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Cypherpunk (NASDAQ: CYPH) back in compliance with Nasdaq bid rule

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Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. reports that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement for its common stock. Nasdaq notified the company on May 21, 2026 that it now meets Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), and Nasdaq considers the matter closed.

The company had previously received a deficiency letter on March 4, 2026 after its closing bid price stayed below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Regaining compliance reduces the risk of delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market for this specific rule.

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Cypherpunk removes a Nasdaq listing compliance overhang.

Nasdaq confirmed on May 21, 2026 that Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. is again in compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum $1.00 closing bid price. This closes out the prior deficiency triggered by 30 straight trading days below that level.

Resolving a bid-price deficiency helps preserve the company’s listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market under this rule, avoiding potential delisting proceedings tied to that issue. Future filings and market trading will determine whether the share price continues to satisfy Nasdaq’s ongoing requirements.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Minimum bid price threshold $1.00 per share Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requirement for common stock
Non-compliance period length 30 consecutive business days Closing bid price was below $1.00 for this period
Deficiency notice date March 4, 2026 Nasdaq Closing Bid Price Deficiency Letter issued to company
Compliance regained date May 21, 2026 Nasdaq letter confirming Cypherpunk regained compliance
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory
"the Company no longer met the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"
closing bid price financial
"because the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock had fallen below $1.00 per share"
The closing bid price is the last price that a buyer was willing to pay for a security at the end of the trading day. It reflects the final visible demand for the stock — like the last offer someone makes for a used car before a yard closes — and helps investors gauge market interest, set valuations, and mark portfolios to market for that day.
Listing Qualifications staff regulatory
"received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC"
Listing qualifications staff are the exchange employees who review and monitor whether a company meets the rules required to be listed on a stock exchange, similar to referees checking that players follow the game’s rules. They assess financial filings, corporate governance, and ongoing disclosures, and can flag problems, request corrective steps, or recommend suspension or delisting. Investors care because their determinations affect a company’s ability to trade publicly and can signal increased risk or regulatory trouble.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

Cypherpunk Technologies Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-37990   27-4412575
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		   (Commission
File Number)		   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

47 Thorndike Street, Suite B1-1
Cambridge, MA 02141

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

 

(617) 714-0360

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   CYPH   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Information.

 

As previously reported, on March 4, 2026, Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) received a notification letter (the “Closing Bid Price Deficiency Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, because the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock had fallen below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, the Company no longer met the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). On May 21, 2026, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq notifying the Company that it had regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 55520(a)(2), and the matter is now closed.

 

9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No. Description

 

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  CYPHERPUNK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
   
Date: May 26, 2026 /s/ Douglas E. Onsi
  Douglas E. Onsi
  President & CEO

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. (CYPH) announce in this 8-K?

Cypherpunk Technologies announced that Nasdaq notified the company on May 21, 2026 that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This means its common stock again satisfies the exchange’s minimum bid price requirement, and Nasdaq has closed the deficiency matter.

Why was Cypherpunk Technologies (CYPH) previously out of Nasdaq compliance?

Cypherpunk was previously out of compliance because its common stock’s closing bid price was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. That triggered a deficiency notice from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications staff under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) on March 4, 2026.

What is Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) mentioned for CYPH?

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) sets a minimum bid price requirement for companies listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Cypherpunk’s stock had fallen below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, but Nasdaq later confirmed the company again meets this rule’s bid price standard.

What does regaining Nasdaq bid price compliance mean for Cypherpunk Technologies?

Regaining bid price compliance means Cypherpunk’s common stock currently meets Nasdaq’s minimum $1.00 closing bid requirement. As a result, the prior deficiency related to Rule 5550(a)(2) is closed, reducing the immediate risk of delisting tied to that specific listing standard.

When did Cypherpunk receive Nasdaq’s deficiency and compliance letters?

Cypherpunk received the original Nasdaq Closing Bid Price Deficiency Letter on March 4, 2026 after its stock traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq then sent a follow-up letter dated May 21, 2026 confirming the company had regained compliance with the rule.

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