Prospectus
Supplement No. 8
(to
Prospectus dated October 22, 2021) |
Prospectus
Supplement No. 8
Filed
pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration
No. 333-260207 |
Prospectus
Supplement No. 8
(To
Final Prospectus dated October 22, 2021)
This
Prospectus Supplement No. 8 supplements and amends the final prospectus dated October 22, 2021, as previously supplemented (the “Final
Prospectus”), which forms a part of our registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333- 260207), relating to the sale from time to
time of up to 2,300,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 (the “Common Stock”) by Triton Funds, LP.
This
Prospectus Supplement No. 8 is being filed to update and supplement the information in the Final Prospectus with the information contained
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 21, 2023 (the “Annual Report”). Accordingly, we have attached the Annual
Report to this Prospectus Supplement No. 8.
This
Prospectus Supplement No. 8 should be read in conjunction with the Final Prospectus and is qualified by reference to the Final Prospectus
except to the extent that the information in this Prospectus Supplement No. 8 supersedes the information contained in the Final Prospectus.
Our
Common Stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace operated by the OTC Markets Group, Inc. (the “OTCQB”) under the
symbol “RKFL.” On October 23, 2023, the last reported sale price of our Common Stock was $0.15.
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 6 of the Final Prospectus.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these
securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus supplement is October 24, 2023.
U.S.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
Form
10-K
(Mark
One)
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ANNUAL
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
| For
the annual period ended March 31, 2023 |
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TRANSITION
REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For
the transition period from to
| Commission
File No. 033-17773-NY |
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| ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC. |
| (Name
of small business issuer in its charter) |
| Nevada |
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90-1188745 |
| (State
or other jurisdiction of |
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(I.R.S.
Employer |
| incorporation
or organization) |
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Identification
No.) |
| 201
Spear Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA |
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94105 |
| (Address
of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip
Code) |
Issuer’s
telephone number (424) 256-8560
Securities
registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
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None |
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of each class |
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of each exchange on which registered |
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No
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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). ☐
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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.
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Accelerated Filer |
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Filer |
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reporting company |
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growth company |
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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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness
of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered
public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐
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securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
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As
of August 18, 2023, the registrant had 33,120,628
shares of its Common Stock outstanding. As of August 18, 2023, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s Common Stock
held by non-affiliates of the registrant (without admitting that such person whose shares are not included in such calculation is an
affiliate) was approximately $3,285,758 based on the last sale price as quoted on the OTC Markets quoting system on such
date.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
FORM
10-K
FOR
THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
INDEX
PART
I
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This
Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “report”) contains forward-looking statements in the sections captioned “Description
of Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Plan of Operations” and elsewhere. Any and all statements contained in this Report that are not statements of historical
fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Terms such as “may,” “might,” “would,” “should,”
“could,” “project,” “estimate,” “pro-forma,” “predict,” “potential,”
“strategy,” “anticipate,” “attempt,” “develop,” “plan,” “help,”
“believe,” “continue,” “intend,” “expect,” “future,” and terms of similar
import (including the negative of any of these terms) may identify forward-looking statements. However, not all forward-looking statements
may contain one or more of these identifying terms. Forward-looking statements in this Report may include, without limitation, statements
regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations, projections of income or loss, earnings or loss per share, capital
expenditures, dividends, capital structure or other financial items, our future financial performance, including any such statement contained
in a discussion and analysis of financial condition by management or in the results of operations included pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the assumptions underlying or relating to any such statement.
The
forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be
realized because they are based upon our current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which we have no control over. Actual results and the
timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of
these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the accuracy of the forward-looking statements or cause actual
results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation:
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implementation of our business model and strategic plans for our business and our products; |
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of our future revenue, expenses, capital requirements and our need for financing; |
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financial performance; |
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and future government regulations; |
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Developments
relating to our competitors; and |
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Other
risks and uncertainties, including those listed under the section titled “Risk Factors.” |
Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of the risks and uncertainties related to them and to
the risk factors. We disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report to reflect any new information
or future events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should read this report in conjunction with the discussion
under the caption “Risk Factors,” our financial statements and the related notes thereto in this report, and other
documents which we may file from time to time with the SEC.
BUSINESS
We
provide payment solutions to businesses enabling them to make and receive payments with cryptocurrencies and via bank transfers, including
ACH. Our solutions consist of a blockchain-based check-out system enabling shoppers on e-commerce sites to pay using cryptocurrencies
and direct bank transfers, a payouts solution that enables businesses, including those in the in the “gig economy,” to make
payments to their vendors and service providers via cryptocurrencies and bank transfers, and a B2B cross border solution allowing businesses
to send cross-border payments to themselves and their affiliates and subsidiaries using stable coins.
Our
Solutions
Check-Out
Solutions. (Pay-In Commerce)
Currently
our payment and check-out solutions focus on B2C applications as well as B2B capabilities that will among other things enable businesses
to receive payments on their invoices in cryptocurrencies. Our check-out systems are based upon blockchain technology and are designed
to reduce costs and increase speed, security and ease of use. The users (shoppers) of our systems enjoy a seamless check-out experience
compared to current online shopping solutions, and our merchant customers realize cost savings and other advantages over credit-card
based payment systems. We have also developed a version of our payment systems for use for in-store purchases and other applications.
Our
check-out and payment systems securely automate and simplify the way online payment is received by merchants from their customers. Our
“one click” checkout solution is modeled on the “buy now” button on leading eCommerce sites. Our check-out systems
are designed to enhance customers’ data protection, enabling consumers to pay for goods and services using cryptocurrencies or
by direct transfers from their bank accounts without exposing spending credentials such as credit card data. At the same time, our check-out
systems are designed to increase the speed, security and ease of use for both customers and merchants and include a merchant portal that
provides detailed transaction information, metrics and reports. Our systems also include a customer portal where shoppers are able to
track their payments, configure payment defaults and connect with various cryptocurrency exchanges and banks to facilitate payment to
merchants. Merchants are able to integrate a unique pop-up user interface that allows customers to pay directly from their ecommerce
checkout page with no need to redirect to another website or web page.
Our
merchant portal is updated instantly when a payment transaction is made on the merchant’s website. The merchant is notified of
the transaction and can see the transaction details, including the customer that made the transaction, the transaction amount and the
items purchased. This information is available to the merchant on its dashboard, where various metrics are tracked and displayed to the
merchant, including information about the various cryptocurrencies that are used for payments to that merchant, the different currencies
received by the merchant as payment and transaction details such as the transaction hash. In addition to various metrics, merchants are
able to generate a variety of reports, and are able to configure various options, including settlement options, from their portal.
Customers
of merchants that use the RocketFuel payment solution are able to track their payments in their own online portal. They are also able
to track payments they made to all the merchants that are integrated with the RocketFuel payment technology within a single consolidated
user portal. They are currently able to connect to their accounts on Coinbase, OKCoin, and Kraken, and in the future we plan to add connectivity
to other exchanges. Customers can also pay from any cryptocurrency wallet, such as Metamask and Electrum and are able to pay from their
bank accounts as well. These customers are able to make payment with any of these payment options with 1, 2, or 3 clicks from the merchant
checkout page. By default, these customers can choose from over 100 cryptocurrencies with which to pay.
Our
payment user interface allows customers to easily onboard as well as to pay for merchants’ products or services with a variety
of cryptocurrencies or via bank transfers. The user interface is displayed as a stand-alone popup that allows the creation of new accounts
as well as payment directly from crypto exchanges, crypto wallets, and bank accounts, with no redirects to browser tabs or pages. This
can be integrated as a plugin on the merchant checkout page or as a browser extension. The plugin comes integrated with popular ecommerce
platforms including WooCommerce, Prestashop and others. The payment interface is designed for both web and mobile checkout experiences.
Merchants are able to integrate the RocketFuel payment interface to their checkout page with software development kits (SDKs) that are
available via the merchant portal. Application programming interfaces (APIs) are also available to the merchant for deeper integration
into backend systems, ERP platforms, and other third-party platforms.
Our
solution is designed to be implemented on an eCommerce site’s check-out page. The technology will also be used for different scenarios,
including paying for services, paying invoices, and other payment strategies. The RocketFuel check-out solution is designed to operate
identically across merchant channels with all participating merchants. eCommerce merchants are able to encode their check-out protocol
to support our technology and the merchants will no longer have to administer complex check-out and payment gateways at their eCommerce
websites. At the same time, consumers are able to experience enhanced data protection opportunities and significantly improved convenience.
The
RocketFuel payment system is integrated on merchant websites or mobile apps. On the merchant’s checkout page, along with other
payment options, RocketFuel enabled merchants have a ‘Pay with Crypto or Bank Transfer’ or similarly labeled button. Customers
that click this button see a pop-up that provides various payment options. These payment options include private crypto wallets, Coinbase
accounts, and bank accounts, and in the future we plan to add other exchanges. The payment amount in USD (or other fiat currency) will
also be displayed along with the description of the product they are purchasing. The customer is able to select the appropriate payment
option. Based on the selected option the customer will be presented with a variety of cryptocurrencies that are supported by the specific
exchange or bank. Both the cryptocurrency and fiat currency amounts will be displayed with each cryptocurrency listed. The available
balance of the cryptocurrency in the wallet is also displayed. This gives clear visibility of the payment source, the available cryptocurrencies,
and the available balance for each cryptocurrency currently available in the customer wallet.
The
customer is able to select the payment method, such as Coinbase, to make the payment. He/she can select the payment currency, such as
Bitcoin or Litecoin. The customer then clicks the Pay Now button in the popup window and the payment is immediately sent to the merchant
for payment of the product or service with one click. If the customer has two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled, they are prompted
for the 2FA code before the payment is sent.
Customers
have the exact same process to pay with bank accounts. They are able to select a bank account that they have previously connected to,
such as Bank of America or Wells Fargo. They can select the currency (currently only USD is supported). When they click Pay Now the payment
is sent to the merchant. If 2FA is enabled, they will need to provide the 2FA code before the funds are sent.
When
funds are sent the merchant will receive an email notification. The merchant can immediately see the transaction in its merchant portal
as well as related statistics about this and other payments. Customers are also notified by email when a payment is sent. They can also
log into their portal to see the payment information and status. Payment updates can also be integrated directly to the merchant backend
system with our APIs.
Customers
can also request refunds. The merchant is provided the tools to accept and execute a refund in crypto or cash or to deny the request.
Payout
Solutions
Our
blockchain-based payouts solution enables businesses, including those in the in the “gig economy,” to make payments to their
vendors and service providers via cryptocurrencies and bank transfers. Users of our systems enjoy a seamless payout experience that our
business customers realize cost savings and other advantages over wire-transfer and ACH-based payment systems.
Our
business customers initiate payouts through an online portal, which tracks each transaction and shows the transaction details, including
the service provider to whom the payment is made, the transaction amount and other details. This information is available to the payor
on its dashboard, where various metrics are tracked and displayed to the payor, including information about the specific cryptocurrency
or fiat currency that was used for the payment to the service provider and transaction details such as the transaction hash. In addition
to various metrics, payors are able to generate a variety of reports, and are able to configure various options from their portal. The
service provider or the payee can access their payouts through a web app that is accessible from any mobile, tablet, or desktop browser.
The payee is notified when a payment has been made to them and can select from various payment methods, including cryptocurrencies and
bank transfers.
Cross-Border
B2B Transfer Solutions
Our
cross-border B2B transfer solutions enable businesses to send cross-border payments to themselves and their affiliates and subsidiaries
using stable coins. This product is designed for businesses with operations in more than one country. These businesses have traditionally
moved funds between their operating units in different countries by international wire transfer, which can be expensive and is administratively
burdensome. Our blockchain-based solution enables our customers to make these transfers using a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar, at
a fraction of the cost of an international wire and utilizing the safety and security of the blockchain. Like our other solutions, B2B
cross-border payments are initiated through a robust online platform that provides details on each transaction as well as the ability
to generate reports.
Other
Solutions
We
are currently developing several other products and solutions, including a loyalty program under which shoppers using our eCommerce checkout
solution will earn points for each purchase, which may be spent on any merchant customer’s site that has implemented our checkout
solution.
Industry
Background and Trends
Industry
Background
A
blockchain, also known as a “distributed ledger technology,” is a sequential, ever-growing, time-stamped set of records that
are grouped in blocks and maintained by disparate participants. Each block is interdependent, making alterations of records economically
difficult if not outright impossible. A blockchain includes, but is not limited to, the following features:
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blockchain database consists of two kinds of records: transactions and blocks. Blocks hold batches of valid transactions that are
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The
blockchain, being a globally distributed ledger running on millions of devices, is capable of recording transfers of anything of value.
Transactions in money, equities, bonds, titles, deeds, contracts, and virtually all other kinds of assets can be implemented and stored
securely, privately, and from peer to peer, because trust is established, not by powerful intermediaries like banks and governments,
but by network consensus, cryptography, collaboration, and sophisticated code. For the first time in human history, two or more parties,
be they businesses or individuals who may not even know each other, can forge agreements, make transactions, and build value without
relying on intermediaries (such as banks, payment institutions, rating agencies and other third parties) to verify their identities,
establish trust, or perform the critical business logic contracting, clearing, settling, and record-keeping tasks that are foundational
to all forms of commerce.
Given
the promise and risks associated of such a disruptive technology, many firms in all kinds of industries, such as banks, insurers, audit
and other professional service firms, are investing in, and implementing, blockchain solutions, often to take advantage of the opportunities
to reduce friction (which in the case of our user interface means fewer clicks for the user) and costs.
Blockchain
Technologies for eCommerce Payments and Check-out Solutions
RocketFuel
blockchain technologies are intended to solve many of the issues with traditional payment methods. By utilizing blockchain technology,
our system is designed to credit payments faster, with little or no transaction costs, and significantly more security than current payment
systems, while enabling consumers to retain more control over their data.
Traditional
online and offline payment methods route transactions through banks, card-schemes and expensive clearing houses before the money is actually
credited to the merchant’s account. In addition, the consumers must send and expose sensitive data online, making it vulnerable
to hackers and fraudsters. The blockchain has the ability to provide solutions that can remove the need for third parties such as VISA,
MasterCard, acquirers/banks and other intermediaries and make the payments faster, cheaper and more frictionless. Blockchain technologies
enable the consumer to control his or her personal, sensitive data without the need to share payment credentials, personal information
or other vulnerable data. This could remove the need for expensive and complex third-party anti-fraud tools, transaction monitoring software,
and the like, eliminating the possibility for consumers to have their data stolen and mis-used.
We
believe implementing blockchain technologies in the eCommerce industry will be game changing not only for the payment regimes but also
for the way consumers interact with merchants and each other in a peer-to-peer environment, creating multiple benefits and opportunities
for both the merchants and the consumers; as described below:
Cheaper
Transactions. No intermediaries such as digital wallets and other traditional payment methods, card-schemes and acquirers, are required.
Instead, the system is based on self-executing contract instructions with no complexity of transfers and transactions.
Faster
Transactions. The merchants will no longer have to wait days for the card-processors and acquirers to settle the transactions. With
the blockchain, the transactions, payments and shipping and order details will be encoded in the data-load files encoded in the transaction
instant stored and logged on the blockchain.
Transparency.
The blockchain can store the entire owner history of a product, no matter where the product goes and how many times it is re-purchased.
Thus, the blockchain can help eliminate fraud and brings transparency to both consumers and merchant.
Creating
Decentralized Blockchain-Based eCommerce Marketplaces. Because of the security that both the network and the cryptography provide,
blockchain technology provides a secure system through which individuals and businesses can directly interact and transact with each
other without the need for another intermediary. The only minor fees that will be paid are for the network behind the blockchain for
validating transactions and securing the network. Both buyer and seller pay no fees to a marketplace company, because technically, there
is no company. The platforms through which e-commerce will be conducted in such eCommerce marketplaces are blockchain applications. Because
blockchains are decentralized, there is no central party, or company, that sets the rules and decides how users will transact with one
another. The users, thus individuals and businesses, determine how the platform will develop and function.
Security
and Consumer Data Protection. Sending consumer data using the blockchain instead of the traditional methods using third party gateways
eliminates the possibility for the hackers and fraudsters to steal and mis-use the consumer’s sensitive data. Also, on the database
level, the blockchain provides remarkable attributes. For example, it has previously been impossible to assure a database was not manipulated
by criminal actors. As the blockchain regime is currently designed, data stored on a blockchain cannot be changed by any means. Further,
the blockchain is designed such that it is with the highest certainty that only a possessor of a ‘private key’ can cause
a transaction to occur. This assures security at a level never before possible in any computing system. With these properties, blockchain
now enables improvement in known systems whereby excellent performance never before possible is realized.
Anti-Money
Laundering Features. Blockchain technologies can be used in powerful anti-money laundering systems as every transaction is ‘laid
open’ and available to all system users. Transactions on the blockchain cannot be hidden from the public and they are forever recorded
in the ledger.
Our
Growth Strategy
The
first prototype of our blockchain based check-out solution was developed from 2019 through 2021 and we launched our first product in
a live environment with an online travel agency and an accounting software company in March 2021. Full broad production commenced in
on June 15, 2023, we had 160 merchants using our solutions, with another 40 in the qualification process. In February 2022,
we entered into a strategic agreement with ACI Worldwide, a payments company with over 80,000 merchant customers. ACI is making
our cryptocurrency payment solution available to its customers through their ACI portals. We have also entered into an agreement with ACI to develop a loyalty program.
We
have a development team of approximately 15 engineers and other developers, to oversee the development of our cryptocurrency and bank
transfer solutions. We have retained four full time sales and marketing personnel to approach new merchants and partners.
Our
Sales and Marketing
Our
business development team is highly experienced within eCommerce and online marketplaces. With connections to several larger eCommerce
merchants, we believe that it will secure our growth and bring us increasing revenue in the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023. Our
sales and marketing efforts will focus on a few larger eCommerce merchants and partnerships with payment processors rather than many
smaller merchants. We believe that a strong proof-of-concept window with our technology functionally displayed in scale will attract
merchants to our technology, and we intend to sell the technology both on a per transaction fee and on a license fee basis.
Our
Revenue Model
Our
revenues will be derived primarily from transaction and commission fees from eCommerce merchants, from exchange rate upcharges and from
convivence fees and other charges to the merchants’ customers. We have also entered in several licensing agreements with customers
for the development of “white label” solutions. Appreciable revenue generation comes with user adoption. User adoption is
a difficult matter to predict in the cryptocurrency community and many have set out with optimism and failed to achieve good user adoption.
In the future we have the option to charge our merchant customers set-up fees and license fees as well as fees for added merchant services
that we may develop, such as fulfilment and order processing services, a loyalty program, credit offerings and fees for marketing programs
to our shoppers.
Our
Competition
There
are several small crypto payment providers in the market, such as Coinify, Bitpay and others. Compared with Bitpay, we believe that RocketFuel
offers a better user experience for crypto payments, more choices to crypto holders (including most of the most popular cryptocurrencies),
faster transaction confirmaitons, and more.
We
also expect to have future competition from traditional payment platforms including Paypal, Visa and Mastercard, but do not expect these
providers to have a competitive solution until at least 2024. As the larger players try to catch up, we expect some of them to do so
through acquisitions like Pay.com’s acquisition of Coinify.
Our
technology is designed to be compliant with the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other governmental
regulations and initiatives to protect the consumer’s data.
Policies
Regarding Safeguarding of Crypto Assets
The
following is a summary of the steps we take to safeguard customer assets.
We
generally settle with our merchant customers for our Pay-In on a same-day basis, although some customers have requested for weekly settlement.
Currently, cryptocurrency received from shoppers on the merchant’s website are transferred immediately to an account on Coinbase
or another regulated exchange and then converted to USDT or another stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar. Settlements to merchants are
made by ACH or wire transfer of fiat currency, usually U.S. dollars, from a Company bank account. Recently, we have engaged a third-party
service provider that holds money transfer and trust company licenses in the U.S and the other jurisdictions in which we operate. Each
of our merchant customers will have a separate FBO account which will not be subject to comingling of funds with other customers or us.
An FBO (for benefit of) account set up by us for the benefit of a named merchant customer.
We
currently use our U.S. and foreign bank accounts to receive funds and pay settlements. We are currently migrating these solutions to
our service provider, at which we will set up an FBO account for each of our customers.
We
have adopted policies and procedures to prevent designed to prevent self-dealing and other potential conflicts of interest. These include
requiring all funds transfers to be entered into our bank and exchange accounts by a designated employee and then approved by the CFO
or Finance Manager.
Government
Regulation
Our
merchant clients are subject to federal, state and foreign laws regarding privacy and the protection of user data. Foreign data protection,
privacy, consumer protection, content regulation and other laws and regulations are often more restrictive than those in the United States.
As the blockchain industry is still relatively new and in the midst of significant development, there are also potential federal, state
and foreign legislative proposals and various state legislative bodies and foreign governments concerning data protection, tracking,
behavioral advertising and consumer protection that could affect our clients.
As
of May 25, 2018, the European Union’s GDPR has been enforced for all organizations doing business in Europe. GDPR aims to harmonize
European data privacy laws, protect and empower all EU citizens’ data privacy, and set the guidelines on how to embed data privacy
controls within participating organizations.
We
believe that our blockchain-based check-out solution will help our clients to be compliant with the enhanced privacy rules and regulations
as our technology will enable the consumers to pay for goods online without exposing spending credentials (credit card data) with the
eCommerce merchants.
The
Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (PL 117-58, enacted November 2021), contains a provision regarding reporting of cryptocurrency
transactions to the Internal Revenue Service. Under the Act, brokers must report digital asset transactions to the Internal Revenue Service.
The Act also expands the definition of broker to include “any person who (for consideration) is responsible for regularly providing
any service effectuating transfers of digital assets on behalf of another person.” It is possible that we may have obligations
under the provision to report digital asset transactions to the Internal Revenue Service, particularly with respect to our B2B cross-boarder
and payouts products when sending cryptocurrencies.
Employees
As
of March 31, 2023, we had 8 employees in the U.S. and a technical team in India and elsewhere of approximately 13
developers and other personnel.
The
following are risk factors that could affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. These risk factors
should be considered in connection with evaluating the forward-looking statements contained in this report because these factors could
cause actual results, performance, and achievements to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Before you
invest in our publicly traded securities, you should know that making such an investment involves some risks, including the risks described
below. Additional risks of which we may not be aware or that we currently believe are immaterial may also impair our business operations
or our stock price. If any of the risks occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flow could be negatively
affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. In assessing
these risks, investors should also refer to the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this report, our quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time.
Summary
of Risk Factors
The
following is a summary of the principal risks that could adversely affect our business, operations and financial results.
