bitcoin transactions of $225,229 and $(327,925), respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation is calculated once the asset has been received and is ready for its intended use, using half of the monthly depreciation in the first month and half of the monthly depreciation in the last month. Cost and accumulated depreciation applicable to items replaced or retired are eliminated from the related accounts with any gain or loss on the disposition included in the statement of operations. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

The Company capitalizes all capital assets utilizing the following criteria:

  All land acquisitions;.
  All buildings/facilities acquisitions and new construction;
  Facility renovation and improvement projects costing more than $100,000;
  Land improvement and infrastructure projects costing more than $100,000,
  Equipment costing more than $3,000 with a useful life beyond a single reporting period (generally one year);
  Computer equipment costing more than $5,000; and
  Construction in Progress (CIP) for capital projects with a budget in excess of $100,000

The estimated useful lives for all the Company’s property and equipment are as follows:

Item   Useful Life
Computer equipment   3 years
Software   10 years
Office furniture   5 Years
Buildings and improvements   30 years
Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

The Company accounts for its intangible assets in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 350-30, General Intangibles Other Than Goodwill. ASC Subtopic 350-30, which requires assets to be measured based on the fair value of the consideration given or the fair value of the assets (or net assets) acquired, whichever is more clearly evident and, thus, more reliably measurable. Under ASC Subtopic 350-30 any intangible asset with a useful life is required to be amortized over that life and the useful life is to be evaluated every reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. If the estimate of useful life is changed the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life. Costs to renew or extend the term of an intangible assets are recognized as an expense when incurred.

Included in intangible assets are merchant portfolios that are valued at fair value of merchant customers on the date of acquisition and are amortized over their estimated useful lives (7 years). See Note 4.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with ASC 360-10 the Company periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets held and used at least annually or when events and circumstances warrant such a review. If significant events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable, the Company performs a test of recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset or asset group to its undiscounted expected future cash flows. Cash flow projections are sometimes based on a group of assets, rather than a single asset. If cash flows cannot be separately and independently identified for a single asset, the Company determines whether impairment has occurred for the group of assets for which it can identify the projected cash flows. If the carrying values are in excess of undiscounted expected future cash flows, it measures any impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset group to its carrying value. If the fair value of an asset or asset group is determined to be less than the carrying amount of the asset or asset group, impairment in the amount of the difference is recorded.

Goodwill

Goodwill

The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.

The Company tests for indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. In accordance with ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, the Company performed a quantitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill and determined there was no impairment at December 31, 2023.

A summary of goodwill as of March 31, 2024, is as follows:

Acquisition of assets from Excel Corporation and its subsidiaries on April 9, 2018  $6,858,216 
Acquisition of 80.01% interest of Cuentas SDI, LLC on June 15, 2023 (see Note 7)   1,281,673 
Goodwill balance as of March 31, 2024  $8,139,889 
Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represent contractual residual payments due from the Company’s processing partners or other customers. Residual payments are determined based on transaction fees and revenues from the credit and debit card processing activity of merchants for which the Company’s processing partners pay the Company. Based on collection experience and periodic reviews of outstanding receivables, we have recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $207,850 and $207,850 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Reserve for Chargeback Losses

Reserve for Chargeback Losses

Disputes between a cardholder and a merchant periodically arise as a result of, among other things, cardholder dissatisfaction with merchandise quality or merchant services. Such disputes may not be resolved in the merchant’s favor. In these cases, the transaction is “charged back” to the merchant, which means the purchase price is refunded to the customer through the merchant’s bank and charged to the merchant. If the merchant has inadequate funds, the Company must bear the credit risk for the full amount of the transaction. The Company evaluates the risk for such transactions and estimates the potential loss for chargebacks based primarily on historical experience and records a loss reserve accordingly. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 chargebacks have reduced recorded revenue amounts and no reserve for loss has been recorded as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by revenue source:

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2024   2023 
Transaction and processing fees from wholesale contracts  $1,947,572   $6,028,143 
Transaction and processing fees from retail contracts   221,825    260,424 
Other transaction and processing fees, revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, and merchant equipment rental and sales   247,863    167,273 
Bitcoin mining revenue   211,617    166,749 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
 
Total revenue from contracts with customers  $3,496,182   $6,622,589 

The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”). The Company determines revenue recognition through the following steps:

  Identification of a contract with a customer;
  Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;
     
  Determination of the transaction price;
     
  Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
     
  Recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied.

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Shipping and handling activities associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment activity and recognized as revenue at the point in time at which control of the goods transfers to the customer. As a practical expedient, the Company does not adjust the transaction price for the effects of a significant financing component if, at contract inception, the period between customer payment and the transfer of goods or services is expected to be one year or less.

Transaction and processing fees

Fees for the Company’s transaction and processing arrangements are typically billed and paid on a monthly basis. The Company receives a percentage of recurring monthly transaction related fees comprised of credit and debit card fees charged to merchants, net of association fees, otherwise known as Interchange, as well as certain service charges and convenience fees, for payment processing services, including authorization, capture, clearing, settlement and information reporting of electronic transactions. Fees are calculated on either a percentage of the dollar, volume of the transaction or a fixed fee or a hybrid of the two and are recognized at the time of the transaction. These merchant services represent a single performance obligation satisfied over time and that the same measure of progress should be used to measure the Company’s progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company will recognize revenue on a monthly basis as the services are transferred to the customer in short daily increments that qualify for series guidance as the best measure of the transfer of control.

