UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
(Mark One)
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b)
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Date of an event requiring this shell company report _______________
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
(Translation of the Registrant’s name into English)
Business Corporations Act (British Columbia, CANADA)
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Har Hatzofim 24/4, Holon, ISRAEL 58492
(Address of principal executive offices)
Greg Rubin, CEO, tel: +972-55-9661110, email: info@firstbitcoin.io address: Har Hatzofim 24/4, Holon, ISRAEL 58492
(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Common | BITCF | OTC EXPERT MARKET |
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act.
Common Stock
(Title of Class)
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303,513,081
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First Bitcoin Capital Corp
Table of Contents | ||
PART I | ||
Item 1. | Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisors | 1 |
Item 2. | Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable | 1 |
Item 3. | Key Information | 1 |
Item 4. | Information on the Company | 4 |
Item 5. | Operating and Financial Review | 5 |
Item 6. | Directors, Senior Management and Employees | 8 |
Item 7. | Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions. | 10 |
Item 8. | Financial Information | 11 |
Item 9. | The Offer and Listing | 11 |
Item 10. | Additional Information | 12 |
Item 11. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 18 |
Item 12. | Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities | 18 |
PART II | ||
N/A | ||
PART III | ||
Item 17. | Financial Statements | 19 |
Item 18. | Financial Statements | 19 |
Item 19. | Exhibits | 19 |
SIGNATURES | 20 |
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PART I
Introduction. First Bitcoin Capital Corp (referred to as “FirstBitcoin” or “the Company”), is a British Columbia corporation, incorporated in the year 2006.
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. The Company was originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, the Company was renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, the Company dissolved its filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, the Company changed its name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
The Company’s registered office is located at c/o DLA PIPER, Suite 2800, Park Place, 666 Burrard St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2Z7, Canada.
The Company has incurred significant losses since inception and as at December 31, 2018 has a working capital deficit of $73,740 and an accumulated deficit of $5,883,158. The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on being able to raise the necessary funding to continue operations, through the issuance of shares to the public, debt financings, joint arrangements and other contractual arrangements, or being able to operate profitably in the future. These consolidated financial statements do not reflect the adjustments or reclassifications which would be necessary if the Company were unable to continue its operations in the normal course of business.
Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisors
The CEO of the Company is Greg Rubin, and the directors of the Company are Greg Rubin, Simon Rubin, Yuri Abramov and V. Abramov. Mr. Simon Rubin also serves as our Chairman and Greg Rubin as our Chief Executive Officer and Michael Handelman, CPA is our Chief Financial Officer. See Item 6 for further information. Business address for directors and senior management is: Har Hatzofim 24/4, Holon, 58492 Israel.
The Company’s PCAOB registered independent auditors are Hay & Watson, Chartered Professional Accountants Vancouver, BC, Canada. For further information, see Item 16C and the consolidated financial statements under Item 8.
Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
Not applicable.
A. Selected Financial Data
The following selected information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and notes, filed with this Form 20-F. This information, and all other financial information in this Form 20-F, is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
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The financial information is presented on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards.
Selected Consolidated Financial and Operating Data
Nine Months Ended
Sep. 30th |
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
Operating Data | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
Sales | 157,500 | 242,500 | 100,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit, Net of Cost of Sales | 157,500 | 242,500 | 100,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Net (Loss) Income | 118,255 | (393,393 | (2,333,112 | ) | 3,792 | |||||||||||
Loss per Common Share – Basic & Diluted | (0.000 | ) | (0.001 | ) | (0.008 | ) | 0 | |||||||||
Dividends per Common Share | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of Shares Outstanding | 302,389,522 | 301,897,565 | 301,233,431 | 304,316,517 |
September 30th | ||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet Data | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
Current Assets | 31,414 | 184,857 | 208,382 | 5,960 | ||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | 145,423 | 258,597 | 237,934 | 193,575 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | 660,313 | 365,352 | 1,279,832 | 403,960 | ||||||||||||
Share Capital | 6,430,186 | 6,118,186 | 6,118,186 | 3,457,597 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (118,255 | ) | (128,273 | ) | 433,136 | 0 | ||||||||||
Accumulated Deficit | 5,796,931 | (5,883,158 | ) | (5,509,424 | ) | (3,247,212 | ) | |||||||||
Number of Shares Outstanding | 303,513,081 | 301,913,081 | 301,842,291 | 304,316,517 |
Exchange Rates
In this FORM 20-F, references to “dollars”, “$” are to United States dollars, unless otherwise specified.
B. Capitalization and Indebtedness
The following table sets forth our capitalization as of December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2019:
As Adjusted | ||||||||
December 31, | November 7, | |||||||
2018 | 2019 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
$ | $ | |||||||
Cash | 5,622 | 5,433 | ||||||
Long-term obligations, less current portion | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Share capital | 6,118,186 | 6,430,186 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (5,883,158 | ) | (5,833,461 | ) | ||||
Shareholders’ equity | 106,755 | 478,360 | ||||||
Number of shares outstanding | 301,913,081 | 303,513,081 |
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C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
D. Forward Looking-Statements and Risk Factors
Forward-looking Statements. In this document, we are showing you a picture which is part historical (events which have happened) and part predictive (events which we believe will happen). Except for the historical information, all of the information in this document comprises “forward looking” statements. Specifically, all statements (other than statements of historical fact) regarding our financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to management. These statements involve known and unknown risks, including the risks resulting from economic and market conditions, accurately forecasting operating and capital expenditures and capital needs, successful anticipation of competition which may not yet be fully developed, and other business conditions. Our use of the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “continue” and “intend”, and similar words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements (also known as “cautionary statements”). These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events. They are subject to the realization in fact of assumptions, but what we now believe will occur may turn out to be inaccurate or incomplete. We cannot assure you that our expectations will prove to be correct. Actual operating results and financial performance may prove to be very different from what we now predict or anticipate. The “risk factors” below specifically address all of the factors now identifiable by us that may influence future operating results and financial performance.
Risk Factors
Risks Related to the Business
We have a history of operating losses and need additional capital to implement our business plan.
The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, which include credit risk, liquidity risk and market risks (market price risk). Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Our account receivable is due from a single customer and was received subsequent to year end. As such, we consider this risk to be minimal. Liquidity risk is the risk that our company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties are due within the current operating period. Our company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure. Our company is exposed to market risk related to the fluctuation in the market price of our investment. The market price for the investment has experienced significant volatility over the period covered by our consolidated financial statements and we therefore closely monitors the market value of the investment in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.
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Risks Related to Our Stock.
If we have to raise capital by selling securities in the future, your rights and the value of your investment in the Company could be reduced.
If we issue debt securities, the lenders would have a claim to our assets that would be superior to the stockholder rights. Interest on the debt would increase costs and negatively impact operating results. If we issue more common stock or any preferred stock, your percentage ownership will decrease and your stock may experience additional dilution, and the holders of preferred stock (called preference shares in Canada) may have rights, preferences and privileges which are superior to (more favorable) the rights of holders of the common stock. It is likely the Company will sell securities in the future. The terms of such future transactions presently are not determinable.
If the market for our common stock is illiquid in the future, you could encounter difficulty if you try to sell your stock.
Our stock trades on the “Other OTC” but it is not actively traded on any significantly regulated market. If there is no actively regulated trading market, shareholders may not be able to resell their shares at any price, if at all. It is possible that the trading market in the future will continue to be insufficiently regulated, which could result in increased price volatility. Prices may be influenced by investors’ perceptions of us and general economic conditions, as well as the market for Bitcoin and Blockchain companies generally. Until our financial performance indicates substantial success in executing our business plan, it is unlikely that there will be coverage by stock market analysts. Without such coverage, institutional investors are not likely to buy the stock. Until such time, if ever, as such coverage by analysts and wider market interest develops, the market may have a limited capacity to absorb significant amounts of trading. As the stock is a “penny stock,” there are additional constraints on the development of an active trading market – see the next risk factors.
The penny stock rule operates to limit the range of customers to whom broker-dealers may sell our stock in the market.
In general, “penny stock” (as defined in the SEC’s rule 3a51-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) includes securities of companies which are not listed on the principal stock exchanges, or the Nasdaq National Market or the Nasdaq Capital Market, and which have a bid price in the market of less than $5.00; and companies with net tangible assets of less than $2 million ($5 million if the issuer has been in continuous operation for less than three years), or which has recorded revenues of less than $6 million in the last three years.
As “penny stock” our stock therefore is subject to the SEC’s rule 15g-9, which imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers which sell such securities to persons other than established customers and “accredited investors” (generally, individuals with net worth in excess of $1 million or annual incomes exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouses, or individuals who are the officers or directors of the issuer of the securities). For transactions covered by rule 15g-9, a broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to sale. This rule may adversely affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell our stock, and therefore may adversely affect our stockholders’ ability to sell the stock in the public market.
Your legal recourse as a United States investor could be limited.
The Company is incorporated under the laws of British Columbia. Most of the assets now are located outside of Canada or the United States. Only our audit firm and some of our lawyers are residents of Canada. As a result, if any of our Canadian or US shareholders were to bring a lawsuit in the Canada or the United States against the officers, directors or experts in Canada, it may be difficult to effect service of legal process on those people who reside outside of the United States or Canada, based on civil liability under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or equivalent Canadian securities laws. In addition, we have been advised that a judgment of a United States court based solely upon civil liability under these laws would probably be enforceable in Canada, but only if the U.S. court in which the judgments were obtained had a basis for jurisdiction in the matter. We also have been advised that there is substantial doubt whether an action could be brought successfully in Canada in the first instance on the basis of liability predicated solely upon the United States’ securities laws.
