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Operating income rises at Stablecoin Development (NYSE: SDEV) in Q1 2026

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Stablecoin Development Corporation reported a sharp turnaround in Q1 2026, generating $22.3 million of operating income versus a $3.3 million operating loss a year earlier. Results were driven by $2.5 million of staking revenue and a $22.7 million unrealized gain on digital assets.

GAAP net income was $552.4 million, largely from non-cash warrant-related gains of about $5.8 billion offset by a $5.3 billion non-cash loss, which the company stresses are not reflective of recurring cash earnings. As of March 31, 2026, it held 2.15 billion SKY tokens (about 9% of supply), and by May 14, 2026 had increased holdings to roughly 2.26 billion SKY tokens after purchasing about 86.5 million additional tokens. The company also raised approximately $0.6 million by selling 398,367 common shares under its ATM program, leaving $85.7 million available.

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Strong operating rebound driven by SKY exposure, but GAAP profit is mostly non-cash warrant accounting.

Stablecoin Development Corporation posted Q1 2026 operating income of $22.3 million versus a prior operating loss of $3.3 million, helped by $2.5 million in staking revenue and a $22.7 million unrealized gain on digital assets tied to its SKY holdings.

GAAP net income of $552.4 million was dominated by a non-cash gain of about $5.8 billion and a non-cash loss of about $5.3 billion on warrant liabilities. Management explicitly notes these warrant effects are non-operating and not indicative of recurring cash earnings, so they mainly affect accounting profit rather than underlying cash flow.

The company held 2.15 billion SKY tokens as of March 31, 2026 and approximately 2.26 billion as of May 14, 2026, representing a large, concentrated position in a single digital asset. It also sold 398,367 shares under an ATM program for about $0.6 million, with $85.7 million of issuance capacity remaining, providing optional flexibility to raise additional equity capital if needed.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 operating income $22.3 million For three months ended March 31, 2026
Prior-year operating result ($3.3 million) operating loss For three months ended March 31, 2025
Staking revenue $2.5 million Q1 2026 revenue from SKY staking
Unrealized gain on digital assets $22.7 million Q1 2026 unrealized gain
GAAP net income $552.4 million Q1 2026 GAAP net income including warrant effects
Non-cash warrant gain approximately $5.8 billion Gain on changes in fair value of warrant liabilities
SKY holdings at March 31, 2026 2,153,141,678 SKY tokens About 9% of total SKY supply; cost basis $137.4M, fair value $160.1M
SKY purchases after quarter-end approximately 86.5 million SKY for $6.5 million Open-market purchases through May 14, 2026
operating income financial
"the Company reported operating income of $22.3 million, compared with an operating loss of $3.3 million"
Operating income is the profit a company earns from its regular business activities after subtracting the costs directly related to running the business, such as wages, rent, and supplies. It shows how well the core operations are performing, ignoring income or expenses from non-regular activities like investments or one-time events. Investors use it to assess the company's efficiency and profitability from its main work.
unrealized gain on digital assets financial
"Operating income was driven by staking revenue of $2.5 million and an unrealized gain on digital assets of $22.7 million"
warrant liabilities financial
"included a non-cash gain on changes in fair value of warrant liabilities of approximately $5.8 billion"
Warrant liabilities are the financial obligations a company records when it grants warrants—special rights allowing someone to buy shares at a set price in the future. If the warrants are expected to be exercised, they are treated as a liability because the company might need to deliver shares or cash later. This matters to investors because it affects the company’s reported financial health and the potential dilution of existing shares.
staking revenue financial
"Operating income was driven by staking revenue of $2.5 million"
ATM Program financial
"sold an aggregate of 398,367 shares of common stock under the ATM Program for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $0.6 million"
An ATM program is a plan or arrangement that allows a company to sell its shares directly to investors over time, often through automated systems like online platforms. It provides a flexible way for companies to raise money gradually without needing a full public offering each time. For investors, it can offer easier access to buying or selling shares and can help companies manage their fundraising more efficiently.
Operating income $22.3 million vs operating loss of $3.3 million in Q1 2025
GAAP net income $552.4 million
Staking revenue $2.5 million
SKY tokens held 2,153,141,678 SKY increased to approximately 2.26 billion SKY as of May 14, 2026
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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 20, 2026
 
Stablecoin Development Corporation
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
001-33678
 
68-0454536
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
2000 Powell Street, Suite 1150, Emeryville, CA 94608
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
(510) 899-8800
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
SDEV
 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On May 20, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 as well as its updated SKY holdings and accumulated staking rewards. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On May 20, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 as well as its updated SKY holdings and accumulated staking rewards. As discussed in the press release, the Company engages in SKY-related on-chain activities, including staking, and the Company holds approximately 2.26 billion SKY tokens as of May 14, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release, dated May 20, 2026
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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Date: May 20, 2026
Stablecoin Development Corporation
     
 
By:
/s/ Michael Kazley
   
Name:
Michael Kazley
   
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Stablecoin Development Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Company Generated $22.3 Million of Operating Income and Reported $552.4 Million of GAAP Net Income, Including Significant Non-Cash Warrant-Related Gains

 

Company Held Approximately 2.15 Billion SKY Tokens at March 31, 2026 and Approximately 2.26 Billion SKY Tokens at May 14, 2026

 

Key Highlights

 

 

Operating income of $22.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with an operating loss of $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2025.