In wholesale contracts, the Company recognizes transaction and processing fees on a gross basis as the Company is the principal in the merchant services. The Company has concluded it is the principal because it has a direct contractual relationship with the merchant, is primarily responsible for the delivery of services to the merchants, including performing underwriting, has discretion in setting prices, and bears risk of chargebacks and other merchant losses. The Company also has the unilateral ability to accept or reject a transaction based on criteria established by the Company. As the principal, the Company records the full discount charged to the merchant as revenue and the related interchange and other processing fees within cost of revenues.

 

In retail contracts, the Company is not responsible for merchant underwriting, has no chargeback liability and has no or limited contractual relationship with the merchant. As such, the Company records the net amount it receives from the processor, after interchange and other interchange and other processing fees, as revenue.

Merchant equipment rental and sales

The Company generates revenue through the sale and rental of merchant equipment. The Company satisfies its performance obligation upon delivery of equipment to merchants and recognizes revenue at a point in time. The Company allows for customer returns which are accounted for as variable consideration. The Company estimates these amounts based on historical experience and reduces revenue recognized. The Company invoices customers upon delivery of the equipment to merchants, and payments from such customers are due upon invoicing. The Company offers hardware installment sales to customers with terms ranging from three to forty-eight months. The Company allocates a portion of the consideration received from these arrangements to a financing component when it determines that a significant financing component exists. The financing component is subsequently recognized as financing revenue separate from hardware revenue, within subscription and services-based revenue, over the terms of the arrangement with the customer. Pursuant to practical expedients afforded under ASC 606, the Company does not recognize a financing component for hardware installment sales that have a term of one year or less.

Monthly recurring subscriptions

The Company generates recurring revenue through monthly subscriptions for software services. This service is provided based on an agreement with the customer regarding software services.  Performance obligations are promises in a contract to a customer. In the subscription model, each billing period represents a performance obligation. The transaction price is the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or services. For recurring revenue, this is the subscription fee. The Company allocates to the performance obligated based on the selling price for the subscription. If the criteria for recognizing revenue over time are met, revenue is recognized over the period of performance. For subscription and recurring fee, this means recognizing revenue each billing period.

Bitcoin mining

The Company has entered into a contract with a digital asset mining pool operator to provide computing power to a mining pool. The contract is terminable at any time by either party and the Company’s enforceable right to compensation only begins when the Company starts providing computing power to the mining pool operator. In exchange for providing computing power, we are entitled to a Full-Pay-Per-Share payout of Bitcoin based on a contractual formula, which primarily calculates the hash rate provided by us to the mining pool as a percentage of total network hash rate, and other inputs. We are entitled to consideration even if a block is not successfully placed by the mining pool operator and receive daily earnings. Our daily earnings are recorded net of fees charged by the pool operator.

Providing computing power to solve complex cryptographic algorithms in support of the Bitcoin blockchain (in a process known as “solving a block”) is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. The provision of providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators. The transaction consideration the Company receives is net of digital asset transaction fees kept by the mining pool operator and is noncash, in the form of bitcoin, which the Company measures at fair value on the date received which is not materially different than the fair value at contract inception or time the Company has earned the award from the mining pools. The consideration is all variable. Because it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur, the consideration is constrained until the mining pool operator provides the Company with confirmation of the consideration paid, at which time revenue is recognized. There is no significant financing component in these transactions.

Digital product revenue

The Company generates revenue through electronic distribution and sale of digital products that range from prepaid wireless SIM activation, international mobile recharge services and international long distance phone service.  The Company generally obtains payment upfront and its performance obligation is to provide products and/or calling services.  When products are provided at the point of sale, revenue is recognized immediately and at the time of payment.  When a customer purchases a prepaid telecom product, such as a prepaid mobile phone plan, the revenue is initially recorded as a customer deposit and revenue is recognized over the relevant performance period as customers utilize the prepaid telecom services.  As of March 31, 2024, customer deposits were $0.

 

Leases

Leases

The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of the arrangement. If a lease is determined to exist, the term of such lease is assessed based on the date on which the underlying asset is made available for the Company’s use by the lessor. The Company’s assessment of the lease term reflects the non-cancelable term of the lease, inclusive of any rent-free periods and/or periods covered by early-termination options which the Company is reasonably certain of not exercising, as well as periods covered by renewal options which the Company is reasonably certain of exercising. The Company also determines lease classification as either operating or finance at lease commencement, which governs the pattern of expense recognition and the presentation reflected in the consolidated statements of operations over the lease term.

For leases with a term exceeding 12 months, an operating lease liability is recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at lease commencement reflecting the present value of its fixed minimum payment obligations over the lease term. A corresponding operating lease right-of-use asset equal to the initial lease liability is also recorded, adjusted for any prepaid rent and/or initial direct costs incurred in connection with execution of the lease and reduced by any lease incentives received. For purposes of measuring the present value of its fixed payment obligations for a given lease, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate, determined based on information available at lease commencement, as rates implicit in its leasing arrangements are typically not readily determinable. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate reflects the rate it would pay to borrow on a secured basis and incorporates the term and economic environment of the associated lease.