Risks
Related to Our Business Operations and Financial Results
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We
have a limited operating history and may not be able to operate our business successfully or generate sufficient revenue to make
or sustain distributions to our shareholders. |
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Our
future capital needs are uncertain, and our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed in its report on our audited
financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. |
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We
have limited capital resources, and we will need to raise additional capital through additional funding raises. Such funding, if
obtained, could result in substantial dilution. |
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The
loss of key personnel or the inability of replacements to quickly and successfully perform in their new roles could adversely affect
our business. |
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Our
financial statements may be materially affected if our estimates prove to be inaccurate as a result of our limited experience in
making critical accounting estimates. |
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Our
blockchain-based payment solution is being developed by our key technology employees or contractors, whose continued availability
cannot be assured. |
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If
we do not respond to technological changes or upgrade our blockchain-based payment processing platform as markets require, our growth
prospects and results of operations could be adversely affected. |
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Our
competitive edge depends on preserving consumer privacy and identity in their purchasing activities. |
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Failure
of cryptocurrency exchanges or ACH bank transfers may prevent the seamless operation of the blockchain payment platform. |
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We may have pricing exposure for settlements from transactions |
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We
may be unable to recover digital assets awaiting transmission into or out of the cryptocurrency exchange or banking institution. |
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If
we are unable to price our services appropriately, we may not be able to recover the entire cost of our services. |
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We
may become reliant on Internet bandwidth and data center providers. |
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We
are subject to income taxes and other tax liabilities. |
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We
face risks related to COVID-19. |
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We
may face risks related to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, including the impact of sanctions or retributions thereto, which could adversely
affect the Company’s business. |
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We
could face substantial competition. |
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If
we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may be able to use our technology. |
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The
slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of blockchain networks and blockchain assets could have an adverse effect on
our core blockchain-based payment solutions business |
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Risks
related to transaction authentication. |
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Risks
related to storage of private keys. |
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Excessive
price fluctuations may decrease adoption of cryptocurrencies and adversely impact the demand for our payment solutions. |
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Litigation
may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. |
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Use
of our payments services for illegal purposes could harm our business. |
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Limitations
on director and officer liability and our indemnification of our officers and directors may discourage stockholders from bringing
suit against a director. |
Risks
Related with Government Regulation
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Privacy
regulation is an evolving area and compliance with applicable privacy regulations may increase our operating costs or adversely impact
our ability to service our clients. |
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Changes
in government regulation and industry standards applicable to the Internet and our business could decrease demand for our technologies
and services or increase our costs. |
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The
applicability of government regulations of digital currencies is uncertain and evolving. |
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It
may be illegal now, or in the future, to participate in blockchains or utilize similar digital assets in one or more countries, the
ruling of which would adversely affect us. |
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We
have not obtained a money transmitter license in any U.S. State, nor a BitLicense in the State of New York, and our business may
be adversely affected if we are required to do so. |
Risks
Related to an Investment in our Common Stock
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Sales
of substantial amounts of our Common Stock or the perception that such sales may occur could cause the market price of our Common
Stock to drop significantly. |
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If
we sell additional equity or debt securities to fund our operations, restrictions may be imposed on our business. |
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There
is no assurance of an active established public trading market, which would adversely affect the ability of our investors to sell
their securities in the public market. |
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Shares
eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on our share price. |
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Our
Common Stock is considered a “penny stock” and may be difficult to sell. |
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The
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, has adopted sales practice requirements that may also limit a stockholder’s
ability to buy and sell our stock. |
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A
decline in the price of our Common Stock could affect our ability to raise additional working capital. |
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If
we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our
financial results. |
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A
significant majority of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock is held by a small number of shareholders. |
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We
are subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act that will require us to incur audit fees and legal fees in
connection with the preparation of such reports. |
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We
do not have any independent directors and may be unable to appoint any qualified independent directors. |
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The
capital markets may experience periods of disruption and instability. |
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We
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future. |
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If
securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock
price and trading volume could decline. |
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We
are a “smaller reporting company” and, as a result of the reduced disclosure and governance requirements applicable to
smaller reporting companies, our Common Stock may be less attractive to investors. |
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Stockholders
who hold unregistered shares of our common stock are subject to resale restrictions pursuant to Rule 144 due to our former status
as a “shell company.” |
General
Risk Factors
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Our
business is subject to the risks of earthquakes, fire, power outages, floods, epidemics and other catastrophic events, and to interruption
by man-made problems such as strikes and terrorism. |
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Prolonged
economic downturn, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect our business. |
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Unfavorable
general economic conditions may materially adversely affect our business. |
Risks
Related to Our Business Operations and Financial Results
We
have a limited operating history and may not be able to operate our business successfully or generate sufficient revenue to make or sustain
distributions to our shareholders.
We
became a public company in July of 2018, following the Business Combination (as defined above) and our business has a relatively limited
operating history. We cannot assure you that we will be able to operate our business successfully or implement our operating policies
and strategies. The results of our operations depend on several factors, including our success in attracting and retaining motivated
and qualified personnel, the availability of adequate short and long-term financing, conditions in the financial markets, and general
economic conditions.
Our
future capital needs are uncertain, and our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed in its report on our audited
financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our
ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise additional capital and our operations could be curtailed
if we are unable to obtain the required additional funding when needed. We may not be able to do so when necessary, and/or the terms
of any financings may not be advantageous to us.
Our
financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 included in this report have been prepared assuming we will continue
to operate as a going concern. However, due to our recurring losses from operations, and working capital deficiency, there is substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Because we expect to continue to experience negative cash flow, our ability to
continue as a going concern is subject to our ability to obtain necessary funding from outside sources, including obtaining additional
funding from the sale of our securities, grants or other forms of financing. Our continued negative cash flow increases the difficulty
in completing such sales or securing alternative sources of funding, and there can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain such
funding on favorable terms or at all. If we are unable to obtain sufficient financing from the sale of our securities or from alternative
sources, we may be required to reduce, defer or discontinue certain of our research and development and operating activities or we may
not be able to continue as a going concern. As a result, our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed in its auditors’
report on the financial statements included in this report a substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty regarding our ability to
continue as a going concern. If we cannot continue as a going concern, our shareholders may lose their entire investment in our Common
Stock. Future reports from our independent registered public accounting firm may also contain statements expressing doubt about our ability
to continue as a going concern.
We
have limited capital resources, and we will need to raise additional capital through additional funding raises. Such funding, if obtained,
could result in substantial dilution.
We
have limited capital resources. Even if we substantially increase revenue and reduce operating expenses, we will need to raise additional
capital. In order to continue operating, we may need to obtain additional financing, either through private offerings, public offerings
or token-based financings, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in such pursuits. We may be unable to acquire the
additional funding necessary to continue operating.
If
we are able to raise additional capital, we do not know what the terms of any such capital raising would be. In addition, any future
sale of our equity securities would dilute the ownership and control of your shares and could be at prices substantially below prices
at which our shares currently trade. We may seek to increase our cash reserves through the sale of additional equity or debt securities.
The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional and potentially substantial dilution
to our shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating
and financing covenants that would restrict our operations and liquidity and ability to pay dividends. In addition, our ability to obtain
additional capital on acceptable terms is subject to a variety of uncertainties. We cannot assure you that financing will be available
in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure to raise additional funds on favorable terms could have a material adverse
effect on our business, operating results, liquidity and financial condition.
The
loss of key personnel or the inability of replacements to quickly and successfully perform in their new roles could adversely affect
our business.
We
depend on the leadership and experience of our relatively small number of key executive management personnel, particularly our Chairman
of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and our Vice President, Products. The loss of the services of any of
these key executives or any of our executive management members could have a material adverse effect on our business and prospects, as
we may not be able to find suitable individuals to replace such personnel on a timely basis or without incurring increased costs, or
at all. Furthermore, if we lose or terminate the services of one or more of our key employees or if one or more of our current or former
executives or key employees joins a competitor or otherwise competes with us, it could impair our business and our ability to successfully
implement our business plan. Additionally, if we are unable to hire qualified replacements for our executive and other key positions
in a timely fashion, our ability to execute our business plan would be harmed. Even if we can quickly hire qualified replacements, we
would expect to experience operational disruptions and inefficiencies during any transition. We believe that our future success will
depend on our continued ability to attract and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel. There is a high level of competition for
experienced, successful personnel in our industry. Our inability to meet our executive staffing requirements in the future could impair
our growth and harm our business.
Our
financial statements may be materially affected if our estimates prove to be inaccurate as a result of our limited experience in making
critical accounting estimates.
Financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”) require the use of estimates,
judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions. These estimates, judgments, and assumptions are inherently uncertain, and, if they prove to be wrong, then
we face the risk that charges to income will be required. In addition, because we have limited to no operating history and limited experience
in making these estimates, judgments, and assumptions, the risk of future charges to income may be greater than if we had more experience
in these areas. Any such charges could significantly harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, and the price of
our securities.
We
may require additional financing to sustain or grow our operations.
Our
growth will be dependent on our ability to access additional equity and debt capital. Moreover, part of our business strategy may involve
the use of debt financing to increase potential revenues. Our inability in the future to conduct a successful cryptocurrency token sale,
obtain additional equity capital or a corporate credit facility on attractive terms, or at all, could adversely impact our ability to
execute our business strategy, which could adversely affect our growth prospects and future shareholder returns.
Our
payment solutions are being developed by our key technology employees or contractors, whose continued availability cannot be assured.
Our
payment solutions, including our blockchain e-commerce payment platform and the related features that may be developed in the future,
have been and will be further developed by, among others, contracted developers who we have engaged to work on finalizing our back-office
and other functionalities. If we were to lose the services of any of these key employees or hired contractors, it could be difficult
or impossible to replace them. The loss of the services of any of these key employees or contractors could have an adverse effect on
our ability to further develop, operate or maintain features of our blockchain e-commerce payment platform.
Our
blockchain payment solution and other solutions might never attain optimal levels of functionality and dependability.
Our
e-commerce payment solution did not become fully functional until March 2021. While our software is currently being used “live”
with several customers, no guarantee can be given that a unique combination of input conditions experienced when running the system “live”
and which has not been encountered during development, will not cause the system to fail, or perform aberrantly.
If
we do not respond to technological changes or upgrade our blockchain-based payment processing platform as markets require, our growth
prospects and results of operations could be adversely affected.
To
remain competitive, we must continue to enhance and improve the functionality and features of our blockchain-based technology platform
infrastructure. As a result, we will need to continue to improve and expand our infrastructure and software capabilities. These improvements
may require us to commit substantial financial, operational and technical resources, with no assurance that our business will improve.
Without such improvements, our operations might suffer from unanticipated system disruptions, slow performance or unreliable service
levels, any of which could negatively affect our reputation and ability to attract and retain merchant clients. We may face significant
delays in introducing new products, services, and enhancements. If competitors introduce new payment processing solutions and services
using new technologies or if new industry standards and practices emerge, our existing technology platform and systems may become obsolete
or less competitive, and our business may be harmed.
Our
competitive edge depends on preserving consumer privacy and identity in their purchasing activities. In today’s climate, potential
cyberattacks, security problems, or other disruptions and expanding social media vehicles present new risks.
We
may purchase some of our information technology from vendors, on whom our systems will depend, and we rely on commercially available
systems, software, tools, and monitoring to provide security for processing, transmission, and storage of confidential information and
other customer information. We depend upon the secure transmission of this information over public networks. Our networks and storage
applications could be subject to unauthorized access by hackers or others through cyberattacks, which are rapidly evolving and becoming
increasingly sophisticated, or by other means, or may be breached due to operator error, malfeasance or other system disruptions. In
some cases, it will be difficult to anticipate or immediately detect such incidents and the damage they cause. Any significant breakdown,
invasion, destruction, interruption, or leakage of information from our systems could harm our reputation and business.
In
addition, the use of social media could cause us to suffer brand damage or information leakage. Negative posts or comments about us on
any social networking website could damage us or our brand’s reputation. Employees, consultants, contractors or others might disclose
non-public sensitive information relating to our business through external media channels, including through the use of social media.
Further,
in the normal course of our business, we collect, store and transmit proprietary and confidential information regarding our customers,
employees, suppliers and others, including personally identifiable information. An operational failure or breach of security from increasingly
sophisticated cyber threats could lead to loss, misuse or unauthorized disclosure of this information about our employees or customers,
which may result in regulatory or other legal proceedings, and have a material adverse effect on our business and reputation. We also
may not have the resources or technical sophistication to anticipate or prevent rapidly evolving types of cyber-attacks. Any such attacks
or precautionary measures taken to prevent anticipated attacks may result in increasing costs, including costs for additional technologies,
training and third-party consultants. The losses incurred from a breach of data security and operational failures as well as the precautionary
measures required to address this evolving risk may adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Failure
of cryptocurrency exchanges or ACH bank transfers may prevent the seamless operation of the blockchain payment platform.
Our
payment platform interacts with cryptocurrency exchanges to facilitate the conversion of customer’s cryptocurrency payments to
fiat currency. We do not settle transactions with our merchant customers until we have confirmed that we have received the shopper’s
payment in cryptocurrency or fiat currency. Although our transfers of cryptocurrencies or fiat currency will be made to or from a counterparty,
including leading cryptocurrency exchanges and FDIC banks (through ACH transfers), which management believes are trustworthy, it is possible
that, through computer or human error, or through theft or criminal action, the buyer’s cryptocurrency or fiat currency could be
transferred in incorrect amounts or to unauthorized third parties. To the extent that we are unable to seek a corrective transaction
with such third party or are incapable of identifying the third party which has received the cryptocurrency or fiat currency (through
error or theft), we will be unable to recover incorrectly transferred cryptocurrency or fiat currency, and such losses will negatively
impact us, our merchant accounts and consumers.
Digital
asset exchanges may impose daily, weekly, monthly or customer-specific transaction or distribution limits or suspend withdrawals entirely,
rendering the exchange of fiat currency for digital assets difficult or impossible. Additionally, digital asset prices and valuations
on cryptocurrency exchanges have been volatile and subject to influence by many factors, including the levels of liquidity on exchanges
and operational interruptions and disruptions. The prices and valuation of digital assets remain subject to any volatility experienced
by digital asset exchanges, and any such volatility can adversely affect our ability to facilitate the conversion of the cryptocurrency
payment funds to fiat currency at the intended cash purchase price.
Digital
asset exchanges are appealing targets for cybercrime, hackers and malware. It is possible that while engaging in transactions with various
digital asset exchanges located throughout the world, any such exchange may cease operations due to theft, fraud, security breach, liquidity
issues, or government investigation. In addition, banks may refuse to process wire transfers to or from exchanges. An exchange may be
unable to replace missing digital assets or seek reimbursement for any theft of digital assets, adversely affecting our ability to offer
payment solutions in a secure and dependable manner.
We
may be unable to recover digital assets awaiting transmission into or out of the cryptocurrency exchange or banking institution, all
of which could adversely affect our platform’s operations.
We
may be unable to recover digital assets awaiting transmission into or out of the cryptocurrency exchange or banking institution, all
of which could adversely affect our platform’s operations. Additionally, digital asset exchanges may operate outside of the United
States. We may have difficulty in successfully pursuing claims in the courts of such countries or enforcing in the courts of such countries
a judgment obtained by us in another country. In general, certain less developed countries lack fully developed legal systems and bodies
of commercial law and practices normally found in countries with more developed market economies. These legal and regulatory risks may
adversely affect us and our operations and investments.
If
we are unable to price our services appropriately, we may not be able to recover the entire cost of our services.
From
time-to-time we contract to provide white label or other software pursuant to a license contract. In this case we may receive all or
a substantial portion of the license fee upon the execution of the contract. These contracts typically contain several separate performance
obligations, such as the delivery of detailed specifications and mock-ups, delivery of a preliminary product for testing, and delivery
of the final product. Our clients purchase our services according to a variety of pricing formula.
It
is possible that in the future we may contract to provide software development services with pricing based on a pay-for-performance formula,
meaning the client pay will be required to pay only after we have delivered the desired result to them. Regardless of how a given customer
pays us, we ordinarily pay the vast majority of the costs associated with delivering our services to our clients according to contracts
and other arrangements that do not always condition our obligation to pay vendors on the receipt of payments from our customers. In this
case we might pay for the costs of providing our services before we receive payment from the customer. Additionally, these services costs
could be highly variable and could fluctuate significantly during each calendar month. Accordingly, we would run the risk of not being
able to recover the entire cost of our services from customers if pricing or other terms negotiated prior to the performance of services
prove less than the cost of performing such services.
We
may become reliant on Internet bandwidth and data center providers and other third parties for key aspects of the process of providing
services to our clients, and any failure or interruption in the services and products provided by these third parties could harm our
business.
We
rely on third-party vendors, including data center and Internet bandwidth providers. Any disruption in the network access or colocation
services provided by these third-party providers or any failure of these third-party providers to handle current or higher volumes of
use could significantly harm our business. Any financial or other difficulties our providers face may have negative effects on our business,
the nature and extent of which we cannot predict. We exercise little control over these third-party vendors, which increases our vulnerability
to problems with the services they provide. We license technology and related databases from third parties to facilitate analysis and
storage of data and delivery of offerings. Any errors, failures, interruptions or delays experienced in connection with these third-party
technologies and services could adversely affect our business and could expose us to liabilities to third parties.
We
are subject to income taxes and other tax liabilities.
Significant
judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities. In the ordinary course of our business,
there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Although we believe that our tax estimates
are reasonable: (i) there is no assurance that the final determination of tax audits or tax disputes will not be different from what
is reflected in our income tax provisions, expense amounts for non-income-based taxes and accruals and (ii) any material differences
could have an adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations in the period or periods for which determination is
made.
We
face risks related to COVID-19 which could significantly disrupt our research and development, operations, sales, and financial results.
Our
business has been and continues to be adversely impacted by the effects of the COVID-19. Our third-party vendors, third-party distributors,
and our customers have been and will be disrupted by worker absenteeism, quarantines and restrictions on employees’ ability to
work, office and factory closures, disruptions to ports and other shipping infrastructure, border closures, or other travel or health-related
restrictions. In addition, the COVID-19outbreak will in the short-run and may over the longer term adversely affect the economies and
financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that may affect demand for our technology platform and services
and impact our operating results. Although the magnitude of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business and operations remains
uncertain, the continued spread of the COVID-19, the Delta variant or other variants and the imposition of related public health measures
may adversely impact our business, financial condition, operating results and revenues.
We
may face risks related to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, including the impact of sanctions or retributions thereto, which could adversely
affect the Company’s business.
The
Company’s operations could be adversely affected by the effects of the escalating Russia/Ukraine crisis and the effects of sanctions
imposed against Russia or that country’s retributions against those sanctions, embargos or further-reaching impacts upon energy
prices, food prices and market disruptions. The Company cannot accurately predict the impact the crisis will have on its operations and
the ability of contractors to meet their obligations with the Company, including uncertainties relating the severity of its effects,
the duration of the conflict, and the length and magnitude of energy bans, embargos and restrictions imposed by governments. In addition,
the crisis could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of the United States in general, resulting in an economic downturn
that could further affect the Company’s operations and ability to finance its operations.
We
could face substantial competition, which could reduce our market share and negatively impact our net revenue.
There
are an increasing number of companies entering the payment facilitator industry using, as we are, blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency.
Notable companies in the payment facilitator industry include Bitpay, Coinify, PayPal, Stripe, Greenbox, MasterCard and Visa. Many of
our payment facilitator competitors are significantly larger than we are and have considerably greater financial, technical, marketing,
and other resources than we do. Some competitors may have a lower cost of funds and access to funding sources that are not available
to us. We cannot assure you that the competitive pressures we face will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, and results of operations.
If
we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may be able to use our technology, which could weaken our competitive
position, reduce our net revenue, and increase our costs.
Our
long-term success will depend to some degree on our ability to protect the proprietary technology that we have developed or may develop
or acquire in the future, including our ability to obtain and maintain patent protection. Patent applications can take many years to
issue, and we can provide no assurance that our current pending patent application, or any future patent applications, will be granted.
If we are unable to obtain a patent for our current or future applications, we may not be able to successfully prevent our competitors
from imitating or copying our payment processing platform. Even if our pending application was granted, our intellectual property rights
may not be sufficiently comprehensive to prevent our competitors from developing similar competitive payment processing platforms.
There
are multiple risks inherent in patent litigation. In patent litigation in the U.S., defendant counterclaims alleging invalidity and/or
unenforceability are commonplace, as are validity challenges by the defendant against the subject patent or other patents before the
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Grounds for a validity challenge could be an alleged failure to meet any of several
statutory requirements, including lack of novelty, obviousness or non-enablement, failure to meet the written description requirement,
indefiniteness, and/or failure to claim patent eligible subject matter. Grounds for an unenforceability assertion could be an allegation
that someone connected with prosecution of the patent intentionally withheld material information from the USPTO, or made a misleading
statement, during prosecution. Third parties may also raise similar claims before the USPTO even outside the context of litigation, in
for example, post-grant review proceedings and inter-parties review proceedings. The outcome is unpredictable following any legal assertions
of invalidity and unenforceability. With respect to the validity question, for example, we cannot be certain that no invalidating prior
art existed of which we and the patent examiner were unaware during prosecution. These assertions may also be based on information known
to us or the USPTO. If a defendant or third party were to prevail on a legal assertion of invalidity and/or unenforceability, we would
lose at least part, and perhaps all, of the claims of the challenged patent. Such a loss of patent protection would or could have a material
adverse impact on our business.
Even
if the validity of our patent rights is upheld by a court, a court may not prevent the alleged infringement of our patent rights on the
grounds that such activity is not covered by our patent claims. Although we may aggressively pursue anyone whom we reasonably believe
is infringing upon our intellectual property rights, initiating and maintaining suits against third parties that may infringe upon our
intellectual property rights will require substantial financial resources. We may not have the financial resources to bring such suits,
and if we do bring such suits, we may not prevail. Regardless of our success in any such actions, we could incur significant expenses
in connection with such suits.
In
2019, following the resignation of Joseph Page, our former chief technology officer, we retained independent patent counsel to review
our patent applications. In connection with this review, we discovered certain deficiencies in some of the applications and in their
assignments to us. We determined that all of the applications had been abandoned. Based on this review, we decided to refile three of
our applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which we did in May 2020. It is our belief that the three newly filed patent
applications cover and/or disclose the same subject matter as we disclosed in the five original patent applications. In this case, our
rights may be subject to any intervening patent applications made after the date of the original applications.
The
slowing or stopping of the development or acceptance of blockchain networks and blockchain assets could have an adverse effect on our
core blockchain-based payment solutions business. However, whether such development will take place is subject to a high degree of uncertainty.
Factors
affecting the further development of blockchain networks include, without limitation:
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worldwide
growth in the adoption and use of digital assets and other blockchain technologies; |
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the
maintenance and development of the open-source software protocols of blockchain networks; |
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changes
in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences; |
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the
availability and popularity of new forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, or trading assets, including new means
of using existing networks; |
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general
economic conditions in the United States and the world; |
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the
impacts of major events such as pandemics and climate change; |
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the
regulatory environment relating to blockchains; and |
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declines
in the popularity or acceptance of blockchain-based assets. |
The
slowing or stopping of the development, general acceptance, adoption, and usage of blockchain networks and blockchain assets may deter
or delay the acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrencies, and thus demand for our blockchain-based payment solutions.
Risks
related to transaction authentication.
As
of the date of this report, the transfer of digital currency assets from one party to another currently typically relies on an authentication
process by an outside party known as a miner. In exchange for compensation, the miner will authenticate the transfer of the currency
through the solving of a complex algorithm known as a proof of work, or will vouch for the transfer through other means, such as a proof
of stake. Effective transfers of and therefore realization of cryptocurrency is dependent on interactions from these miners. In the event
that there were a shortage of miners to perform this function, that shortage could have an adverse effect on either the fair value or
realization of the cryptocurrency assets. In such event, the adoption of cryptocurrency as a form a payment can be severely impacted,
and this would decrease the demand of our cryptocurrency-based payment facilitator platform, and thus affect our results of operations.
Risks
related to storage of private keys.
In
some cases, we may provide technology to facilitate the secure storage of user API keys from cryptocurrency exchanges. This is done to
facilitate payment by the user to the merchant for product or services. At all times, these keys are encrypted, controlled by the owner
of the keys, and are not available to us, our staff, or our partners. When this feature is used, the keys are stored by a third-party
using hardware security modules (HSMs) that have been validated under FIPS 140-2 to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the
keys.
Excessive
price fluctuations may decrease adoption of cryptocurrencies and adversely impact the demand for our payment solutions, and we are exposed
to fluctuations in cryptocurrency exchange rates.
To
the extent the public demand for digital assets were to decrease, the price of digital assets could fluctuate rapidly. Further, if the
supply of digital assets available to the public were to increase or decrease suddenly due to, for example, a change in a digital asset’s
source code, the dissolution of a digital asset exchange, or seizure of digital assets by government authorities, the price of digital
assets could fluctuate rapidly. Such changes in demand and supply of digital asset could adversely affect digital asset usage among consumers.
In addition, governments may intervene, directly and by regulation, in the digital asset market, with the specific effect, or intention,
of influencing digital asset prices and valuation (e.g., releasing previously seized digital asset). Similarly, any government
action or regulation may indirectly affect the digital asset market or blockchain network, influencing cryptocurrency usage or prices.
Currently,
there is relatively modest use of digital assets in the retail and commercial marketplace compared to its use by speculators, thus contributing
to price volatility that could adversely affect the consumer usage. If future regulatory actions or policies limit the ability to own
or exchange digital assets in the retail and commercial marketplace, or use them for payments, or own them generally, the price and demand
for digital assets may decrease. Such decrease in demand may result in a drop in demand for our blockchain payment platform or a decrease
the market price of our shares.
Litigation
may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
From
time to time in the normal course of our business operations, we may become subject to litigation involving intellectual property, data
privacy and security and other matters that may negatively affect our operating results if changes to our business operation are required.
