OLB GROUP, INC. 10-Q

Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward-Looking Statements The information in this report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward-looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” anticipates,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” or “should” or other variations or similar words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These risks and uncertainties include those factors described in greater detail in the risk factors disclosed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or, in the case of documents referred to or incorporated by reference, the date of those documents. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management. Company Overview and Description of Business Overview We are a FinTech company that focuses on a suite of products in the merchant services marketplace that seeks to provide integrated business solutions to merchants throughout the United States. We seek to accomplish this by providing merchants with a wide range of products and services through our various online platforms, including financial and transaction processing services. We also have products that provide support for crowdfunding and other capital-raising initiatives. We supplement our online platforms with certain hardware solutions that are integrated with our online platforms. Our business functions primarily through three wholly-owned subsidiaries, eVance, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“eVance”), OmniSoft.io, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“OmniSoft”), and CrowdPay.Us, Inc., a New York corporation (“CrowdPay”), though substantially all of our revenue has been generated from our eVance business (we began generating revenue from our OmniSoft and CrowdPay businesses in the second half of 2019). We expect to build out our OmniSoft software business and to rely more on individualized merchant services offerings for revenue so that we are not dependent on our revenue from our eVance business but there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so. We have integrated all the applications for OmniSoft and the ShopFast Omnicommerce solution with the eVance mobile payment gateway, SecurePay.comTM.. In July 2019, we launched a new merchant and ISO boarding system that will be able to onboard merchants instantly. This provides the merchant with an automated approval and ISOs will have the ability to see all their merchants and their residuals as they load to the system. On May 22, 2020, the Company purchased certain assets from POSaBIT Inc. (“POSaBIT”), including its contracts and arrangements with the Doublebeam merchant payment processing platform (the “POSaBIT Asset Acquisition”). The assets included, but were not limited to, software source codes, customer lists, customer contracts, hardware and website domains. 25 On May 14, 2021, the Company formed OLBit, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary (“OLBit”). The purpose of OLBit is to hold the Company’s assets and operate its business related to its emerging money transmission and transactional business. OLBit was previously in the process of applying for money transmission licenses in all 50 states. In June 2023, it was decided to delay the process of applying for such licenses in order to have a greater focus of financial and management resources on the Company’s payment processing business and Bitcoin mining business. On July 23, 2021, we formed DMINT, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary (“DMINT”) to operate in the Bitcoin mining industry, specifically the mining of Bitcoin. DMINT initiated the first phase of the Bitcoin mining operation by placing data centers and ASIC-based Antminer S19J Pro mining computers specifically configured to mine Bitcoin in Pennsylvania. As of December 31, 2022, DMINT had purchased 1,000 computers. DMint has a data center located in Selmer, Tennessee. In February 2023, DMINT redeployed its mining computers from its Pennsylvania location and focus the mining efforts at the Selmer, Tennessee location because of the lower cost of operations in the location. As of December 31, 2025, DMINT had 1,000 computers and had 400 computers online and mining for Bitcoin. At March 31, 2026, DMINT had mined 60.71 Bitcoin. On October 21, 2024, DMINT filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), relating to the proposed spinoff from the Company and resulting issuance of equity of DMINT to OLB shareholders. On August 16, 2022, DMINT Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (“DREH”), a wholly owned subsidiary of DMINT, purchased 4.73 acres of land and a building located at 565 Industrial Park Drive, Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee for a purchase price of $408,000. DMINT established a Bitcoin mining data center powered on the local power grid. The location is expected to have capacity for up to 5,000 mining machines. The Company plans to complete the buildout of the building to be fully operational with 5,000 machines in 2027 following a spin-off of DMINT into a standalone entity, which is currently in process and has not yet been consummated. As stated above, we are currently in the process of spinning off DMINT into a stand-alone entity. Our planned DMINT spin-off distribution (the “Spin-Off Distribution”) will occur upon DMINT’s Form S-1 Registration Statement filing being declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the approval by the Nasdaq Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) of the listing of DMINT’s common shares on the NASDAQ. Following the consummation of the Spin-Off Distribution, of which there is no guarantee, (i) DMINT will no longer be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and will be a stand-alone entity, (ii) all of DMINT’s outstanding shares of common stock will be owned by the existing stockholders of the Company, and (iii) DMINT Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (“DREH”) will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of DMINT CrowdPay.us™ operates a white label capital raising platform that targets small and midsized businesses seeking to raise capital and registered broker-dealers seeking to host capital raising campaigns for such businesses by integrating the platform onto such company’s or broker-dealer’s website. Our CrowdPay platform is tailored for companies seeking to raise money through a crowdfunding offering of between $1 million and $50 million pursuant to Regulation CF under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (the “JOBS Act”), offerings pursuant to Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c) under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and offerings pursuant to Regulation A+ of the Securities Act. Our platform, which can be used for multiple offerings at once, provides companies and broker-dealers with an easy-to-use, turnkey solution to support