For the Company’s operating leases, fixed lease payments are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, lease payments are recognized as paid and are not recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as an accounting policy election. Leases qualifying for the short-term lease exception were insignificant. Variable lease costs are recognized as incurred and primarily consist of common area maintenance and utility charges not included in the measurement of right of use assets and operating lease liabilities.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, in which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is required to the extent any deferred tax assets may not be realizable.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets. The amendments in ASU No. 2023-08 are intended to improve the accounting for certain crypto assets by requiring an entity to measure those crypto assets at fair value each reporting period with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The amendments also improve the information provided to investors about an entity’s crypto asset holdings by requiring disclosure about significant holdings, contractual sale restrictions, and changes during the reporting period. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for both interim and annual financial statements that have not yet been issued (or made available for issuance). If an entity adopts the amendments in an interim period, it must adopt them as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. ASU No. 2023-08 requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets) as of the beginning of the annual reporting period in which an entity adopts the amendments. The Company has not yet adopted ASU No. 2023-08 and is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption will have on the Company’s financial statement presentation and disclosures.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives The estimated useful lives for all the Company’s property and equipment are as follows:
Item   Useful Life
Computer equipment   3 years
Software   10 years
Office furniture   5 Years
Buildings and improvements   30 years
Schedule of Goodwill A summary of goodwill as of March 31, 2024, is as follows:
Acquisition of assets from Excel Corporation and its subsidiaries on April 9, 2018  $6,858,216 
Acquisition of 80.01% interest of Cuentas SDI, LLC on June 15, 2023 (see Note 7)   1,281,673 
Goodwill balance as of March 31, 2024  $8,139,889 
Schedule of Revenue Disaggregated By Revenue Source The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by revenue source:
   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2024   2023 
Transaction and processing fees from wholesale contracts  $1,947,572   $6,028,143 
Transaction and processing fees from retail contracts   221,825    260,424 
Other transaction and processing fees, revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, and merchant equipment rental and sales   247,863    167,273 
Bitcoin mining revenue   211,617    166,749 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
 
Total revenue from contracts with customers  $3,496,182   $6,622,589 
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Intangible Assets (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net Intangible assets consist of the following:
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
Merchant portfolios  $2,409,965   $2,409,965 
Less accumulated amortization   (2,400,645)   (2,322,182)
Net residual portfolios  $9,320   $87,783 
Trade name  $2,500,000   $2,500,000 
Less accumulated amortization   (2,500,000)   (2,500,000)
Net trade name  $
   $
 
Exclusive agreement to purchase natural gas  $4,499,952   $4,499,952 
Less accumulated amortization   (1,199,987)   (1,087,489)
Net mineral rights  $3,299,965   $3,412,463 
           
Total intangible assets, net  $3,309,285   $3,500,246 
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Amortizing Intangible Assets The following sets forth the estimated amortization expense related to amortizing intangible assets for the years ended December 31:
2024  $456,584 
2025   450,988 
2026   450,988 
2027   450,741 
2028   449,995 
Thereafter   1,049,989 
Total  $3,309,285 
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Property and Equipment (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment Property and equipment consisted of the following:
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
Office equipment  $186,600   $186,600 
Computer software   141,337    141,337 
Bitcoin mining equipment   8,425,000    8,425,000 
Building   409,296    409,296 
Construction in process   2,383,396    2,383,396 
Total   11,545,629    11,545,629 
Less accumulated depreciation   (6,423,398)   (5,673,878)
Property and Equipment, net  $5,122,231   $5,871,751 
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Business Combinations (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets Acquired, Liabilities Assumed, and Noncontrolling Interest The allocation of the purchase price and the estimated fair market values of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest are shown below:
Consideration   
Consideration issued  $850,000 
Identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest     
Property and equipment, net   141,337 
Cash overdraft   (8,050)
Customer deposits   (45,806)
Accounts payable   (283,626)
Accrued expenses   (23,028)
Noncontrolling interest   (212,500)
Total identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest   (431,673)
      
Excess purchase price allocated to goodwill  $1,281,673 
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Stock Options (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stock Options [Abstract]  
Schedule of Outstanding Stock Options A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding stock options and changes is presented below:
Stock Options  Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Options outstanding January 1, 2023   137,566   $0.04    
 
 
Granted   20,000   $0.10    
 
 
Exercised   
   $
    
 
 
Expired   (667)  $0.01    
 
 
Options outstanding December 31, 2023   156,899   $0.04   $1,656,270 
Granted   20,000   $0.10      
Exercised   (156,899)  $0.04      
Expired   
   $
      
Options outstanding March 31, 2024   20,000   $0.10   $1,140,200 
Shares exercisable at March 31, 2024   10,000   $0.10   $570,100 

  

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Warrants (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Warrants [Abstract]  
Schedule of Company’s Outstanding Warrants and Changes A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding warrants and changes during the periods is presented below:
   Number of
Warrants
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract
Term
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2022   856,313   $68.33    3.00 
Underwriter Warrant Exercised   
   $
      
Outstanding, December 31, 2023   856,313   $68.33    2.60 
Warrants Exercised   
   $
      
Outstanding, March 31, 2024   856,313   $68.33    2.33 
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Segments (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Segments [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets, Liabilities and Equity for Reportable Segments The following table details revenue, operating expenses, and assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
   Fintech
Segment
   Bitcoin
Mining
Segment
   Consolidated
Total
 
