Reports Strong Q1 Net Income Amid Digital Asset Gains, Faces New Stablecoin Risk

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Hyperion DeFi reported strong Q1 2026 net income of $8.8 million, driven by digital asset gains, but faces a new, significant risk from the termination of the USDH stablecoin, impacting a large portion of its digital assets.

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• Strong Q1 2026 Net Income

  Reported net income of $8.8 million for Q1 2026, a significant turnaround from a $3.5 million net loss in Q1 2025.

• Substantial Digital Asset Gains

  Recognized $11.0 million in unrealized gains and $3.6 million in realized gains on digital assets during the quarter.

• New USDH Stablecoin Termination Risk

  Native Markets will cease supporting the USDH stablecoin, impacting approximately $34 million of the company's digital assets and receivables that reference USDH, introducing significant uncertainty.

• Persistent Material Weakness

  Continues to report a material weakness in internal controls over digital asset pricing as of March 31, 2026.

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Hyperion DeFi reported a significant turnaround in its Q1 2026 financial performance, achieving $8.8 million in net income compared to a $3.5 million net loss in Q1 2025. This positive shift was largely driven by $11.0 million in unrealized gains and $3.6 million in realized gains from its digital asset holdings. However, the company disclosed a new, substantial risk: the planned termination of the USDH stablecoin by Native Markets. This event impacts approximately $34 million of Hyperion DeFi's assets, including HYPE digital assets in HAUS agreements, digital assets receivable, and Hyperion Rysk Vault Shares, introducing significant uncertainty and potential for losses. The company also continues to report a material weakness in internal controls over digital asset pricing. Subsequent to quarter-end, Hyperion DeFi raised an additional $9.1 million through a public offering and an underwriter option exercise, providing further liquidity but also contributing to dilution.