The cost to defend such litigation may be significant and may require a diversion of our resources. There also may be adverse publicity
associated with litigation that could negatively affect customer perception of our business, regardless of whether the allegations are
valid or whether we are ultimately found liable. As a result, litigation may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations. In addition, insurance may not cover existing or future claims, be sufficient to fully compensate us for one or more of
such claims or continue to be available on terms acceptable to us. A claim brought against us that is uninsured or underinsured could
result in unanticipated costs, thereby adversely affecting our results of operations and resulting in a reduction in the market price
of our stock. See “Business—Legal Proceedings” in this report for a summary of our material pending legal proceedings.
Use
of our payments services for illegal purposes could harm our business.
Our
payment system is susceptible to potentially illegal or improper uses, including money laundering, terrorist financing, illegal online
gambling, fraudulent sales of goods or services, illicit sales of prescription medications or controlled substances, piracy of software,
movies, music, and other copyrighted or trademarked goods (in particular, digital goods), money laundering, bank fraud, child pornography
trafficking, prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products, online securities fraud, or to facilitate other illegal activity.
Certain activity that may be legal in one country may be illegal in another country, and a merchant may intentionally or inadvertently
be found responsible for importing illegal goods, creating liability to us. Changes in law have increased the penalties for intermediaries
providing payment services for certain illegal activities and additional payments-related proposals are under active consideration by
government authorities. Intellectual property rights owners or government authorities may seek to bring legal action against providers
of payments solutions, including us, that are peripherally involved in the sale of infringing items. Any resulting claims could result
in reputational harm and any resulting liabilities, loss of transaction volume or increased costs could harm our business.
Limitations
on director and officer liability and our indemnification of our officers and directors may discourage stockholders from bringing suit
against a director.
Our
articles of incorporation and bylaws provide, as permitted by Nevada corporation law, that a director or officer shall not be personally
liable to us or our stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, except for acts or omissions which involve intentional
misconduct, fraud or knowing violation of law. These provisions may discourage stockholders from bringing suit against a director for
breach of fiduciary duty and may reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation brought by stockholders on our behalf against a director.
In addition, our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws require indemnification of directors and officers to the fullest
extent permitted by Nevada law, and we have entered into indemnification agreements with our Board members.
Risks
Associated with Government Regulation
Privacy
regulation is an evolving area and compliance with applicable privacy regulations may increase our operating costs or adversely impact
our ability to service our clients.
Because
we store, process and use data, some of which contains personal information, we are subject to complex and evolving federal, state, and
foreign laws and regulations regarding privacy, data protection, and other matters. While we believe we are currently in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations, many of these laws and regulations are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result
in investigations, claims, changes to our business practices, increased cost of operations, and declines in user growth, retention, or
engagement, any of which could seriously harm our business.
Changes
in government regulation and industry standards applicable to the Internet and our business could decrease demand for our technologies
and services or increase our costs.
Laws
and regulations that apply to Internet communications, commerce and advertising are becoming more prevalent. These regulations could
increase the costs of conducting business on the Internet and could decrease demand for our technologies and services. In the United
States, federal and state laws have been enacted regarding copyrights, sending of unsolicited commercial email, user privacy, search
engines, Internet tracking technologies, direct marketing, data security, children’s privacy, pricing, sweepstakes, promotions,
intellectual property ownership and infringement, trade secrets, export of encryption technology, taxation and acceptable content and
quality of goods. Other laws and regulations may be adopted in the future. Laws and regulations, including those related to privacy and
use of personal information, are changing rapidly outside the United States as well, which may make compliance with such laws and regulations
difficult, and which may negatively affect our ability to expand internationally. This legislation could: (i) hinder growth in the use
of the Internet generally; (ii) decrease the acceptance of the Internet as a communications, commercial and advertising medium; (iii)
reduce our revenue; (iv) increase our operating expenses; or (v) expose us to significant liabilities.
The
Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (PL 117-58, enacted November 2021), contains a provision regarding reporting of cryptocurrency
transactions to the Internal Revenue Service. Under this provision, brokers must report digital asset transactions to the Internal Revenue
Service. The Act also expands the definition of broker to include “any person who (for consideration) is responsible for regularly
providing any service effectuating transfers of digital assets on behalf of another person.” It is possible that RocketFuel may
have obligations under the provision to report digital asset transactions to the Internal Revenue Service.
Recent
events in the industry, such as filing for and seeking protection of Chapter 11 proceedings by major market participants, may have significant
impact on further development and acceptance of digital asset networks and digital assets as they exposed how unpredictable and turbulent
the digital assets industry can be. In the second half of 2022 and beginning of 2023, some of the well-known crypto asset market participants,
including digital asset lenders Celsius Network LLC, et al. (“Celsius”), Voyager Digital Ltd., et al. (“Voyager”),
Three Arrows Capital (“Three Arrows”) and Genesis Global Holdco, LLC, et al. (“Genesis”) declared bankruptcy,
resulting in a loss of confidence in participants of the digital asset ecosystem and negative publicity surrounding digital assets more
broadly. In November 2022, digital asset exchanges FTX Trading Ltd., et al. (“FTX”) (including its affiliated hedge fund,
Alameda Research LLC), the third largest digital asset exchange by volume at the time, halted customer withdrawals and shortly thereafter,
FTX and its subsidiaries filed for bankruptcy.
Specifically, the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filings of FTX was unexpected and significantly reduced confidence in the
digital assets industry as it was one of the largest and considered among safest digital asset trading platforms. Furthermore, it also
revealed potential systemic risks and industry contagion as a significant number of other major market participants were affected by FTX’s
Chapter 11 filing – namely, among others, BlockFi Inc., et al. (“BlockFi”), as one of the largest digital assets lending
companies. At this time, we believe that there are no significant exposures of our business to any of the industry participants who filed
for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; however, such failure of key institutions in the cryptocurrency asset industry highlights the risk of systemic
interconnectedness between major market participants and the effect it could have on the industry as a whole.
The closure and temporary shutdown of major digital asset exchanges and trading platforms, such as FTX, due to fraud
or business failure, has disrupted investor confidence in cryptocurrencies and led to a rapid escalation of oversight of the digital asset
industry. Thus, the failures of key market participants and systemic contagion risk is expected to, as a consequence, invite stricter
regulatory scrutiny. All this could have a negative impact on further development and acceptance of digital asset networks.
The
applicability of government regulations of digital currencies is uncertain and evolving.
There
are uncertainties related to the regulatory regimes governing blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, digital assets, cryptocurrency
exchanges, and any digital tokens that we may issue, and new international, federal, state and local regulations or policies may materially
adversely affect us and the market price for our shares.
Various
legislative and executive bodies in the United States and in other countries may, in the future, adopt laws, regulations, or guidance,
or take other actions that could severely impact the permissibility of any tokens that we may issue in the future, our blockchain and
the network or cryptocurrency generally and, in each case, the technology behind them or the means of transacting in or transferring
them. It is difficult to predict how or whether regulatory agencies may apply existing or new regulation with respect to this technology
and its applications, including our blockchain and the network. In addition, self-regulatory bodies may be established that set guidelines
regarding cryptocurrencies, and our network, which could have similar effects to new policies adopted by government bodies.
It
may be illegal now, or in the future, to participate in blockchains or utilize similar digital assets in one or more countries, the ruling
of which would adversely affect us.
Cryptocurrency
networks, blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies also face an uncertain regulatory landscape in many foreign jurisdictions, including
(among others) the European Union, China and Russia. Various foreign jurisdictions may, in the future, adopt laws, regulations or directives
that affect us. These laws, regulations or directives may conflict with those of the United States or may directly and negatively impact
results of operations. The effect of any future regulatory change is impossible to predict, but any change could be substantial and materially
adverse to us, our results of operations and adoption of our payment solutions platform.
We
have not obtained a money transmitter license in any U.S. State, nor a BitLicense in the State of New York, and our business may be adversely
affected if we are required to do so.
We
do not believe that we are a money transmitter, because we do not hold, possess or control payment funds on behalf of a consumer or
merchant. Our eCommerce and payouts transactions are settled through a third-party processor that is licensed in all U.S.
jurisdictions and many non-U.S. jurisdictions as a money transmitter or equivalent. Our B2B cross-border
transactions to date have been for customers located in Europe and other non-U.S. jurisdictions; these are processed and settled
through our Danish subsidiary, RocketFuel A/S, which holds a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Danish Financial
Supervisory Authority, which allows it to provide services such as exchanges between virtual currencies and fiat currencies,
exchanges between one or more types of virtual currency and transfers of virtual currencies.
If
we were deemed to be a money transmitter, we would be subject to significant additional regulation. This could increase our costs in
operating our business. In addition, a regulator could take action against us if it views our payment solution platform as a violation
of existing law. Any of these outcomes would negatively affect the market price for our shares and could cause us to cease operations
in certain U.S. States.
Additionally,
we are not licensed to conduct a virtual currency business in New York and do not intend to become licensed in any other state that may
require licensing in the future. We have taken the position that New York’s BitLicense Regulatory Framework does not apply to our
platform business. It is possible, however, that the New York State Department of Financial Services could disagree with our position.
If we were deemed to be conducting an unlicensed virtual currency business in New York, we could be subject to significant additional
regulation and/or regulatory consequences.
Risks
Related to an Investment in our Common Stock
Sales
of substantial amounts of our Common Stock or the perception that such sales may occur could cause the market price of our Common Stock
to drop significantly.
Future
sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock, or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of our Common
Stock, into the public market, including shares of our Common Stock issued upon exercise of options and warrants, or the perception that
those sales could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our Common Stock and our ability to raise capital in the
future. Additionally, the market price of our Common Stock could decline as a result of sales by, or the perceived possibility of sales
by, our existing stockholders of shares of our Common Stock in the market after this offering.
If
we sell additional equity or debt securities to fund our operations, restrictions may be imposed on our business.
In
order to raise additional funds to support our operations, we may sell additional equity or debt securities, which may impose restrictive
covenants that adversely impact our business. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed payment obligations and
could also result in restrictive covenants, such as limitations on our ability to incur additional debt, limitations on our ability to
acquire, sell or license intellectual property rights and other operating restrictions that could adversely impact our ability to conduct
our business. If we are unable to expand our operations or otherwise capitalize on our business opportunities as a result of such restrictions,
our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
There
is no assurance of an active established public trading market, which would adversely affect the ability of our investors to sell their
securities in the public market.
Although
our Common Stock is registered under the Exchange Act and is traded on the OTCQB, trading of our Common Stock on the OTCQB may be limited,
and an active trading market for the securities (to the extent one exists) may not be sustained in the future. The OTCQB is an over-the-counter
market that provides significantly less liquidity than the NASDAQ Stock Market. Prices for securities traded solely on the OTCQB may
be difficult to obtain and holders of Common Stock may be unable to resell their securities at or near their original offering price
or at any price. Market prices for our Common Stock will be influenced by a number of factors, including:
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Shares
eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on our share price.
Approximately
28 percent of the shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding are owned by stockholders who are or will be eligible to sell some
of their shares of Common Stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the open market pursuant to Rule 144 (“Rule
144”) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), subject to certain
limitations. Rule 144 also permits the sale of securities, without any limitations, by a nonaffiliate that has satisfied a six-month
holding period. Any substantial sale of Common Stock pursuant to Rule 144 may have an adverse effect on the market price of our
Common Stock by creating an excessive supply.
Sales
of substantial amounts of shares or the perception that such sales could occur may adversely affect the prevailing market price for our
shares. We may issue additional shares in subsequent public offerings or private placements to make new investments or for other purposes.
We are not required to offer any such shares to existing shareholders on a preemptive basis. Therefore, it may not be possible for existing
shareholders to participate in such future share issuances, which may dilute the existing shareholders’ interests in us.
Our
Common Stock is considered a “penny stock” and may be difficult to sell.
Our
Common Stock is considered to be a “penny stock” since it meets one or more of the definitions in Rules 15g-2 through 15g-6
promulgated under Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. These include but are not limited to the following: (i) the stock trades at a price
less than $5.00 per share; (ii) it is not traded on a “recognized” national exchange; (iii) it is not quoted on the NASDAQ
Stock Market, or even if so, has a price less than $5.00 per share; or (iv) it is issued by a company with net tangible assets less than
$2.0 million, if in business more than a continuous three years, or with average revenues of less than $6.0 million for the past three
years. The principal result or effect of being designated a “penny stock” is that securities broker-dealers cannot recommend
the stock but must trade in it on an unsolicited basis.
Additionally,
Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act and Rule 15g-2 promulgated thereunder by the SEC require broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to
provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt
of the document before effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor’s account.
Holders
of our Common Stock are urged to obtain and read such disclosure carefully before purchasing any shares that are deemed to be “penny
stock.” Moreover, Rule 15g-9 requires broker-dealers in penny stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in
such stocks before selling any penny stock to that investor. This procedure requires the broker-dealer to: (i) obtain from the investor
information concerning its financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (ii) reasonably determine, based on
that information, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor and that the investor has sufficient knowledge and
experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of penny stock transactions; (iii) provide the investor with a written
statement setting forth the basis on which the broker-dealer made the determination in (ii) above; and (iv) receive a signed and dated
copy of such statement from the investor, confirming that it accurately reflects the investor’s financial situation, investment
experience and investment objectives. Compliance with these requirements may make it more difficult for holders of our Common Stock to
resell their shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them in the market or otherwise.
The
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, has adopted sales practice requirements that may also limit a stockholder’s
ability to buy and sell our stock.
In
addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that, in recommending an investment
to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to
recommending speculative low-priced securities to their noninstitutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain
information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations
of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least
some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our Common Stock,
which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
A
decline in the price of our Common Stock could affect our ability to raise additional working capital, it may adversely impact our ability
to continue operations and we may go out of business.
A
prolonged decline in the price of our Common Stock could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our Common Stock and a reduction in
our ability to raise capital. Because we may attempt to acquire a significant portion of the funds we need in order to conduct our planned
operations through the sale and issuance of equity securities, a decline in the price of our Common Stock could be detrimental to our
liquidity and our operations because the decline may cause investors not to choose to invest in our stock. If we are unable to raise
the funds, we require for all our planned operations, we may be forced to reallocate funds from other planned uses and we may suffer a
significant negative effect on our business plan and operations, including our ability to develop new products and continue our current
operations. As a result, our business may suffer, and not be successful and we may go out of business. We also might not be able to meet
our financial obligations if we cannot raise enough funds through the sale and issuance of our Common Stock and we may be forced to go
out of business.
If
we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial
results. As a result, current and potential shareholders could lose confidence in our financial reporting, which would harm our business
and the trading price of our stock.
We
are a development stage company with limited resources. Therefore, we cannot assure investors that we will be able to maintain effective
internal controls over financial reporting based on criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(“COSO”) in Internal Control Integrated Framework. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies,
in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s
annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. We are considering the costs and benefits
associated with improving and documenting our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures, which includes
(i) hiring additional personnel with sufficient U.S. GAAP experience and (ii) implementing ongoing training in U.S. GAAP requirements
for our CFO and accounting and other finance personnel. If the results of these efforts are not successful, or if material weaknesses
are identified in our internal control over financial reporting, our management will be unable to report favorably as to the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting and/or our disclosure controls and procedures, and we could be required to further implement
expensive and time-consuming remedial measures and potentially lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial
reports which could have an adverse effect on our stock price and potentially subject us to litigation.
A
significant majority of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock is held by a small number of shareholders, which may have significantly
greater influence on us due to the size of their shareholdings relative to other shareholders.
As
of the date of this report, five persons beneficially own approximately 29 percent of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock.
These major shareholders have significant influence in determining the outcome of any corporate transactions or other matters
submitted to our shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations and schemes of arrangement, election and removal of
directors and other significant corporate actions. They may not act in our best interests or our minority shareholders’
interests. In addition, without the consent of these major shareholders, we could be prevented from entering into transactions that
could be beneficial to us. This concentration of ownership may also discourage, delay or prevent a change in control, which could
deprive our shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our company and might reduce
the price of our Common Stock. These actions may be taken even if they are opposed by our other shareholders.
We
are subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act that require us to incur audit fees and legal fees in connection
with the preparation of such reports. These additional costs could reduce or eliminate our ability to earn a profit.
We
are required to file periodic reports with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
In order to comply with these requirements, our independent registered public accounting firm will have to review our financial statements
on a quarterly basis and audit our financial statements on an annual basis. Moreover, our legal counsel will have to review and assist
in the preparation of such reports. The costs charged by these professionals for such services cannot be accurately predicted at this
time because factors such as the number and type of transactions that we engage in and the complexity of our reports cannot be determined
at this time and will have a major effect on the amount of time to be spent by our auditors and attorneys. However, the incurrence of
such costs will obviously be an expense to our operations and thus have a negative effect on our ability to meet our overhead requirements
and earn a profit. We may be exposed to potential risks resulting from any new requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors
could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our Common Stock, if a market ever develops, could
drop significantly.
Pursuant
to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended by SEC Release 338889, we are required to include in our annual report our
assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Furthermore, if we cease to be a smaller reporting
company, our independent registered public accounting firm will be required to report separately on whether it believes that we have
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting. We have not yet commenced any assessment of
the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. We expect to incur additional expenses and diversion of management’s
time as a result of performing the system and process evaluation, testing and remediation required in order to comply with the management
certification and auditor attestation requirements.
We
do not have a sufficient number of employees to segregate responsibilities and may be unable to afford increasing our staff or engaging
outside consultants or professionals to overcome our lack of employees. During the course of our testing, we may identify other deficiencies
that we may not be able to remediate in time to meet the deadline imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for compliance with the requirements
of Section 404. In addition, if we fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such standards are modified,
supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective
internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Moreover, effective internal controls,
particularly those related to revenue recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to help
prevent financial fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be
harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our Common Stock, if a market
ever develops, could drop significantly.
We
do not have any independent directors and may be unable to appoint any qualified independent directors.
Currently,
the members of the Board of Directors are Gert Funk, Bennett Yankowitz and Peter Jensen, none of whom are “independent” as
defined under national stock exchange rules. Therefore, all decisions of the Board of Directors will be made by persons who are not considered
independent directors. If we seek to list our common stock on a national securities exchange, we will need to have a majority of the
members of our board of directors be independent, but we may not be able to identify independent directors qualified to be on our board
who are willing to serve. We do not currently have an audit committee and have not established independent oversight over our management
and internal controls. Therefore, we are exposed to the risk that material misstatements or omissions caused by errors or fraud with
respect to our financial statements or other disclosures may occur and not be detected in a timely manner or at all. In the event there
are deficiencies or weaknesses in our internal controls, we may misreport our financial results or lose significant amounts due to misstatements
caused by errors or fraud. These misstatements or acts of fraud could also cause our company to lose value and investors to lose confidence
in us.
The
capital markets may experience periods of disruption and instability. Such market conditions may materially and adversely affect debt
and equity capital markets, which may have a negative impact on our business and operations.
Volatility
and dislocation in the capital markets can also create a challenging environment in which to raise or access debt capital. The reappearance
of market conditions similar to those experienced from 2008 through 2009 for any substantial length of time could make it difficult to
obtain debt capital, extend the maturity of or refinance existing indebtedness or obtain new indebtedness with similar terms and any
failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business. The debt capital that will be available to us in the future, if
at all, may be at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions than what is currently available including being at a higher
cost due to a rising rate environment. If we are unable to raise or refinance debt, then our equity investors may not benefit from the
potential for increased returns on equity resulting from leverage and we may be limited in our ability to make new commitments or to
fund existing commitments to our portfolio companies.
Significant
changes or volatility in the capital markets may also have a negative effect on the valuations of our investments. An inability to raise
or access capital could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, in
the past, class action litigation has often been instituted against companies whose securities have experienced periods of volatility
in market prices. Securities litigation brought against us following volatility in our stock price, regardless of the merit or ultimate
results of such litigation, could result in substantial costs, which would hurt our financial condition and operating results and divert
management’s attention and resources from our business.
We
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future.
We
currently intend to retain all of our future earnings to finance the growth and development of our business, and therefore, we do not
anticipate paying any cash dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future. We believe it is likely that our board of directors
will continue to conclude that it is in the best interests of us and our shareholders to retain all earnings (if any) for the development
of our business. In addition, the terms of any future debt agreements may preclude us from paying dividends. As a result, capital appreciation,
if any, of our Common Stock will be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable future.
If
securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price
and trading volume could decline.
The
trading market for our Common Stock will depend in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about
us or our business. Few securities and industry analysts currently publish research on our company. If additional securities or industry
analysts do not commence coverage of our company, the trading price for our stock would likely be negatively impacted. In the event that
additional securities or industry analysts initiate coverage, or if one or more of the analysts who covers us downgrades our stock or
publishes inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price may decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases
coverage of our company or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our stock could decrease, which might cause our stock
price and trading volume to decline.
We
are a “smaller reporting company” and, as a result of the reduced disclosure and governance requirements applicable to smaller
reporting companies, our Common Stock may be less attractive to investors.
We
qualify as a “smaller reporting company,” which allows us to take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including
those regarding executive compensation, in our periodic reports and proxy statements. We cannot predict if investors will find our Common
Stock less attractive because we will rely on these reduced disclosure standards. If some investors find our Common Stock less attractive
as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Common Stock and our stock price may be more volatile. We may take advantage
of these reduced disclosure requirements until we are no longer a smaller reporting company. We will remain a smaller reporting company
until (i) our public float exceeds $250,000,000 or (ii) we no longer have less than $100,000,000 in revenues and public float of less
than $700,000,000.
Stockholders
who hold unregistered shares of our common stock are subject to resale restrictions pursuant to Rule 144 due to our former status as
a “shell company.”
We
previously were a “shell company” pursuant to Rule 144, promulgated under the Securities Act, or Rule 144, and, as such,
sales of our securities pursuant to Rule 144 cannot be made unless, among other things, we continue to remain subject to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act, and we file all of our required periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act. Because our unregistered
securities cannot be sold pursuant to Rule 144 unless we continue to meet such requirements, any unregistered securities we sell in the
future or issue to consultants or employees, in consideration for services rendered or for any other purpose, will have no liquidity
unless we continue to comply with such requirements. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to obtain financing to fund our operations
and pay our consultants and employees with our securities instead of cash.
General
Risk Factors
Our
business is subject to the risks of earthquakes, fire, power outages, floods, epidemics and other catastrophic events, and to interruption
by man-made problems such as strikes and terrorism.
A
significant natural disaster, such as an earthquake, fire, power outage, flood, epidemic or other catastrophic event, or interruptions
by strikes, terrorism or other man-made problems, could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
Despite any precautions we may take, the occurrence of a natural disaster or other unanticipated problems could result in lengthy interruptions
in our services. The risks of such an event may be further increased if our disaster recovery plans prove to be inadequate. We do not
currently maintain business interruption insurance to compensate us for potentially significant losses, including potential harm to our
business resulting from interruptions in our ability to provide products or services. Any significant natural disaster or man-made business
interruption could have an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Prolonged
economic downturn, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect our business.
Uncertain
global economic conditions, in particular in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect our business. Negative global and
national economic trends, such as decreased consumer and business spending, high unemployment levels and declining consumer and business
confidence, pose challenges to our business and could result in declining revenues, profitability and cash flow. Particularly, worsening
economic conditions in our target markets could lead to merchants lowering their budgets and decreasing ability and demand to purchase
our payment solutions.
Unfavorable
general economic conditions may materially adversely affect our business.
While
it is difficult for us to predict the impact of general economic conditions on our business, these conditions could reduce customer demand
for some of our products or services which could cause our revenue to decline. Also, our customers that are especially reliant on the
credit and capital markets being liquid, retail investors having investment capital and other factors which could affect their ability
to host successful capital raises and continue as a going concern. Moreover, we rely on obtaining additional capital and/or additional
funding to provide working capital to support our operations. We regularly evaluate alternative financing sources. Further changes in
the commercial capital markets or in the financial stability of our investors and creditors may impact the ability of our investors and
creditors to provide additional financing. For these reasons, among others, if the economic conditions stagnate or decline, our operating
results and financial condition could be adversely affected.
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Unresolved
Staff Comments |
None.
We
do not own any properties. We lease offices in San Francisco, California on a month-to-month basis.
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3. |
Legal
Proceedings |
Other
than as set forth below, we are not the subject of any pending legal proceedings; and to the knowledge of management, no proceedings
are presently contemplated against us by any federal, state or local governmental agency. Further, to the knowledge of management, no
director or executive officer is party to any action in which any has an interest adverse to us.
