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SharpLink Gaming Announces Strategic Alternatives Process

Company Leadership Committed to Maximizing Shareholder Value Through Evaluation of Multiple Proposals
MINNEAPOLIS, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink” or the “Company”), an online performance-based marketing company serving the U.S. sports betting and iGaming industries, today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has initiated a formal review process to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company. The Board and management team are taking a measured approach to considering multiple proposals that have been received by the Company and other proposals it expects to receive.
SharpLink has been exploring strategic alternatives that include, but are not limited to, a sale, merger, strategic business combination or other transaction. SharpLink has not set a deadline or definitive timetable for completion of the strategic alternatives review process and there can be no assurance that this process will result in the Company pursuing a transaction or any other strategic outcome.
Rob Phythian, Chairman and CEO of SharpLink, stated “With the strategic sale of our fantasy sports and sports games development businesses in January 2024 to RSports Interactive for $22.5 million in cash and the elimination of all of our interest-bearing debt, coupled with the subsequent redomestication of our Company from Israel to Delaware and the appointment of a new Board comprised of truly world class business executives, SharpLink has transformed into a pure-play, Nasdaq-listed affiliate marketing company with a strong, clean balance sheet. As part of the Board’s efforts to evaluate strategic alternatives, it is advancing discussions with those prospects that we believe offer SharpLink the best opportunities to optimize our existing business operations, drive growth and create and maximize value for our shareholders.”
SharpLink does not intend to make any further public comment regarding the review of strategic alternatives until a definitive agreement has been executed or the Company determines that disclosure is required by law or otherwise deemed appropriate.
About SharpLink Gaming, Inc.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SharpLink is a trusted marketing partner to leading sportsbooks and online casino gaming operators worldwide. Through its iGaming affiliate marketing network, known as PAS.net, SharpLink focuses on driving qualified traffic and player acquisitions, retention and conversions to U.S. regulated and global iGaming operator partners worldwide. In fact, PAS.net won industry recognition as the European online gambling industry’s Top Affiliate Website and Top Affiliate Program for four consecutive years by both igamingbusiness.com and igamingaffiliate.com. SharpLink also owns and operates a portfolio of direct-to-player, state-specific, affiliate marketing websites designed to attract, acquire and drive local sports betting and online casino gaming traffic to its valued partners which are licensed to operate in each respective state. For more information, please visit www.sharplink.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company’s ability to grow its business, the potential benefits of the Company’s products, services and technologies and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, government regulation of online betting, customer acceptance of new products and services, the demand for its products and its customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s annual report and other filings with the SEC. The Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.
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SharpLink’s ETH Holdings Climb to 438,190 as of July 27, 2025; Raised $279.2 Million in ATM Net Proceeds For Week of July 21-25, 2025

Total Staking Rewards Increase to 722 ETH As of July 27, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Ether (“ETH”) and prominent industry advocate of Ethereum adoption, today issued its weekly update on the Company’s ETH purchases for the period Monday, July 21, 2025 through Sunday, July 27, 2025; and capital raised through its At-the-Market (“ATM”) facility during the week Monday, July 21, 2025 through Friday, July 25, 2025.
Key Highlights for the Week Ending July 27, 2025
- $279.2 million in net proceeds were raised through the ATM facility this week.
- Purchased 77,209.58 ETH, maintaining its aggressive acquisition pace.
- Average ETH purchase price for the week was $3,756.
- ETH holdings increased to 438,190, up 21% from the prior week’s total of 360,807 ETH.
- Cumulative staking rewards rose to 722 ETH since launch of treasury strategy on June 2, 2025.
- ETH Concentration* rose to 3.40 from 3.06 week over week, up 70% since launch of treasury strategy.
As recently announced, former BlackRock digital asset pioneer Joseph Chalom has officially joined SharpLink as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective July 24, 2025.