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Item 4. Information on the Company
A. History and Development of the Company
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (referred to as “First Bitcoin” or “the Company”), is a British Columbia corporation, incorporated in the year 2006.
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. The Company was originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, the Company was renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, the Company dissolved its filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, the Company changed its name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
The Company’s registered office is located at c/o DLA PIPER, Suite 2800, Park Place, 666 Burrard St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2Z7, Canada.
The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. The Company’s website address is http://firstbitcoin.io.
B. Overview
The Company is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. The Company’s revenues for each of the last three financial years have been generated outside Canada.
The Company’s common shares trade (as a non-reporting private issuer) on the FINRA “Other OTC” and the “Expert Market” under the symbol “BITCF”.
C. Organizational Structure
The Company operates through several subsidiaries, including First Bitcoin Capital LLC., a Colorado LLC, and COINQX Exchange Limited, a BC corporation, which is developing a digital currency exchange.
Item 5. Operating and Financial Review
A. Operating Results
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company had net income of $86,227 and $166,161, respectively.
During the first three quarters of 2019, we recorded earned consulting income of $157,500 pursuant to other cryptocurrency consulting activity.
During the first three quarters of 2018, we recorded earned consulting income of $400,000 pursuant to a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc.
Our expenses decreased from $233,839 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 to $109,680 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, a decrease of $124,159 primarily as a result of a reduction in general and administrative expenses. Outside services decreased from $136,064 in 2018 to $15,410 in 2019. Marketing expenses decreased from $19,502 in 2018 to $2,333 in 2019 and office expenses decreased from $36,788 in 2018 to $18,920 in 2019. These reductions were offset by an increase in rents from $27,090 in 2018 to $35,643 in 2019.
Other income increased from $0 in 2018 to $38,407 in 2019. Mostly from an increase in other income from $0 in 2018 to $45,000. This includes interest income from the note receivable of $37,500. This increase is offset by an increase in financing costs to $7,950 in 2019 with $0 in 2018.
For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had net losses of $393,393 and $2,333,112, respectively.
Our revenues increased from $100,000 from the year ended December 31, 2017 to $242,500 for the year ended December 31, 2018 an increase of $142,500 as a direct result of revenues earned from blockchain development.
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Our expenses decreased from $2,848,265 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to $356,053 for the year ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of $2,492,212 primarily as a result of a reduction of mining activity fees 2017 in which the Company incurred $2,356,988 as we issued 3,415,924 shares of our common stock, valued at $2,356,988, as a fee for mining activity performed on our BITCF coin and we incurred $0 for the year ended 2018, a reduction of $2,356,988. The mining activity fee in 2017 was a non-recurring event. In addition, we incurred $374,500 of director fees in 2017 and had incurred $0 in 2018, a reduction of $374,500. These reductions were offset by an overall increase in activity resulted in increases in depreciation, general and administration expense, product development fees, professional fees, rent expense and sales and marketing expense.
Other income decreased from income of $415,153 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to expense of $(279,840) for the year ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of $694,993. During 2017, we exchanged one million WEED coins for five million common shares of SinglePoint Inc (OTC: SING) and recorded a gain on exchange of $150,000, we had none in 2018. Also, during 2017 we had a gain on exchange or acquisition of digital currencies of $110,697, we had none in 2018. We settled amounts payable to our Chief Executive Officer with 2,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) and recorded a gain on settlement of $154,179 in 2017 and in 2018 we settled amounts payable to our Chief Executive Officer with 20,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) and recorded a gain on settlement of $205,102. In addition, in 2018 we had an impairment loss of digital currencies of $489,417 and we had none in 2017.
B. Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2018, we had cash of $5,622 compared to $6,540 as of December 31, 2017. We had a working capital deficit of $73,740 at December 31, 2018 (December 31, 2017 - $29,552). As at September 30, 2019, we had cash of $1,703 and a working capital deficit of $114,009.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we used $154,086 of cash for operating activities (December 31, 2017 – $70,947).
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we used $32,782 of cash in investing activities due to the purchase of computer equipment and office supplies and in December 31, 2017 we used $91,425 for the purchase of automated cheque cashing kiosks.
C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.
The Company owns patent number US9135787 “Bitcoin kiosk/ATM device and system integrating enrollment protocol and method of using the same”.
Year 2019 marks the year that First Bitcoin Capital acquired an issued US Patent involving the cryptocurrency industry. These are our strategies related to R&D:
1. Achieve an overwhelming top position in core business and expand related and peripheral businesses; Continue to introduce competitive products through innovation and aim at gaining profit through solutions and services.
2. Develop new business based on developed and acquired IP through globalized diversification and establish a Global and Regional partnership systems; and reinforce the businesses of commercial ATM Crypto Kiosks, industrial equipment sector and security and safety sector to develop into First Bitcoin's new pillars. Seek partnerships in US, and Europe and Asia to foster promising technologies and enhance R&D capabilities in global-scale dimensions by enabling product development in specialized area of each region, with actively utilizing M&A.
3. Build the foundations of an environmentally friendly technologies corporation. Focus on energy- and resource-conserving blockchain and mining technologies to create products with the highest environmental performance.
First Bitcoin plans to boost R&D efficiency to curtail product development times and costs. Moreover, First Bitcoin enhanced its development of various cryptocurrencies.
First Bitcoin’s consolidated R&D expenses were minimal in fiscal 2019 but should increase as development unfolds.
First Bitcoin believes that new products protected by patents will not easily allow competitors to compete with them and will give them an advantage in establishing development standards in the market and blockchain industry.
D. Trend Information
Management is not aware of any commitment, event or uncertainty that is expected to have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. However, management concurs with the Benzinga online publication that the following trends are significant, and we believe they could substantially affect the future results of our business and financial results:
The Halvening
The most concrete event that will take place in 2020 is the bitcoin halving in May, which will reduce the number of bitcoins rewarded for successfully mining a block in the digital ledger by half, from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC. Even though it sounds dramatic, it’s happened twice before, and each event saw some interesting price action. In the months surrounding the 2012 halving, bitcoin price went from less than $10 to more than $100 while in 2016 the currency surged from $400 before the halving to more than twice that by the end of the year.
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At its face, halving introduces new scarcity to the market and bitcoin traders are already anticipating similar supply-side price growth as the past two halvings. However, traders shouldn’t forget that demand is also necessary in driving price. As bitcoin mining becomes less lucrative, the number of miners competing for a block will fall as will the hash rate necessary for mining until an equilibrium is reached. Of course, expectations might be all that’s required to see an effect. “There are arguments for and against a price increase, the main argument against it being that the majority of people are expecting it,” said Alex Lindenmeyer- industry veteran and co-founder of cryptocurrency tracking and tax software company Accointing. “What I know for certain is that there will be a lot of volatility due to speculation.” The halving is aimed at stabilizing the supply of bitcoins as it approaches full saturation and there are no more bitcoins to be mined. After that, well, bitcoins may become rarer and more valuable than gold, or Satoshi Nakamoto could create more bitcoins to be mined so the coin’s price can continue to be moderated, or it could gradually lose value to more abundant or practical digital currencies like Bitcoin Cash, which forked off from the original Bitcoin in 2017 for just that purpose. Ultimately, the world’s first cryptocurrency still needs to decide whether its scarcity alone defines its value.
FaceBook Cryptocurrency Libra
The flipside of this is libra, the asset-backed stablecoin that Facebook announced earlier this year, although it won’t be available until at least the summer of 2020, if and when it clears the necessary regulatory hurdles. In any event, a lot of uncertainties remain about the new stablecoin that has backing from the likes of Uber, Vodafone, Coinbase and even a member of the Kushner family. Part of these uncertainties prompted other interested parties like Mastercard, eBay, and Paypal Holdings, to bow out of the cryptocurrency altogether.
However, the one certainty around libra is that it will have a potential user base of nearly 170 million in the United States alone. Thanks to Facebook’s omnipresence, their adoption of Libra and its associated Calibra wallet will mean that users of the social network, many of whom have never touched a cryptocurrency, might suddenly be paying their Uber drivers with the stuff.
Accointing’s co-founder viewed the issue as a matter of bringing an air of legitimacy to cryptocurrency, saying, “Stablecoins are hugely important to the space. For adoption, it is important to be able to easily switch between a store of value and a stable currency you can use daily. Furthermore [libra] will broaden the understanding that money doesn’t have to come from countries. Alone, the discussion around libra this year just got people thinking about cryptocurrencies.”
Depending on how well this model is adopted — and pending the already massive scrutiny from government regulators — libra could well mark the point at which cryptocurrency goes mainstream, and other tech and finance companies will certainly follow.
More regulations expected
2019 revealed a growing awareness on the part of federal agencies that cryptocurrency (and technology in general) is beginning to become less a component of society and more of the core element of it. The Federal Reserve revealed recently the U.S. central bank is mulling over a potential digital analogue for the greenback. Meanwhile, the Internal Revenue Service has firmed up its guidance on reporting cryptocurrency transactions for the coming tax season.
Now with one of the biggest and most controversial tech companies in the world getting in on the cryptocurrency game, the cryptocurrency industry will likely see local and national governments pay closer attention to the digital currencies, for good or ill. For his part, Benzinga sees the current outlook on guidance and regulations in cryptocurrency as mostly benign.
While most of the current legislation has been encouraging, ongoing experiments may cut both ways for the larger cryptocurrency market. Supportive regulations like those highlighted by Alex promise to foster growth and increase transparency throughout the industry. On the other hand, highly restrictive regulations like those coming out of China could mean increased turmoil for digital assets.