On
October 8, 2020, we filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Joseph Page, our former
director and chief technology officer. On January 13, 2021, the case was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada,
Las Vegas Division. The causes of action include securities fraud under Federal and California law; fraud, breach of fiduciary duty,
negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment under California law; and violation of California Business and Professions Code §17200
et seq.
On
May 29, 2019, Mr. Page resigned from our board. After his resignation, we retained independent patent counsel to review our patent applications.
In connection with this review, we discovered certain deficiencies in some of the applications and in their assignments to us. We determined
that all of the applications had been abandoned. Based on this review, we decided to refile three of our applications with the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office, which we did in May 2020. It is our belief that the three newly filed patent applications cover and/or disclose
the same subject matter as we disclosed in the five original patent applications. In this case, our rights may be subject to any intervening
patent applications made after the dates of the original applications. In the lawsuit, we were alleging that Mr. Page was aware of the
abandonments when he assigned the patents to RocketFuel Blockchain Company (“RBC”), a private corporation that he controlled,
and that he failed to disclose to us the abandonments when the Company acquired RBC in exchange for shares of the Company’s Common
Stock. Mr. Page filed an answer denying the Company’s claims and asserted cross- and counterclaims against the Company and several
of the Company’s shareholders alleging breach of contract and fraud. In September 2021, Mr. Page voluntarily dismissed all of the
counterclaims against the shareholders.
On
June 7, 2022, RBC entered into a settlement agreement in the legal proceedings between the Company as plaintiff, and Joseph Page as defendant,
whereunder Page surrendered 3,600,394 shares of the Company’s common stock, and kept 1,500,000 shares. Mr. Page represents and
warrants that he has not filed or assisted anyone else in filing any patent applications that would preempt or infringe upon the Company’s
patent applications. Plaintiff and defendant have each released their claims against each other and covenanted not to sue the other,
including related parties and stakeholders, with the exclusion of current or future claims against EGS. The parties agreed to a Stipulated
Dismissal of the Action with Prejudice filed with the court. In connection with this settlement, we recognized a gain of $540,059, calculated
based on the Company’s share price of $0.15 per share on the date of settlement of the legal proceedings. This gain was recorded
in other income for the year ended March 31, 2023 in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
On
March 2, 2021, we filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Ellenoff Grossman & Schole
LLP (“EGS”) for negligence and legal malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. EGS had represented RBC
prior to the Business Combination and represented us after the closing of the Business Combination through August 2019. In the litigation
against Mr. Page, he has alleged that he provided information to an EGS partner that the patent applications had been abandoned and that
EGS failed to inform RBC and us of the fact. We are seeking damages and the return of legal fees previously paid.
On
February 8, 2023 we entered into a settlement agreement with EGS, pursuant to which EGS agreed to pay us $750,000 in full settlement
of the lawsuit. After payment of our legal fees, the net payment to us, which was received on February 14, 2023, was $525,000. As part
of the settlement (i) we have agreed to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice and (ii) each party has agreed to grant a mutual general release
to the other party and its affiliates, related parties and agents.
In
January 2022, the Company terminated its agreement with Scarola Schaffzib Zubatov PLLC (“SSZ”), which the Company had retained
to represent it in the litigation against EGS. The reason for the termination was that the Company believed that SSZ had overcharged
for legal services provided. Subsequent to the termination, SSZ sent the Company additional invoices, to which the Company also objected.
In August 2022 SZZ filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, claiming it is owed approximately
$120,000 in legal fees. The Company disputed that this amount was owed, and contended that a portion of the legal fees previously paid
should have be refunded. On July 11, 2023 the Court granted SSZ’s motion for summary judgement
on its account stated cause of action and denied the Company’s cross-motion for an adjournment of the motion pending discovery.
The Company has filed a notice of appeal and has accrued approximately $120,000 in accounts
payable.
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Mine
Safety Disclosures |
Not
applicable.
PART
II
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5. |
Market
Information for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
Our
common stock is quoted on the OTC Market under the symbol “RKFL.” There is limited trading of our common stock. Quotations from the OTC Market reflect inter-dealer prices, without
retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. The stock market in general has experienced
extreme stock price fluctuations in the past few years. In some cases, these fluctuations have been unrelated to the operating performance
of the affected companies. Many companies have experienced dramatic volatility in the market prices of their common stock. We believe
that a number of factors, both within and outside our control, could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate, perhaps substantially.
Factors such as the following could have a significant adverse impact on the market price of our common stock:
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ability to obtain additional financing and the terms thereof; |
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financial position and results of operations; |
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litigation to which we are a party; |
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regulatory requirements on our business; |
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issuance of new debt or equity securities pursuant to a future offering; |
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Our
ability to obtain additional financing and the terms thereof; |
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in interest rates; |
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Competitive
developments; |
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and fluctuations in our operating results; |
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Change
in financial estimates by securities analysts; |
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depth and liquidity of the market for our common stock; |
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Investor
perceptions of us; and |
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General
economic and business conditions. |
As
of August 18, 2023, there were 1,053 stockholders of record. The last sale price as quoted by the OTCQB tier of The OTC Markets on
August 18, 2023, was $0.124 per share.
Recent
Sales of Unregistered Securities
We
claimed exemption from registration under the Securities Act for the sales and issuances of securities in the following transactions
under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulations D and S promulgated thereunder, in that such sales and issuances (i) did
not involve a public offering, or (ii) were made to non-U.S. Persons and otherwise complied with Rule 903 promulgated under the Securities
Act, or (iii) were made pursuant to Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act, in that they were offered and sold either pursuant
to written compensatory plans or pursuant to a written contract relating to compensation, as provided by Rule 701. All of the purchasers
of unregistered securities for which we relied on Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D represented that they were accredited investors
as defined under the Securities Act. We claimed such exemption on the basis that (a) the purchasers in each case represented that they
intended to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to the distribution thereof and that they either received
adequate information about the registrant or had access, through employment or other relationships, to such information and (b) appropriate
legends were affixed to the stock certificates issued in such transactions.
On
March 31, 2021, we entered into a contract with one customer having a one-year term from the date of execution that provided for (1)
the payment of $10,000 in connection with the implementation of our blockchain technology and (2) the issuance of 10,000 shares of our
common stock valued at $1.00 per share in consideration of being an early adopter of our blockchain technology. On August 4, 2021, we
issued such 10,000 shares of our common stock to the customer. On October 6, 2021, we issued 10,000 shares of our common stock to another
customer.
On
May 1, 2020, we issued a warrant to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share to a private investor (the “First
Warrant”). The warrant was to expire on April 30, 2021. We also agreed that upon the full and timely exercise of the First Warrant,
it would issue a second warrant for an additional 1,500,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $1.50 per share having a term
of 12 months from the date of issue (the “Second Warrant”). The First Warrant was transferred to an affiliate of the original
holder in November 2020. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the warrant holder exercised warrants from the First Warrant to purchase
1,100,000 shares of our common stock of which (i) 1,000,000 shares of our common stock were issued in consideration of gross proceeds
of $1,000,000 prior to March 31, 2021; and (ii) 100,000 shares of our common stock, for which we received notice of exercise on March
31, 2021, were issued in April 2021 in consideration of gross proceeds of $100,000. Additionally, the warrant holder exercised the First
Warrant for the remaining 400,000 shares of our common stock in April 2021 in consideration of gross proceeds of $400,000. On April 26,
2021, we issued the Second Warrant to the holder. On August 6, 2021, we agreed to amend the terms of the Second Warrant to increase the
number of shares purchasable to 2,250,000 and to reduce the exercise price to $1.00 per share. In the year ended March 31, 2022, the
warrant holder exercised warrants from the Second Warrant to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00
per share. No exercises were made in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. At March 31, 2023, there are 1,950,000 Second Warrants outstanding
and exercisable.
On
October 11, 2021, we and Triton Funds, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Triton”), an unrelated third party, entered into
an amendment to the Common Stock Purchase Agreement (the “CSPA”) dated February 25, 2021. Under the CSPA, Triton agreed to
invest up to $1,000,000 in the Company through purchases of common stock during the commitment period (which ran through December 31,
2022). During the commitment period, the Company was entitled, in its sole discretion, to deliver purchase notices to Triton stating
the dollar amount of shares which the Company intends to sell to Triton, not to exceed $500,000 per purchase notice. The amount to be
funded under a purchase notice under the CSPA, as amended, was the number of shares of common stock to be purchased multiplied by the
greater of (i) $1.00 (changed from $1.65) or (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the lowest closing price of the common stock within fifteen
business days prior to the closing date for the purchase. The closing date for each purchase was to be five business days following the
date of the corresponding purchase notice. The commitment period terminated on December 31, 2022 without any draws being made by us.
In
connection with the amendment to the CSPA, the Company also amended the warrants issued to Triton. As amended the warrants are to purchase,
in one or more instalments, 1,300,000 shares (increased from 800,000 under the CSPA) of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrants”)
at an exercise price equal to the greater of (i) $1.00 per share (changed from $1.65) and (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the average closing
price of the common stock over the 90-calendar day period preceding the Warrant exercise date, subject to adjustments. The Warrants terminate
on February 25, 2026. On May 5, 2021, Triton exercised 50,000 Warrants for an aggregate purchase price of $82,500 ($1.65 per share).
After the amendment, 1,250,000 Warrants remain unexercised.
On
November 4, 2021, we completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of 6,666,667 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001
per share (the “Common Stock”) and warrants to purchase 6,666,667 shares of Common Stock (the “Common Warrants”).
The combined purchase price of one share of Common Stock and accompanying Common Warrant was $0.75. The Common Warrants are immediately
exercisable at an exercise price equal to $0.75 per share of Common Stock (the “Exercise Price”), subject to adjustments
as provided under the terms of the Common Warrants. The Warrants are exercisable for five and one-half years from the initial exercise
date.
On
November 1, 2021, in connection with the Offering, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”)
with certain institutional investors. The Purchase Agreement sets forth the economic terms set forth above and contains customary representations
and warranties of the Company, as well as certain indemnification obligations of the Company and ongoing covenants for the Company. In
addition, under the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed not to issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance
or proposed issuance of any shares of the Company’s (or its subsidiaries’) Common Stock or common stock equivalents for a
period of 90 days from the closing of the Offering, other than certain exempt issuances. Additionally, the Company has also agreed for
a period of two years following the closing date of the Offering not to (i) issue or agree to issue equity or debt securities convertible
into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, Common Stock at a conversion price, exercise price or exchange price which floats with the
trading price of our Common Stock or which may be adjusted after issuance upon the occurrence of certain events or (ii) enter into any
agreement, including an equity line of credit, whereby the Company may issue securities at a future-determined price. This agreement
does not apply to the offer, issuance or sale by the Company of Common Stock pursuant to an at-the-market offering facility the Company
may enter with the placement agent of the Offering following expiration of the 90-day lock-up period.
The
net proceeds to the Company from the Offering, after deducting placement agent’s fees and other Offering expenses, and excluding
the proceeds, if any, from the exercise of the Common Warrants, are approximately $4.37 million.
In
connection with the Offering, pursuant to an engagement letter (the “Engagement Letter”) dated as of July 9, 2021, as amended
on September 20, 2021 and on October 28, 2021 between the Company and H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”), the
Company paid Wainwright (i) a total cash fee equal to 8.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the
securities in the transaction, and (ii) a non-accountable expense allowance of $75,000. Pursuant to the Engagement Letter, the Company
also issued to Wainwright or its designees warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 533,333 shares of Common Stock (8.0% of the aggregate
number of shares of Common Stock sold in the Offering) (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants have
substantially the same terms as the Warrants, except that the Placement Agent Warrants are exercisable for five years from the date of
the Purchase Agreement and have an exercise price equal to 125% of the purchase price per share of Common Stock in the Offering, or $0.9375
per share.
On
September 19, 2022, we completed a private placement of 3,389,831 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 1,694,915 shares
of Common Stock. The combined purchase price for one share of Common Stock and accompanying Warrant was $0.2065. The Warrants were immediately
exercisable at an exercise price equal to $0.2065 per share), subject to adjustments as provided under the terms of the Warrants. The
Warrants are exercisable for five years from the initial exercise date. We also entered into agreements with the investors for the issuance
of 3,389,831 cryptographic tokens when such Tokens are created. As of August 18, 2023, no such tokens have been issued, and we currently
have no anticipated date for their issuance. On September 19, 2022, in connection with this offering, we entered into a securities purchase
agreement with four investors. The purchase agreement sets forth the economic terms set forth above and contains customary representations
and warranties of us, as well as certain indemnification obligations of us and ongoing covenants for us. We also entered into a registration
rights agreement with the investors requiring us to file within 90 days of closing a registration statement under the Securities Act covering the common stock sold in the private placement and the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants. As of August 18,
2023, the registration statement has not been filed. The net proceeds to us from This offering, excluding the proceeds, if any, from
the exercise of the warrants, was $700,000. We intend to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes and to
fund ongoing operations and expansion of its business.
On
January 13, 2023, we completed a private of placement $150,000 principal amount of secured convertible promissory notes. The purchase
price was $150,000. There were three purchasers, including Gert Funk, our Chairman, and Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer
and a member of our Board of Directors. The third purchaser was a private investor. Each investor purchased a note for $50,000. The notes
bear interest at 10% per annum and matured on July 13, 2023. The notes provide that if they are paid on or after the maturity date, then
we shall also pay accrued interest on such principal amount in an amount equal to 100% of such principal amount. As of August 18, 2023,
we have not made any payments on any of these notes. The notes are convertible into shares of our Series A Preferred Stock at a conversion
price equal to (a) the outstanding principal amount of, plus all accrued interest on, the note divided by (b) $0.2065. The conversion
price is subject to adjustment for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. The notes are secured by a security
interest in all of our assets. Up to 3,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been approved by our board of directors. The Series
A Preferred Stock has a 200% liquidation preference over the common stock and any other future series of preferred stock, payable in
the event of a liquidation or merger of us. In such event, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to a priority
distribution equal to 200% of the deemed issue price of $0.2065 per share, (i.e., $0.4130 per share). The Series A Preferred Stock
is convertible at the option of the stockholder into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.2065 per share, subject to adjustment
for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. We used the $150,000 net proceeds of the offering for general corporate
purposes and to fund ongoing operations and expansion of our business. On July 26, 2023 a private investor converted the $50,000 principal amount of his note plus the $50,000 interest
premium to 484,462 shares of Series A Preferred shares.
On
January 18, 2023, we borrowed $200,000 from Peter M. Jensen, our CEO, pursuant to a convertible promissory note. The proceeds were to
be used to support a transaction that ultimately was not consummated. On February 15, 2023, we repaid the loan in full together with
$1,535 representing accrued interest at a rate of 10% per annum.
On
May 11, 2023, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with 1800 Diagonal Lending, LLC, an accredited investor (“the Lender”),
pursuant to which the Lender made a loan to us, evidenced by promissory note in the principal amount of $144,760 (the “Note”).
A one-time interest charge of 12% ($17,371) was applied on the issuance date, resulting in net loan proceeds to us of $125,000. Accrued,
unpaid Interest and outstanding principal, subject to adjustment, is required to be paid in nine payments each in the amount of $18,014.58
(a total payback to the Lender of $162,131.00). The first payment is due June 30, 2023 with eight subsequent payments each month thereafter.
The loan closed on May 15, 2023. The Company has the right to prepay the Note at any time without premium of penalty. Upon the occurrence
and during the continuation of any Event of Default, the Note shall become immediately due and payable and we will be obligated to pay
to the Lender, in full satisfaction of our obligations, an amount equal to 150% times the sum of (w) the then outstanding principal amount
of the Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of the Note to the date of payment plus (y) default interest,
if any, at the rate of 22% per annum on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and/or (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant
to the conversion rights referred to below. Following a default, the Lender may in its option, convert the outstanding principal and
interest on the Note into shares of our common stock at a conversion price per share equal to 61% of the lowest daily volume weighted
average price (“VWAP”) of our common stock during the 10 trading days prior to the date of conversion. We agreed to reserve
a number of shares of our common stock equal to 4.5 times the number of shares of common stock which may be issuable upon conversion
of the Note at all times. The Note provides for standard and customary events of default such as failing to timely make payments under
the Note when due, the failure of the Company to timely comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, reporting requirements
and the failure to maintain a listing on the OTC Markets. The interest rate on the Note increases to 22% upon the occurrence of an event
of default. The Note also contains customary positive and negative covenants. The Note includes penalties and damages payable to the
Lender in the event we do not comply with the terms of the Note, including in the event we do not issue shares of common stock to the
Lender upon conversion of the Note within the time periods set forth therein. Additionally, upon the occurrence of certain defaults,
as described in the Note, we are required to pay the Lender liquidated damages in addition to the amount owed under the Note.
In
order to help reduce our overhead, Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer, and Bennett J. Yankowitz, our Chief Financial
Officer, agreed for the period November 15, 2022 through December 31, 2022 to accept shares of common stock in lieu of salary until
our next financing is completed, based on the market price of $0.11 per share on such date. They also agreed to accept common stock
on the same basis for their accrued bonuses of $25,000 and $12,500 respectively). For the period Mr. Jensen received 500,000
shares of our common stock ($55,000 worth of Common Stock at $0.11 per share) and Mr. Yankowitz received 193,182 shares of common
stock ($21,250 worth of Common Stock at $0.11 per share).
Commencing January 1, 2023, Mr. Jensen and Mr. Yankowitz agreed
to accept convertible notes in lieu of salary until our next financing is completed. The terms of the notes are as follows: (i) the
principal amount thereof shall equal the amount of salary deferred commencing February 1, 2023; (ii) the Notes shall mature on October
1, 2023; (iii) the Notes shall bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum; (iv) if not repaid by July 1, 2023, there shall be a 50% premium,
and if the Notes are not repaid by their maturity, there shall a 100% premium; (v) the Note holder shall have the option to convert all
outstanding principal, interest and premium to shares of Series A Preferred at any time at $0.2065 per share; and (vi) the Notes shall
otherwise have the same terms and conditions as the convertible notes issued in such $150,000 financing round. Commencing July 1, 2023, three members of our sales and marketing team agreed to accept all or part of their salaries
and commissions on the same terms, except that the notes are convertible into Shares of our Series B-2 Preferred Stock.
In
August 2023, we sold 500,000 shares of our Series B-1 Preferred Stock and 400,000 shares of our Series B-2 Preferred Stock to three
private investors for a cash purchase price of $0.25 per share. We also issued a $50,000 secured convertible note to a private investor. The note bears interest at 10% per annum
and matures on August 26, 2024. The note may be prepaid by us at any time. If we prepay the entire outstanding principal amount of the
note on or before August 26, 2024, then there is no prepayment premium. If we repay the outstanding principal amount of the note on or
after the maturity date, then we shall also pay accrued interest on such principal amount in an amount equal to 100% of such principal
amount. The note is convertible into shares of our Series B-2 Preferred Stock at a conversion price equal to (a) the outstanding principal
amount of, plus all accrued interest on, the note divided by (b) $0.25. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for certain stock
splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. The notes are secured by a security interest in all of our assets.
The
Series B-1 Preferred Stock has a 100% liquidation preference over the common stock and any other future series of preferred stock, payable
in the event of a liquidation or merger of us. The Series B-1 Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the stockholder into shares
of common stock at a conversion price of $0.25 per share, subject to adjustment for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other
similar events. The Series B-2 Preferred Stock has a 200% liquidation preference over the common stock and any other future series of
preferred stock, payable in the event of a liquidation or merger of us. The Series B-1 Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of
the stockholder into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.25 per share, subject to adjustment for certain stock splits,
recapitalizations and other similar events.
On
August 15, 2023 we sold 484,262 shares of our common stock to a private investor at a price of $0.2065 per share. The investor also received
warrants to purchase 245,700 shares of our common stock at $0.2065 per share. The warrants expire on August 15, 2028. The investor was also invited to join our advisory board and received 100,000 stock options as compensation therefor.
The options have a term of 10 years, an exercise price of $0.2065 per share and were fully vested on the date of grant.
In
connection with the sale of the Series B-1 and B-2 preferred shares and the 484,262 common shares, we coveted to use the net proceeds
from the sale of the securities for working capital purposes and not to use such proceeds: (a) for the satisfaction of any portion of
our debt (other than payment of trade payables in the ordinary course of our business and prior practices), (b) for the redemption of
any common stock or other securities, (c) for the settlement of any outstanding litigation or (d) in violation of the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act of 1977, as amended or any regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department.
Through
August 18, 2023, we have issued options to purchase a cumulative 7,181,013 shares of common stock under our 2018 Stock Incentive Plan,
of which 6,691,886 are currently outstanding and unexercised.
Dividend
Policy
Our
dividend policy is determined by our Board of Directors and depends upon a number of factors, including our financial condition and performance,
our cash needs and expansion plans, income tax consequences, and the restrictions that applicable laws and any credit or other contractual
arrangements may then impose. We have not paid any cash dividends on the common stock. We do not anticipate paying a cash dividend on
our common stock in the foreseeable future.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation |
Overview
Our
Business
We provide payment solutions to businesses enabling them to make and receive payments with cryptocurrencies and via
bank transfers, including ACH. Our solutions consist of a blockchain-based check-out system enabling shoppers on e-commerce sites to pay
using cryptocurrencies and direct bank transfers, a payouts solution that enables businesses, including those in the in the “gig
economy,” to make payments to their vendors and service providers via cryptocurrencies and bank transfers, and a B2B cross border
solution allowing businesses to send cross-border payments to themselves and their affiliates and subsidiaries using stable coins.
Our
corporate headquarters are located in San Francisco, California.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Our
significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the financial statements included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K. There were no changes to our significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31,
2023. Our
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon these financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis. We base our estimates on historical
experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis
for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. In the past,
actual results have not been materially different from our estimates. However, results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions.
Results
of Operations
Fiscal
Years Ended March 31, 2023 vs. March 31, 2022
Revenues
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, we recorded revenues of $203,199, including $145,000 as a result of revenue recognized under a
new software development contracts, and a combined total of $58,199 of transaction fees and the recognition of amortization of deferred
setup fee revenues in connection with the execution of contracts with customers. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, we recorded
revenues of $30,504 for similar recognition of deferred revenues.
We
anticipate that future revenues will continue to be generated from (i) fees charged under the software development contract; (ii) fees
charged in connection with conversion of crypto currencies to and from fiat currencies; (iii) fees charged in connection with our ecommerce
checkout solutions and other solutions; and (iv) ongoing daily transactional fees derived as a negotiated percentage of the transactional
revenues earned by our merchant customers.
Research
and Development Expenses
Research
and development expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 were $61,431, a decrease of $835,813 as compared with expenses of $897,277
for the prior year period. Research and development expenses decreased due to decreases in software coding and development activities
during the recent quarter compared to the same period of the prior year.
General
and Administrative Expenses
General
and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 were $5,185,190 as compared to $3,763,179 for the comparable prior
year period, an increase of $1,422,011. The increase is primarily a result of legal fees incurred in connection with certain litigation
costs and payroll expenses incurred in connection with the hiring of our full-time executive officers, which was somewhat offset by a
decrease in stock-based compensation.
Stock-based
compensation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 of $1,141,023 was composed of (i) stock options granted to employees including repricing of prior options granted.
Stock-based compensation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 of $1,380,642 was composed of (i) the $20,000 value
of 20,000 shares of our common stock issued to two customers in lieu of cash consideration; (ii) stock options granted to employees which
were valued at $1,326,177; and the (iii) repricing of certain stock options granted to employees which resulted in additional stock-based
compensation of $34,465.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
We
will require additional financing in order to continue to develop our product and execute on our business plan. However, there can be
no assurances that we will be successful in raising the additional capital necessary to continue operations and execute on our business
plan. Any potential future sale of equity or debt securities may result in dilution to our stockholders, and we cannot be certain that
additional public or private financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we are required to raise
additional financing, but are unable to obtain such financing, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or
more aspects of our operations or business development activities.
As
of March 31, 2023, we had cash of $421,566, an decrease of $2,213,228 as compared to a cash balance of $2,634,794 as of March 31, 2022.