ASSETS            
Current Assets:            
Cash  $3,169   $150   $3,319 
Accounts receivable, net   207,274    
    207,274 
Prepaid expenses   27,914    66,610    94,524 
Other receivables   5,016    398,983    403,999 
Investment in equity securities   
    548,393    548,393 
Other current assets   
    55,676    55,676 
Total Current Assets   243,373    1,069,812    1,313,185 
                
Other Assets:               
Property and equipment, net   46,418    5,075,813    5,122,231 
Intangible assets, net   9,319    3,299,966    3,309,285 
Goodwill   8,139,889    
    8,139,889 
Other long-term assets   395,951    
    395,951 
Total Other Assets   8,591,577    8,375,779    16,967,356 
                
TOTAL ASSETS  $8,834,950   $9,445,591   $18,280,541 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current Liabilities:               
Cash overdraft  $91,020   $
   $91,020 
Accounts payable   3,229,475    475,788    3,705,263 
Accrued expenses   214,012    119,873    333,885 
Preferred dividend payable (related parties)   449,917    
    449,917 
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation   2,000,000    
    2,000,000 
Related party payable   162,828    32,000    194,828 
Note payable – current portion   371,196    
    371,196 
Due to/from intercompany   (22,013,810)   22,013,810    
 
Total Current Liabilities   (15,495,362)   22,641,471    7,146,109 
Total Liabilities   (15,495,362)   22,641,471    7,146,109 
                
Stockholders’ Equity:               
Series A Preferred stock   10    
    10 
Common stock   180    
    180 
Treasury stock   (109,988)   
    (109,988)
Additional paid-in capital   70,100,520    
    70,100,520 
Accumulated deficit   (45,750,612)   (13,195,880)   (58,946,492)
Total stockholders’ equity   24,240,110    (13,195,880)   11,044,230 
Noncontrolling interest   90,202    
    90,202 
Total Stockholders’ Equity   24,330,312    (13,195,880)   11,134,432 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $8,834,950   $9,445,591   $18,280,541 

 

Schedule of Revenue, Operating Expenses for Reportable Segments
   Fintech
Segment
   Bitcoin
Mining
Segment
   Consolidated
Total
 
Revenue:            
Transaction and processing fees  $2,288,209   $
   $2,288,209 
Merchant equipment rental and sales   20,183    
    20,183 
Revenue, net - bitcoin mining   
    211,617    211,617 
Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions   108,868    
    108,868 
Digital product revenue   867,305    
    867,305 
Total revenue   3,284,565    211,617    3,496,182 
                
Operating expenses:               
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization   2,753,593    
    2,753,593 
Amortization expense   

78,462

    112,499    190,961 
Depreciation expense   

28,476

    721,044    749,520 
Salaries and wages   740,713    275,625    1,016,338 
Professional fees   602,193    46,250    648,443 
General and administrative expenses   762,809    262,083    1,024,892 
Total operating expenses   4,966,246    1,417,501    6,383,747 
                
Loss from operations   (1,681,681)   (1,205,884)   (2,887,565)
                
Other income (expense):               
Realized gain on sale of bitcoin   
    225,229    225,229 
Unrealized gain on investment   
    274,731    274,731 
Interest expense   

(13,013

)        

(13,013

)
Total other income   (13,013)   499,960    486,947 
                
Net loss   (1,694,694)   (705,924)   (2,400,618)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest   29,022    
    29,022 
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries   (1,665,672)   (705,924)   (2,371,596)
                
Preferred dividends (related parties)   (31,311)   
    (31,311)
                