The Market Consolidations
Turmoil might be a characteristic feature lower on the cryptocurrency food chain. Because, despite flattening in 2018 as the price of bitcoin fell, the number of cryptocurrencies in the market surged to more than 2300 through 2019, according to the latest account from CoinMarketCap. Unfortunately, fewer than a third of coins trade more than $100,000 of volume in a day. Meanwhile, more than a third are valued at less than a tenth of a penny. The result is that there are more coins in the cryptocurrency market now than ever before, but the total amount of capital has flatlined throughout 2019. While a potential upswing in cryptocurrency interest from mainstream finance might contribute to a subsequent increase of capital, it’s unlikely to trickle down to the very smallest coins. What’s more, as greater scrutiny comes to the market, regulatory burdens and increased transparency among the larger players will likely root out those just trying to make quick coin. In any case, the market has probably reached a saturation point, and the number of available coins is unlikely to grow through 2020.
Crypto and Fintech Hook Up
The overarching theme of all of these trends is that cryptocurrency is growing up, becoming mainstream and finally finding actual use cases, rather than just hypothetical ones. With the introduction of Libra, the problem isn’t explaining why cryptocurrency will be valuable and necessary soon but making it valuable and necessary now — do or die. There are obviously questions about how transactions will be implemented across an array of ledgers or how anonymized transactions can be regulated. Part of this will come in the consolidation of the industry and the continued struggle for interoperability between wallets and ledgers. However, most of these questions will likely be answered by whoever tries first, and financial technology companies are by far the most eager to fill that role.
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This necessity of innovation has been an evident trend throughout major areas of the cryptocurrency market. Libra itself is (or was) stacked with members from various fintech companies. Meanwhile, fintech unicorns like Plaid and Chime have reached their valuations largely from investments by companies in the finance industry like Visa and Goldman Sachs Group that are curious about digital assets, but terrified of the uncertainty that surrounds them.
The point is, 2020 will be a put-up-or-shut-up moment for cryptocurrency. Either coins start to prove their merit, or they will start to disappear.
E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Not applicable.
F. Contractual Obligations
The Company did not have long-term obligations as at December 31, 2018.
The Company entered into an agreement on September 21, 2019 to acquire 6% of Tipestry Inc. in exchange for 1,000,000 Tipcoins and by issuing $350,000 worth of BITCF to Tipestry, Inc. On October 6, 2019, Tipestry issued 6% of its authorized shares to First Bitcoin Capital, LLC.
The Company issued a convertible promissory note on September 5, 2019 to Rembus Investments LLC in the amount of $11,760 USD. This note is payable at the rate of 8% per annum until converted up to September 5, 2022 and can be converted based on a 40% discount to the average of the three lowest trade prices of the common stock in the in the 10 days prior to conversion.
Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees
A. Directors, Senior Management, and Employees
The following table sets forth the name, positions held and principal occupation of each of our directors, senior management and employees upon whose work the Company is dependent. Information on such persons’ share ownership is under Item 7.
Name and Positions Held | Experience and Principal Business Activities | |
Greg Rubin (60) | CEO and Director of the Company since 2015 | |
Simon Rubin (43) | Chairman and Director of the Company since 2010 | |
Yuri Abramov (61) | Director of the Company since 2014 | |
V. Abramov (64) | Director of the Company since 2014 |
Greg Rubin:
Commodities Trading
Crypto Currency Development
Bitcoin Exchange Platform Design
Greg Rubin is an international energy products investor, with experience in working in the Russian oil markets, he brings an invaluable level of management, investor relations, market analysis and business philosophy that guides the Company into future opportunities. Specialties: physical petroleum and other commodities trading, BITCOIN and cryptocurrency development, Bitcoin Exchange platforms design. Greg is also an inventor holding numerous patents.
Simon Rubin:
Simon currently serves as the chairman of the board for First Bitcoin Capital. Simon is a serial entrepreneur with a background in programming and web design. Simon also has years of experience in health care equipment management. Simon is an avid crypto currency enthusiast. Simon Rubin is the brother of Greg Rubin.
Yuri Abramov:
Applied Physics
Mathematician
Software Developer
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Master of Science in Theoretical Physics from the Institute of Chemical Physics, Russian Federation. For more than three decades, Yuri has applied his superior analytical skills and expertise to advance the field of applied physics in his work as a mathematician, algorithms and software developer, engineer and inventor. Yuri holds a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics and Chemical Physics from the Institute of Chemical Physics from the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, Russia. Among his numerous unparalleled qualifications and credentials, Yuri is an expert problem solver in the areas of digital signal processing for video-compressions as well as for high speed wireless communications. Yuri is experienced in developing novel algorithms in MATLAB and C/C++ as well as SAW-filters hardware design, which are inherent attributes in many of today’s state-of-the-art electronic systems and are developed to improve Tx-Rx Communication Systems by communication sensitivity. In addition, Yuri developed a SAW-coprocessor for wireless modems operating in UWB (ultra-wide band) frequency range that are destined for super-high-speed data communication. His business background includes acting as a projects leader for Soliton-SAW Ltd., for 14 years where he worked in consulting and implementation, algorithms and software development and modeling and designing. Yuri has at least multiple inventions that are registered as patents including “Signal Processing Method Utilizing the SAW Velocity Dispersion Effect for Weighting by Shaping the Electrode Fingers of a SAW Interdigital Transducer and Apparatus, signal processing utilizing SAW wave guides, image processing methods for digital quantization” and others. Yuri has contributed to nearly 40 scientific publications with various articles on analysis, methods and applications of SAW filters design, algorithms for video encoding and others. He currently works in the field of Ultra-Wide Band Communication applied to coax-cable defects localization. Yuri is the younger brother of Dr. Vyacheslav M. Abramov, who was appointed Chairman to the company’s advisory board.
V. Abramov:
Mathematician
Financial Statistician
Database Developer
PHD in Mathematics from Tel Aviv University
Dr. Vyacheslav M. Abramov is the Chairman of the Advisory Board. A leading financial professor, Dr. Abramov holds a PHD in mathematics from Tel Aviv University with more than 30 years of unparalleled experience as a financial and mathematical statistician, software engineer, algorithm and computer database developer. In addition to being invited to speak at several international science and technology conferences and symposiums, he has also lectured at some of the top technological institutes around the world including Swinburne University of Technology in Australia, City University of Hong Kong, the University of Melbourne, Monash University in Australia and others on topics such as time series analysis, financial mathematics, differential equations and probability and statistics. Dr. Abramov is highly skilled in predicting financial markets and crypto-currency fluctuations and shared his opinion in the Asia Pacific Financial Markets journal with a review on “Estimation and Prediction of a Non-constant Volatility.”
B. Compensation
Executive Compensation Plans and Employment Agreements
Not Applicable
Management Agreements
Not applicable.
Equity Compensation Plans
Effective January 15, 2014, our Board of Directors adopted an Incentive Plan (“the Stock Plan”). The purpose of the Stock Plan was to enhance the long-term stockholder value of the Company by offering opportunities to directors, officers, key employees and eligible consultants of the Company to acquire and maintain stock ownership in the Company, in order to give these persons the opportunity to participate in the Company’s growth and success, and to encourage them to remain in the service of the Company. While shares were issued in 2017 as compensation for past years of service, no additional shares have been or are planned to be issued for compensation since the issuance of those shares.
C. Board Practices
Each director holds office until the next annual general meeting of the Company unless his office is earlier vacated in accordance with the Articles of the Company or the Business Corporations Act, British Columbia, which is the current governing corporate act.
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During the most recently completed fiscal year, there are no arrangements (standard or otherwise) under which directors of the Company were compensated by the Company or its subsidiaries for services rendered in their capacity as directors, nor were any amounts paid to the directors for committee participation or special assignments, other than issuing shares in 2017. There were no arrangements under which the directors would receive compensation or benefits in the event of the termination of that office.
The Company does not have an audit committee at the present time. The Company is currently seeking suitable individuals to serve on an audit committee.
The audit committee is responsible for selecting, evaluating and recommending the Company’s auditors to the Board of Directors for shareholder approval; evaluating the scope and general extent of the auditors’ review; overseeing the work of the auditors; recommending the auditors’ compensation to the Board of Directors; and assisting with the resolution of any disputes between management and the auditors regarding financial reporting. The audit committee is also responsible for reviewing the Company’s annual and interim financial statements and recommending their approval to the Board of Directors; reviewing the Company’s policies and procedures with respect to internal controls and financial reporting; and establishing procedures for dealing with complaints regarding accounting, internal controls or auditing matters.
The Company does not have a compensation or corporate governance committee at the present time. The Company is trading on the Other OTC as a non-reporting private issuer currently without registration statement Form 20-F (Foreign Private Issuer) and as such it believes that it is not required to have such committees.
D. Employees
The Company currently has one officer and no employees. Employees will be added as required.
E. Share Ownership
Our directors and officer own the indicated shares of common stock as at the date hereof; percentages are based on 303,513,081 shares of one class of common stock issued and outstanding as at October 31, 2019.
Name |
No. of
shares of Common Stock |
Percentage of
Common Shares outstanding at October 31, 2019 |
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Greg Rubin (including as a control person of parent owners, Central Asia Franchise Holdings, Ltd., and Blockchain Technology Corporation) | 141,700,000 | 46.69 | % | |||||
Tamar Gulkarow (Collectors Holding Company Ltd -sole officer and director) |
59,987,680 | 19.76 | % | |||||
Simon Rubin | 55,000 | 0.02 | % | |||||
V. Abramov | 120,000 | 0.04 | % | |||||
Yuri Abramov | 175,000 | 0.06 | % |
Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.
A. Major Shareholders
To our knowledge, only two persons beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control or direction over, common shares carrying more than 5% of the voting rights based on the 303,513,081 shares outstanding at October 31, 2019. Collectors Holding Company Ltd owns 59,987,680 common shares or 19.76% of the issued and outstanding shares.