 

GAAP net income of $552.4 million for the first quarter of 2026, including a net non-cash gain of approximately $535.0 million from warrant-related effects during the period.

 

Staking revenue of $2.5 million, representing 35,386,649 SKY tokens earned during the first quarter of 2026.

 

Unrealized gain on digital assets of $22.7 million recognized during the first quarter of 2026.

 

Cash and cash equivalents of $18.4 million, digital assets of $160.1 million and total assets of $179.7 million as of March 31, 2026.

 

Approximately 2.15 billion SKY tokens held as of March 31, 2026, representing approximately 9% of the total supply of SKY.

 

Approximately 2.26 billion SKY tokens held as of May 14, 2026, after additional open-market purchases subsequent to quarter-end.

 

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Stablecoin Development Corporation (NYSE American: SDEV) (the “Company” or “SDEV”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 15, 2026.

 

“Our first quarter results mark the first reporting period in which SDEV’s financial statements reflect our transition to an on-chain holding company focused on the stablecoin economy,” said Michael Kazley, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. “During the quarter, we generated staking revenue, recognized operating income driven primarily by our SKY position, and continued to execute our long-duration capital allocation strategy with public-company discipline. GAAP net income for the period also reflected significant non-cash warrant-related accounting gains, which we believe should be understood separately from the Company’s operating performance and cash position.”

 

 

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company reported operating income of $22.3 million, compared with an operating loss of $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Operating income was driven by staking revenue of $2.5 million and an unrealized gain on digital assets of $22.7 million, partially offset by general and administrative expenses of $2.8 million. Income tax expense for the period was $3.5 million.

 

The Company reported GAAP net income of $552.4 million for the first quarter of 2026. GAAP net income included a non-cash gain on changes in fair value of warrant liabilities of approximately $5.8 billion, partially offset by a non-cash loss on fair value of warrant liabilities in excess of proceeds at issuance of approximately $5.3 billion. These warrant-related items are non-cash and non-operating in nature.

 

Operating income is a GAAP measure. The Company is not presenting “adjusted net income” or any other non-GAAP earnings measure in this release. GAAP net income should not be interpreted as indicative of recurring cash earnings because the quarter included substantial non-cash warrant-related accounting effects.

 

SKY Holdings and Staking Rewards

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company held 2,153,141,678 SKY tokens, representing approximately 9% of the total supply of SKY, with an aggregate cost basis of $137.4 million and an aggregate fair value of $160.1 million. The majority of the Company’s SKY holdings remained deployed in staking activities within the Sky Protocol ecosystem. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company earned 35,386,649 SKY tokens through staking activities, which resulted in $2.5 million of staking revenue for the period.

 

Subsequent Events (Through May 14, 2026)

 

Subsequent to March 31, 2026 and through May 14, 2026, the Company purchased approximately 86.5 million additional SKY tokens on the open market for approximately $6.5 million. As of May 14, 2026, the Company held approximately 2.26 billion SKY tokens. The Company also sold an aggregate of 398,367 shares of common stock under the ATM Program for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $0.6 million. As of May 14, 2026, approximately $85.7 million of common stock remained available for issuance under the ATM Program.

 

 

 

Sky Protocol Ecosystem Update¹

 

The Sky Protocol ecosystem reported the following metrics during the first quarter of 2026, based on publicly available protocol data:

 

 

The Sky Protocol generated approximately $123.8 million in gross protocol revenue during Q1 2026.

 

Net protocol surplus was approximately $46.0 million for Q1 2026, which is approximately 92% of full-year 2025 net protocol surplus.

 

Total protocol collateral reached approximately $13.0 billion, backing all USDS and DAI tokens in circulation.

 

Total USDS and DAI supply reached approximately $11.7 billion, with sUSDS deposits reaching approximately $6.5 billion, making sUSDS the largest yield-generating stablecoin by supply.