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders  $(1,696,983)  $(705,924)  $(2,402,907)
v3.24.1.1.u2
Background (Details)
Jun. 15, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Background (Details) [Line Items]    
Convenience stores 31,000  
Cuentas SDI, LLC [Member]    
Background (Details) [Line Items]    
Interests rate 80.01%  
Minimum [Member]    
Background (Details) [Line Items]    
Raise in capital   $ 1,000,000
Maximum [Member]    
Background (Details) [Line Items]    
Raise in capital   $ 50,000,000
v3.24.1.1.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]      
Consolidated percentage 80.01%    
Noncontrolling interest, percentage 19.99%    
FDIC’s insurance limit $ 250,000   $ 250,000
Weighted average number of common shares anti-dilutive effect (in Shares) 856,313 856,313  
Weighted average number of common shares (in Shares) 20,000 113,594  
Bitcoin price per share (in Dollars per share)     $ 0.13
Fair value amount $ 9,088    
Price of bitcoin 69,908    
Realized gain 225,229 $ (327,925)  
Improvement projects costing 100,000    
Land improvement and infrastructure projects 100,000    
Equipment costing 3,000    
Computer equipment costing 5,000    
Construction in progress $ 100,000    
Amortized estimated useful life 7 years    
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable $ 207,850   $ 207,850
Customer deposits 0    
Bitcoin [Member]      
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]      
Bitcoin amount $ 55,676   $ 312,103
v3.24.1.1.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives
Mar. 31, 2024
Computer equipment [Member]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property and equipment 3 years
Software [Member]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property and equipment 10 years
Office furniture [Member]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property and equipment 5 years
Buildings and improvements [Member]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives of property and equipment 30 years
v3.24.1.1.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Goodwill - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Acquisition of assets $ 1,281,673  
Goodwill balance as of March 31, 2024 8,139,889 $ 8,139,889
Excel Corporation and Subsidiaries [Member]    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Acquisition of assets 6,858,216  
Cuentas SDI, LLC [Member]    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Acquisition of assets $ 1,281,673  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Goodwill (Parentheticals)
Mar. 31, 2024
Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangibles and Goodwill Impairment [Abstract]  
Interest of Cuentas SDI, LLC 80.01%
v3.24.1.1.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Schedule of Revenue Disaggregated By Revenue Source - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Schedule of Revenue Disaggregated By Revenue Source [Abstract]    
Transaction and processing fees from wholesale contracts $ 1,947,572 $ 6,028,143
Transaction and processing fees from retail contracts 221,825 260,424
Other transaction and processing fees, revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, and merchant equipment rental and sales 247,863 167,273
Bitcoin mining revenue 211,617 166,749
Digital product revenue 867,305
Total revenue from contracts with customers $ 3,496,182 $ 6,622,589
v3.24.1.1.u2
Liquidity and Capital Resources (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Feb. 16, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Feb. 20, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Liquidity and Capital Resources (Details) [Line Items]        
Cash   $ 3,300    
Accounts receivable   207,000    
Invested funds   548,000    
Bitcoin value   56,000    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   4,130,000    
Note payable   371,000    
Related party payable   195,000    
Preferred dividend due   450,000    
Operating activities in excess   $ 424,700    
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)   $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001
Aggregate offering amount $ 15,000,000      
Agreed to pay percentage 3.00%      
Shares offering amount     $ 3,900,000  
OLB Group, Inc. [Member]        
Liquidity and Capital Resources (Details) [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) $ 0.0001      
v3.24.1.1.u2
Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Amortization expense (in Dollars) $ 190,961 $ 899,831
Amortized over the useful life term 10 years  
Maximum [Member]    
Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Portfolios and tradename useful lives 7 years  
Minimum [Member]    
Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Portfolios and tradename useful lives 5 years  
Amortizing intangible assets 4 years 10 months 13 days  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]    
Total intangible assets, net $ 3,309,285 $ 3,500,246
Residual Portfolios [Member]    
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, gross 2,409,965 2,409,965
Less accumulated amortization (2,400,645) (2,322,182)
Total intangible assets, net 9,320 87,783
Trade Name [Member]    
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, gross 2,500,000 2,500,000
Less accumulated amortization (2,500,000) (2,500,000)
Total intangible assets, net
Mineral Rights [Member]    
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, gross 4,499,952 4,499,952
Less accumulated amortization (1,199,987) (1,087,489)
Total intangible assets, net $ 3,299,965 $ 3,412,463
v3.24.1.1.u2
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Amortizing Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets [Member]
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Amortizing Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
2024 $ 456,584
2025 450,988
2026 450,988
2027 450,741
2028 449,995
Thereafter 1,049,989
Total $ 3,309,285
v3.24.1.1.u2
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Property and Equipment [Abstract]    
Depreciation expense $ 749,520 $ 799,717
v3.24.1.1.u2
Property and Equipment (Details) - Schedule of Property and Equipment - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment gross $ 11,545,629 $ 11,545,629
Less accumulated depreciation (6,423,398) (5,673,878)
Property and Equipment, net 5,122,231 5,871,751
Office equipment [Member]    
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment gross 186,600 186,600
Computer Software [Member]    
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment gross 141,337 141,337
Bitcoin mining equipment [Member]    
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment gross 8,425,000 8,425,000
Building [Member]    
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment gross 409,296 409,296
Construction in process [Member]    
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment gross $ 2,383,396 $ 2,383,396
v3.24.1.1.u2
Investment in Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Investment in Equity Securities (Details) [Line Items]        
Unit of node capital (in Shares) 165.27      
Percentage of node capital 1.11%      
Value of node capital $ 250,000      
Unrealized gain   $ 225,229 $ (327,925)  
Investment equity securities   548,393   $ 273,662
Node Capital Token Opportunity Fund LP [Member]        
Investment in Equity Securities (Details) [Line Items]        
Net asset value   1,000,000    
Unrealized gain   $ 274,731 $ 0  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Jun. 15, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement [Member]    