company offerings, allowing companies and broker-dealers to easily present online to potential investors relevant marketing and offering materials and by aiding in the accreditation and background check processes to ensure investors meets the applicable requirements under the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). CrowdPay charges a fee to each company and broker-dealer for the use of its platform under a fee structure that is agreed to between CrowdPay and the Company and/or broker-dealer prior to the initiation of the offering. CrowdPay also generates revenues by providing ancillary services to the companies and broker-dealers utilizing our platform, including running background checks and providing anti-money laundering and know-your-customer compliance. CrowdPay is not a registered funding portal or a registered broker-dealer. On January 3, 2022, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with all of the shareholders of Crowd Ignition, Inc. (“Crowd Ignition”) whereby the Company purchased 100% of the equity of Crowd Ignition in exchange for 1,318,408 shares of the common stock, par value $0.0001 of the Company (the “CI Issued Shares”). The value of the CI Issued Shares was, for purposes of the Agreement, based on the closing trading price of the Company on October 1, 2021 (the date on which a third-party fairness opinion was issued), resulting in an aggregate purchase price for Crowd Ignition of $5.3 million. The share exchange transaction closed on January 3, 2022. Prior to the closing of the share exchange transaction, Ronny Yakov, Chairman and CEO of the Company and John Herzog, a shareholder of the Company, owned 100% of the equity of Crowd Ignition. 26 Crowd Ignition is a web-based crowdfunding software system. The software provides broker-dealer, merchant banks and law firms a platform to market crowdfunding offerings, collect payments and issue securities. The software has been developed in response to, and to comply with, recent changes in investment regulations including Regulation D 506(b) and 506(v), Regulation A+ and Title III of the Jobs Act (Regulation CF), including raising the crowdfunding limit from $1.07 million to $5.0 million. Crowd Ignition is one of only about 50 companies registered with the SEC to provide the services permitted under Regulation CF. On June 15, 2023, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with SDI Black 001, LLC (“Seller”) whereby it acquired 80.01% of the membership interests of Moola Cloud, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (formerly Cuentas SDI, LLC, the “LLC”). The LLC will enable the Company to focus on marketing to the underbanked communities utilizing the LLC’s debit and calling card platform’s ability for users to reload cash to their account and provide instant access to digital products to their customers’ Mobile App and digital wallet into its electronic portal. The Company plans to market to the LLC’s merchant network, which currently has approximately 31,600 locations in the United States, the ability of having one POS system that will allow the retail customer to purchase products using OLB’s payment processing solutions along with the ability to reload payment cards and their mobile phone minutes. On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of May 20, 2024 with the minority member of the LLC whereby it acquired the remaining 19.99% of the membership interests of the LLC for a purchase price of $215,500. As a result, effective May 20, 2024, the Company owns 100% of the LLC. On August 14, 2024, the LLC changed its name to Moola Cloud, LLC. The Agreement contains a restrictive covenant whereby for a period of three (3) years from the closing, none of Seller, including its any of its principals, executives, officers, directors, managers, employees, salespersons, or entities in which such principal has any interest, will directly or indirectly (i) induce, attempt to induce, interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, solicit, market to, endeavor to obtain as a customer, or contract with any merchant in order to provide services to such Merchant in competition with the Company; or (ii) solicit or interfere with, disrupt or attempt to disrupt any past, present or prospective business relationship, contractual or otherwise any person or entity that is a party to any contract assigned to the Company to terminate its contractual or business relationship with the Company. Results of Operations Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) includes a discussion of the consolidated results from operations of The OLB Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we had total revenue of $1,656,344 compared to $2,321,536 of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $665,192 or 28.7%. In the current period we earned $1,517,771 in transaction and processing fees, $25,936 in other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, $48,220 of revenue from the Cryptocurrency Mining segment and $64,417 of revenue from the sale of digital products. In the prior period we earned $2,058,277 in transaction and processing fees, $12,124 in merchant equipment rental and sales, $72,637 in other revenue from monthly recurring subscriptions, $85,482 of revenue from the Cryptocurrency Mining segment and $93,016 of revenue from the sale of digital products. We had a decrease in revenue primarily due to a decrease in revenue related to Moola Cloud, LLC, as the Company transitions to new vendors to obtain better pricing and is working to acquire new vendors to replace others that have gone out of business. In addition, we had a decrease of revenue from the Cryptocurrency Mining, due to the decline in the value of Bitcoin. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we had processing and servicing costs of $1,481,251 compared to $1,808,814 of processing and servicing costs for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $327,563 or 18.1%. Processing and servicing costs decreased in conjunction with the decreased revenue and merchant attrition. 27 Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $0 compared to $3,972 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $3,972. We recorded amortization expense on our merchant portfolio, trademarks and natural gas purchase rights. The decrease in the current period is due to most of the assets being fully amortized in 2024 and the remainder in Q1 2025. Depreciation expense for our Bitcoin Mining Segment was $3,410 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $258,349, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $254,938 or 98.7%. The decrease in the current period is due to assets being impaired and/or fully depreciated in prior periods. Salary and wage expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $669,437 compared to $531,356 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $138,081 or 26%. In the current period, we granted shares of common stock to our CEO for total non-cash expense of $130,120 in accordance with his new employment agreement. Professional fees for the three months ended March 31, 2026, were $142,405 compared to $77,573 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $64,832 or 83.6%. Professional fees consist mainly of audit and legal fees. The increase in the current period is due to an increase in legal fees. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $629,729 compared to $490,151 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $139,578 or 28.5%. The increase was mainly due to an increase of approximately $40,100 in utility expense and insurance expense of $69,300. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized total other income of $192,306, consisting of $100 of interest expense, a $81,406 gain on the settlement of accounts payable through the issuance of common stock, and a $111,000 gain on the settlement of debt. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we had total other expense of $240,319, which consisted of interest expense of $225,319 and other expense of $15,000. Our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $1,077,582 compared to $1,088,998 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This was a decrease in our net loss of $11,416. Liquidity and Capital Resources Changes in Cash Flows Operating Activities For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we used $1,338,207 of cash in operating activities, which included our net loss of $1,077,582 offset by non-cash reconciling items of $3,410 prepaid, $130,120 stock compensation expense for shares issued and a $192,406 gain on the settlement of accounts payable and debt. There were net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $201,749. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we used $155,842 of cash in operating activities, which included our net loss of $1,088,998 offset by $262,073 for amortization and depreciation expense, $423 for lease expense, $33,875 for stock based compensation expense and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $636,785. 28 Financing Activities For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we received net cash of $3,650,153 in financing activities as a result of receiving $2,500 from our CEO, $1,097,000 from the sale of common stock, $2,619,713 from the sale of prefunded warrants and contributed capital of $9,940. We made repayments on our note payable of $34,000 and to our CEO of $45,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we received net cash of $157,746 in financing activities as a result of receiving $18,881 from our CEO and $187,913 from the sale of common stock, and an increase in our cash overdraft of $28,671. We made repayments on our note payable of $38,838 and to our CEO of $38,881. Liquidity and Capital Resources At March 31, 2026, the Company had cash of $2,327,723 and negative working capital of $3,142,060 On February 16, 2024, the Company entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) to create an at-the-market equity program. Under the Agreement, the Company may offer and sell its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, from time to time having an aggregate offering amount of up to $15,000,000 (the “Shares”) during the term of the Agreement through Maxim, as sales agent (the “ATM Offering”). The Company has agreed to pay Maxim a commission equal to 3.0% of the gross sales price from the sales of Shares pursuant to the Agreement. In addition, the Company agreed to reimburse Maxim for its costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with its services, including the fees and out-of-pocket expenses of its legal counsel. On August 12, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with Yakov Holdings, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Yakov whereby the Yakov Holdings, LLC committed to loan to the Company up to Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) (the “Yakov Holdings, LLC Loan”). The Yakov Holdings, LLC Loan is revolving in nature, allowing the Company to borrow, repay, and re-borrow amounts under the terms and conditions set forth herein, provided that the total outstanding amount shall not exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000). The interest rate of the Yakov Holdings, LLC Loan is twelve percent (12%) and it matures on August 12, 2027. In addition, the Yakov Holdings, LLC Loan is secured by a first priority security interest for the benefit of Yakov Holdings, LLC over all of the assets of the Company. During the three months ending March 31, 2026, Mr. Yakov advanced the Company $2,500 and received repayments of $45,000. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the amount due to Yakov Holdings, LLC is $124,815 and $167,315, respectively. On January 22, 2026, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors pursuant to which it agreed to sell, in a registered direct offering, 2,166,666 shares of common stock and, in a concurrent private placement, warrants to purchase up to 2,166,666 additional shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $0.60 per share and accompanying warrant. The offering closed on January 26, 2026, generating aggregate net proceeds of approximately $1,096,783, after deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The shares were issued pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, while the warrants were issued in a private placement. On February 18, 2026, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor pursuant to which it issued, in a private placement, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 2,857,142 shares of common stock and common warrants to purchase up to 3,571,428 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $1.05 per unit. The pre-funded warrants are immediately exercisable at a nominal exercise price, and the common warrants have an exercise price of $0.92 per share and a five-year term. The offering closed on February 19, 2026, generating net proceeds of approximately $2,619,613, after deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. 29 On January 21, 2026, the Company issued 550,000 shares of common stock for payment of various accounts payable totaling approximately $518,731. The shares were valued at $0.80, the closing stock price on the date of grant, for a total value of $437,325. The Company recorded a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $81,406. On January 21, 2026, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock for prepaid legal services totaling approximately $278,250. The shares were valued at $0.80, the closing stock price on the date of grant. Critical Accounting Policies Refer to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, for a full discussion of our critical accounting policies. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, as such, are not required to provide the information under this Item.