The Company has approximately 256 shareholders of record at October 31, 2019. The shareholders holding securities beneficially through street name nominees, as reflected in the record position of Cede & Co. and other intermediaries, is approximately 20%.
To the best of our knowledge, less than 1.5% of the Company’s common shares are owned by residents of Canada or residents of countries other than the United States. The number of shareholders holding securities beneficially through street name nominees, as reflected in the record position of Cede & Co. and other intermediaries, who may be residents of other countries, is approximately 1%. These assumptions are based on our shareholder registry issued by Nevada Agency and Transfer Company’s (NATCO) as of October 31, 2019.
To our knowledge, we are not owned by any foreign government, nor are there any arrangements which may result in a change of control of the Company. The directors of the Company through corporate controlling shareholders and proxies own or control approximately 67% of the common voting shares as a result the percentage of shares controlled by the directors currently represents voting control of the Company.
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B. Related Party Transactions
Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed. Details of transactions between the Company and other related parties, in addition to those transactions disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements, are described below. All related party transactions were in the ordinary course of business and were measured at their exchange amounts.
Related Party Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer of $205,102 (2017 - $154,179) as a result of being settled with 20,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency (December 31, 2017 – 2,000 XBU). As at September 30, 2019, $48,077 is due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and $4,848 due to a company owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer for operating advances made to the Company.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 350,000 common shares to directors for services provided and recorded the fair value of the shares, $374,500, as directors’ fees.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid $20,200 to a company controlled by a family member of the CEO for marketing services.
Promissory Notes
The Company issued a convertible promissory note on September 5, 2019 to Rembus Investments LLC, a third party lender- in the amount of $11,760 USD. This note is payable at the rate of 8% per annum until converted up to September 5 2022 and can be converted based on a 40% discount to the average of the three lowest trade prices of the common stock in the in the 10 days prior to conversion.
Compensation of Directors and Key Personnel
The Company incurred management and directors’ fees for services provided by key directors or management personnel for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, as described below.
Directors Fees
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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Management and Directors Fees (cash) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Shares issued | 0 | 374,500 | 0 | |||||||||
Total value of shares and cash | 0 | 374,500 | 0 |
C. Interest of Experts and Counsel
None.
A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
See the consolidated financial statements under Item 17.
On October 21, 2019, the Company filed its response in the Canadian federal court (case number T-2141-18) denying the claims made by LoyaltyOne Co for trademark infringement and other damages seeking relief in the base amount of $50,000. The Company does not believe that the claims have merit or that they will succeed.
B. Significant Changes
A. Offer and Listing Details
The Company’s common shares are traded on the “Other OTC” under the symbol BITCF; the shares are not listed on any exchange or traded on any other medium expect the private Expert Market, a quotation system organized by the OTC Markets which is only viewable by Broker Dealers registered with FINRA.
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The following table sets forth the closing prices on the OTC Markets and the OTC for the periods indicated, on December 31, 2016, December 31 2017 and December 31 2018. See Item 10A below.
Closing Price |
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By Years ending in 2018, 2017 & 2016 |
US$ |
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2018 | $ | 0.074 | ||
2017 | $ | 1.07 | ||
2016 | $ | 0.029 |
On October 31, 2019, the closing price was US$0.18 per share.
B. Plan of Distribution
Not applicable.
C. Markets
See “Offer and Listing Details” above.
D. Selling Shareholders
Not applicable.
E. Dilution
Not applicable.
F. Expenses of the Issuer.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Additional Information
A. Share Capital
Authorized
21,000,000,000 common shares without par value are authorized in the amended articles of incorporation however, management resolved in 2017 to reduce the authorized capital to 500,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001. The Company has not yet taken steps to amend its articles to reflect this corporate resolution.
Issued and Outstanding
Number of Common Shares |
Amount $ |
|||||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 | 304,316,517 | 3,457,597 | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | 304,316,517 | 3,457,597 | ||||||
Shares cancelled | (6,240,150 | ) | (70,900 | ) | ||||
Shares issued for mining services | 3,415,924 | 2,356,988 | ||||||
Shares issued to consulting services | 350,000 | 374,500 | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | 301,842,291 | 6,118,186 | ||||||
Shares issued | 70,790 | - | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | 301,913,081 | 6,118,186 | ||||||
Shares issued | 1,600,000 | 312,000 | ||||||
Balance, September 30, 2019 | 303,513,081 | 6,430,186 |
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B. Memorandum and Articles of Association
The Company is registered under the Business Corporations Act (formerly the “Company Act”) of the Province of British Columbia, Canada (BC number: BC0747962).
With respect to directors, under the by-laws, a director who is a party to a material contract or proposed material contract with us, or is a director or officer of or has a material interest in any person who is a party to a material contract or proposed material contract with us, must disclose to us in writing the nature and extent of such interest. An interested director can vote on only a limited number of such matters (securing a loan from the director to the Company, his remuneration, indemnity or insurance, or a contract with an affiliate) provided the interest is disclosed. Otherwise, even with disclosure of the interest, such a director cannot vote on a material contract or proposed material contract. A contract approved by the board of directors is not voidable because one or more directors has a conflict of interest, if the conflict is disclosed and the interested director(s) do not vote on the matter. Subject to the conflict of interest provisions summarized above, there is no restriction in the by-laws on the power of the board of directors to have the Company borrow money, issue debt obligations, or secure debt or other obligations of the Company. The by-laws contain no provision for the retirement or non-retirement of directors under an age limit requirement. A director is not required to hold any shares of the Company in order to be a director.
The Articles of the Company provide for the issuance of up to 21,000,000,000 shares of common stock with no par value, however the Company intends to reduce the authorized capital to 500,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001. All holders of common stock have equal voting rights, equal rights to dividends when and if declared, and equal rights to share in assets upon liquidation of the corporation. The common shares are not subject to any redemption or sinking fund provisions. Directors serve from year to year, there being no provision for a staggered board; cumulative voting for directors is not allowed. Between annual general meetings, the existing board can appoint one or more additional directors to serve until the next annual general meeting, but the number of additional directors shall not at any time exceed one-third of the number of directors who held office at the expiration of the last annual meeting. All issued and outstanding shares are fully paid and non-assessable securities.
In order to change the rights of the holders of common shares, the passing of a special resolution by such shareholders is required, being the affirmative vote of not less than 2/3 of the votes cast in person or by proxy at a duly called meeting of shareholders.
An annual meeting of shareholders must be called by the board of directors not later than 15 months after the last annual meeting. The board at any time may call a special meeting of shareholders. Notice of any meeting must be sent not less than 21 and not more than 60 days before the meeting, to every shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting. All shareholders entitled to vote are entitled to be present at a shareholders meeting. A quorum is the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of at least 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
Except under the Investment Canada Act, there are no limitations specific to the rights of non-Canadians to hold or vote our shares under the laws of Canada or our charter documents. The Investment Canada Act (“ICA”) requires a non-Canadian making an investment which would result in the acquisition of control of a Canadian business, the gross value of the assets of which exceed certain threshold levels or the business activity of which is related to Canada’s cultural heritage or national identity, to either notify, or file an application for review with, Investment Canada, the federal agency created by the ICA. The notification procedure involves a brief statement of information about the investment on a prescribed form which is required to be filed with Investment Canada by the investor at any time up to 30 days after implementation of the investment. It is intended that investments requiring only notification will proceed without intervention by government unless the investment is in a specific type of business related to the scope of the ICA. If an investment is reviewable under the ICA, an application for review in the prescribed form normally is required to be filed with Investment Canada before the investment is made and it cannot be implemented until completion of review and Investment Canada has determined that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada. If the agency is not so satisfied, the investment cannot be implemented if not made, or if made, it must be unwound.
C. Material Contracts
Except as otherwise disclosed in this Form 20-F, we have no material contracts.
D. Exchange Controls
There are no laws, decrees or regulations in Canada relating to restrictions on the export or import of capital, or affecting the remittance of interest, dividends or other payments to non-resident holders of our shares of common stock.
E. Taxation
The Company is a British Columbia corporation which, since it conducts no business in Canada, has not paid taxes in Canada.
Canadian Holders are subject to Canada taxation regarding their capital gains and losses.
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Canadian Federal Income Tax Information for United States Residents
The following is a discussion of material Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to holders of our common shares who acquire such shares in the Company and who, for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder, (or the “Canadian Tax Act”):
● | deal at arm’s length and are not affiliated with us; |
● | hold such shares as capital property; |
● | do not use or hold (and will not use or hold) and are not deemed to use or hold our common shares, in or in the course of carrying on business in Canada; |
● | have not been at any time residents of Canada; and |
● | are, at all relevant times, residents of the United States, or U.S. Residents, under the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention (1980), (the Convention). |
TAX MATTERS ARE VERY COMPLICATED AND THE CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, OWNING AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON SHARES WILL DEPEND UPON THE STOCKHOLDER’S PARTICULAR SITUATION. THE SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES SET FORTH BELOW IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ONLY A GENERAL SUMMARY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OR DESCRIPTION OF ALL POTENTIAL CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES.
THIS DISCUSSION DOES NOT INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE TAX LAWS OF ANY PROVINCE OR TERRITORY WITHIN CANADA. ACCORDINGLY, HOLDERS AND PROSPECTIVE HOLDERS OF OUR COMMON SHARES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN TAX ADVISERS ABOUT THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM HAVING REGARD TO THEIR OWN PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING ANY CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, OWNING OR DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON SHARES ARISING UNDER CANADIAN FEDERAL, CANADIAN PROVINCIAL OR TERRITORIAL, U.S. FEDERAL, U.S. STATE OR LOCAL TAX LAWS OR TAX LAWS OF JURISDICTIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA.