Chalom stated, “I joined SharpLink because I see a powerful opportunity to help shape the future of financial infrastructure and decentralized finance. SharpLink’s commitment to aligning its strategic direction with the Ethereum ecosystem resonates with my passion for digital assets and scaling innovation in global finance. I’m thrilled to be leading SharpLink into its next phase and harnessing Ethereum’s unique value proposition for our stockholders.”
Weekly ETH and Capital Summary
Week Ending | ||||
Units of ETH (K) | 7/6/25 | 7/13/25 | 7/20/25 | 7/27/25 |
Beginning Balance | 198.2 | 206.0 | 280.7 | 360.8 |
ETH Acquired | 7.7 | 74.7 | 79.9 | 77.2 |
ETH Staking Rewards | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Ending Balance | 206.0 | 280.7 | 360.8 | 438.2 |
Avg ETH Purchase Price | $2,501 | $2,852 | $3,238 | $3,756 |
ETH Concentration* | 2.29 | 2.46 | 3.06 | 3.40 |
ATM Shares Issued (m) | 5.5 | 24.6 | 3.8 | 10.8 |
ATM Net Proceeds ($m) | $64.0 | $413.0 | $96.6 | $279.2 |
* To enhance transparency into the Company’s yield performance, SharpLink introduced a new reporting metric called “ETH Concentration.” This metric is calculated by dividing the number of ETH SharpLink holds by each 1,000 assumed diluted shares issued and outstanding (“Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding”). Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding represents the sum of (i) SharpLink’s actual shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of the end of each reporting period, inclusive of disclosed ATM sales, plus (ii) the additional shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise or settlement of all outstanding warrants, pre-funded warrants, stock option awards, and restricted stock units. Notably, Assumed Diluted Shares Outstanding is not calculated using the treasury stock method. It does not account for equity award vesting conditions, stock option exercise prices, or contractual restrictions limiting the convertibility of debt instruments. Additionally, it excludes any assumed share repurchases that would ordinarily be considered under the treasury stock method.
About SharpLink Gaming, Inc.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) is one of the world’s largest publicly traded companies to adopt Ether (“ETH”) as its primary treasury reserve asset – a move that aligns the Company with the future of digital capital and gives investors direct exposure to Ethereum, the world’s leading smart-contract platform and second largest digital asset.
SharpLink is also reimagining the future of online gaming. Backed by a veteran team with deep roots in sports media, gaming and technology, SharpLink is charting a new course – building scalable, secure and transparent solutions that challenge outdated models and bring real innovation to the user experience. Learn more at www.sharplink.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and these forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include, but are not limited to, the execution of the Company’s treasury strategy and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, fluctuations in the market price of ETH that will impact the Company’s accounting and financial reporting (see accounting rules discussed below), government regulation of cryptocurrencies and online betting, changes in securities laws or regulations, customer acceptance of new products and services, the demand for its products and its customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company, changes in applicable laws or regulations, and its competitors, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s annual report and other filings with the SEC. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, entities are generally required to measure certain crypto assets at fair value, with changes reflected in net income each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of crypto assets could result in significant fluctuations to the balance sheet and income statement results. Additionally, for certain types of crypto assets, the Company may be required to record associated impairment charges reflected in net income as a result of a decrease in the market price of ETH below the cost value at which the Company’s ETH are carried on its balance sheet. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this press release.
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SharpLink Welcomes BlackRock Digital Assets Pioneer Joseph Chalom as Newly Appointed Co-CEO

Former BlackRock Senior Executive, Joseph Chalom, Appointed Co-CEO of SharpLink Gaming, Inc.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Ether (“ETH”) and prominent industry advocate of Ethereum adoption, today announced the appointment of former BlackRock senior executive Joseph Chalom as its new Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective July 24, 2025. Chalom brings world-class institutional leadership to SharpLink, having spent the past 20 years delivering digital finance innovations at BlackRock, including the launch of the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), the largest Ethereum exchange traded product with over $10 billion in current assets.