Business Combinations (Details) [Line Items]    
Interest, percentage 80.01%  
Purchase price $ 850,000  
Cuentas SDI, LLC [Member]    
Business Combinations (Details) [Line Items]    
Revenue   $ 867,305
Expenses   1,012,487
Net loss   $ 145,182
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]    
Business Combinations (Details) [Line Items]    
Interest, percentage   80.01%
v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations (Details) - Schedule of Assets Acquired, Liabilities Assumed, and Noncontrolling Interest
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Abstract]  
Consideration issued $ 850,000
Identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest  
Property and equipment, net 141,337
Cash overdraft (8,050)
Customer deposits (45,806)
Accounts payable (283,626)
Accrued expenses (23,028)
Noncontrolling interest (212,500)
Total identified assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interest (431,673)
Excess purchase price allocated to goodwill $ 1,281,673
v3.24.1.1.u2
Note Payable (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2022
Note Payable (Details) [Line Items]        
Initial draw on the MFA       $ 875,000
Repayments amount   $ 49,675    
Note payable balance   $ 371,196    
Forecast [Member]        
Note Payable (Details) [Line Items]        
Note payable balance     $ 4,109  
Forecast [Member] | Equipment [Member]        
Note Payable (Details) [Line Items]        
Monthly payments $ 24,838      
v3.24.1.1.u2
Stock Options (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 24, 2024
Jan. 03, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Jan. 16, 2024
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Aggregate fair value of the options     $ 541,999    
Exercise price     $ 0.01    
Risk free rate, percentage     1.63%    
Volatility, percentage     295.00%    
Expected life of the options     10 years    
Per share exercise price $ 38,107        
Expire year 2761 years        
Recognized amount in stock based compensation     $ 304,874 $ 132,788  
Unrecognized expense     $ 237,124    
Option exercisable term     9 years 9 months 3 days    
Mr. Yakov [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Percentage of options vested     50.00%    
Mr. Yakov [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Shares issued of common stock 1,187,919       78,421
Per share exercise price $ 118,792        
Expire year 4079 years        
Mr. Smith [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Shares issued of common stock 381,069       39,211
Per share exercise price $ 38,107        
Expire year 2761 years        
One Year Anniversary [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Percentage of options vest     25.00%    
Two Year Anniversary [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Percentage of options vest     25.00%    
Pre-Split [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Exercise price of per share     $ 0.01    
Pre-Split [Member] | Mr. Yakov [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Purchase shares of common stock   200,000      
Post-Split [Member] | Mr. Yakov [Member]          
Stock Options [Line Items]          
Purchase shares of common stock   20,000      
Exercise price of per share     $ 0.1    
v3.24.1.1.u2
Stock Options (Details) - Schedule of Outstanding Stock Options - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Outstanding Stock Options [Abstract]    
Options outstanding, beginning balance 156,899 137,566
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding beginning balance $ 0.04 $ 0.04
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding beginning balance $ 1,656,270
Options, Granted 20,000 20,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted $ 0.1 $ 0.1
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Granted  
Options, Shares exercisable ending balance 10,000  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares exercisable ending balance $ 0.1  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Shares exercisable ending balance $ 570,100  
Options, Exercised (156,899)
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised $ 0.04
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised  
Options, Expired (667)
Weighted Average Exercise Price , Expired $ 0.01
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Expired  
Options, Shares exercisable ending balance 20,000 156,899
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Shares exercisable ending balance $ 0.1 $ 0.04
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Shares exercisable ending balance $ 1,140,200 $ 1,656,270
v3.24.1.1.u2
Warrants (Details) - Schedule of Company’s Outstanding Warrants and Changes - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Outstanding Stock Warrants [Abstract]      
Number of Warrants, Outstanding ending balance 856,313 856,313 856,313
Weighted Average Exercise Price , Outstanding ending balance $ 68.33 $ 68.33 $ 68.33
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Term, Outstanding ending balance 3 years 2 years 3 months 29 days 2 years 7 months 6 days
Number of Warrants, Warrants Exercised    
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Warrants Exercised    
Number of Warrants, Underwriter Warrant Exercised    
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Underwriter Warrant Exercised    
v3.24.1.1.u2
Operating Leases (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 11, 2022
USD ($)
ft²
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 01, 2020
Jun. 24, 2020
ft²
Operating Lease [Line Items]            
Square feet | ft²           4,277
Lease term   5 years     39 months  
Total rent paid   $ 250,000 $ 315,044      
Payable as security deposit   $ 8,768 8,768      
Lease base rent per month     8,554      
Termination of lease $ 50,000          
Lease expense     22,072 $ 42,408    
DMINT [Member]            
Operating Lease [Line Items]            
Square feet | ft²   10,000        
Cell 3 [Member]            
Operating Lease [Line Items]            
Square feet | ft²   4,000        
Monthly base rent   $ 1,667        
Cell 4 [Member]            
Operating Lease [Line Items]            
Square feet | m²   6,000        
Monthly base rent   $ 2,500        
Minimum [Member]            
Operating Lease [Line Items]            
Monthly base rent     8,019      
Maximum [Member]            
Operating Lease [Line Items]            
Monthly base rent     $ 8,768      
v3.24.1.1.u2
Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 24, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Jan. 16, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Common Stock [Line Items]          
Stock options exercise price (in Dollars per share) $ 38,107        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period 2761 years        
Total proceeds (in Dollars)   $ 9,775    
Reverse stock split description     the Company reduced the common stock outstanding by 146 shares as a result of fractional shares not being issued in conjunction with the one-for-ten reverse stock split    
Armistice Capital [Member]          
Common Stock [Line Items]          
Exercised shares of common stock   1,408      
Total proceeds (in Dollars)   $ 9,775      
Mr. Smith [Member]          
Common Stock [Line Items]          
Shares issued of common stock 381,069     39,211  
Accrued bonus compensation (in Dollars)       $ 300,000 $ 300,000