This summary is based on the current provisions of the Canadian Income Tax Act, proposed amendments to the Canadian Income Tax Act publicly announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof (the “Proposed Amendments”), and the provisions of the Canada-US Tax Convention as in effect on the date hereof. No assurance can be given that the Proposed Amendments will be entered into law in the manner proposed, or at all. No advance income tax ruling has been requested or obtained from the Canada Revenue Agency to confirm the tax consequences of any of the transactions described herein.
This summary is not an exhaustive description of all possible Canadian federal income tax consequences for U.S. Residents, and other than the Proposed Amendments, does not take into account or anticipate any changes in law, whether by legislative, administrative, governmental or judicial decision or action, nor does it take into account Canadian provincial, U.S. or foreign tax considerations which may differ significantly from those discussed herein. No assurances can be given that subsequent changes in law or administrative policy will not affect or modify the opinions expressed herein.
A U.S. Resident will not be subject to tax under the Canadian Tax Act in respect of any capital gain on a disposition of our common shares unless such shares constitute “taxable Canadian property”, as defined in the Canadian Tax Act, of the U.S. Resident and the U.S. Resident is not eligible for relief pursuant to the Convention. Our common shares will not constitute “taxable Canadian property” if, at any time during the 60-month period immediately preceding the disposition of the common shares, the U.S. Resident, persons with whom the U.S. Resident did not deal at arm’s length, or the U.S. Resident together with all such persons, did not own 25% or more of the issued shares of any class or series of shares of our capital stock. In addition, the Convention generally will exempt a U.S. Resident who would otherwise be liable to pay Canadian income tax in respect of any capital gain realized by the U.S. Resident on the disposition of our common shares from such liability provided that the value of our common shares is not derived principally from real property situated in Canada. The Convention may not be available to a U.S. Resident that is a U.S. LLC which is not subject to tax in the U.S.
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Amounts in respect of our common shares paid or credited or deemed to be paid or credited as, on account or in lieu of payment of, or in satisfaction of, dividends to a U.S. Resident will generally be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax at the rate of 25%. Currently, under the Convention the rate of Canadian non-resident withholding tax will generally be reduced to:
● | 5% of the gross amount of dividends if the beneficial owner is a company that is resident in the U.S. and that owns at least 10% of our voting shares; or |
● | 15% of the gross amount of dividends if the beneficial owner is some other resident of the U.S. |
United States Federal Income Tax Information for United States Holders.
The following is a general discussion of material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our common shares by U.S. Holders (as defined below). This discussion is based on the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof, all as in effect at the date hereof and all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. This discussion only addresses the tax consequences for U.S. Holders that will hold their common shares as a “capital asset” and does not address U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to particular U.S. Holders in light of their individual circumstances or U.S. Holders that are subject to special treatment under certain U.S. federal income tax laws, such as:
● | tax-exempt organizations and pension plans; |
● | persons subject to an alternative minimum tax; |
● | banks and other financial institutions; |
● | insurance companies; |
● | partnerships and other pass-through entities (as determined for United States federal income tax purposes); |
● | broker-dealers; |
● | persons who hold their common shares as a hedge or as part of a straddle, constructive sale, conversion transaction, and other risk management transaction; and |
● | persons who acquired their common shares through the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation. |
As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of our common shares that is:
● | an individual citizen or resident of the United States; |
● | a corporation, a partnership or entity treated as a corporation or partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, that is created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof; |
● | an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; and |
● | a trust if both a United States Court is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust. |
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TAX MATTERS ARE VERY COMPLICATED AND THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, OWNING AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON SHARES WILL DEPEND UPON THE STOCKHOLDER’S PARTICULAR SITUATION. THE SUMMARY OF MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES SET FORTH BELOW IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ONLY A GENERAL SUMMARY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OR DESCRIPTION OF ALL POTENTIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES.
NOTE THAT THIS DISCUSSION DOES NOT INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE TAX LAWS OF ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. ACCORDINGLY, HOLDERS AND PROSPECTIVE HOLDERS OF OUR COMMON SHARES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS ABOUT THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, OWNING AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON SHARES.
Ownership of Shares.
The gross amount of any distribution received by a U.S. Holder with respect to our common shares generally will be included in the U.S. Holder’s gross income as a dividend to the extent attributable to our current and accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles). To the extent a distribution received by a U.S. Holder is not a dividend because it exceeds the U.S. Holder’s pro rata share of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, it will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital and reduce (but not below zero) the adjusted tax basis of the U.S. Holder’s shares. To the extent the distribution exceeds the adjusted tax basis of the U.S. Holder’s shares, the remainder will be taxed as capital gain (the taxation of capital gain is discussed under the heading “Sale of Shares” below).
For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2009, dividends received by non-corporate U.S. Holders from a qualified foreign corporation are taxed at the same preferential rates that apply to long-term capital gains. A foreign corporation is a “qualified foreign corporation” if it is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States (the income tax treaty between Canada and the United States is such a treaty) or the shares with respect to which such dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States (such as the Nasdaq Capital Market). Notwithstanding satisfaction of one or both of these conditions, a foreign corporation is not a qualified foreign corporation if it is a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for the taxable year of the corporation in which the dividend is paid or the preceding taxable year. (Whether a foreign corporation is a PFIC is discussed below under the heading “Passive Foreign Investment Companies”). A foreign corporation that is a PFIC for any taxable year within a U.S. person’s holding period generally is treated as a PFIC for all subsequent years in the U.S. person’s holding period. Although we have not been, are not now, and do not expect to be a PFIC, and we don’t expect to pay dividends, you should be aware of the following matters in the event that we do become a PFIC and do pay dividends.
If we were to become a PFIC, then U.S. Holders who acquire our common shares may be treated as holding shares of a PFIC throughout their holding period for the purpose of determining whether dividends received from us are dividends from a qualified foreign corporation. As a consequence, dividends received by U.S. Holders may not be eligible for taxation at the preferential rates applicable to long-term capital gains.
If a distribution is paid in Canadian dollars, the U.S. dollar value of such distribution on the date of receipt is used to determine the amount of the distribution received by a U.S. Holder. A U.S. Holder who continues to hold such Canadian dollars after the date on which they are received, may recognize gain or loss upon their disposition due to exchange rate fluctuations. Generally, such gains and losses will be ordinary income or loss from U.S. sources.
U.S. Holders may deduct Canadian tax withheld from distributions they receive for the purpose of computing their U.S. federal taxable income (or alternatively a credit may be claimed against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability as discussed below under the heading “Foreign Tax Credit”). Corporate U.S. Holders generally will not be allowed a dividend received deduction with respect to dividends they receive from us.
Foreign Tax Credit
Generally, the dividend portion of a distribution received by a U.S. Holder will be treated as income in the passive income category for foreign tax credit purposes. Subject to a number of limitations, a U.S. Holder may elect to claim a credit against its U.S. federal income tax liability (in lieu of a deduction) for Canadian withholding tax deducted from its distributions. The credit may be claimed only against U.S. federal income tax attributable to a U.S. Holder’s passive income that is from foreign sources.
If we were to become a qualified foreign corporation with respect to a non-corporate U.S. Holder, dividends received by such U.S. Holder will qualify for taxation at the same preferential rates that apply to long-term capital gains. In such case, the dividend amount that would otherwise be from foreign sources is reduce by multiplying the dividend amount by a fraction, the numerator of which is the U.S. Holder’s preferential capital gains tax rate and the denominator of which is the U.S. Holder’s ordinary income tax rate. The effect is to reduce the dividend amount from foreign sources, thereby reducing the U.S. federal income tax attributable to foreign source income against which the credit may be claimed. Canadian withholding taxes that cannot be claimed as a credit in the year paid may be carried back to the preceding year and then forward 10 years and claimed as a credit in those years, subject to the same limitations referred to above.
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The rules relating to the determination of the foreign tax credit are very complex. U.S. Holders and prospective U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors to determine whether and to what extent they would be entitled to claim a foreign tax credit.
Sale of Shares
Subject to the discussion of the “passive foreign investment company” rules below, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss upon the sale of our shares equal to the difference between: (a) the amount of cash plus the fair market value of any property received; and (b) the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in such shares. This gain or loss generally will be capital gain or loss from U.S. sources, and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder held its shares for more than 12 months. Generally, the net long-term capital gain of a non-corporate U.S. Holder from the sale of shares is subject to taxation at a top marginal rate of 15%. A Capital gain that is not long-term capital gain is taxed at ordinary income rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to certain limitations.
Passive Foreign Investment Companies
We will be a PFIC if, in any taxable year either: (a) 75% or more of our gross income consists of passive income; or (b) 50% or more of the value of our assets is attributable to assets that produce, or are held for the production of, passive income. Subject to certain limited exceptions, if we meet the gross income test or the asset test for a particular taxable year, our shares held by a U.S. Holder in that year will be treated as shares of a PFIC for that year and all subsequent years in the U.S. Holder’s holding period, even if we fail to meet either test in a subsequent year.
If we were a PFIC in the future, gain realized by a U.S. Holder from the sale of PFIC Shares and certain dividends received on such shares would be subject to tax under the excess distribution regime, unless the U.S. Holder made one of the elections discussed below. Under the excess distribution regime, federal income tax on a U.S. Holder’s gain from the sale of PFIC Shares would be calculated by allocating the gain rateably to each day the U.S. Holder held its shares. Gain allocated to years preceding the first year in which we were a PFIC in the U.S. Holder’s holding period, if any, and gain allocated to the year of disposition would be treated as gain arising in the year of disposition and taxed as ordinary income. Gain allocated to all other years would be taxed at the highest tax rate in effect for each of those years. Interest for the late payment of tax would be calculated and added to the tax due for each of the PFIC Years, as if the tax was due and payable with the tax return filed for that year. A distribution that exceeds 125% of the average distributions received on PFIC Shares by a U.S. Holder during the 3 preceding taxable years (or, if shorter, the portion of the U.S. Holder’s holding period before the taxable year) would be taxed in a similar manner.