Rob Phythian, SharpLink’s current CEO, will transition to the role of President over the next quarter and remain a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.
“Few executives in the world have had the kind of impact Joseph has had in unlocking institutional adoption of digital assets, having pioneered BlackRock’s strategic entry into the space. His decision to join SharpLink is a resounding validation of our ETH treasury strategy and vision for Ethereum to drive profound, transformative change across the global digital economy,” stated Joseph Lubin, SharpLink Chairman, Co-Founder of Ethereum and Founder and CEO of Consensys.
“I am joining SharpLink because I see a powerful opportunity to help shape the future of financial infrastructure and decentralized finance,” said Chalom. “SharpLink’s commitment to aligning its strategic direction with the Ethereum ecosystem reflects a bold and forward-thinking vision – one that deeply resonates with my passion for digital assets and scaling innovative financial technologies. I’m thrilled to be leading SharpLink into its next phase and harnessing Ethereum’s unique value proposition for our shareholders.”
A Fintech Veteran and Digital Assets Leader
Before joining SharpLink, Chalom served as Managing Director, Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships at BlackRock, where he led the firm’s strategy across the digital assets, data and technology ecosystems. He architected strategic partnerships, including BlackRock’s high-profile partnerships with Nasdaq, Coinbase, Anchorage Digital Bank, BNY Mellon and Circle to drive product innovation and broader institutional adoption.
Over his distinguished 20-year tenure at BlackRock, Chalom held multiple senior leadership roles, including serving as BlackRock’s interim Deputy Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Operating Officer of BlackRock Solutions, the division offering Aladdin, BlackRock’s industry-leading portfolio and risk management platform.
Chalom also formerly served on the boards of Securitize, a leader in tokenized assets and digital transfer agency services; and ClarityAI, a top-tier AI-powered sustainability analytics and data platform. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a law degree from Columbia University School of Law.
About SharpLink Gaming, Inc.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) is the world’s largest publicly traded company to adopt Ether (“ETH”) as its primary treasury reserve asset – a move that aligns the Company with the future of digital capital and gives investors direct exposure to Ethereum, the world’s leading smart-contract platform and second largest digital asset.
SharpLink is also reimagining the future of online gaming. Backed by a veteran team with deep roots in sports media, gaming and technology, SharpLink is charting a new course – building scalable, secure and transparent solutions that challenge outdated models and bring real innovation to the user experience. Learn more at www.sharplink.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and these forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include, but are not limited to, the execution of the Company’s treasury strategy and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, fluctuations in the market price of ETH that will impact the Company’s accounting and financial reporting (see accounting rules discussed below), government regulation of cryptocurrencies and online betting, changes in securities laws or regulations, customer acceptance of new products and services, the demand for its products and its customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company, changes in applicable laws or regulations, and its competitors, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s annual report and other filings with the SEC. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, entities are required to measure certain crypto assets at fair value, with changes reflected in net income each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of crypto assets could result in significant fluctuations to the balance sheet and income statement results. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this press release.
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SharpLink’s ETH Holdings Increase to 360,807 as of July, 20, 2025; Generated 567 ETH in Staking Rewards Since Treasury Strategy Launch on June 2, 2025

Company Applauds Signing of Genius Act into Law by President Trump
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink” or the “Company”), the world’s largest corporate holder of Ether (“ETH”) as its primary treasury reserve asset, today issued its weekly update on the Company’s ETH holdings and capital raised through its At-The-Market (“ATM”) facility during the week Monday, July 14, 2025 through Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Key Highlights for the Week Ending July 20, 2025:
- ETH holdings rose to 360,807 ETH, up 29% from the previous week.
- 79,949 ETH were purchased, the highest weekly amount in the historical reporting periods.
- Average ETH purchase price for the week was $3,238.
- ETH Concentration rose to 3.06 – up 53% since the Company launched its digital treasury strategy, with $96.6 million ATM net proceeds yet to be deployed to purchase more ETH.
