SBET plans $200M Ether allocation to Consensys’ Linea for DeFi yield

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SharpLink Gaming (SBET) reported a strategic treasury move. The company announced a plan to deploy $200 million of its Ether treasury on Consensys Software Inc.’s Linea, described as a way to access “enhanced Ethereum DeFi yield at scale.”

The announcement was made on October 28, 2025 and accompanied by a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. This indicates a shift toward on-chain yield strategies using Linea’s Ethereum Layer-2 infrastructure. The update centers on treasury allocation and platform selection; it does not include operating results or guidance.

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SharpLink plans to allocate $200 million in Ether to Linea.

SharpLink Gaming disclosed a plan to deploy a substantial Ether treasury position on Consensys’ Linea, an Ethereum Layer‑2 network. The filing frames the goal as accessing “enhanced Ethereum DeFi yield at scale,” indicating intent to utilize DeFi protocols accessible via Linea’s infrastructure.

The approach concentrates treasury assets in on‑chain strategies, where outcomes hinge on protocol mechanics, smart contract performance, and market liquidity. Platform selection may influence fees and throughput, while asset exposure remains tied to Ether price dynamics.

The filing highlights the allocation size—$200 million—and the target network but does not provide instrument‑level details. Subsequent disclosures may clarify specific protocols and risk controls associated with the deployment.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): October 28, 2025

SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41962		87-4752260
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota		55402
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (612) 293-0619

Not Applicable

(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)
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☐	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		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 per share		SBET		The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

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

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 Events.

On October 28, 2025, SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s plan to deploy $200 million of the Company’s Ether treasury on Consensys Software Inc.’s Linea to access enhanced Ethereum DeFi yield at scale. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated October 28, 2025
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.

Date: October 28, 2025	SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.
	/s/ Rob Phythian
	Rob Phythian
	Co-Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did SharpLink Gaming (SBET) announce in its 8-K?

The company plans to deploy $200 million of its Ether treasury on Consensys’ Linea to access enhanced Ethereum DeFi yield at scale.

How much Ether is SharpLink Gaming allocating and to where?

SharpLink plans to allocate $200 million of its Ether treasury to Linea, a network from Consensys Software Inc.

When was SharpLink Gaming’s announcement made?

The announcement was made on October 28, 2025, with a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

What is the purpose of SharpLink’s Ether deployment?

The stated goal is to access “enhanced Ethereum DeFi yield at scale” via Linea.

Where can I find more details in the filing?

See Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release, dated October 28, 2025) for additional information.