 

About the Sky Protocol

 

Sky Protocol is a decentralized finance platform that evolved from MakerDAO, one of the earliest and most established projects in the digital asset ecosystem. The protocol enables the creation and use of USDS, a decentralized stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, and serves as foundational financial infrastructure for lending, savings and on-chain capital markets. SKY is the governance token of the Sky Protocol ecosystem; holders participate in protocol governance through an open, transparent on-chain voting process. The protocol generates revenue from borrowing fees and other economic activity, which may be used, based on protocol parameters and governance, to support open-market buybacks of SKY tokens that are distributed to stakers. Owners of SKY tokens are not entitled to a pro rata share of protocol revenue. SKY has a fixed total supply of approximately 23.5 billion tokens, based on current protocol parameters. For more information, visit info.skyeco.com.

 

Channels for Disclosure of Information

 

Going forward, the Company intends to announce material information to the public through filings with the SEC, the investor relations page on its website, press releases, public conference calls, public webcasts, its X (Twitter) account and its LinkedIn page. The information disclosed through the foregoing channels could be deemed to be material information. As such, the Company encourages investors, the media and others to follow the channels listed above and to review the information disclosed through such channels. Investors are always encouraged to refer to SDEV’s filings with the SEC for additional information.

 

About Stablecoin Development Corporation

 

Stablecoin Development Corporation (NYSE American: SDEV) is an on-chain holding company focused on long-duration participation in protocol-aligned digital asset ecosystems and providing public market access to the stablecoin economy. The Company’s initial digital asset focus is the Sky Protocol ecosystem, with SKY as its core holding. Through staking and other on-chain activities, the Company seeks to generate protocol-level economic exposure while maintaining governance, risk management and public-company discipline. For more information, please visit www.stabledev.com.

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s strategy; the Company’s capital allocation strategy; the Company’s plans to hold, stake, acquire and potentially monetize SKY tokens and other digital assets; the Company’s views regarding the growth and development of the stablecoin economy and related digital asset infrastructure; statements regarding the Sky Protocol ecosystem, its operations and its performance based on publicly available information; the Company’s intentions regarding future SKY token acquisitions; and the Company’s expectations regarding future financial results, including the impact of unrealized gains and losses on digital assets and non-cash warrant-related accounting effects. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including risks related to the volatility of digital asset markets, regulatory developments affecting digital assets and staking activities, changes in protocol governance parameters, cybersecurity risks, concentration risk associated with the Company’s holdings of a single digital asset, risks associated with the Company’s custody and safeguarding arrangements, risks associated with the Company’s capital structure and outstanding warrants, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, as amended, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties and other important factors in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent management’s views as of the date hereof. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. SDEV undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

 

Important Note Regarding Sky Protocol Information

 

¹ Information in this press release regarding the Sky Protocol and its operations is based on publicly available Sky Protocol ecosystem data that has not been independently verified by the Company or its management.

 

Company Contact

 

Tommy Law

Chief Financial Officer

tommy@stabledev.com

 

 

FAQ

What were Stablecoin Development Corporation’s Q1 2026 operating results?

Stablecoin Development Corporation generated operating income of $22.3 million in Q1 2026. This compares with an operating loss of $3.3 million for the same period in 2025, driven mainly by staking revenue and unrealized gains on its digital asset holdings.

How much GAAP net income did Stablecoin Development Corporation report for Q1 2026?

The company reported Q1 2026 GAAP net income of $552.4 million. This figure was heavily influenced by non-cash warrant-related accounting, including a roughly $5.8 billion gain and $5.3 billion loss on warrant liabilities, rather than recurring operating cash earnings.

What are Stablecoin Development Corporation’s SKY token holdings and cost basis?

As of March 31, 2026, the company held 2,153,141,678 SKY tokens, about 9% of total SKY supply. These holdings had an aggregate cost basis of $137.4 million and an aggregate fair value of $160.1 million, reflecting its concentrated exposure to the Sky Protocol ecosystem.

How much did Stablecoin Development Corporation earn from SKY staking in Q1 2026?

During Q1 2026, the company earned 35,386,649 SKY tokens through staking, generating $2.5 million of staking revenue. Most of its SKY holdings were deployed in staking within the Sky Protocol ecosystem, contributing significantly to operating income for the period.

Did Stablecoin Development Corporation change its SKY holdings after March 31, 2026?

Yes. Between March 31 and May 14, 2026, the company purchased about 86.5 million additional SKY tokens on the open market for approximately $6.5 million. As of May 14, 2026, it held roughly 2.26 billion SKY tokens in total.

How much capital did Stablecoin Development Corporation raise under its ATM program?

Through May 14, 2026, the company sold 398,367 shares of common stock under its at-the-market (ATM) program for net proceeds of about $0.6 million. It reported that approximately $85.7 million of common stock remained available for future issuance.

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