- Total ETH staking rewards have risen to 567 since the Company launched its digital treasury strategy on June 2, 2025.
Weekly ETH and Capital Summary
Week Ending | ||||||||||||||||
Units of ETH (K) | 6/29/25 | 7/6/25 | 7/13/25 | 7/20/25 | ||||||||||||
Beginning Balance | 188.6 | 198.2 | 206.0 | 280.7 | ||||||||||||
ETH Acquired | 9.5 | 7.7 | 74.7 | 79.9 | ||||||||||||
ETH Staking Rewards | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||
Ending Balance | 198.2 | 206.0 | 280.7 | 360.8 | ||||||||||||
Avg ETH Purchase Price | $ | 2,411 | $ | 2,501 | $ | 2,852 | $ | 3,238 | ||||||||
ETH Concentration | 2.35 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 3.06 | ||||||||||||
ATM Shares Issued (m) | 2.5 | 5.5 | 24.6 | 3.8 | ||||||||||||
ATM Net Proceeds ($m) | $ | 24.4 | $ | 64.0 | $ | 413.0 | $ | 96.6 |
“We continue to strategically leverage our ATM facility to build our ETH treasury in pursuit of our long-term growth objectives,” stated Joseph Lubin, SharpLink Chairman, Co-Founder of Ethereum and Founder and CEO of Consensys. “The continued strength of ETH and our ability to acquire significant volume at opportunistic prices support our aim to continue enhancing ETH concentration and shareholder value through disciplined execution of our treasury growth strategies.”
Commentary on the Genius Act
SharpLink applauds the recent signing of the Genius Act into law by President Donald J. Trump, which marks a watershed moment for the digital asset and blockchain industries. The bipartisan legislation establishes a clear regulatory framework for digital assets and smart contract protocols in the United States, providing long-awaited clarity for companies like SharpLink that are actively integrating blockchain technologies into their platforms. This historic legislation is expected to unlock new opportunities for innovation, investment and institutional adoption, and helps to affirm SharpLink’s short- and long-term digital asset growth strategies.
Lubin continued, “With the Genius Act now law, the regulatory uncertainty that has surrounded crypto innovation is finally easing. We believe this ushers in a more supportive environment for companies like SharpLink to not only operate and grow, but also to harness the full potential of Ethereum — including its security, scalability and smart contract utility — to drive profound, transformative change across the global digital economy.”
About SharpLink Gaming, Inc.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) is the world’s largest publicly traded company to adopt Ether (ETH) as its primary treasury reserve asset – a move that aligns the Company with the future of digital capital and gives investors direct exposure to Ethereum, the world’s leading smart-contract platform and second largest digital asset.
SharpLink is also reimagining the future of online gaming and sports betting. Backed by a veteran team with deep roots in sports media, gaming and technology, SharpLink is charting a new course – building scalable, secure and transparent solutions that challenge outdated models and bring real innovation to the betting experience. By leveraging smart contracts, DeFi protocols and Web3 infrastructure, SharpLink intends to assume the lead in transforming the multi-billion-dollar iGaming industry into a more dynamic, efficient and equitable ecosystem. Learn more at www.sharplink.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and these forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include, but are not limited to, the execution of the Company’s treasury strategy and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, fluctuations in the market price of ETH that will impact the Company’s accounting and financial reporting (see accounting rules discussed below), government regulation of cryptocurrencies and online betting, changes in securities laws or regulations, customer acceptance of new products and services, the demand for its products and its customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company, changes in applicable laws or regulations, and its competitors, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s annual report and other filings with the SEC. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, entities are required to measure certain crypto assets at fair value, with changes reflected in net income each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of crypto assets could result in significant fluctuations to the balance sheet and income statement results. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this press release.
Investor Relations Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA or Aaron D’Souza
Elevate IR
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[email protected]
Media Contact:
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