Our current cash requirements are approximately $150,000 per month.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, net cash of $2,482,912 was used in operating activities. Net cash used in operating activities
was primarily composed of our net loss of $3,778,424 and offset by (i) $1,141,023 of non-cash stock-based compensation in connection
with the grant of employee stock options and; (ii) increase in depreciation and amortization of $485,703 and (iii) increase in accounts
payable and accrued expenses payable of $193,260 in the aggregate.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, net cash of $2,776,911 was used in operating activities. Net cash used in operating activities
was primarily composed of our net loss of $4,662,924 and offset by (i) $1,360,642 of non-cash stock-based compensation in connection with the
grant of employee stock options and; (ii) $20,000 of non-cash stock-based compensation in connection with the issuance of 20,000 shares
of our common stock to two customers in lieu of cash consideration; (iii) increase in depreciation and amortization of $149,919 and (iv)
increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses payable of $262,352 in the aggregate.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, net cash of 706,984 was used in investing activities, primarily from (i) the acquisition of computer
equipment for $20,725 and the capitalization of software development costs of $686,259 During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, net
cash of $610,095 was used in investing activities, primarily from (i) the acquisition of computer equipment for $23,395 and the capitalization
of software development costs of $586,700.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, net cash of $976,668 was provided by financing activities, primarily from the issuance of
700,000 shares of our common stock. Additionally, we received proceeds from a convertible note payable of $150,000 and proceeds from convertible note payable to related parties of $126,668.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, net cash of $5,221,469 was provided by financing activities, primarily from (i) the issuance of
6,666,667 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 6,666,667 shares of common stock in exchange for net cash proceeds (after
net of issuance costs) of $4,375,001 in a public offering and; (ii) the issuance of 850,000 shares of our common stock in connection
with exercise of common stock purchase warrants in consideration of $882,500 in gross cash proceeds. Additionally, we received proceeds
from a convertible note payable of $126,250, net of finance costs, and repaid $159,282 for this same convertible note payable. There
were no options exercised during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
Our
financial statements have been presented on the basis that we are a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, we reported a net loss of $3,3,778,424, which
included non-cash stock-based compensation of $1,141,023, and cash flows used in operating activities of $2,482,912. As a result, management
believes that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We
will require additional financing in order to continue to develop our product and execute on our business plan. However, there can be
no assurances that we will be successful in raising the additional capital necessary to continue operations and execute on our business
plan. Any potential future sale of equity or debt securities may result in dilution to our stockholders, and we cannot be certain that
additional public or private financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we are required to raise
additional financing, but are unable to obtain such financing, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or
more aspects of our operations or business development activities.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As
of March 31, 2023, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future
material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
| Item
7A. |
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
Not
Applicable.
| Item
8. |
Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data |
The
following documents are filed as part of this report on Form 10-K:
| Item
9. |
Changes
In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure |
In
February 2023 RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. (the “Company”), at the recommendation of the Company’s Board of Directors,
orally terminated Prager Metis CPAs, LLC (“Prager Metis”) as its independent registered public accounting firm. On April
10, 2023, Prager Metis sent the Company a letter confirming its resignation. On April 6, 2023, the Company, based on the decision of
its board of directors, approved the engagement of Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. (“Turner, Stone & Company”) to
serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
The
reports of Prager Metis on the Company’s financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 did not contain an adverse
opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to audit scope or accounting principles but did contain a paragraph
referring to the uncertainty with respect to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
During
the years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and in the subsequent period through April 10, 2023, there were no disagreements with Prager
Metis on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which if not
resolved to the satisfaction of Prager Metis, would have caused Prager Metis to make reference to the matter in its reports on the Company’s
financial statements for such periods. During the years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and in the subsequent period through April 10,
2023, there were no reportable events of the types described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The
Company provided Prager Metis with a copy of the disclosures in the preceding three paragraphs and requested in writing that Prager Metis
furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not they agree with such disclosures.
Prager Metis provided a letter, dated April 26, 2023 stating its agreement with such statements.
During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and through the date of the board of directors’ decision, the Company did not consult Turner,
Stone & Company with respect to the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed,
or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, or any other matter or
reportable events listed in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
| Item
9A. |
Controls
and Procedures |
The
certificates of our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer attached as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to
this Annual Report on Form 10-K include, in paragraph 4 of such certifications, information concerning our disclosure controls and procedures,
and internal control over financial reporting. Such certifications should be read in conjunction with the information contained in this
Item 9A for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by such certifications.
Management’s
Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As
required by the SEC rules and regulations for the implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our management is responsible
for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is
designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our consolidated financial
statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies
and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions
and dispositions of the assets of our company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only
in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial
statements.
Because
of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect errors or misstatements in our consolidated
financial statements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may
become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting at March 31, 2023. In making these assessments,
management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework) (COSO).
Based
on our assessments and those criteria and on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, our principal
executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act were not effective as of March 31, 2023 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us
in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer
and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based
on this evaluation, our management concluded that, as of March 31, 2023, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective
due to (i) insufficient segregation of duties in the finance and accounting functions due to limited personnel; and (ii) inadequate corporate
governance policies. In the future, subject to working capital limitations, we intend to take appropriate and reasonable steps to make
improvements to remediate these deficiencies.
This
annual report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control
over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant
to Securities and Exchange Commission rules that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During
the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, we made the following change in our internal control over financial reporting
(as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal period to which this report relates that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting:
We
engaged an independent consulting firm to provide financial oversight and reporting assistance services to the Company. The engaged consultants
consist of staff that are trained and experienced in financial, accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, SEC reporting and
internal control requirements, which are beginning to be applied to our company to improve the internal control environment.
| Item
9B. |
Other
Information |
None.
| Item
9C. |
Disclosure
Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections |
Not
Applicable.
PART
III
| Item
10. |
Directors,
Executive Officers and Corporate Governance |
Directors
and Named Executive Officers
Our
board of directors is currently comprised of three directors. Our directors and named executive officers, their ages and positions, as
well as certain biographical information of these individuals, are set forth below.
| Name |
|
Age |
|
Positions
Held with the Registrant |
| Gert
Funk |
|
56 |
|
Executive
Chairman of the Board |
| Peter
M. Jensen |
|
56 |
|
Chief
Executive Officer and Director |
| Bennett
J. Yankowitz |
|
68 |
|
Chief
Financial Officer, Secretary and Director |
Biographies
of Directors and Executive Officers
Gert
Funk has been our Chairman since 2018 and was appointed as our Executive Chairman in March 2021. Mr. Funk has been a serial entrepreneur
since 1990 with considerable experience and specialty in banking and payments processing. He has more than 14 years as director in various
companies within banking and payments. Mr. Funk has since 2005 been CEO of CNG PRO ApS in Denmark and CNG PRO SARL in Monaco. CNG PRO
is a European Payment Service Provider for International eCommerce merchants especially within travel and retail. From 2005 until 2013,
Mr. Funk has also been CEO of BigeFinancials A/S, a fully EMI licensed company operating under the European Payment Directive and monitored
by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, as well as a Principal Member of MasterCard. Mr. Funk has been approved as “Fit
and Proper” and “Qualified CEO and owner” by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority. Mr. Funk is currently also
President of the Monaco Blockchain Association. Mr. Funk received a Masters degree in economics in Denmark.
Our
Board has concluded that Mr. Funk is an appropriate person to represent management on our Board of Directors given his position as our
Chairman, his professional credentials, and his experience in the banking and payments processing industry.
Peter
M. Jensen has been our Chief Executive Officer since 2020. Mr. Jensen is an experienced IT executive with extensive global experience
within enterprise software. From 2019 to 2020 he was chief executive officer of Spanugo, a provider of security assurance applications,
which was sold to IBM. From 2016 to 2017 he was chief executive officer of Presidiohealth, a provider of software and services to health
care providers to manage the patient experience. From 2014 to 2016 he was chief executive officer of ParStream, which created the first
analytics database for the Internet of Things (IoT); this company was acquired by CISCO in 2016. From 2011 to 2014 he was chief executive
officer of Stopthehacker.com, a provider of website security and privacy services. Previously, he held sales and marketing positions
with several other technology companies including Symantec, Oracle and VMWare. Mr. Jensen holds an MBA from the Copenhagen Business School.
Our
Board has concluded that Mr. Jensen is an appropriate person to represent management on our Board of Directors given his position as
our Chief Executive Officer, his professional credentials, and his experience as a chief executive officer in the technology industry.
Bennett
J. Yankowitz has been our Chief Financial Officer since 2015. Mr. Yankowitz has more than 40 years of experience as a corporate attorney
with leading law firms, specializing in securities, financial and merger and acquisition transactions, and has a background in financial
analysis and real estate investment and development. He is of counsel to the law firm Shumaker Mallory LLP, and was previously of counsel
to its predecessor firm Parker Shumaker Mills LLP. He was previously counsel to Kaye Scholer LLP and a partner of Heenan Blaikie and
of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP. From 2002 to 2014, he was a director of Proteus Energy Corporation, a California-based private
oil and gas production and development company and was its Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2014. He is also chief financial officer
and a member of the board of directors of Nordicus Partners Corporation. Mr. Yankowitz earned his B.A. degree in Mathematics from the
University of California, Berkeley (1977), his J.D. degree from the University of Southern California (1980), where he was an editor
of the Southern California Law Review, and his LL.M. degree (First Class Honours) from the University of Cambridge (1981), where
he was an Evan Lewis-Thomas Scholar at Sidney Sussex College. He is a member of the California and New York bars.
Our
Board has concluded that Mr. Yankowitz is an appropriate person to represent management on our Board of Directors given his position
as our Chief Financial Officer, his professional credentials, and his experience as a corporate attorney with leading law firms, specializing
in securities, financial and merger and acquisition transactions.
Stockholder
Communications with the Board of Directors
Pursuant
to procedures set forth in our bylaws, our Board of Directors will consider stockholder nominations for directors if we receive timely
written notice, in proper form, of the intent to make a nomination at a meeting of stockholders. To be timely, the notice must be received
within the time frame identified in our bylaws. To be in proper form, the notice must, among other matters, include each nominee’s
written consent to serve as a director if elected, a description of all arrangements or understandings between the nominating stockholder
and each nominee and information about the nominating stockholder and each nominee. These requirements are detailed in our bylaws, which
were included in our previous filings with the SEC on Form 10-K and 8-K. A copy of our bylaws will be provided upon written request to
the Chief Financial Officer at RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Code
of Ethics
We
have adopted a Code of Ethics that allows for us to ensure that our disclosure controls and procedures remain effective. Our Code also
defines the standard of conduct expected by our officers, directors and key employees. A copy of our Code of Ethics will be furnished
without charge to any person upon written request. Requests should be sent to: Secretary, RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., 201 Spear Street,
Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Delinquent
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reports
Section
16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our executive officers, directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10%
of a registered class of our securities to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Based solely on a review
of copies of such forms submitted to us, we believe that all persons subject to the requirements of Section 16(a) filed such reports
on a timely basis in fiscal 2022.
Corporate
Governance and Guidelines
Our
Board of Directors has long believed that good corporate governance is important to ensure that we manage our company for the long-term
benefit of stockholders. During the past year, our Board of Directors has continued to review our governance practices in light of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and recently revised SEC rules and regulations. We intend to implement internal corporate governance guidelines
and practices and will make such guidelines and practices available on its website at www.rocketfuelblockchain.com, when implemented.
| Item
11. |
Executive
Compensation |
Summary
Compensation Table
This
section discusses the material components of the executive compensation program for our named executive officers. This discussion may
contain forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans, considerations, expectations and determinations regarding future
compensation programs.
The
following table provides information regarding the compensation awarded to, or earned by, our current and former named executive officers
for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
| Named Executive Officer | |
Fiscal Period | |
Salary ($) | | |
Bonus ($) | | |
Stock Awards ($) | | |
Option Awards ($) | | |
All Other Compensation ($) | | |
Total ($) | |
| Gert Funk (1) | |
2023 | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 92,500 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 92,500 | |
| Chairman | |
2022 | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 173,908 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 173,908 | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Peter M. Jensen (2) | |
2023 | |
$ | 200,000 | | |
$ | 50,000 | | |
| | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
2022 | |
$ | 240,000 | | |
$ | 75,000 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 694,975 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 1,009,975 | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Bennett J. Yankowitz (3) | |
2023 | |
$ | 61,673 | | |
$ | 37,500 | | |
| | | |
$ | | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | | |
| Chief Financial Officer | |
2022 | |
$ | 69,998 | | |
$ | 22,500 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 173,908 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 266,406 | |
| (1) |
On
March 15, 2021, our Board of Directors approved the grant of options to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock to Mr. Funk
pursuant to our 2018 Stock Option Plan. We determined the fair value of the stock option using the Black-Scholes pricing model which
resulted in a total value of the stock options granted of $695,610. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2022, we amortized
$173,908 of the total to stock-based compensation. On January 11, 2022, our Board of Directors approved the re-pricing of the
exercise price of these shares from $1.08 per share to $0.33 per share, and on October 27, 2022, our Board of Directors approved the
re-pricing of the exercise price of these shares from $0.33 per share to $0.2065 per share. Accordingly, we recorded an additional
$176,556 of stock-based compensation during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. A total of $353,282 of stock-based compensation
remains to be recognized in future periods.2023 bonus includes $42,500 cash bonuses and $25,000 payable in shares of common stock. |
| (2) |
On
September 15, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the grant of options to purchase 2,393,842 shares of our common stock to Mr.
Jensen pursuant to our 2018 Stock Option Plan. We determined the fair value of the stock option using the Black-Scholes pricing model
which resulted in a total value of the stock options granted of $1,853,256. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, we amortized
$694,975 of the total as stock-based compensation. On January 11, 2022, our Board of Directors approved the re-pricing of the exercise
price of these shares from $1.08 per share to $0.33 per share, and on October 27, 2022, our Board of Directors approved the re-pricing of the exercise price of these shares from
$0.33 per share to $0.2065 per share. Accordingly, we recorded an additional $481,395 of stock-based compensation
during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. A total of $722,893 of stock-based compensation remains to be recognized in future
periods. 2023 bonus consists of $50,000 payable in shares of common stock. |
| |
|
| (3) |
On
March 15, 2021, our Board of Directors approved the grant of options to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock to Mr. Yankowitz
pursuant to our 2018 Stock Option Plan. We determined the fair value of the stock option using the Black-Scholes pricing model which
resulted in a total value of the stock options granted of $695,610. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, we amortized
$173,908 of the total to stock-based compensation. On January 11, 2022, our Board of Directors approved the re-pricing of the
exercise price of these shares from $1.08 per share to $0.33 per share, and on October 27, 2022, our Board of Directors approved the
re-pricing of the exercise price of these shares from $0.33 per share to $0.2065 per share. Accordingly, we recorded an additional
$176,557 of stock-based compensation during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. A total of $353,510 of stock-based compensation
remains to be recognized in future periods. 2023 bonus consists of $37,500 payable in shares of common stock. |
| |
|
| |
On
August 8, 2018, our Board of Directors approved the grant of options to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock to Mr. Yankowitz
pursuant to our 2018 Stock Option Plan. We determined the fair value of the stock option using the Black-Scholes pricing model which
resulted in the recording of stock-based compensation of $1,100,350 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. On October 27,
2022, our Board of Directors approved the re-pricing of the exercise price of these shares from $0.33 per share to $0.2065 per
share. The total stock-based compensation has been fully amortized. |
Employment
Agreements and Other Arrangements with Named Executive Officers
Gert
Funk
Mr.
Funk has received a grant of options to purchase 500,000 shares of our Common Stock. The options will be issued under our 2018 Plan.
The options will (i) be incentive stock options, (ii) have an exercise price equal to $1.08 per share (subsequently reduced to $0.33
per share), which is the fair market value per share of our Common Stock on March 15, 2021 (January 11, 2022 for the reduction), as determined
by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years, (iv) vest and become exercisable as to 1/48th of
the shares subject to the options on the 15th day of each calendar month during the term of his employment agreement, commencing on April
15, 2021, (v) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions set forth in the Plan and (vi) otherwise be evidenced
by and subject to the terms of our standard form of stock option agreement. Vesting of the options will be accelerated upon a change
of control.
He
will also receive a cash bonus equal to 2.5% of the net proceeds (i.e., adjusted for our costs) of any initial exchange offering (IEO),
token generation event (TGE) or similar financing (a “Token Transaction”) completed on or before the date that is 12 months
after the formal acceptance by the Board of a proposal for a Token Transaction (start date, milestones, responsibilities). In the event
the Board decides to cancel the Token Transaction, Mr. Funk and the Board shall agree upon a mutually acceptable bonus structure in lieu
of the foregoing.
Peter
M. Jensen
Mr.
Jensen’s employment agreement initially provided for a base salary of $7,500 per month, which was to increase to $20,000 per month
once we had received gross proceeds of at least $2,000,000 in subsequent equity round financings. Our Board determined that the conditions
for the salary increase occurred on February 1, 2021. He is also entitled to a performance bonus of $25,000 per calendar quarter based
on his achieving quarterly financial and business objectives and milestones to be determined by our board of directors.
Mr.
Jensen also received a grant of options to purchase 2,393,842 shares of our Common Stock. The options were issued under our 2018 Plan.
The options (i) are incentive stock options, (ii) have an exercise price equal to $1.08 per share (subsequently reduced to $0.33 per
share), which is the fair market value per share of our Common Stock on September 15, 2020 (January 11, 2022 for the reduction), as determined
by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years, (iv) vest and become exercisable as to 1/48th of
the shares subject to the options on the 15th day of each calendar month during the term of his employment agreement, commencing on October
15, 2020, (v) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions set forth in the Plan and (vi) otherwise be evidenced
by and subject to the terms of our standard form of stock option agreement. Vesting of the options will be accelerated upon a change
of control.
Under
the employment agreement, upon our closing of an equity funding, in one or more rounds prior to April 30, 2021, resulting in aggregate
gross proceeds to us of $2,000,000 or more, Mr. Jensen is to receive warrants to purchase 265,982 shares of our Common Stock. Our Board
determined that the conditions for the warrant grant occurred on February 1, 2021. The warrants have a term of 10 years, be fully vested
on the date of issuance, and have an exercise price equal to $1.00 per share (subsequently reduced to $0.33 per share), the weighted
average price per share paid by the investors in such equity funding rounds.
Mr.
Jensen’s employment agreement renews on a month-to-month basis. If Mr. Jensen should voluntarily terminate his agreement, or if
we terminate his agreement other than for cause (as defined in the 2018 Plan), then he will be entitled to 12 months of accelerated vesting
of his stock options.
Bennett
J. Yankowitz
Mr.
Yankowitz’s employment agreement provides for a base salary of $5,833 per month on the basis of a commitment of 20 hours per week.
He is also entitled to a performance bonus of $7,500 per calendar quarter based on his achieving quarterly business objectives and milestones.
In March 2021, he also received a grant of options to purchase 500,000 shares of our Common Stock. The options were issued under our
2018 Plan. The options (i) are incentive stock options, (ii) have an exercise price equal $1.08 per share (subsequently reduced to $0.33
per share), which is the fair market value per share of our Common Stock on March 1, 2021 (January 11, 2022 for the reduction), as determined
by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years, (iv) vest and become exercisable as to 1/48th of
the shares subject to the options on the 1st day of each calendar month during the term of his employment agreement, commencing on April
1, 2021, (v) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions set forth in the Plan and (vi) otherwise be evidenced
by and subject to the terms of our standard form of stock option agreement. 250,000 of the options will become fully vested and exercisable
upon the achievement of business objectives and milestones. In addition, vesting of the options will be accelerated upon a change of
control.
Issuance
of Certain Securities in Lieu of Salary
In
order to help reduce our overhead, Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer, and Bennett J. Yankowitz, our Chief Financial Officer,
agreed for the period November 15, 2022 through December 31, 2022 to accept shares of common stock in lieu of salary until our next financing
is completed, based on the market price of $0.11 per share on such date. They also agreed to accept common stock on the same basis for
their accrued bonuses of $25,000 and $12,500 respectively). For the period Mr. Jensen received 500,000 shares of our common stock ($55,000
worth of Common Stock at $0.11 per share) and Mr. Yankowitz received 193,182 shares of common stock ($21,250 worth of Common Stock at
$0.11 per share).
As
stated above, we closed the sale of $150,000 of convertible notes on January 13, 2023. Commencing January 1, 2023, Mr. Jensen and Mr.
Yankowitz agreed to accept convertible notes in lieu of salary until our next financing is completed. The terms of the notes are as follows:
(i) the principal amount thereof shall equal the amount of salary deferred commencing February 1, 2023; (ii) the Notes shall mature on
October 1, 2023; (iii) the Notes shall bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum; (iv) if not repaid by July 1, 2023, there shall be a
50% premium, and if the Notes are not repaid by their maturity, there shall a 100% premium; (v) the Note holder shall have the option
to convert all outstanding principal, interest and premium to shares of Series A Preferred at any time at $0.2065 per share; and (vi)
the Notes shall otherwise have the same terms and conditions as the convertible notes issued in such $150,000 financing round.
Outstanding
Equity Awards During Fiscal 2023
| | |
Option Awards |
| | |
Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) | | |
Equity incentive plan awards: Number of securities underlying unexercised unearned options | | |
Option exercise price | | |
Option expiration |
| Name | |
Exercisable | | |
Unexercisable | | |
(#) | | |
($) | | |
Date |
| Gert Funk | |
| 250,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 250,000 | | |
$ | 0.2065 | | |
3/15/2031 |
| Peter M. Jensen | |
| 1,645,766 | | |
| - | | |
| 748,076 | | |
$ | 0.2065 | | |
9/15/2030 |
| Bennett J. Yankowitz (1) | |
| 500,000 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 0.2065 | | |
8/8/2028 |
| Bennett J. Yankowitz | |
| 250,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 250,000 | | |
$ | 0.2065 | | |
3/15/2031 |
(1).
Represents options issued on August 8, 2018. The exercise price of these options was adjusted as of March 15, 2021 and January 11, 2022.
Option
Exercises and Stock Vested During Fiscal 2023
There
were no options exercised during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
| Item
12. |
Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters |
The
following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of shares of our common stock, as of August 18, 2023, of (i) each person known by us
to beneficially own five percent (5%) or more of such shares; (ii) each of our directors and current executive officers named in the
Summary Compensation Table; and (iii) our current executive officers and directors as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, all shares
are beneficially owned, and the persons named as owners hold investment and voting power.
Beneficial
ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities.
In accordance with SEC rules, shares of our Common Stock which may be acquired upon exercise of stock options or warrants which are currently
exercisable or which become exercisable within 60 days of the date of the applicable table below are deemed beneficially owned by the
holders of such options and warrants and are deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person,
but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of any other person. Subject to community
property laws, where applicable, the persons or entities named in the tables below have sole voting and investment power with respect
to all shares of our Common Stock indicated as beneficially owned by them.
The
business address of each person listed below, unless otherwise specified, is RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100,
San Francisco, CA 94105.
| Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) | |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | | |
Percent of
Class (1) | |
| Gert Funk (2) | |
| 5,943,222 | | |
| 16.54 | % |
| Peter Jensen (3) | |
| 3,626,010 | | |
| 9.5 | % |
| Bennett J. Yankowitz (4) | |
| 2,011,245 | | |
| 6.1 | % |
| All officers and directors as a group (three persons) | |
| 11,580,477 | | |
| 32.0 | % |
| (1) |
Based
on 33,120,628 outstanding shares as of August 18, 2023. |
| |
|
| (2) |
Includes
(i) the vested portion of an option to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock at $1.08 per share (subsequently reduced to $0.2065
per share), expiring March 14, 2031 and (ii) 121,065 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issuable under a convertible note at a conversion
price of $0.2065 per share. |
| |
|
| (3)
|
Includes
(i) a warrant to purchase 265,982 shares of Common Stock at $1.00 per share (subsequently reduced to $0.2065 per share), expiring
February 15, 2031, (ii) the vested portion of an option to purchase 2,393,842 shares of Common Stock at $1.08 per share (subsequently
reduced to $0.2065 per share), expiring September 15, 2030, (iii) 500,000 shares issued in lieu of salary, and (iv) 314,770 shares
of Series A Preferred Stock issuable under a convertible note, issued in lieu of salary, at a conversion price of $0.2065 per share. |
| |
|
| (4) |
Includes
(i) an option to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock at $1.08 per share (subsequently reduced to $0.2065 per share), expiring
August 8, 2028, (ii) the vested portion of an option to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock at $1.08 per share (subsequently
reduced to $0.2065 per share), expiring March 15, 2031, (iii) 193,182 shares issued in lieu of salary, and (iv) 177,563 shares of
Series A Preferred Stock issuable under a convertible note, issued in lieu of salary, at a conversion price of $0.2065 per share.. |
Securities
Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans as of the End of Fiscal 2023 Equity Compensation Plan Information
| Plan Category | |
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | |
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | |
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance | |
| Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders | |
| 6,691,886 | (1) | |
$ | 0.33 | | |
| 393,987 | |
| |
(1) |
This
total represents shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options granted under the RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. 2018 Stock
Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”) that was approved by our stockholders on August 8, 2018. Under the 2018 Plan, 2,000,000
shares of our common stock were initially reserved for grant. On March 18, 2021, our Board of Directors approved the increase of
shares reserved for issuance under the 2018 Plan to 6,000,000 shares of our common stock, and on May 10, 2022 approved a further
increase to a total of 8,000,000 shares of our common stock. There were no stock options exercised under the 2018 Plan during the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. There are 600,000 performance-based options that have been issued, which are included in the table
above. |
| Item
13. |
Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence |
Related
Party Transactions
During
the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, our chief financial officer was affiliated with legal counsel who provided us with general legal
services (the “Affiliate”). We recorded legal fees paid to the affiliate of $83,985 and $126,850 for the years ended March
31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, we had $25,633 and $11,277, respectively, payable to the affiliate.
