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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Oblong Reports Q2 2025 Results and Expands $8M TAO Treasury to Power Decentralized AI

 

21,613 TAO Tokens Now Staked to Generate Revenue and Strengthen Oblongs Role in Bittensors AI Ecosystem

 

August 14, 2025 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Oblong, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBLG) (“Oblong” or the “Company”), a digital asset treasury company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (“Q2 2025”) and significant progress in its treasury strategy centered on Bittensor’s TAO token.

 

With artificial intelligence projected to reach a $1.2 trillion market by 2030, Oblong is pioneering a treasury strategy that leverages TAO to drive financial returns and decentralized AI innovation. Bittensor’s network, powered by over 500 active nodes, incentivizes collaborative AI development, positioning TAO as a critical asset for forward-thinking companies.

 

“Oblong’s $8.0 million investment in 21,613 TAO tokens, all staked in the Bittensor network, generates revenue while strengthening our role in the decentralized AI ecosystem,” said Pete Holst, CEO of Oblong. “Our strategy positions us at the forefront of AI-driven finance, delivering value through strategic treasury management.”

 

Q2 2025 Financial and Strategic Highlights

 

 

Strong Financial Position: As of June 30, 2025, Oblong held $10.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $1.7 million in TAO holdings, and zero debt.

 

TAO Treasury Expansion: Invested $1.7 million in Q2 2025 to acquire 5,025 TAO tokens, followed by $6.35 million post-Q2 to purchase 16,506 additional tokens, totaling 21,613 tokens, all staked to generate revenue and support Bittensor’s decentralized AI network.

 

Capital Raising: Secured $6.9 million from a private placement and $1.3 million from common warrant exercises in Q2 2025, with an additional $0.9 million from warrant exercises post-Q2.

 

Revenue and Loss: Generated $0.6 million in revenue, consistent with Q2 2024, with a net loss of $0.6 million, improved from $1.0 million in Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $0.7 million, improved from $1.0 million in Q2 2024 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Information” below).

 

Strategic Outlook: Committed to evaluating weekly TAO purchases and exploring partnerships to develop AI-driven technologies within the Bittensor ecosystem, aligning treasury and operational goals.

 

 

 

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Strategic Vision

 

Oblong’s TAO treasury delivers value to investors through potential share price growth driven by strategic asset management, to TAO holders by enhancing Bittensor’s ecosystem, and to the AI community by advancing decentralized innovation. As corporations increasingly adopt digital assets, Oblong leads by integrating AI and finance through TAO’s unique role in Bittensor’s growing network.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Information

 

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation” below for a reconciliation to net loss.

 

About Oblong, Inc.

 

Oblong (Nasdaq: OBLG) is building a robust cryptocurrency treasury focused on decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) and the acquisition of $TAO, the native cryptocurrency of Bittensor, a decentralized blockchain network for machine learning and AI. By championing open-source intelligence, Oblong offers unmatched opportunities for retail and institutional investors.

 

Forward-looking and cautionary statements

 

This press release and any oral statements made regarding the subject of this release contain forward-looking statements as defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Oblong assumes, plans, expects, believes, intends, projects, estimates, or anticipates (and other similar expressions) will, should, or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Oblong’s actual results may differ materially from its expectations, estimates, and projections, and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements relating to the Company’s plans to: i) deliver value through strategic treasury management and ii) explore partnerships to develop AI-driven technologies within the Bittensor ecosystem, aligning treasury and operational goals.  The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events, and involve factors, risks, and uncertainties, including the volatility of market price for our securities, that may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from such statements. A list and description of these and other risk factors can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2024, the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2025, and in other filings made by the Company with the SEC from time to time. Any of these factors could cause Oblong’s actual results and plans to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, the Company can give no assurance that its future results will be as estimated. The Company does not intend to, and disclaims any obligation to, correct, update, or revise any information contained herein.

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

David Clark

 

investors@oblong.com

 

(213) 683-8863 ext. 5

 

 

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OBLONG, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

($ in thousands, except shares, par value, and stated value)

 

   

June 30, 2025

   

December 31, 2024

 

ASSETS

    (unaudited)          

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 10,795     $ 4,965  

Digital assets

    1,683        

Accounts receivable, net

    15       186  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    566       118  

Total current assets

    13,059       5,269  

Other assets

    5       6  

Total assets

  $ 13,064     $ 5,275  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

    122       105  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    1,659       1,131  

Deferred revenue

    31       36  

Total current liabilities

    1,812       1,272  

Total liabilities

    1,812       1,272  

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 9)

               

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock Series F, convertible; $0.0001 par value; $390,000 stated value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, 355 and 545 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively

           

Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized, 1,594,953 and 1,594,764 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025, respectively, and 1,144,926 and 1,144,737 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024, respectively

           

Treasury Stock, 189 common shares

    (181 )     (181 )

Additional paid-in capital

    244,984       236,458  

Accumulated deficit

    (233,551 )     (232,274 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    11,252       4,003  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 13,064     $ 5,275  

 

 

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OBLONG, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

($ in thousands) (Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 

Revenue

  $ 592     $ 611     $ 1,214     $ 1,237  

Cost of revenue

    364       491       737       1,120  

Gross profit

    228       120       477       117  

Operating expenses:

                               

Research and development

    3       65       6       115  

Sales and marketing

    6       57       14       111  

General and administrative

    902       1,016       1,831       2,093  

Total operating expenses

    911       1,138       1,851       2,319  

Operating loss

    (683 )     (1,018 )     (1,374 )     (2,202 )

Interest income, net

    47       44       73       92  

Unrealized gain on digital assets

    31             31        

Other income, net

    78       44       104       92  

Loss before income taxes

    (605 )     (974 )     (1,270 )     (2,110 )

Income tax expense

          9       7       9  

Net loss

  $ (605 )   $ (983 )   $ (1,277 )   $ (2,119 )

 

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 

Net loss

  $ (605 )   $ (983 )   $ (1,277 )   $ (2,119 )

Other income, net

    (78 )     (44 )     (104 )     (92 )

Income tax expense

          9       7       9  

Stock-based compensation

          31       -       62  

Adjusted EBITDA loss

  $ (683 )   $ (987 )   $ (1,374 )   $ (2,140 )