A U.S. Holder may avoid taxation under the excess distribution regime by making a qualified electing fund (“QEF”) election. For each year that we would meet the PFIC gross income test or asset test, an electing U.S. Holder would be required to include in gross income, its pro rata share of our net ordinary income and net capital gains, if any. The U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in our shares would be increased by the amount of such income inclusions. An actual distribution to the U.S. Holder out of such income generally would not be treated as a dividend and would decrease the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in our shares. Gain realized from the sale of our shares covered by a QEF election would be taxed as a capital gain. U.S. Holders will be eligible to make QEF elections, only if we agree to provide to the U.S. Holders, which we do, the information they will need to comply with the QEF rules. Generally, a QEF election should be made by the due date of the U.S. Holder’s tax return for the first taxable year in which the U.S. Holder held our shares that includes the close of our taxable year for which we met the PFIC gross income test or asset test. A QEF election is made on IRS Form 8621.
A U.S. Holder may also avoid taxation under the excess distribution regime by timely making a mark-to-market election. An electing U.S. Holder would include in gross income the increase in the value of its PFIC Shares during each of its taxable years and deduct from gross income the decrease in the value of its PFIC Shares during each of its taxable years. Amounts included in gross income or deducted from gross income by an electing U.S. Holder are treated as ordinary income and ordinary deductions from U.S. sources. Deductions for any year are limited to the amount by which the income inclusions of prior year’s exceed the income deductions of prior years. Gain from the sale of PFIC Shares covered by an election is treated as ordinary income from U.S. sources while a loss is treated as an ordinary deduction from U.S. sources only to the extent of prior income inclusions. Losses in excess of such prior income inclusions are treated as capital losses from U.S. sources. A mark-to-market election is timely if it is made by the due date of the U.S. Holder’s tax return for the first taxable year in which the U.S. Holder held our shares that includes the close of our taxable year for which we met the PFIC gross income test or asset test. A mark-to-market election is also made on IRS Form 8621.
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As noted above, a PFIC is not a qualified foreign corporation and hence dividends received from a PFIC are not eligible for taxation at preferential long-term capital gain tax rates. Similarly, ordinary income included in the gross income of a U.S. Holder who has made a QEF election or a market-to-market election, and dividends received from corporations subject to such election, are not eligible for taxation at preferential long-term capital gain rates. The PFIC rules are extremely complex and could, if they apply, have significant, adverse effects on the taxation of dividends received and gains realized by a U.S. Holder. Accordingly, prospective U.S. Holders are strongly urged to consult their tax adviser concerning the potential application of these rules to their particular circumstances.
Controlled Foreign Corporation
Special rules apply to certain U.S. Holders that own stock in a foreign corporation that is classified as a “controlled foreign corporation” (“CFC”). We do not expect to be classified as a CFC. However, future ownership changes could cause us to become a CFC. Prospective U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisor concerning the potential application of the CFC rules to their particular circumstances.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
United States information reporting and backup withholding requirements may apply with respect to distributions to U.S. Holders, or the payment of proceeds from the sale of shares, unless the U.S. Holder: (a) is an exempt recipient (including a corporation); (b) complies with certain requirements, including applicable certification requirements; or (c) is described in certain other categories of persons. The backup withholding tax rate is currently 28%. Any amounts withheld from a payment to a U.S. Holder under the backup withholding rules may be credited against any U.S. federal income tax liability of the U.S. Holder and may entitle the U.S. Holder to a refund.
F. Dividends and Paying Agents
Not applicable.
G. Statements by Experts
Not applicable.
H. Documents on Display
Not applicable.
I. Subsidiary Information
See the notes to the consolidated financial statements attached to this Form.
Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
See the notes to the consolidated financial statements attached to this Form.
Item 12. Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities
Not Applicable
PART II
Not Applicable
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PART III
The following consolidated financial statements are filed as Exhibit 99.1 with this FORM 20-F. All of the financial information is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 | |
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017 | |
Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 | |
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2018 | |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Report for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 | |
Management Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 |
Not applicable
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
3.(i) | Articles of Incorporation. | |
3.(ii) | By-laws (Schedule “A”) | |
3.(iii) | Certificate of Good Standing | |
23.(1) | Consent of Independent Auditors* | |
99.(1) | Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019* |
* | Filed herewith |
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The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on FORM 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report.
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. | |
Date: January 7, 2020 | /s/ Greg Rubin |
Greg Rubin | |
Chief Executive Officer |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
And Independent Auditor’s Report
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
F-1
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of First Bitcoin Capital Corp.
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of First Bitcoin Capital Corp. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the consolidated statements of income/loss and comprehensive income/loss, consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1 in the consolidated financial statements, which indicates that the Company has incurred significant losses since inception and has a working capital deficit and accumulated deficit as at December 31, 2018. As stated in Note 1, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2018 but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
● | Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. |
● | Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. |
● | Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. |
● | Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. |
● | Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. |
● | Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Company audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. |
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
Chartered
Professional Accountants
Vancouver, BC, Canada
September 6, 2019
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | ||
As at December 31, 2018 and 2017 | ||
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 5,622 | $ | 6,540 | ||||
Accounts receivable (Note 12) | 166,500 | 100,000 | ||||||
Other receivables | 1,802 | - | ||||||
Digital currencies (Note 6 and Schedule A) | 10,933 | 101,842 | ||||||
184,857 | 208,382 | |||||||
Security deposit | 4,105 | - | ||||||
Investments (Note 5) | 95,760 | 500,000 | ||||||
Digital currencies (Note 6 and Schedule B) | 1 | 489,417 | ||||||
Convertible promissory note (Note 7) | 1 | - | ||||||
Equipment (Note 8) | 80,628 | 82,033 | ||||||
$ | 365,352 | $ | 1,279,832 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 75,401 | $ | 35,586 | ||||
Payable to related parties (Note 11) | 16,696 | 202,348 | ||||||
Operating advances (Note 12) | 166,500 | - | ||||||
258,597 | 237,934 | |||||||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Share capital (Note 10) | 6,118,186 | 6,118,186 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (128,273 | ) | 433,136 | |||||
Deficit | (5,883,158 | ) | (5,509,424 | ) | ||||
106,755 | 1,041,898 | |||||||
$ | 365,352 | $ | 1,279,832 |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Note 1)
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Note 15)
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE (Note 16)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD:
Director
Director
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Income/Loss and Comprehensive Income/Loss
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
REVENUES | ||||||||
Software development (Note 12) | $ | 166,500 | $ | 100,000 | ||||
Consulting fees (Note 5b) | 76,000 | - | ||||||
242,500 | 100,000 | |||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||
Depreciation | 34,187 | 9,392 | ||||||
Directors’ fees (Note 11) | - | 374,500 | ||||||
General and administration | 66,934 | 31,981 | ||||||
Mining activity fees (Note 10) | - | 2,356,988 | ||||||
Product development | 69,134 | 23,777 | ||||||
Professional fees | 91,815 | 42,978 | ||||||
Rent | 38,700 | - | ||||||
Sales and marketing | 55,283 | 8,649 | ||||||
356,053 | 2,848,265 | |||||||
LOSS BEFORE OTHER INCOME (LOSS) | (113,553 | ) | (2,748,265 | ) | ||||
OTHER INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||
Gain on exchange of digital currencies for investments (Note 5) | - | 150,000 | ||||||
Gain on exchange or acquisition of digital currencies | - | 110,697 | ||||||
Gain on settlement of payable to related party (Note 11) | 205,102 | 154,179 | ||||||
Impairment of digital currencies (Note 6) | (489,417 | ) | - | |||||
Other income | 4,475 | 277 | ||||||
(279,840 | ) | 415,153 | ||||||
NET LOSS | (393,393 | ) | (2,333,112 | ) | ||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently into net income or loss | ||||||||
Investment fair value adjustment (Note 5) | (480,240 | ) | 350,000 | |||||
Digital currency revaluation adjustment (Note 6) | (61,510 | ) | 83,136 | |||||
(541,750 | ) | 433,136 | ||||||
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | $ | (935,143 | ) | $ | (1,899,976 | ) | ||
BASIC AND DILUTED (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE | $ | (0.001 | ) | $ | (0.008 | ) | ||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | 301,897,565 | 301,233,431 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
Share Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Number
of Shares |
Amount |
Fair Value
Reserve |
Digital Currency
Revaluation Reserve |
Deficit | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2016 | 304,316,517 | $ | 3,457,597 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (3,247,212 | ) | $ | 210,385 | ||||||||||||
Shares cancelled (Note 10) | (6,240,150 | ) | (70,900 | ) | - | - | 70,900 | - | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services (Note 10) | 3,765,924 | 2,731,489 | - | - | - | 2,731,489 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (2,333,112 | ) | (2,333,112 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | 350,000 | 83,136 | - | 433,136 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2017 | 301,842,291 | 6,118,186 | 350,000 | 83,136 | (5,509,424 | ) | 1,041,898 | |||||||||||||||||
Shares issued (Note 10) | 70,790 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (393,393 | ) | (393,393 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | (480,240 | ) | (61,510 | ) | - | (541,750 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Transferred to deficit | - | - | - | (19,659 | ) | 19,659 | - | |||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2018 | 301,913,081 | $ | 6,118,186 | $ | (130,240 | ) | $ | 1,967 | $ | (5,883,158 | ) | $ | 106,755 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (393,393 | ) | $ | (2,333,112 | ) | ||
Items not affecting use of cash | ||||||||
Depreciation | 34,187 | 9,392 | ||||||
Expenses settled with digital assets | 29,397 | 575 | ||||||
Share-based payments | - | 2,731,488 | ||||||
Shares received as payment for consulting fees | (76,000 | ) | - | |||||
Gain on exchange of digital currencies for investments | - | (150,000 | ) | |||||
Gain on exchange or acquisition of digital currencies | - | (110,697 | ) | |||||
Gain on settlement of payable to related party | (205,102 | ) | (154,179 | ) | ||||
Impairment of digital currencies | 489,417 | - | ||||||
(121,494 | ) | (6,533 | ) | |||||
Changes in non-cash working capital items | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (66,500 | ) | (100,000 | ) | ||||
Other receivables | (1,802 | ) | - | |||||
Security deposit | (4,105 | ) | - | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 39,815 | 35,586 | ||||||
(154,086 | ) | (70,947 | ) | |||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (32,782 | ) | (91,425 | ) | ||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Operating advances received | 185,950 | 162,952 | ||||||
185,950 | 162,952 | |||||||
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH | (918 | ) | 580 | |||||
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 6,540 | 5,960 | ||||||
CASH, END OF YEAR | $ | 5,622 | $ | 6,540 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. The Company was originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, the Company was renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, the Company dissolved its filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, the Company changed its name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
The Company’s registered office is located at Suite 2800, Park Place, 666 Burrard St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2Z7, Canada.