During
the year ended March 31, 2023, we recognized a total of $112,500 bonus expense for officers of the Company, of which $0 was payable at
March 31, 2023. During the year ended March 31, 2022, we recognized a total of $97,500 bonus expense for officers of the Company,
of which $65,000 was payable at March 31, 2022.
In
order to help reduce our overhead, Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer, and Bennett J. Yankowitz, our Chief Financial
Officer, agreed for period November 15, 2022 through December 31, 2022 to accept shares of common stock in lieu of salary until our
next financing is completed, based on the market price of $0.11 per share on such date. For the period November 15, 2022 through
December 31, 2022 Jensen received 227,272 shares of our common stock ($25,000 worth of Common Stock at $0.11 per share) and Mr.
Yankowitz received 113,636 shares of common stock ($12,500 worth of Common Stock at $0.11 per share).
As
stated above, we closed the sale of $150,000 of convertible notes on January 13, 2023. Thereafter, Mr. Jensen and Mr. Yankowitz agreed
to accept convertible notes in lieu of salary until our next financing is completed. The terms of the notes are as follows: (i) the
principal amount thereof shall equal the amount of salary deferred commencing February 1, 2023; (ii) the Notes shall mature on October
1, 2023; (iii) the Notes shall bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum; (iv) if not repaid by July 1, 2023, there shall be a 50% premium,
and if the Notes are not repaid by their maturity, there shall a 100% premium; (v) the Note holder shall have the option to convert all
outstanding principal, interest and premium to shares of Series A Preferred at any time at $0.2065 per share; and (vi) the Notes shall
otherwise have the same terms and conditions as the convertible notes issued in such $150,000 financing round.
We have entered into a sales referral agreement with an affiliate of our Chairman, Gert Funk. We recorded $1,201.92
on commissions payable to the affiliate for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Independence
of the Board of Directors
We
are not currently subject to listing requirements of any national securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system which has requirements
that a majority of the Board be “independent” and, as a result, we are not at this time required to have our Board comprised
of a majority of “Independent Directors.” Our Board is currently composed of one named executive chairman and two named executive
officers.
Board
Attendance
Our
Board is comprised of three directors of which two members are also our chief executive and chief financial officers, respectively. During
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 we convened 5 formal meetings of the Board and took a number of additional actions by written consent.
Committees
of the Board of Directors
We
currently have no separate audit, compensation, or nominating committees. The entire Board oversees our (i) audits and auditing procedures;
(ii) compensation philosophies and objectives, establishment of remuneration levels for our executive officers, and implementation of
our incentive programs; and (iii) identification of individuals qualified to become Board members and recommendation to our shareholders
of persons to be nominated for election as directors.
Director’s
Compensation
None.
| Item
14. |
Principal
Accounting Fees and Services |
The
following is a summary of (i) the fees billed and billable to us by Prager Metis CPAs LLC, our former independent registered public accounting
firm, and Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P., our current independent registered public accounting firm, for professional services rendered
in connection with (i) annual audits and quarterly review fees for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022; and (ii) other audit
related fees and tax preparation fees incurred during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
Fee
Category
| | |
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023 | | |
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 | |
| Prager Metis CPAs LLC Audit fees | |
$ | 12,000 | | |
$ | 77,000 | |
| Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. Audit fees | |
$ | 35,000 | | |
$ | - | |
| Other audit related fees | |
$ | 10,000 | | |
$ | 9,500 | |
| Tax fees | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| Total fees | |
$ | 57,000 | | |
$ | 86,500 | |
Audit
Fees. This category consists of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements and
review of financial statements included in our quarterly reports and other professional services provided in connection with regulatory
filings.
Other
Audit Related Fees. This category consists of fees billed for professional services rendered for services other than those described
herein as Audit Fees or Tax Fees, including preparation of our tax returns.
Tax
Fees. This category consists of fees billed for professional services for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. These services
include assistance regarding federal and state tax compliance and acquisitions.
Pre-Approval
Policies and Procedures. The Board of Directors has the authority to approve all audit and non-audit services that are to be performed
by our independent registered public accounting firm. Generally, we may not engage our independent registered public accounting firm
to render audit or non-audit services unless the service is specifically approved in advance by the Board of Directors.
PART
IV
| Item
15. |
Exhibits,
Financial Statement Schedules |
The
following are filed as part of this Form 10-K:
| |
(1) |
Financial
Statements: For a list of financial statements which are filed as part of this Form 10-K, See Item 8, page 27. |
| |
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| |
(2) |
Exhibits |
| Exhibit |
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|
Filed or Furnished |
| Number |
|
Exhibit
Description |
|
Form |
|
Exhibit |
|
Filing
Date |
|
Herewith |
| 2.1 |
|
Contribution Agreement, dated June 27, 2018, by and among the Company, RocketFuel Blockchain Company, Joseph Page, Gert Funk, PacificWave Partners Limited, PacificWave Partners UK Ltd. And Saxton Capital Ltd. |
|
8-K |
|
2.1 |
|
6/29/18 |
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| 3.1 |
|
Articles
of Incorporation |
|
S-1 |
|
3.1 |
|
9/8/87 |
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| 3.2 |
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws |
|
8-K |
|
3.1 |
|
6/29/18 |
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| 3.3 |
|
Certificates of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation through December 31, 2017 |
|
S-1 |
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3.3 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 3.4 |
|
Certificate of Designation for Series B-1 Preferred Stock |
|
8-K |
|
3.1 |
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8/8/23 |
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| 3.2 |
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Certificate of Designation for Series B-2 Preferred Stock |
|
8-K |
|
3.2 |
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8/8/23 |
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| 3.4 |
|
Certificate of Amendment, dated September 25, 2018, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada |
|
S-1 |
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3.4 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 3.5 |
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Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Stock |
|
8-K |
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4.1 |
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1/19/23 |
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| 4.1 |
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Form of Warrant |
|
8-K |
|
4.1 |
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9/23/22 |
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| 4.2 |
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Form of Token Sale Agreement |
|
8-K |
|
4.2 |
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9/23/22 |
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| 4.3 |
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Form of Convertible Note |
|
8-K |
|
4.1 |
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1/9/23 |
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| 10.1 |
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Indemnification Agreement dated as of January 19, 2016, between Bennett Yankowitz and the Company |
|
8-K |
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10.2 |
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1/22/16 |
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| 10.2 |
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Indemnification Agreement dated as of January 19, 2016, between Henrik Rouf and the Company |
|
8-K |
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10.3 |
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1/22/16 |
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| 10.3 |
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2018 Stock Incentive Plan |
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14-C |
|
Annex
B |
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8/28/18 |
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| 10.4 |
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Subscription Agreement, dated April 29, 2020, between the Company and Investorlisten ApS |
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S-1 |
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10.4 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.5 |
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Warrant Agreement, dated May 1, 2020, between the Company and Investorlisten ApS |
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S-1 |
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10.5 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.6 |
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Agreement with Investorlisten ApS |
|
S-1 |
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10.6 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.7 |
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of September 15, 2020, between the registrant and Peter M. Jensen |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
|
9/21/20 |
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| 10.8 |
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Indemnification Agreement dated as of September 15, 2020, between Peter M. Jensen and the Company |
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S-1 |
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10.8 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.9 |
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Amendment No. 1 to 2018 Stock Option Plan |
|
8-K |
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10.2 |
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9/21/20 |
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| 10.10 |
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2020, between the registrant and Rohan Hall |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
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10/8/20 |
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| 10.11 |
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Indemnification Agreement dated as of September 14, between Rohan Hall and the Company |
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S-1 |
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10.11 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.12 |
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Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of February 25, 2021 between Triton Funds LP and RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
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3/3/21 |
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| 10.17 |
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2021, between the registrant and Bennett J. Yankowitz |
|
S-1 |
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10.17 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.18 |
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2021, between the registrant and Gert Funk |
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S-1 |
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10.18 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.19 |
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Warrant dated February 15, 2021, from the Company to Peter M. Jensen |
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S-1 |
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10.19 |
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3/30/21 |
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| 10.20 |
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Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated June 8, 2022, between RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., RocketFuel Blockchain Company and Joseph Page |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
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6/13/22 |
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| 10.21 |
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Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 19, 2022 |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
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9/23/22 |
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| 10.22 |
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Form of Subscription Agreement dated January 13, 202 |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
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1/19/23 |
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| 10.23 |
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Securities Purchase Agreement between 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC and RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., dated as of May 11, 2023 |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
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5/18/23 |
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| 10.24 |
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$144,760 Promissory Note between 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC and RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., dated May 11, 2023 |
|
8-K |
|
10.2 |
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5/18/23 |
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| 10.25 |
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Form of Subscription Agreement for Series B-1 and B-2 Preferred Stock |
|
8-K |
|
10.1 |
|
8/8/23 |
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| 14.1 |
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Code of Ethics |
|
10-KSB |
|
14.1 |
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3/30/04 |
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| 14.2 |
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Amended and Restated Code of Ethics |
|
S-1 |
|
14.2 |
|
3/30/21 |
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| 21.1 |
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Subsidiaries of the registrant |
|
S-1 |
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21.1 |
|
3/30/21 |
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| 31.1 |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| 31.2 |
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Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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X |
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| 32.1 |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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X |
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| 32.2 |
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Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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|
X |
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| 101.INS |
|
Inline
XBRL Instance Document. |
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| 101.SCH |
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Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
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| 101.CAL |
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Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
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| 101.LAB |
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Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
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Your
Vision Our Focus
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board
of Directors and Stockholders
RocketFuel
Blockchain, Inc.
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. as of March 31, 2023, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2023, and the related notes
(collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. as of March 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the entity will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
3 to the financial statements, the entity has suffered recurring losses from operations and has not generated positive cash flows which
raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also
described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the entity’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. in accordance with the U.S.
federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. RocketFuel
Blockchain, Inc. is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.
As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express
no such opinion.
Our
audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or
fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matters
The
critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated
or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial
statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters
does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit
matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Convertible
notes payable
As
discussed in Note 7 to the financial statements, the Company entered into certain financing transactions which included the issuance
of notes payable which were convertible into preferred stock of the Company.
We
identified the accounting evaluation of the conversion feature within each note payable to be a critical audit matter because the evaluation
of the appropriate accounting treatment for this area involved a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort to
evaluate the Company’s conclusions.
How
the Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our
audit procedures related to the conclusions associated with the presentation and accounting for the conversion features involved the
following procedures, among others:
| - | We
obtained management’s analysis of the conversion feature within each note payable. |
| | | |
| - | We
analyzed the conversion feature to identify and assess the reasonableness of management’s
accounting treatment for this feature and how it impacted both the accounting and presentation
in the financial statements. |
/s/
Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P.
We
have served as RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc.’s auditor since 2023.
Dallas,
Texas
August
18, 2023
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REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
RocketFuel
Blockchain, Inc.
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying balance sheets of RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2022 and 2021,
and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2022 and
2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
3 to the financial statements, the Company reported a net loss of $4,662,924 and $2,363,582 and a negative cash flow from operations
of $2,776,911 and $636,257 for the years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These factors, among others, raise substantial
doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regards to these matters are
described in Note 3 to the financial statements The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result
from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits,
we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits
included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud,
and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matters
The
critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required
to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements
and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. We determined that there are no critical audit matters
for the current audit period.
/s/
Prager Metis CPAs, LLC
Auditor
firm ID: 273
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2018
Hackensack,
New Jersey
July
14, 2022
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
Balance Sheets
| | |
March 31, 2023 | | |
March 31, 2022 | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| ASSETS | |
| | | |
| | |
| Current assets: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Cash | |
$ | 421,566 | | |
$ | 2,634,794 | |
| Accounts receivable | |
| — | | |
| 3,475 | |
| Prepaid and other current assets | |
| 143,870 | | |
| 12,350 | |
| Total current assets | |
| 565,436 | | |
| 2,650,619 | |
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $655,333 and $147,277 respectively | |
| 622,729 | | |
| 439,422 | |
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $10,814 and $2,642, respectively | |
| 28,202 | | |
| 20,754 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Total assets | |
$ | 1,216,367 | | |
$ | 3,110,795 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |
| | | |
| | |
| Current liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | |
$ | 680,460 | | |
$ | 487,200 | |
| Payable to related party | |
| 25,633 | | |
| 11,277 | |
| Notes payable | |
| 276,667 | | |
| — | |
| Deferred revenue | |
| 57,231 | | |
| 15,073 | |
| Total current liabilities | |
| 1,039,991 | | |
| 513,550 | |
| Total liabilities | |
| 1,039,991 | | |
| 513,550 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Commitments and Contingencies | |
| — | | |
| — | |
| Stockholders’ equity: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; and 0 shares issued and outstanding | |
| — | | |
| — | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 32,427,446 and 31,965,803 shares issued; 32,427,446 and 31,965,083 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | |
| 32,428 | | |
| 31,975 | |
| Additional paid in capital | |
| 13,055,831 | | |
| 11,214,820 | |
| Common shares to be issued – related party | |
| 39,100 | | |
| — | |
| Accumulated deficit | |
| (12,950,983 | ) | |
| (8,646,550 | ) |
| Treasury stock, at cost | |
| — | | |
| (3,000 | ) |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Total stockholders’ equity | |
| 176,376 | | |
| 2,597,245 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |
$ | 1,216,367 | | |
| 3,110,795 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| | |
Year Ended | | |
Year Ended | |
| | |
March 31, 2023 | | |
March 31, 2022 | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| Revenue, net | |
$ | 203,199 | | |
$ | 30,504 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Operating Expenses: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Research and development | |
| 61,431 | | |
| 897,277 | |
| General and administrative expenses | |
| 5,185,190 | | |
| 3,763,179 | |
| Total operating expenses | |
| 5,246,621 | | |
| 4,660,456 | |
| Loss from operations | |
| (5,043,422 | ) | |
| (4,629,952 | ) |
| Other income (expense) | |
| | | |
| | |
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | |
| — | | |
| 4,128 | |
| Loss on debt extinguishment | |
| — | | |
| (15,076 | ) |
| Loss on foreign currency exchange | |
| (22,983 | ) | |
| — | |
| Interest expense | |
| (2,078 | ) | |
| (22,024 | ) |
| Gain from legal settlements | |
| 1,290,059 | | |
| — | |
| Total other income (expense) | |
| 1,264,998 | | |
| (32,972 | ) |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Loss before provision for income taxes | |
| (3,778,424 | ) | |
| (4,662,924 | ) |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Provision for income taxes | |
| — | | |
| — | |
| Net Loss | |
$ | (3,778,424 | ) | |
$ | (4,662,924 | ) |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Loss per common share: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Basic and diluted | |
$ | (0.12 | ) | |
$ | (0.17 | ) |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Basic and diluted | |
| 31,298,976 | | |
| 27,820,791 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
For
the Years Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
| | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
|
|
|
| |
| | | |
| | |
| | |
Common Stock Outstanding |
| | Treasury
Stock | |
Additional Paid-in | |
|
Common Shares to be issued-related |
|
Accumulated | |
Total Stockholders’
Equity |
| | |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Shares | | |
Amount | | Capital | |
|
party |
| Deficit | | (Deficit) | |
| Balance at March 31, 2021 | |
| 24,438,416 | | |
$ | 24,438 | | |
| — | | |
$ | — | | |
| 4,584,214 | |
|
|
— |
| |
$ | (3,983,626 | ) | |
$ | 625,026 | |
| Issuance of common stock in connection with exercise of common stock purchase warrants | |
| 850,000 | | |
| 850 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 881,650 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| 882,500 | |
| Stock-based compensation - employee and consultants option grants | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 1,360,642 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| 1,360,642 | |
| Issuance of common stock to customers | |
| 20,000 | | |
| 20 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 19,980 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| 20,000 | |
| Issuance of common stock and warrants, net of issuance costs | |
| 6,666,667 | | |
| 6,667 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 4,368,334 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| 4,375,001 | |
| Repurchase of common stock | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| (10,000 | ) | |
| (3,000 | ) | |
| — | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| (3,000 | ) |
| Net loss | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | |
|
|
— |
| |
| (4,662,924 | ) | |
| (4,662,924 | ) |
| Balance at March 31, 2022 | |
| 31,975,083 | | |
| 31,975 | | |
| (10,000 | ) | |
| (3,000 | ) | |
| 11,214,820 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| (8,646,550 | ) | |
| 2,597,245 | |
| Balance, value | |
| 31,975,083 | | |
| 31,975 | | |
| (10,000 | ) | |
| (3,000 | ) | |
| 11,214,820 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| (8,646,550 | ) | |
| 2,597,245 | |
| Stock-based compensation - employees and consultants option grants | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 1,141,023 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| 1,141,023 | |
| Cancellation of common stock | |
| (3,610,394 | ) | |
| (3,610 | ) | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 3,000 | | |
| (13,440 | ) |
|
|
— |
| |
| (526,009 | ) | |
| (540,059 | ) |
| Common shares to be issued-related parties | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
|
|
39,100 |
| |
| - | | |
| 39,100 | |
| Issuance of common stock in a private placement, net of issuance costs which included 338,983 shares issued for commissions | |
| 3,728,814 | | |
| 3,729 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 696,271 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| 700,000 | |
| Issuance of common stock for services | |
| 333,943 | | |
| 334 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| 17,157 | |
|
|
— |
| |
| — | | |
| 17,491 | |
| Net loss | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | |
|
|
— |
| |
| (3,778,424 | ) | |
| (3,778,424 | ) |
| Balance at March 31, 2023 | |
| 32,427,446 | | |
$ | 32,428 | | |
| — | | |
$ | — | | |
| 13,055,831 | |
|
|
39,100 |
| |
$ | (12,950,983 | ) | |
$ | 176,376 | |
| Balance, value | |
| 32,427,446 | | |
$ | 32,428 | | |
| — | | |
$ | — | | |
| 13,055,831 | |
|
|
39,100 |
| |
$ | (12,950,983 | ) | |
$ | 176,376 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | |
Year Ended | | |
Year Ended | |
| | |
March 31, 2023 | | |
March 31, 2022 | |
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Net loss | |
$ | (3,778,424 | ) | |
$ | (4,662,924 | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Depreciation and amortization | |
| 516,228 | | |
| 149,919 | |
| Stock based compensation | |
| 1,141,023 | | |
| 1,380,642 | |
| Proceeds from legal settlement | |
| (540,059 | ) | |
| — | |
| Common stock issued for services | |
| 17,491 | | |
| — | |
| Common stock issued for services – related party | |
| 39,100 | | |
| — | |
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | |
| — | | |
| (4,128 | ) |
| Loss on extinguishment of convertible note payable | |
| — | | |
| 15,076 | |
| Amortization of debt discount | |
| — | | |
| 22,084 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Accounts receivable | |
| 3,475 | | |
| 6,525 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | |
| (131,520 | ) | |
| (7,350 | ) |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | |
| 193,260 | | |
| 342,370 | |
| Payable to related parties | |
| 14,356 | | |
| (24,198 | ) |
| Deferred revenue | |
| 42,158 | | |
| 5,073 | |
| Net cash flows used in operating activities | |
| (2,482,912 | ) | |
| (2,776,911 | ) |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | |
| (20,725 | ) | |
| (23,395 | ) |
| Software development costs | |
| (686,259 | ) | |
| (586,700 | ) |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | |
| (706,984 | ) | |
| (610,095 | ) |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net of issuance costs | |
| 700,000 | | |
| 4,375,001 | |
| Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants | |
| — | | |
| 882,500 | |
| Shares repurchased | |
| — | | |
| (3,000 | ) |
| Proceeds from convertible note payable, net | |
| 150,000 | | |
| 126,250 | |
| Proceeds from convertible note payable – related parties | |
| 126,668 | | |
| | |
| Repayment of convertible note payable | |
| — | | |
| (159,282 | ) |
| Net cash flows provided by financing activities | |
| 976,668 | | |
| 5,221,469 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Net change in cash | |
| (2,213,228 | ) | |
| 1,834,463 | |
| Cash at beginning of year | |
| 2,634,794 | | |
| 800,331 | |
| Cash at end of year | |
$ | 421,566 | | |
$ | 2,634,794 | |
| | |
| | | |
| | |
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash flow information | |
| | | |
| | |
| Common stock issued to customer for early adoption | |
$ | — | | |
$ | 20,000 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
1.
Business
We
(or the “Company”) provide payment solutions to businesses enabling them to make and receive payments with cryptocurrencies
and via bank transfers, including ACH. Our primary solutions consist of a blockchain-based check-out system enabling shoppers on e-commerce
sites to pay using cryptocurrencies and direct bank transfers. We have also recently introduced a payouts solution that enables businesses,
including those in the in the “gig economy,” to make payments to their vendors and service providers via cryptocurrencies
and bank transfers. We also provide businesses with the ability to send cross-border payments to themselves and their affiliates and
subsidiaries using stable coins.
Our
corporate headquarters are located in San Francisco, California.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements (“financial statement”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Principles
of Consolidation
The
accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries in accordance with
consolidation accounting guidance. The Company’s subsidiaries consist of RocketFuel Blockchain Company (RBC) (incorporated in Nevada),
RocketFuel A/S (incorporated in Denmark), and RocketFuel (BVI) (incorporated in the British Virgin Islands), the latter two of which
were incorporated during the quarter ended June 30, 2022. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use
of Accounting Estimates
The
preparation of these financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments, which are
evaluated on an ongoing basis, and 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 periods. Management
bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the amounts of revenues
and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates and judgments.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
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, 2023, the Company had $118,574 of cash in excess of the FDIC’s $250,000 coverage limit.
Software
Development Costs
The
Company accounts for software development costs in accordance with ASC 350-40. Research
and development costs are expensed as incurred, except for certain costs which are capitalized in connection with the development of
its internal-use software and website. These capitalized costs are primarily related to the application software that is hosted by
the Company and accessed by its customers through the Company’s website. In addition, the Company capitalizes certain general
and administrative costs related to the customization and development of our internal business systems. Costs incurred in the
preliminary stages of development are expensed as incurred. Once an application has reached the development stage, internal and
external costs, if direct and incremental, are capitalized until the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended
use. Capitalization ceases upon completion of all substantial testing performed to ensure the product is ready for its intended use.
The Company also capitalizes costs related to specific upgrades and enhancements of internal-use software when it is probable that
the expenditures will result in additional functionality. Maintenance and training costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized
internal use software costs are recorded as part of property and equipment and are amortized on a straight-line basis over an
estimated useful life of two
years.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets, which is three years for the Company. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Significant
improvements are capitalized and depreciated over the useful life of the assets. Gains or losses on disposition or retirement of property
and equipment are recognized in operating expenses.
The
Company reviews the carrying value of property and equipment for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying
value of an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition.
In cases where undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to an
amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the related assets. The factors considered by management in performing this
assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, the manner in which the property is used, the effects of obsolescence,
demand, competition, and other economic factors.
Revenue
Recognition
Our
revenues are generated from (i) fees charged in connection with the implementation of our software platform; (ii) ongoing daily transactional
fees derived as a negotiated percentage of the transactional revenues paid by our merchant customers, (iii) gains from the spread between
the exchange rates on cryptocurrency transactions and (iiv) software development fees.