Stock options exercise price (in Dollars per share) $ 38,107        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period 2761 years        
Mr. Yakov [Member]          
Common Stock [Line Items]          
Shares issued of common stock 1,187,919     78,421  
Accrued bonus compensation (in Dollars)       $ 600,000 $ 600,000
Stock options exercise price (in Dollars per share) $ 118,792        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period 4079 years        
v3.24.1.1.u2
Preferred Stock (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Aug. 07, 2020
Preferred Stock [Line Items]      
Authorized shares 1,000,000 1,000,000  
Preferred stock, stated value (in Dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01  
Preferred stock, shares issued  
Preferred stock, shares outstanding  
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]      
Preferred Stock [Line Items]      
Authorized shares 10,000 10,000 10,000
Preferred stock, stated value (in Dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 1,000
Preferred stock, shares issued 1,021 1,021  
Preferred stock, shares outstanding 1,021 1,021  
Cash dividends, percentage 12.00%    
v3.24.1.1.u2
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 08, 2024
Jan. 24, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 16, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]            
Per share exercise price (in Dollars per share)   $ 38,107        
Expire year   2761 years        
Accrued dividends of preferred stock     $ 450,000      
Accrued dividends     449,917   $ 418,606  
Subsequent Event [Member]            
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]            
Per share exercise price (in Dollars per share) $ 118,792          
Expire year 4079 years          
Mr. Smith [Member]            
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]            
Shares issued of common stock (in Shares)   381,069       39,211
Accrued bonus compensation         300,000 $ 300,000
Per share exercise price (in Dollars per share)   $ 38,107        
Expire year   2761 years        
Mr. Yakov [Member]            
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]            
Shares issued of common stock (in Shares)   1,187,919       78,421
Accrued bonus compensation         $ 600,000 $ 600,000
Per share exercise price (in Dollars per share)   $ 118,792        
Expire year   4079 years        
Payments amount     182,150      
Mr. Yakov [Member] | Related Party [Member]            
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]            
Payments amount     194,828      
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]            
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]            
Accrued dividends of preferred stock     $ 31,311 $ 30,630    
v3.24.1.1.u2
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Purchase agreement description On November 24, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of November 15, 2021, with FFS Data Corporation (“FFS”) whereby we acquired a portfolio of merchants utilizing financial transaction processing services (the “Acquired Merchant Portfolio”). The purchase price was $20 million, with $16 million paid at closing, $2 million payable within six months after closing, and a $2 million payment to be transferred to an escrow account, contingent upon an Attrition Adjustment, as described in the Agreement.   However, the Company is engaged ongoing litigation with FFS relating to allegations of, among other things, breaches of contract in connection with the Acquired Merchant Portfolio whereby FFS is claiming to be paid the full purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio and the Company is making a claim to recover the purchase price of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio based on misrepresentations made about the Acquired Merchant Portfolio and related fraud and other claims, which resulted in a termination of the bank processing agreement by Clear Fork Bank (the “Bank”) and eventual termination of all payment processing business with the merchants. In addition, in connection with the litigation with FFS, the Company has also made a claim against the Bank for damages the Company suffered as a result of it having to cease processing transactions for the merchants underlying the Acquired Merchant Portfolio. The Bank has filed a counterclaim for fees incurred by it in connection with the transactions processed since the acquisition of the Acquired Merchant Portfolio by the Company. However, the damages claimed have been materially reduced over time due to account balancing which was not completed at the time of the counterclaim. The litigations are currently in discovery and dates for trial are not yet finalized.
Paid contractor $ 100,000
Reducing potential liability 444,000
Accounts payable $ 315,000
v3.24.1.1.u2
Segments (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Operating Segment [Member]  
Segments (Details) [Line Items]  
Number of reportable segments 2
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Segments (Details) - Schedule of Assets, Liabilities and Equity for Reportable Segments
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fintech Segment [Member]  
Current Assets:  
Cash $ 3,169
Accounts receivable, net 207,274
Prepaid expenses 27,914
Other receivables 5,016
Investment in equity securities
Other current assets
Total Current Assets 243,373
Other Assets:  
Property and equipment, net 46,418
Intangible assets, net 9,319
Goodwill 8,139,889
Other long-term assets 395,951
Total Other Assets 8,591,577
TOTAL ASSETS 8,834,950
Current Liabilities:  
Cash overdraft 91,020
Accounts payable 3,229,475
Accrued expenses 214,012
Preferred dividend payable (related parties) 449,917
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation 2,000,000
Related party payable 162,828
Note payable – current portion 371,196
Due to/from intercompany (22,013,810)
Total Current Liabilities (15,495,362)
Total Liabilities (15,495,362)
Series A Preferred stock 10
Common stock 180
Treasury stock (109,988)
Additional paid-in capital 70,100,520
Accumulated deficit (45,750,612)
Total stockholders’ equity 24,240,110
Noncontrolling interest 90,202
Total Stockholders’ Equity 24,330,312
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 8,834,950
Bitcoin Mining Segment [Member]  
Current Assets:  
Cash 150
Accounts receivable, net
Prepaid expenses 66,610
Other receivables 398,983
Investment in equity securities 548,393
Other current assets 55,676
Total Current Assets 1,069,812
Other Assets:  
Property and equipment, net 5,075,813
Intangible assets, net 3,299,966
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Total Other Assets 8,375,779
TOTAL ASSETS 9,445,591
Current Liabilities:  
Cash overdraft
Accounts payable 475,788
Accrued expenses 119,873
Preferred dividend payable (related parties)
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation
Related party payable 32,000
Note payable – current portion
Due to/from intercompany 22,013,810
Total Current Liabilities 22,641,471
Total Liabilities 22,641,471
Series A Preferred stock
Common stock
Treasury stock
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit (13,195,880)
Total stockholders’ equity (13,195,880)
Noncontrolling interest
Total Stockholders’ Equity (13,195,880)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 9,445,591
Consolidated Total [Member]  
Current Assets:  
Cash 3,319
Accounts receivable, net 207,274
Prepaid expenses 94,524
Other receivables 403,999