The Company has incurred significant losses since inception and as at December 31, 2018 has a working capital deficit of $73,740 and an accumulated deficit of $5,883,158. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on being able to raise the necessary funding to continue operations, through the issuance of shares to the public, debt financings, joint arrangements and other contractual arrangements, or being able to operate profitably in the future. These consolidated financial statements do not reflect the adjustments or reclassifications which would be necessary if the Company were unable to continue its operations in the normal course of business.
2. | BASIS OF PREPARATION |
(a) | Statement of compliance |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
(b) | Basis of preparation |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value, as explained in the accounting policies set out in Note 3. The Company adopted new accounting standards IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenues from contracts with customers as of January 1, 2018. There was no impact on the measurement or presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of these new standards, except that the Company elected to classify investments in equity instruments which are not held for trading as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The classification and measurement of financial instruments is further described in Note 3(d).
(c) | Authorization |
These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the board of directors on September 6, 2019.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(a) | Basis of consolidation |
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries Bitcoin ATM Franchise Holdings Corp., Bitminer CC Ltd., CoinQX Exchange Ltd., Score Holdings International Corp., and First Bitcoin Capital LLC. All intra-company transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.
(b) | Accounting estimates and judgments |
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments and to form assumptions that affect the reported amounts and other disclosures in these consolidated financial statements. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these assumptions form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and further periods if the review affects both current and future periods.
Critical accounting estimates are estimates and assumptions made by management that may result in material adjustments to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Critical estimates used in the Company’s preparation of these consolidated financial statements include, among others, the valuation of digital currencies and investments in equity instruments, and the estimated future operating results and net cash flows from equipment and deferred tax assets. Critical accounting judgments are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgments or assessments. Critical accounting judgments used by the Company include the expected economic lives of assets, the classification of financial instruments, and the application of the revaluation model for digital currencies considered to be actively traded.
(c) | Foreign currencies |
The reporting and functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the exchange rate of the functional currency at the date of the transaction. At each statement of financial position date, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate of the functional currency as at the period ending date. Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using exchange rates as at the initial transaction dates. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at date when the fair value was measured. All foreign currency translation gains and losses are included in the consolidated statement of loss.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(d) | Financial instruments |
Financial instruments consist of financial assets and financial liabilities and are initially recognized at fair value, plus transaction costs if the financial instrument is not subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss.
Financial assets are measured subsequently at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”), or fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”) based on the business model for managing the financial asset and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. Financial assets which are investments in equity instruments are measured subsequently at FVTPL unless they are not held for trading and are designated as FVOCI. Financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortized cost, except for derivatives and certain other specified exceptions measured FVTPL
The Company classifies its financial instruments as follows:
Financial instrument |
Previous classification under IAS 39 |
Current classification under IFRS 9 |
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Cash | Amortized cost | Amortized cost | ||
Accounts receivable | Loans and receivables | Amortized cost | ||
Other receivables | Loans and receivables | Amortized cost | ||
Investments | Available-for-sale | Designated as FVOCI | ||
Convertible promissory note | N/A | FVTPL | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost | ||
Payable to related parties | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost | ||
Operating advances | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost | ||
Corporate debts | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost |
Fair value measurements are determined based on quoted prices or appropriate valuation methods. Gains and losses on investments in equity instruments designated as FVOCI are recognized in other comprehensive income until they are derecognized. Dividends from these investments are recognized in profit and loss.
Financial instruments classified as amortized cost are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, adjusted as required for credit-impaired financial assets.
Financial assets measured at amortized cost are subject to a loss allowance for expected credit losses resulting from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date, or an allowance for lifetime expected losses for certain trade receivables, contract assets and lease receivables, and for financial assets where credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition. Changes in the amount of expected credit losses are recognized as an impairment gain or loss in profit and loss.
Financial assets are derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows expire, for certain transfers, or when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the financial asset. Financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(d) | Financial instruments (continued) |
The Company classifies and discloses fair value measurements based on a three-level hierarchy:
● | Level 1 – inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
● | Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
● | Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. |
(e) | Cash |
Cash is composed of cash at banks and on hand. The Company did not hold cash equivalents at the statement of financial position dates.
(f) | Digital currencies |
Digital currencies include cryptocurrencies that the Company has acquired or issued and are considered indefinite life assets because they do not expire or deteriorate over time.
Digital currencies without an active market are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Management conducts an impairment test at least annually by comparing carrying values to recoverable amounts and when there is an indication of impairment, an impairment charge is recorded. Changes arising from the impairment tests are recorded by the Company prospectively.
Digital currencies with an active market are recorded at fair value by reference to the active market, less any subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Increases in carrying values are recognized in other comprehensive income as revaluation surplus or in net income or loss to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease previously recognized. Decreases in carrying values are recognized in net income or loss or in other comprehensive income to the extent of any credit balance in the revaluation surplus account.
(g) | Equipment |
Equipment consists of automated check cashing kiosks, computer equipment and furniture. Equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses and is depreciated as follows:
Automated check cashing kiosks – Five years (straight-line basis)
Computer equipment – 55% (declining balance basis)
Furniture – 10% (straight line basis)
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(h) | Impairment of non-financial assets |
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its property and equipment and digital currencies to determine whether there is an indication that those assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the extent of the impairment charge is determined based on the estimated recoverable amount of the asset.
The recoverable amount of the asset used for this purpose is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and the value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assignments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
If the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to be less than its recorded amount, the recorded amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment charge is recognized immediately in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to a maximum amount equal to the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
(i) | Provisions |
Provisions are recorded when a present legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of past events where it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.
The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the statement of financial position date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows. When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(j) | Comprehensive income or loss |
Other comprehensive income or loss is the change in net assets arising from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income or loss comprises net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss. Financial assets that are classified as available-for-sale and digital currencies measured using the revaluation model will have revaluation gains and losses included in other comprehensive income or loss until the asset is removed from the statement of financial position.
(k) | Income taxes |
The provision for income taxes consists of current and deferred tax expense and is recorded in operations. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the period, adjusted for amendments to tax payable for previous years.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed using the asset and liability method on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities on the statement of financial position and their corresponding tax values, using the enacted or substantially enacted, income tax rates at each statement of financial position date. Deferred tax assets also result from unused losses and other deductions carried forward. The valuation of deferred tax assets is reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted to the extent that it is not probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilized by use of a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated realizable amount.
(l) | Loss per share |
The basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of instruments which are convertible to common share equivalents.
4. | NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS |
The following is a summary of significant new standards, amendments and interpretations that have been issued but not yet adopted in these consolidated financial statements:
(a) | IFRS 16 Leases (“IFRS 16”) |
IFRS 16 specifies how to recognize, measure, present and disclose leases. The standard provides a single lessee model, requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is twelve months or less or the underlying asset has a low value. IFRS 16 replaces IAS 17 Leases, IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease, SIC-15 Operating Leases – Incentives, and SIC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of IFRS 16.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
5. | INVESTMENTS |
Investee | Symbol | Shares held | Cost | Fair value | |||||||||||
Singlepoint Inc. | SING | 5,000,000 | $ | 150,000 | $ | 59,500 | |||||||||
Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions, Inc. | REFG | 2,000,000 | 76,000 | 36,260 | |||||||||||
$ | 226,000 | $ | 95,760 |
(a) | The Company holds 5 million common shares of Singlepoint Inc., a company trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States of America. The shares were acquired on August 3, 2017 through the exchange of 1 million WEED coins, a digital currency which was recorded at nominal value. The Company recognized a gain on exchange of the digital currency for the investment of $150,000 during the year ended December 31, 2017. As at December 31, 2018, the fair value of the Singlepoint Inc. common shares, measured at the quoted market price (Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy), is $59,500 (2017 - $500,000). |
(b) | During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement whereby Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions, Inc., a company trading on the OTC Pink Open Market in the United States of America, issued 2,000,000 common shares to the Company in exchange for a project analysis and technical information on WEED tokens. The shares were recognized as payment for consulting services with an initial fair value of $76,000. As at December 31, 2018, the fair value of the Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions, Inc. common shares, measured at the quoted market price (Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy), is $36,260. |
The Company has elected to classify these investments as FVOCI as they are not held for trading.