Our
revenue recognition policy follows the guidance from Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue Recognition,”
and Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which provide guidance on the recognition,
presentation, and disclosure of revenue in financial statements. We determine revenue recognition through the following steps: (i) identification
of the contract, or contracts, with a customer; (ii) identification of the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determination
of the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognition
of revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied. Collectability is assessed based on a number of factors, including the creditworthiness
of a client, the size and nature of a client’s website and transaction history. Amounts billed or collected in excess of revenue
recognized are included as deferred revenue. An example of this deferred revenue would be arrangements where clients request or are required
by us to pay in advance of delivery.
Revenue
from fees charged in connection with the implementation of our software platform are recognized over the term specified in the contract
with the merchant, which is primarily one year. Revenues from ongoing daily transactional fees derived as a negotiated percentage of
the transactional revenues paid by our merchant customers are recognized when each transaction occurs. Revenues from software development
contracts are recognized at the time each performance obligation set forth in the contract has been completed, in the amounts allocated
to the completed obligation, and as all measurements and criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied.
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BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
In
April 2016, the FASB issued “ASU 2016 - 10 Revenue from Contract with Customers (Topic 606): identifying Performance Obligations
and Licensing.” The amendments in this Update clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations
and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. Topic 606 includes implementation
guidance on (a) contracts with customers to transfer goods and services in exchange for consideration and (b) determining whether an
entity’s promise to grant a license provides a customer with either a right to use the entity’s intellectual property (which
is satisfied at a point in time) or a right to access the entity’s intellectual property (which is satisfied over time). The amendments
in this Update are intended to render more detailed implementation guidance with the expectation to reduce the degree of judgement necessary
to comply with Topic 606. The amendments in this Update affect the guidance in ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic
606), which is not yet effective. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments in this Update are the same as the
effective date and transition requirements in Topic 606 (and any other Topic amended by Update 2014-09). ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts
with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, defers the effective date of Update 2014-09 by one year. We are currently
evaluating the impact that this updated guidance will have on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
We
follow Accounting Standards Codification 820-10 (“ASC 820-10”), “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,”
for fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures
about fair value measurements. The standard provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on an exit price, which is
the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants
at the measurement date. The standard also prioritizes, within the measurement of fair value, the use of market-based information over
entity specific information and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurement based on the nature of inputs used in
the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.
The
hierarchy established under ASC 820-10 gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under
ASC 820-10 are described below:
Level
1 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. As required by ASC
820-10, we do not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where we hold a large position and a sale could reasonably
impact the quoted price.
Level
2 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices for similar investments, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially
the full term through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 includes investments valued at quoted prices adjusted for legal
or contractual restrictions specific to these investments.
Level
3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment, that is, inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about
the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Level 3 includes investments that are supported by little
or no market activity.
Net
Loss Per Share
Net
loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period.
Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share, except the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
are increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of share options, if dilutive. The dilutive effect, if any, of convertible
instruments or warrants is calculated using the treasury stock method. There are no outstanding dilutive instruments as the outstanding
convertible instruments and warrants would be anti-dilutive if converted or exercised, respectively, as of March 31, 2023 and 2022.
The
following table summarizes the securities that were excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the effect of including these
potential shares was antidilutive due to the Company’s net loss position even though the exercise price could be less than the
average market price of the common shares:
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities from the Diluted Per Share
| | |
2023 | | |
2022 | |
| | |
Years Ended March 31, | |
| | |
2023 | | |
2022 | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| Stock Options, vested and exercisable | |
| 3,263,468 | | |
| 2,377,300 | |
| Common Stock Warrants | |
| 10,410,897 | | |
| 10,665,982 | |
| Total | |
| 13,674,365 | | |
| 13,043,282 | |
| Anti-dilutive securities | |
| 13,674,365 | | |
| 13,043,282 | |
Stock-based
Compensation
The
Company applies the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, (“ASC 718”) which requires the measurement
and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees, including employee stock options, in the statements
of operations.
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BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
For
stock options issued to employees and members of the Board of Directors (the “Board) for their services, the Company estimates
the grant date fair value of each option using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The use of the Black-Scholes option pricing model
requires management to make assumptions with respect to the expected term of the option, the expected volatility of the common stock
consistent with the expected life of the option, risk-free interest rates and expected dividend yields of the common stock. For awards
subject to service-based vesting conditions, including those with a graded vesting schedule, the Company recognizes stock-based compensation
expense equal to the grant date fair value of stock options on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally
the vesting term. Forfeitures are recorded as they are incurred as opposed to being estimated at the time of grant and revised.
Pursuant
to Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to
Non-employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, the Company accounts for stock options issued to non-employees for their services
in accordance with ASC 718. The Company uses valuation methods and assumptions to value the stock options that are in line with the process
for valuing employee stock options noted above.
Derivative
Financial Instruments
Derivative
financial instruments, as defined in ASC 815, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities”, consist
of financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying variables (e.g. interest rate,
security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may
be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently,
measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets.
We
do not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks. However, during the second
quarter of fiscal 2022, we issued financial instruments including convertible promissory notes payable with embedded conversion features
that do not afford equity classification. As required by ASC 815, these embedded conversion options are required to be carried as derivative
liabilities, at fair value, in our financial statements (See Note 7). During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, these derivatives were
satisfied.
When
derivative treatment is determined, we estimate the fair value of the bifurcated embedded conversion features using a Stock Path Monte
Carlo Simulation model. Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective
estimates (such as volatility, estimated life and risk-free rates of return) that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of
the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, option-based techniques are highly volatile
and sensitive to changes in the trading market price of our common stock, which has a high-historical volatility.
Income
Taxes
We
are required to file federal and state income tax returns in the United States. The preparation of these tax returns requires us to interpret
the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by us. In consultation
with our tax advisors, we base our tax returns on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The tax
returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various federal and state taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which we
file tax returns. As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the income tax positions taken by us (“uncertain
tax positions”) and, therefore, may require us to pay additional taxes. As required under applicable accounting rules, we accrue
an amount for our estimate of additional income tax liability, including interest and penalties, which we could incur as a result of
the ultimate or effective resolution of the uncertain tax positions. We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method.
Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. 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 and carry-forwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change
in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established when necessary
to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized.
In
assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of
the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future
taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal
of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
From
time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard setting bodies that
may have an impact on our accounting and reporting. We believe that such recently issued accounting pronouncements and other authoritative
guidance for which the effective date is in the future either will not have an impact on our accounting or reporting or that such impact
will not be material to our financial position, results of operations and cash flows when implemented.
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BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
3.
Going Concern
Our
financial statements have been presented on the basis that we are a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. We incorporated our business on January 12, 2018, the date of our inception, and commenced
commercial operations in March 2021. During the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we reported a net loss of $3,778,424 and $4,662,924,
respectively, which included as a component of general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations a non-cash stock-based
compensation charge of $1,141,023 and $1,380,642, respectively, and cash flows used in operating activities during the years ended March
31, 2023 and 2022 of $2,482,912 and $2,776,911, respectively. As a result, management believes that there is substantial doubt about
our ability to continue as a going concern.
We
will require additional financing to continue to develop our product and execute on our business plan. However, there can be no assurances
that we will be successful in raising the additional capital necessary to continue operations and execute on our business plan. During
the year ended March 31, 2023, we raised $700,000 through the private placement of units consisting of common stock, warrants and token
purchase agreements and $150,000 through the issuance of notes convertible into shares of our Series A Preferred Stock. We have used
and plan to continue using the net proceeds of these transactions to recruit key management and operational personnel, to retain software
and blockchain developers and to develop our blockchain-based check-out solution. Management believes the funding from these transactions
and the growth strategy actions executed and planned for execution could contribute to our ability to mitigate any substantial doubt
as to our ability to continue as a going concern.
4.
Intangible Assets, Property, Plant & Equipment
The
Company’s property, plant and equipment assets are comprised of the following:
Schedule of Property Plant And Equipment
| | |
March 31, 2023 | | |
March 31, 2022 | |
| Capitalized software development costs | |
$ | 1,278,062 | | |
$ | 586,700 | |
| Computer equipment | |
| 39,015 | | |
| 23,395 | |
| Less: Combined accumulated depreciation and amortization | |
| (666,146 | ) | |
| (149,919 | ) |
| Combined intangible assets, property and equipment, net | |
$ | 650,931 | | |
$ | 460,176 | |
Capitalized
software development costs represent the costs incurred during the development stage, when direct and incremental internal and external
costs, are capitalized until the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. The Company also capitalizes costs
related to specific upgrades and enhancements of internal-use software when it is probable that the expenditures will result in additional
functionality.
Depreciation
expense amount to $9,357
and amortization expense amounted to $508,055
for the year ended March 31, 2023. Depreciation expense amount to $2,642 and amortization expense amounted to $147,277 for the year ended
March 31, 2022.
Amortization
expense for fiscal year end March 31, 2024 is expected to be $466,818 and $155,911 for fiscal year end March 31, 2025.
5.
Related Party Transactions
During
the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, our chief financial officer was affiliated with legal counsel who provided us with general legal
services (the “Affiliate”). We recorded legal fees paid to the Affiliate of $83,985 and $126,850 for the years ended March
31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, we had $25,633 and $11,277, respectively, payable to the Affiliate.
In order to help reduce our overhead,
Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer, and Bennett J. Yankowitz, our Chief Financial Officer, agreed for period November 15, 2022
through December 31, 2022 to accept shares of common stock for deferred compensation until our next financing is completed. The shares were valued
based on the market price of $0.11 per share on such date. For the period November Jensen received 227,272 shares of our common stock
($25,000 worth of Common Stock at $0.11 per share) and Mr. Yankowitz received 113,636 shares of common stock ($12,500 worth of Common
Stock at $0.11 per share).
On
January 13, 2023, we completed a private of placement $150,000 principal amount of its secured convertible promissory notes. The purchase
price was $150,000. There were three purchasers, including Gert Funk, our Chairman, and Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer
and a member of our Board of Directors. The third purchaser was a private investor. Each investor purchased a note for $50,000. The notes
bear interest at 10% per annum and mature on July 13, 2023. The notes may be prepaid by us at any time. If we prepay the entire outstanding
principal amount of a note on or before April 13, 2023, then there is no prepayment premium. If we prepay the entire outstanding principal
amount of a note between April 14, 2023 and the maturity date, then we must also pay accrued interest on such principal amount in an
amount equal to 50% of such principal amount. If we repay the outstanding principal amount of a note on or after the maturity date, then
we shall also pay accrued interest on such principal amount in an amount equal to 100% of such principal amount. As of June 29, 2023,
we have not made any payments on any of these notes. The notes are convertible into shares of our Series A Preferred Stock at a conversion
price equal to (a) the outstanding principal amount of, plus all accrued interest on, the note divided by (b) $0.2065. The conversion
price is subject to adjustment for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. The notes are secured by a security
interest in all of our assets. Up to 1,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were approved by our board of directors. The Series
A Preferred Stock has a 200% liquidation preference over the common stock and any other future series of preferred stock, payable in
the event of a liquidation or merger of us. In such event, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to a priority
distribution equal to 200% of the deemed issue price of $0.2065 per share, (i.e., $0.4130 per share). The Series A Preferred Stock
is convertible at the option of the stockholder into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.2065 per share, subject to adjustment
for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. We used the $150,000 net proceeds of the offering for general corporate
purposes and to fund ongoing operations and expansion of our business.
On
January 18, 2023, we borrowed $200,000 from Peter M. Jensen, our CEO, pursuant to a convertible promissory note. The proceeds were to
be used to support a transaction that ultimately was not consummated. On February 15, 2023, we repaid the loan in full together with
$1,535 representing accrued interest at a rate of 10% per annum.
On March 31, 2023, we issued Convertible Notes to Officers Gert Funk, Bennett Yankowitz, and
Peter Jensen totaling $126,667 for further deferred compensation and bonuses.
6.
Deferred Revenue
We
enter into certain contracts typically having initial one-year terms which define the scope of services to be provided. These contracts
can include agreed-upon setup fees during the initial one-year term, which setup fees are recorded as deferred revenue and amortized
ratably over the initial one-year term. During the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded revenues of $203,199 and $30,504,
respectively. Deferred revenue was $57,231 and $15,073 as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
7. Convertible Note Payable
On August 4, 2021, we entered
into a securities purchase agreement with a lender pursuant to which we sold a convertible note payable in the principal amount of $130,000
for cash proceeds of $126,250. The convertible note is due one year from issuance, pays interest at the rate of 8% per annum, unless in
default, upon which the interest rate would increase to 22% and the principal balance would increase by 150% or 200% depending upon the
nature of the default. The convertible note gives us the right to prepay the note within the first 180 days from issuance at prepayment
rates ranging from 110% to 125% of the then outstanding principal and interest balance. At any time during the period beginning 180 days
from the origination date to the maturity date or date of default, the holder can convert all or any part of the outstanding balance into
common stock at a conversion price per share equal to 65% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price of our common stock during
the 10 trading days prior to the date of conversion.
We evaluated the embedded conversion
feature and concluded that it was required to be bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative liability due to the lack of explicit limit
on the number of shares that may be required to be issued to settle the instrument. Accordingly, the fair value of the embedded conversion
feature at inception was reflected as a derivative liability in the balance sheet, with a resulting discount applied to the note payable.
At inception, the fair value of the conversion feature was deemed to be $120,151 as determined using a Stock Path Monte Carlo Simulation
model. The key assumptions used in this valuation included: (1) dividend yield of 0%, (2) expected volatility of 197.41%, (3) risk-free
interest rate of 0.07%, (4) expected life of 1 year, and (5) the quoted market price of $1.01 for our common stock.
On November 8, 2021, we repaid
the convertible note in full. Using the same valuation method, the fair value of the embedded conversion feature at repayment was $116,023,
resulting in a change in fair value of the derivative liability of $4,128 for the year ended March 31, 2022. We also recognized a loss
on debt extinguishment of $15,076 for the year ended March 31, 2021. There was no conversion prior to November 8, 2021.
For a discussion of certain convertible
notes issued subsequent to March 31, 2023, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
8.
Income Taxes
As
of March 31, 2023 and 2022, we had no material unrecognized tax benefits and no adjustments to liabilities or operations were required.
We were incorporated on January 12, 2018, and therefore, the years ended March 31, 2018 through 2022 tax years are subject to examination
by the federal and state taxing authorities. There are no income tax examinations currently in process.
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BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
Reconciliation
between our effective tax rate and the United States statutory rate is as follows for the years ended March 31:
Schedule
of Reconciliation Effective Tax Rate
| | |
2023 | | |
2022 | |
| Federal income
tax expense (benefit) based on statutory rate | |
$ | (755,900 | ) | |
| (21.0 | )% | |
$ | (979,000 | ) | |
| (21.0 | )% |
| State income tax expense (benefit),
net of federal taxes | |
| (251,300 | ) | |
| (7.0 | )% | |
| (410,000 | ) | |
| (8.8 | )% |
| Revision of NOL estimates,
state apportionment factors, stock-based compensation and state effective tax rates | |
| (334,700 | ) | |
| (9.3 | )% | |
| (359,000 | ) | |
| (7.2 | )% |
| Change
in valuation allowance | |
| 1,341,900 | | |
| 37.3 | % | |
| 1,748,000 | | |
| 37.0 | % |
| Total
taxes on income (loss) | |
$ | - | | |
| - | % | |
$ | - | | |
| - | % |
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis
of the assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rate in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A 100%
valuation allowance has been recorded against the deferred tax asset as it is more likely than not, based upon our analysis of all available
evidence, that the tax benefit of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Significant
components of our deferred tax assets consist of the following:
Schedule
of Deferred tax Assets
| | |
March 31, 2023 | | |
March 31, 2022 | |
| Deferred tax assets arising from: | |
| | | |
| | |
| Share based compensation | |
| 1,557,700 | | |
| 1,223,000 | |
| Net operating loss carryforwards | |
| 2,388,200 | | |
| 1,381,000 | |
| Total deferred tax assets | |
| 3,945,900 | | |
| 2,604,000 | |
| Less valuation allowance | |
| (3,945,900 | ) | |
| (2,604,000 | ) |
| Net deferred tax assets | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
As
of March 31, 2023 and 2022, we had federal and state tax net operating loss carryforwards of $7,037,200 and $4,634,000, respectively.
Federal net operating loss carryforwards of $4,634,000 do not expire. State net operating loss carryforwards of $6,301,601 will
expire at various dates beginning in 2039, each year’s loss limited to a 20-year carryover period.
Potential
382 Limitations
We
have not completed a study to assess whether one or more ownership changes have occurred since we became a loss corporation as defined
in Section 382 of the Code, but we believe that it is likely that an ownership change has occurred. If we have experienced an ownership
change, utilization of the NOL and AMT would be subject to an annual limitation, which is determined by first multiplying the value of
our common stock at the time of the ownership change by the applicable long-term, tax-exempt rate, and then could be subject to additional
adjustments, as required. Any such limitation may result in the expiration of a portion of the NOL and AMT before utilization. Until
a study is completed and any limitation known, no amounts are being considered as an uncertain tax position or disclosed as an unrecognized
tax benefit under ASC 740. Any carryforwards that expire prior to utilization as a result of such limitations will be removed from deferred
tax assets with a corresponding adjustment to the valuation allowance. Due to the existence of the valuation allowance, it is not expected
that any potential limitation will have a material impact on our operating results.
Our
net operating loss carryforwards are subject to review and possible adjustment by the Internal Revenue Service and are subject to certain
limitations in the event of cumulative changes in the ownership interest of significant stockholders over a three-year period in excess
of 50%.
9.
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
On
January 9, 2020, we sold 10,000 shares of our common stock to a private investor, resulting in cash proceeds of $10,000. On February
13, 2020, we sold 11,250 shares of our common stock to a private investor, resulting in cash proceeds of $11,250. On April 29, 2020,
we entered into a subscription agreement with a private investor for the purchase of 478,750 shares of our common stock, at a purchase
price of $1.00 per share, resulting in cash proceeds of $478,750. All these transactions were part of a private placement of 500,000
shares of common stock. We paid a placement fee of $50,000 in connection with these transactions during the year ended March 31, 2021.
On
May 1, 2020, we issued a warrant to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share (the “First Warrant”). The
warrant was to expire on April 30, 2021. We also agreed that upon the full and timely exercise of the First Warrant, it would issue a
second warrant for an additional 1,500,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $1.50 per share having a term of 12 months from
the date of issue (the “Second Warrant”). The First Warrant was transferred to an affiliate of the original holder in November
2020. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the warrant holder exercised warrants from the First Warrant to purchase 1,100,000 shares
of our common stock of which (i) 1,000,000 shares of our common stock were issued in consideration of gross proceeds of $1,000,000 prior
to March 31, 2021; and (ii) 100,000 shares of our common stock, for which we received notice of exercise on March 31, 2021, were issued
in April 2021 in consideration of gross proceeds of $100,000. Additionally, the warrant holder exercised the First Warrant for the remaining
400,000 shares of our common stock in April 2021 in consideration of gross proceeds of $400,000. On April 26, 2021, we issued the Second
Warrant to the holder. On August 6, 2021, we agreed to amend the terms of the Second Warrant to increase the number of shares purchasable
to 2,250,000 and to reduce the exercise price to $1.00 per share. In the year ended March 31, 2022, the warrant holder exercised warrants
from the Second Warrant to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. At March 31, 2022, there
are 1,950,000 Second Warrants outstanding and exercisable.
On
August 24, 2020, we issued 150,000 shares of our common stock to a consultant in lieu of cash for services. The common stock was valued
at $162,000, or $1.08 per share, based on an independent appraisal.
On
February 15, 2021, we issued a warrant to purchase 265,982 shares of our common stock to our chief executive officer at an exercise price
of $1.00 per share.
On
March 31, 2021, we entered into a contract with one customer having a one-year term from the date of execution that provided for (1)
the payment of $10,000
in connection with the implementation of our
blockchain technology and (2) the issuance of 10,000
shares of our common stock valued at $1.00
per share in consideration of being an early
adopter of our blockchain technology. On August 4, 2021, we issued such 10,000
shares of our common stock to the customer.
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BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
On
October 6, 2021, we entered into a contract with one customer having a one-year term from the date of execution that provided for
(1) the payment of $10,000
in connection with the implementation of our blockchain technology and (2) the issuance of 10,000
shares of our common stock valued at $1.00
per share in consideration of being an early adopter of our blockchain technology. We issued such 10,000 shares of our common stock
to the customer in October 2021. In March 2022, in settlement of a customer dispute, we repurchased the 10,000
shares of stock issued in October 2021 for $3,000 and are carrying those shares as treasury stock.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the 10,000
shares were cancelled.
On
October 11, 2021, we and Triton Funds, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Triton”), an unrelated third party, entered into
an amendment to the Common Stock Purchase Agreement (the “CSPA”) dated February 25, 2021. Under the CSPA, Triton agreed to
invest up to $1,000,000 in the Company through purchases of common stock during the commitment period (which runs through December 31,
2022). During the commitment period, the Company may, in its sole discretion, deliver purchase notices to Triton stating the dollar amount
of shares which the Company intends to sell to Triton, not to exceed $500,000 per purchase notice. The amount to be funded under a purchase
notice under the CSPA, as amended, is the number of shares of common stock to be purchased multiplied by the greater of (i) $1.00 (changed
from $1.65) or (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the lowest closing price of the common stock within fifteen business days prior to the closing
date for the purchase. The closing date for each purchase is five business days following the date of the corresponding purchase notice.
In connection with the amendment to the CSPA, the Company also amended the warrants issued to Triton. As amended the warrants are to
purchase, in one or more instalments, 1,300,000 shares (increased from 800,000 under the CSPA) of the Company’s common stock (the
“Warrants”) at an exercise price equal to the greater of (i) $1.00 per share (changed from $1.65) and (ii) eighty percent
(80%) of the average closing price of the common stock over the 90-calendar day period preceding the Warrant exercise date, subject to
adjustments. The Warrants terminate on February 25, 2026. On May 5, 2021, Triton exercised 50,000 Warrants for an aggregate purchase
price of $82,500 ($1.65 per share). After the amendment, 1,250,000 Warrants remain unexercised.
On
November 4, 2021, we completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of 6,666,667 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001
per share (the “Common Stock”) and warrants to purchase 6,666,667 shares of Common Stock (the “Common Warrants”).
The combined purchase price of one share of Common Stock and accompanying Common Warrant was $0.75. The Common Warrants are immediately
exercisable at an exercise price equal to $0.75 per share of Common Stock (the “Exercise Price”), subject to adjustments
as provided under the terms of the Common Warrants. The Warrants are exercisable for five and one-half years from the initial exercise
date. On November 1, 2021, in connection with the Offering, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”)
with certain institutional investors. The Purchase Agreement sets forth the economic terms set forth above and contains customary representations
and warranties of the Company, as well as certain indemnification obligations of the Company and ongoing covenants for the Company. In
addition, under the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed not to issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance
or proposed issuance of any shares of the Company’s (or its subsidiaries’) Common Stock or common stock equivalents for a
period of 90 days from the closing of the Offering, other than certain exempt issuances. Additionally, the Company has also agreed for
a period of two years following the closing date of the Offering not to (i) issue or agree to issue equity or debt securities convertible
into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, Common Stock at a conversion price, exercise price or exchange price which floats with the
trading price of our Common Stock or which may be adjusted after issuance upon the occurrence of certain events or (ii) enter into any
agreement, including an equity line of credit, whereby the Company may issue securities at a future-determined price. This agreement
does not apply to the offer, issuance or sale by the Company of Common Stock pursuant to an at-the-market offering facility the Company
may enter with the placement agent of the Offering following expiration of the 90-day lock-up period. The net proceeds to the Company
from the Offering, after deducting placement agent’s fees and other Offering expenses, and excluding the proceeds, if any, from
the exercise of the Common Warrants, are approximately $4.37 million.