Investment in equity securities 548,393
Other current assets 55,676
Total Current Assets 1,313,185
Other Assets:  
Property and equipment, net 5,122,231
Intangible assets, net 3,309,285
Goodwill 8,139,889
Other long-term assets 395,951
Total Other Assets 16,967,356
TOTAL ASSETS 18,280,541
Current Liabilities:  
Cash overdraft 91,020
Accounts payable 3,705,263
Accrued expenses 333,885
Preferred dividend payable (related parties) 449,917
Merchant portfolio purchase installment obligation 2,000,000
Related party payable 194,828
Note payable – current portion 371,196
Due to/from intercompany
Total Current Liabilities 7,146,109
Total Liabilities 7,146,109
Series A Preferred stock 10
Common stock 180
Treasury stock (109,988)
Additional paid-in capital 70,100,520
Accumulated deficit (58,946,492)
Total stockholders’ equity 11,044,230
Noncontrolling interest 90,202
Total Stockholders’ Equity 11,134,432
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 18,280,541
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Segments (Details) - Schedule of Revenue, Operating Expenses for Reportable Segments - Operating Segments [Member]
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue $ 3,496,182
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization 2,753,593
Amortization expense 190,961
Depreciation expense 749,520
Salaries and wages 1,016,338
Professional fees 648,443
General and administrative expenses 1,024,892
Total operating expenses 6,383,747
Loss from operations (2,887,565)
Realized gain on sale of bitcoin 225,229
Unrealized gain on investment 274,731
Interest expense (13,013)
Total other income 486,947
Net loss (2,400,618)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest 29,022
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries (2,371,596)
Preferred dividends (related parties) (31,311)
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders (2,402,907)
Transaction and processing fees [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 2,288,209
Merchant equipment rental and sales [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 20,183
Revenue, net - bitcoin mining [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 211,617
Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 108,868
Digital product revenue [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 867,305
Fintech Segment [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 3,284,565
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization 2,753,593
Amortization expense 78,462
Depreciation expense 28,476
Salaries and wages 740,713
Professional fees 602,193
General and administrative expenses 762,809
Total operating expenses 4,966,246
Loss from operations (1,681,681)
Realized gain on sale of bitcoin
Unrealized gain on investment
Interest expense (13,013)
Total other income (13,013)
Net loss (1,694,694)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest 29,022
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries (1,665,672)
Preferred dividends (related parties) (31,311)
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders (1,696,983)
Fintech Segment [Member] | Transaction and processing fees [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 2,288,209
Fintech Segment [Member] | Merchant equipment rental and sales [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 20,183
Fintech Segment [Member] | Revenue, net - bitcoin mining [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue
Fintech Segment [Member] | Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 108,868
Fintech Segment [Member] | Digital product revenue [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 867,305
Bitcoin Mining Segment [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 211,617
Processing and servicing costs, excluding merchant portfolio amortization
Amortization expense 112,499
Depreciation expense 721,044
Salaries and wages 275,625
Professional fees 46,250
General and administrative expenses 262,083
Total operating expenses 1,417,501
Loss from operations (1,205,884)
Realized gain on sale of bitcoin 225,229
Unrealized gain on investment 274,731
Total other income 499,960
Net loss (705,924)
Net loss attributed to noncontrolling interest
Net loss attributed to The OLB Group and Subsidiaries (705,924)
Preferred dividends (related parties)
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders (705,924)
Bitcoin Mining Segment [Member] | Transaction and processing fees [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue
Bitcoin Mining Segment [Member] | Merchant equipment rental and sales [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue
Bitcoin Mining Segment [Member] | Revenue, net - bitcoin mining [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue 211,617
Bitcoin Mining Segment [Member] | Other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue
Bitcoin Mining Segment [Member] | Digital product revenue [Member]  
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]  
Revenue
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Merchant Portfolio Purchase Installment Obligation (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Nov. 24, 2021
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Merchant Portfolio Purchase Installment Obligation (Details) [Line Items]      
Purchase price $ 20,000,000    
Payable closing amount 2,000,000    
Recognized a liability contingent payment amount   $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
Agreement [Member]      
Merchant Portfolio Purchase Installment Obligation (Details) [Line Items]      
Paid at closing amount 16,000,000    
Payment transferred to an escrow account $ 2,000,000    
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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2024
Apr. 08, 2024
Jan. 24, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
May 17, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Exercise price     $ 38,107      
Expired years     2761 years      
Reverse stock split       As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every ten (10) shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock were automatically combined into one (1) issued and outstanding share of Common Stock, without any change in the par value per share    
Common stock, par value per share       $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001
Shares issued       146    
Common stock, shares authorized       50,000,000   50,000,000
Maximum [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Reverse stock split       18,103,462    
Minimum [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Reverse stock split       1,810,200    
Subsequent Event [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Exercise price   $ (0.01)        
Expired years   10 years        
Stock option granted second anniversery   50.00%        
Stock option granted third anniversery   25.00%        
Subsequent Event [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Exercise price   $ 118,792        
Expired years   4079 years        
Reverse stock split 1:10          
Common Stock [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Common stock, par value per share $ 0.0001          
Forecast [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Percentage of membership interests         19.99%  
Purchase Price         $ 215,500  
Forecast [Member] | Cuentas SDI, LLC [Member]            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Percentage of owns         100.00%  

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