In
connection with the Offering, pursuant to an engagement letter (the “Engagement Letter”) dated as of July 9, 2021, as amended
on September 20, 2021 and on October 28, 2021 between the Company and H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”), the
Company paid Wainwright (i) a total cash fee equal to 8.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the
securities in the transaction, and (ii) a non-accountable expense allowance of $75,000. Pursuant to the Engagement Letter, the Company
also issued to Wainwright or its designees warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 533,333 shares of Common Stock (8.0% of the aggregate
number of shares of Common Stock sold in the Offering) (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants have
substantially the same terms as the Warrants, except that the Placement Agent Warrants are exercisable for five years from the date of
the Purchase Agreement and have an exercise price equal to 125% of the purchase price per share of Common Stock in the Offering, or $0.9375
per share.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
The
Company entered the marketing service agreement in July 2022 with a firm. In connection with this service agreement, the Company issued
333,943
restricted shares and recognized $45,082
of stock compensation expense for the year ending
March 31, 2023.
On
June 7, 2022, we entered into a settlement agreement in the legal proceedings with Joseph Page, our former director and chief technology
officer, as defendant, whereunder Page surrendered 3,600,394 shares of the Company’s common stock. In connection with this settlement,
we recognized a gain of $540,059, calculated based on the Company’s share price of $0.15 per share on the date of settlement of
the legal proceedings. This gain was recorded in other income for the year ending March 31, 2023 in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations. Immediately after these shares were transferred to the Company, the 3,600,394 shares were cancelled,
and we recorded cancellation of these treasury shares during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
On
September 19, 2022, the Company completed a private placement (the “Offering”) of 3,389,831 shares of its common stock, par
value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) and warrants to purchase 1,694,915 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrants”).
In addition, in connection with the Offering, RocketFuel (BVI) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, also entered into pre-launch
token sale agreements with four investors for the issuance of 3,389,831 cryptographic tokens (the “Tokens”) when such Tokens
are created. The Company plans to issue the Tokens in connection with a loyalty program it is developing, and these Tokens have not been
issued as of August 18, 2023. The combined purchase price for one share of Common Stock, an accompanying Warrant and a Token was $0.2065.
The Warrants are immediately exercisable at an exercise price equal to $0.2065 per share of Common Stock, subject to adjustments as provided
under the terms of the Warrants. The Warrants are exercisable for five years from the initial exercise date. On September 19, 2022, in
connection with the Offering, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with four
investors. The Purchase Agreement sets forth the economic terms set forth above and contains customary representations and warranties
of the Company, as well as certain indemnification obligations of the Company and ongoing covenants for the Company. The Company also
entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors requiring the Company to file within 90 days of closing a registration
statement under the Securities Act covering the Common Stock sold in the private placement and the shares issuable upon exercise
of the Warrants. The net proceeds to the Company from the Offering, excluding the proceeds, if any, from the exercise of the Warrants,
are $700,000. In connection with the Offering, the Company issued 338,983 shares of its common stock to one of the investors for a commission.
On
January 13, 2023, we completed a private of placement $150,000 principal amount of its secured convertible promissory notes. The purchase
price was $150,000. There were three purchasers, including Gert Funk, our Chairman, and Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer
and a member of our Board of Directors. The third purchaser was a private investor. Each investor purchased a note for $50,000. The notes
bear interest at 10% per annum and mature on July 13, 2023. The notes may be prepaid by us at any time. If we prepay the entire outstanding
principal amount of a note on or before April 13, 2023, then there is no prepayment premium. If we prepay the entire outstanding principal
amount of a note between April 14, 2023 and the maturity date, then we must also pay accrued interest on such principal amount in an
amount equal to 50% of such principal amount. If we repay the outstanding principal amount of a note on or after the maturity date, then
we shall also pay accrued interest on such principal amount in an amount equal to 100% of such principal amount. As of August 18, 2023,
we have not made any payments on any of these notes. The notes are convertible into shares of our Series A Preferred Stock at a conversion
price equal to (a) the outstanding principal amount of, plus all accrued interest on, the note divided by (b) $0.2065. The conversion
price is subject to adjustment for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. The notes are secured by a security
interest in all of our assets. Up to 1,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were approved by our board of directors. The Series
A Preferred Stock has a 200% liquidation preference over the common stock and any other future series of preferred stock, payable in
the event of a liquidation or merger of us. In such event, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to a priority
distribution equal to 200% of the deemed issue price of $0.2065 per share, (i.e., $0.4130 per share). The Series A Preferred Stock
is convertible at the option of the stockholder into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.2065 per share, subject to adjustment
for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. We used the $150,000 net proceeds of the offering for general corporate
purposes and to fund ongoing operations and expansion of our business.
As of March 31,
2023 and 2022 we had 32,427,446 and 31,965,083
shares of our common stock outstanding, respectively.
From
January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2023, we granted stock options under our 2018 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, to issue up to an aggregate
of 6,441,886 shares of our common stock to our employees, directors, and consultants, at a weighted average exercise price of $0.21
per share (after re-pricing).
On
January 18, 2023, we borrowed $200,000 from Peter M. Jensen, our CEO, pursuant to a convertible promissory note. The proceeds were to
be used to support a transaction that ultimately was not consummated. On February 15, 2023, we repaid the loan in full together with
$1,535 representing accrued interest at a rate of 10% per annum.
In
order to help reduce our overhead, Peter M. Jensen, our Chief Executive Officer, and Bennett J. Yankowitz, our Chief Financial
Officer, agreed for period November 15, 2022 through December 31, 2022 to accept shares of common stock in lieu of salary until our
next financing is completed. The shares were valued based on the market price of $0.11
per share on such date. For the period November Jensen received 227,272
shares of our common stock ($25,000
worth of Common Stock at $0.11
per share) and Mr. Yankowitz received
113,636 shares of common stock ($12,500
worth of Common Stock at $0.11
per share).
As
stated above, we closed the sale of $150,000 of convertible notes on January 13, 2023. Thereafter, Mr. Jensen and Mr. Yankowitz agreed
to accept convertible notes in lieu of salary until our next financing is completed. The terms of the notes are as follows: (i) the
principal amount thereof shall equal the amount of salary deferred commencing February 1, 2023; (ii) the Notes shall mature on October
1, 2023; (iii) the Notes shall bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum; (iv) if not repaid by July 1, 2023, there shall be a 50% premium,
and if the Notes are not repaid by their maturity, there shall a 100% premium; (v) the Note holder shall have the option to convert all
outstanding principal, interest and premium to shares of Series A Preferred at any time at $0.2065 per share; and (vi) the Notes shall
otherwise have the same terms and conditions as the convertible notes issued in such $150,000 financing round.
Warrants:
As
of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, the total outstanding warrants to purchase of the Company’s common stock were 10,410,982
and 10,665,982 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.71 and $0.84, respectively. There were 1,694,915 new warrants issued with
an average exercise price of $0.2065 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. There were no warrants exercised, cancelled or expired
during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining contractual term was 4.09 years.
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
The
following is a summary of warrants for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:
Summary
of Warrants
| | |
Warrants | | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
| Outstanding at March 31, 2021 | |
| 1,565,982 | | |
| 1.00 to 1.65 | |
| Issued | |
| 9,950,000 | | |
| 0.75 to 1.00 | |
| Exercised | |
| (850,000 | ) | |
| 1.00 to 1.65 | |
| Canceled | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| Expired | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| Outstanding at March 31, 2022 | |
| 10,665,982 | | |
$ | 0.84 | |
| Issued | |
| 1,694,915 | | |
| 0.2065 | |
| Exercised | |
| - | | |
| | |
| Canceled | |
| - | | |
| | |
| Expired | |
| 1,950,000 | | |
| 1.00 | |
| Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2023 | |
| 10,410,897 | | |
| 0.71 | |
| Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) | |
| | | |
| 4.09 | |
10.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock
Option Plan
On
August 8, 2018, the Board and stockholders holding a majority of our voting power approved the RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., 2018 Plan,
which plan enables us to make awards that qualify as performance-based compensation. Under the terms of the 2018 Plan, the options will
(i) be incentive stock options, (ii) have an exercise price equal to the fair market value per share of our common stock on the date
of grant as determined by an independent valuation by a qualified appraiser, (iii) have a term of 10 years, (iv) vest and become exercisable
pursuant to the terms set forth in the grantees stock option agreement, (v) be subject to the exercise, forfeiture and termination provisions
set forth in the 2018 Plan and (vi) otherwise be evidenced by and subject to the terms of our standard form of stock option agreement.
We initially reserved 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance in connection with awards under the plan. On September 15, 2020,
March 18, 2021, our board of directors unanimously resolved to amend the 2018 Plan to increase the number of shares of our common stock
available for grant to 4,000,000 shares and 6,000,000 shares, respectively. As of March 31, 2023 and 2022 there were 1,308,114 shares
and 393,987 shares, respectively, of our common stock available for grant pursuant to the 2018 Plan. As of the date of the filing of
this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we had not yet solicited votes from our stockholders to approve the increase in the number of shares
of our common stock available for grant pursuant to the 2018 Plan. On May 10, 2022, the Board has approved a plan to increase the number
of shares to 8,000,000 for 2018 Plan. In addition to the options discussed here, there have been 600,000 performance-based option shares
issued outside the 2018 Plan.
Stock
Option Re-Pricing
On January 11, 2022, our
Board of Directors approved the re-pricing of the exercise price of certain options totaling 5,597,970 (vested and
unvested) from $1.08 per share to $0.33 per share. All other terms of these stock option grants were unchanged. Also included
in the re-pricing is a warrant to purchase 265,982 shares issued to our chief executive officer with an exercise price of
$1.00 per share. As a result of this repricing, we recorded a total incremental stock-based compensation of $123,580, among
which $34,465 was recorded as an additional expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
On
October 27, 2022, our Board of Directors approved the re-pricing of the exercise price of certain options totaling 5,597,970 (vested
and unvested) from $0.33 per share to $0.2065 per share. All other terms of these stock option grants were unchanged. Also included in
the re-pricing is a warrant to purchase 265,982 shares issued to our chief executive officer with an exercise price of $0.33 per share.
As a result of this repricing, we recorded a total incremental stock-based compensation of $129,820 among which $90,679 was recorded
as an additional expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
Service-Based
Stock Option Grants
In
determining the fair value of the service-based options during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we utilized the Black-Scholes
pricing model utilizing the following assumptions:
Schedule
of Share-based Payment Award Valuation Assumptions
| | |
Year
Ended March 31 | |
| | |
2023 | | |
2022 | |
| Option exercise price per share | |
| $0.0265-$0.13 | | |
| $0.25
- $2.75 | |
| Grant date fair value per share | |
| $0.11-$4.00 | | |
| $0.20
- $2.75 | |
| Range of Expected volatility | |
| 161.0%-220.5 | % | |
| 161.0%
- 220.5 | % |
| Expected term of option in
years | |
| 3-10 | | |
| 3
- 6.25 | |
| Range of risk-free interest
rate | |
| 0.50%-2.20 | % | |
| 0.50%
- 2.20 | % |
| Dividend yield | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Activity
under the 2018 Plan for all service-based stock options for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Schedule
of Stock Option Activity
| | |
Options Outstanding | | |
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share | | |
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years | | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
| Options outstanding at April 1, 2021: | |
| 4,897,770 | | |
$ | 1.08 | | |
| 9.63 | | |
$ | 1,175,417 | |
| Granted | |
| 708,243 | | |
$ | 0.31 | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Exercised | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Cancelled or forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Options outstanding as of March 31, 2022 | |
| 5,606,013 | | |
$ | 0.33 | | |
| 8.57 | | |
$ | 5,000 | |
| Granted | |
| 875,000 | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Exercised | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Cancelled or forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Options outstanding as of March 31, 2023 | |
| 6,481,013 | | |
| 0.33 | | |
| 7.74 | | |
| - | |
| Options vested and exercisable as of March 31, 2023 | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
Performance-Based
Stock Option Grants
We
also granted performance-based options pursuant to the 2018 Plan to Rohan Hall, our chief technology officer, which are exercisable into
600,000 shares of our common stock subject to certain designated milestones. On March 18, 2021, our Board of Directors determined that
Mr. Hall earned all of the performance-based options effective February 1, 2021. The Board of Directors also entered into a resolution
whereby 75,000 shares of our common stock underlying the performance-based options would vest immediately and 525,000 shares of our common
stock underlying the performance-based option would vest ratably over a 48-month period with the first vesting date being February 1,
2021.
In
determining the fair value of the performance-based options granted to Mr. Hall on September 14, 2020 and earned effective February 1,
2021, we utilized the Black-Scholes pricing model utilizing the following assumptions:
Schedule
of Share-based Payment Award Valuation Assumptions
| | |
Performance -Based Options | |
| Option exercise price per share | |
$ | 1.08 | |
| Grant date fair market value per share | |
$ | 1.08 | |
| Expected term of option in years | |
| 6.25 | |
| Expected volatility | |
| 240.1 | % |
| Expected dividend rate | |
| 0.00 | % |
| Risk free interest rate | |
| 0.54 | % |
Activity
under the 2018 Plan for all performance-based stock options for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
Schedule
of Stock Option Activity
| | |
Options Outstanding | | |
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share | | |
Weighted-
Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years | | |
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value | |
| Options outstanding as of March 31, 2021 | |
| 600,000 | | |
$ | 1.08 | | |
| 9.83 | | |
$ | 144,000 | |
| Granted | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Exercised | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Cancelled
or forfeited | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Options outstanding at March 31, 2022 | |
| 600,000 | | |
$ | 0.33 | | |
| 8.46 | | |
$ | nil | |
| Granted | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Exercised | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Cancelled
or forfeited | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Options outstanding as
of March 31, 2023 | |
| 600,000 | | |
| 0.33 | | |
| | | |
| | |
| Options vested and exercisable
as of March 31, 2023 | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
ROCKETFUEL
BLOCKCHAIN, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2023
11.
Commitments and Contingencies
Incentive Bonus Payable
In March 2023 we entered into
a license agreement with a merchant pursuant to which we agreed to develop software for our Payouts product, which provides that we will
convert amounts deposited in dollars with us into USD Coin (USDT) or another stablecoin. The license fee was $100,000, payable at the
signing of the agreement. The merchant agreed to pay us a fee of 0.35% of each fiat deposit made, plus wire charges and ither direct expenses.
We also agreed to pay the merchant a $110,000 incentive bonus payable when the merchant’s aggregate payouts made during the initial
24-month of the license equals or exceeds $3,000,000.
Legal
Proceedings
On October 8, 2020, we filed
a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Joseph Page, our former director and chief technology
officer. On January 13, 2021, the case was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, Las Vegas Division. The
causes of action include securities fraud under Federal and California law; fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation
and unjust enrichment under California law; and violation of California Business and Professions Code §17200 et seq.
We were seeking injunctive and
declaratory relief as well as damages of at least $5.1 million. On May 29, 2019, Mr. Page resigned from our board. After his resignation,
we retained independent patent counsel to review our patent applications. In connection with this review, we discovered certain deficiencies
in some of the applications and in their assignments to us. We determined that all of the applications had been abandoned. Based on this
review, we decided to refile three of our applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which we did in May 2020. It is our
belief that the three newly filed patent applications cover and/or disclose the same subject matter as we disclosed in the five original
patent applications. In this case, our rights may be subject to any intervening patent applications made after the dates of the original
applications. In the lawsuit, we were alleging that Mr. Page was aware of the abandonments when he assigned the patents to RocketFuel
Blockchain Company (“RBC”), a private corporation that he controlled, and that he failed to disclose to us the abandonments
when the Company acquired RBC in exchange for shares of the Company’s Common Stock. Mr. Page filed an answer denying the Company’s
claims and asserted cross- and counterclaims against the Company and several of the Company’s shareholders alleging breach of contract
and fraud. In September 2021, Mr. Page voluntarily dismissed all of the counterclaims against the shareholders.
On
June 7, 2022, RBC entered into a settlement agreement in the legal proceedings between the Company as plaintiff, and Joseph Page as defendant,
whereunder Page surrendered 3,600,394 shares of the Company’s common stock, and kept 1,500,000 shares. Mr. Page represents and warrants
that he has not filed or assisted anyone else in filing any patent applications that would preempt or infringe upon the Company’s
patent applications. Plaintiff and defendant have each released their claims against each other and covenanted not to sue the other, including
related parties and stakeholders, with the exclusion of current or future claims against EGS. The parties agreed to a Stipulated Dismissal
of the Action with Prejudice filed with the court.
On March 2, 2021, we filed a
lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP (“EGS”)
for negligence and legal malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. EGS had represented RBC prior to the Business Combination
and represented us after the closing of the Business Combination through August 2019. In the litigation against Mr. Page, he has alleged
that he provided information to an EGS partner that the patent applications had been abandoned and that EGS failed to inform RBC and us
of the fact. We are seeking damages and the return of legal fees previously paid.
In
January 2022, the Company terminated its agreement with Scarola Schaffzib Zubatov PLLC (“SSZ”), which the Company had retained
to represent it in litigation against Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP. The reason for the termination was that the Company believed
that SSZ had overcharged for legal services provided. Subsequent to the termination, SSZ sent the Company additional invoices, to which
the Company also objected. In August 2022 SZZ filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, claiming
it is owed approximately $120,000
in legal fees. The Company disputed that this
amount was owed and contended that a portion of the legal fees previously paid should have been refunded. On July 11, 2023 the Court granted SSZ’s motion for summary judgement
on its account stated cause of action and denied the Company’s cross-motion for an adjournment of the motion pending discovery.
The Company has filed a notice of appeal and has accrued approximately $120,000 in accounts payable.
Other
than as set forth below, we are not the subject of any pending legal proceedings; and to the knowledge of management, no proceedings
are presently contemplated against us by any federal, state or local governmental agency. Further, to the knowledge of management, no
director or executive officer is party to any action in which any has an interest adverse to us.
12.
Subsequent Events
With
the exception of the following, all significant events subsequent to the close of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 have been disclosed
in the notes to which the events apply to these financial statements.
Loan
On
May 11, 2023, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with 1800 Diagonal Lending, LLC, an accredited investor (“the Lender”),
pursuant to which the Lender made a loan to us, evidenced by promissory note in the principal amount of $144,760 (the “Note”).
A one-time interest charge of 12% ($17,371) was applied on the issuance date, resulting in net loan proceeds to us of $125,000. Accrued,
unpaid Interest and outstanding principal, subject to adjustment, is required to be paid in nine payments each in the amount of $18,014.58
(a total payback to the Lender of $162,131.00). The first payment is due June 30, 2023 with eight subsequent payments each month thereafter.
The loan closed on May 15, 2023. The Company has the right to prepay the Note at any time without premium of penalty.
Upon
the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default, the Note shall become immediately due and payable and we will be
obligated to pay to the Lender, in full satisfaction of our obligations, an amount equal to 150% times the sum of (w) the then outstanding
principal amount of the Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of the Note to the date of payment plus
(y) default interest, if any, at the rate of 22% per annum on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and/or (x) plus (z) any amounts
owed to the Holder pursuant to the conversion rights referred to below.
Following
a default, the Lender may in its option, convert the outstanding principal and interest on the Note into shares of our common stock at
a conversion price per share equal to 61% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of our common stock
during the 10 trading days prior to the date of conversion. We agreed to reserve a number of shares of our common stock equal to 4.5
times the number of shares of common stock which may be issuable upon conversion of the Note at all times.
The
Note provides for standard and customary events of default such as failing to timely make payments under the Note when due, the failure
of the Company to timely comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, reporting requirements and the failure to maintain
a listing on the OTC Markets. The interest rate on the Note increases to 22% upon the occurrence of an event of default. The Note also
contains customary positive and negative covenants. The Note includes penalties and damages payable to the Lender in the event we do
not comply with the terms of the Note, including in the event we do not issue shares of common stock to the Lender upon conversion of
the Note within the time periods set forth therein. Additionally, upon the occurrence of certain defaults, as described in the Note,
we are required to pay the Lender liquidated damages in addition to the amount owed under the Note.
Issuance of Series B-1 and
B-2 Preferred Stock
In July and August 2023, we sold
500,000 shares of our Series B-1 Preferred Stock and 400,000 shares of our Series B-2 Preferred Stock to three private investors for a
cash purchase price of $0.25 per share.
The Series B-1 Preferred Stock
has a 100% liquidation preference over the common stock and any other future series of preferred stock, payable in the event of a liquidation
or merger of us. The Series B-1 Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the stockholder into shares of common stock at a conversion
price of $0.25 per share, subject to adjustment for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events. The Series B-2 Preferred
Stock has a 200% liquidation preference over the common stock and any other future series of preferred stock, payable in the event of
a liquidation or merger of us. The Series B-2 Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the stockholder into shares of common stock
at a conversion price of $0.25 per share, subject to adjustment for certain stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events.
As a condition to the sale of
the Series B-1 and B-2 preferred shares, we agreed to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities for working capital purposes
and not to use such proceeds: (a) for the satisfaction of any portion of our debt (other than payment of trade payables in the ordinary
course of our business and prior practices), (b) for the redemption of any common stock or other securities, (c) for the settlement of
any outstanding litigation or (d) in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended or any regulations of the Office
of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department. The form of Subscription Agreement for the Series B-1 and B-2 preferred shares
and the Certificates of Designation for the Series B-1 and B-2 preferred shares are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 3.1, and 3.2, respectively,
to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The foregoing summaries of the terms of these documents are subject to, and qualified in their entirety
by, such documents, which are incorporated herein by reference.
The representations, warranties
and covenants contained in the Subscription Agreements were made only for purposes of such agreements and as of specific dates, were solely
for the benefit of the parties to such agreement and may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties, including being
qualified by confidential disclosures exchanged between the parties in connection with the execution of the Subscription Agreements. The
representations and warranties may have been made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to the agreement
instead of establishing these matters as facts and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that
differ from those applicable to investors. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may
change after the date of the Subscription Agreements, and this subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in the Company’s
public disclosures.
The shares of Series B-1 and
B-2 Preferred Stock and the shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion of the Series B-1 and B-2 preferred shares sold in the
private placement and to be issued have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state or other applicable jurisdiction’s
securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state or other jurisdiction’s
securities laws.
Issuance
of Common Stock, Warrants and Options
On
August 15, 2023 we sold 484,262 shares of our common stock to a private investor at a price of $0.2065 per share. The investor also received
warrants to purchase 245,700 shares of our common stock at $0.2065 per share. The warrants expire on August 15, 2028. The investor was
also invited to join our advisory board and received 100,000 stock options as compensation therefor. The options have a term of 10 years,
an exercise price of $0.2065 per share and were fully vested on the date of grant.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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RocketFuel
Blockchain, Inc. |
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By:
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/s/
Gert Funk |
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Gert
Funk |
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Executive
Chairman and Director |
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By: |
/s/
Peter M. Jensen |
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Peter
M. Jensen |
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Chief
Executive Officer and Director |
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(Principal
Executive Officer) |
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By: |
/s/
Bennett J. Yankowitz |
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Bennett
J. Yankowitz |
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Chief
Financial Officer and Director |
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(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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| Dated:
August 21, 2023 |
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Exhibit
31.1
CERTIFICATION
I,
Peter M. Jensen, hereby certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. and consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”);
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 Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The Company’s other certifying officer 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 Company and 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 Company 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 Company’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 Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s
fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5.
The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting.
| Date:
August 21, 2023 |
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| /s/
Peter M. Jensen |
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| Peter
M. Jensen |
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| Chief
Executive Officer |
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Executive Officer) |
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Exhibit
31.2
CERTIFICATION
I,
Bennett J. Yankowitz, hereby certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. and consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”);
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 Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The Company’s other certifying officer 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 Company and 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 Company 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 Company’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 Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s
fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5.
The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting.
| Date:
August 21, 2023 |
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| /s/
Bennett J. Yankowitz |
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| Bennett
J. Yankowitz |
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| Chief
Financial Officer |
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| (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Exhibit
32.1
CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION
906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In
connection with the Annual Report of RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), on Form 10-K for
the period ended March 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”),
I, Peter M. Jensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) 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.
| Date:
August 21, 2023 |
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| /s/
Peter M. Jensen |
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| Peter
M. Jensen |
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| Chief
Executive Officer |
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This
certification accompanies each report of the Company on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of §18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
A
signed original of this written statement required by §906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company
and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit
32.2
CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In
connection with the Annual Report of RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), on Form 10-K for
the period ended March 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”),
I, Bennett J. Yankowitz, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) 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.
| Date:
August 21, 2023 |
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| /s/
Bennett J. Yankowitz |
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| Bennett
J. Yankowitz |
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| Chief
Financial Officer |
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This
certification accompanies each report of the Company on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of §18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
A
signed original of this written statement required by §906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company
and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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