6. | DIGITAL CURRENCIES |
Digital Currencies
recorded at Cost |
Digital Currencies
measured at Fair Value |
Total | ||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | $ | 398,000 | $ | - | $ | 398,000 | ||||||
Additions | 91,990 | 126,077 | 218,067 | |||||||||
Disposals | (573 | ) | (107,371 | ) | (107,944 | ) | ||||||
Increase in revaluation reserve | - | 83,136 | 83,136 | |||||||||
Balance December 31, 2017 | 489,417 | 101,842 | 591,259 | |||||||||
Disposals | - | (29,399 | ) | (29,399 | ) | |||||||
Impairment | (489,417 | ) | - | (489,417 | ) | |||||||
Decrease in revaluation reserve | - | (61,510 | ) | (61,510 | ) | |||||||
Balance December 31, 2018 | $ | 1 | $ | 10,933 | $ | 10,934 | ||||||
Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | 489,417 | $ | 101,842 | $ | 591,259 | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 1 | $ | 10,933 | $ | 10,934 |
F-14
FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
6. | DIGITAL CURRENCIES (continued) |
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment of $489,417 on digital currencies recorded at cost as the market activity for these digital currencies has decreased significantly during the year and the future monetization of these assets is uncertain. The Company also recorded a decrease of $61,510 related to changes in the fair values of digital currencies measured at fair value at the quoted market price (December 31, 2017 – increase of $83,136) using prices quoted on www.coinmarketcap.com.
7. | CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE |
On December 31, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to issue 600 million BIT tokens, a digital currency, to Kronos Advances Technologies Inc. (Kronos), a Company trading on the OTC Pink Open Market in the United States of America, in exchange for a $1 million convertible promissory note. The note bears simple interest at 5% per annum, matures on December 31, 2023, and is convertible to common shares of Kronos at any time after June 30, 2019 at a price per share that is 80% of the market price at the time of conversion. Conversion is subject to certain restrictions, including that the holder is not entitled to convert any portion of the note that would result in beneficial ownership by the holder of more than 9.99% of the common share of Kronos.
The Company has recorded the note and the conversion feature at nominal value at initial recognition and at December 31, 2018 and has not recognized interest income from the note during the year ended December 31, 2018, as repayment of the note or realization of value from conversion is uncertain.
8. | EQUIPMENT |
Automated Check Cashing Kiosks |
Computer
Equipment |
Office
Furniture |
Total | |||||||||||||
Cost | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Additions | 90,000 | 1,425 | - | 91,425 | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | 90,000 | 1,425 | - | 91,425 | ||||||||||||
Additions | - | 27,893 | 4,889 | 32,782 | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 90,000 | $ | 29,318 | $ | 4,889 | $ | 124,207 | ||||||||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Additions | 9,000 | 392 | - | 9,392 | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | 9,000 | 392 | - | 9,392 | ||||||||||||
Additions | 18,000 | 15,698 | 489 | 34,187 | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 27,000 | $ | 16,090 | $ | 489 | $ | 43,579 | ||||||||
Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | 81,000 | $ | 1,033 | $ | - | $ | 82,033 | ||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 63,000 | $ | 13,228 | $ | 4,400 | $ | 80,628 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
9. | INCOME TAXES |
At December 31, 2018, the Company has deferred tax assets of approximately $905,000 (December 31, 2017 - $683,000) which have not been recognized on the consolidated statement of financial position as their future realization is uncertain.
At December 31, 2018, the Company has unrecognized non-capital losses for income tax purposes of approximately $3.0 million (December 31, 2017 - $3.0 million) which may be used to offset future taxable income and which will expire between 2026 and 2038 if not utilized to reduce taxable income.
10. | SHARE CAPITAL |
The Company is authorized to issue 21,000,000,000 common shares with no par value. At December 31, 2018, 301,913,081 common shares were issued and outstanding (December 31, 2017 – 301,842,291).
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 3,415,924 common shares in trust as compensation for third parties who had “mined” the Company’s BIT digital currency and traded the BIT digital currency for the Company’s BITCF digital currency. The common shares were valued at $2,356,988 on the date they were issued.
In addition, 350,000 common shares were issued to directors for services (Note 11) and 6,240,150 common shares were returned to treasury and cancelled during the year ended December 31, 2017.
On August 2, 2017, the Company approved a ten percent (10%) quarterly dividend to its shareholders of record as of September 12, 2017 to be paid with the digital currency TeslaCoilCoin (“TESLA coin”). As the digital currency dividend payment has not been approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Company has not paid or recorded the dividend during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued 70,790 shares for no additional consideration to honor share certificates of the Company which were previously unrecognized.
11. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Payable to related parties includes $11,849 due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2017 - $197,500) and $4,848 due to a company owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2017 - $4,848). During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer of $205,102 (2017 - $154,179) as a result of being settled with 20,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency (December 31, 2017 – 2,000 XBU).
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 350,000 common shares to directors for services and recorded the fair value of the shares, $374,500, as directors’ fees.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid $20,200 to a company controlled by a family member of the CEO for marketing services.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
12. | DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT |
On November 1, 2017, the Company entered into a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc. (“Petroteq”) whereby the Company was engaged to design and build a blockchain-based platform for Petroteq to be used by Petroteq and other companies engaged in international oil and gas operations.
The Company received an initial installment of $100,000 in January 2018 for services rendered under the agreement and agreed to a reduced final base compensation payment of $166,500 which was paid subsequent to December 31, 2018 through the cancellation of the Company’s liability for operating advances as at December 31, 2018.
On September 6, 2019, the Company agreed to transfer exclusive ownership of the project architecture and platform to Petroteq in exchange for a payment of 250,000 Petroteq common shares. No further compensation, license fees or royalties are payable to the Company under the agreement.
13. | MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL |
The Company’s capital management objectives are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue its business strategies. The Company’s capital consists of its shareholders’ equity.
The Company manages and adjusts its capital structure whenever changes to the risk characteristics of its underlying assets or changes in economic conditions occur. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue new shares or acquire or dispose of certain assets.
In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company maintains a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital at an acceptable level of risk and makes adjustments on it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. As of the consolidated financial statement dates there are no external restrictions on the Company’s capital.
14. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT RISK MANAGEMENT |
(a) | Fair value information |
The Company classifies and discloses its fair value measurements based on the three-level hierarchy described in Note 3(d). All of the Company’s financial instruments are carried at amortized cost except investments, as disclosed in Note 5, and convertible promissory note, as disclosed in Note 7. The carrying amounts of financial instruments which are carried at amortized cost approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities or nominal value.
(b) | Financial instrument risk exposure |
The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, which include credit risk, liquidity risk and market price risk.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
14. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) |
(b) | Financial instrument risk exposure (continued) |
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company’s accounts receivable are due from a single customer and were settled in full subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2018. As such, the Company considers this risk to be minimal and the Company has not recorded an expected credit loss allowance against accounts receivable.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties and operating advances are due within the next 12 months. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure (Note 13).
Market risk
The Company is exposed to market risk related to the fluctuation in the market prices of its investments and digital currencies. The market prices for the Company’s investments and digital currencies have experienced significant volatility over the period covered by these financial statements and the Company therefore closely monitors the market value of its investments and digital currencies in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.
15. | CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS |
On March 1, 2018, the Company entered into a 3-year office lease which will require estimated annual lease payments of $47,600 in 2019, $49,000 in 2020, and $8,200 in 2021.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company was given notice of a claim for trademark infringement and other damages seeking relief in excess of $50,000. The Company does not believe that the claim has merit or that it will succeed.
16. | EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE |
On July 12, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to issue 1.6 million common shares as consideration for the acquisition of a Bitcoin kiosk/ATM device patent registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
On July 22, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Digital Asset Monetary Network Inc. (“DigitalAMN”), a company traded on the OTC Pink Open Market in the United States of America, whereby the Company transferred 1 billion First Bitcoin (BIT) coins, a digital currency, to DigitalAMN in exchange for 10,000 shares of DigitalAMN’s Series BB Convertible Preferred Stock.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule A |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Current As at December 31, 2018 and 2017 (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
December 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
At Fair Value (Current) | Quantity |
Fair Value at
December 31, 2018 |
Carrying
and Fair Value |
Quantity |
Fair Value at
December 31, 2017 |
Carrying
and Fair Value |
||||||||||||||||||
BitCoin (BTC) | 2.2302 | $ | 3,742.70 | $ | 8,347 | 6.0329 | $ | 14,156.40 | $ | 85,404 | ||||||||||||||
BitCoin Cash (BCH ABC/SV) | 5.9500 | $ | 236.01 | 1,404 | 5.9500 | $ | 2,533.01 | 15,071 | ||||||||||||||||
LiteCoin (LTC) | 0.0645 | $ | 30.47 | 2 | 0.0645 | $ | 232.10 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
Omni (OMNI) | 0.8925 | $ | 2.07 | 2 | 1.8925 | $ | 91.73 | 174 | ||||||||||||||||
Tether (USDT) | 1,165.9858 | $ | 1.01 | 1,178 | 1,165.9858 | $ | 1.01 | 1,178 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 10,933 | $ | 101,842 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule B |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Non-current | |
As at December 31, 2018 and 2017 | |
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
At Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Non-current) | Cost per | Total | Cost per | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2018 | Quantity | Currency | Cost | Digital Currency | Quantity | Currency | Cost | |||||||||||||||||||
KiloCoin (KLC) | 998,560,007.00 | $ | 0.000398 | $ | 397,427 | Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | ||||||||||||||||||
TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) * | 3,988,609.00 | $ | - | 91,990 | ETD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Siacoin (SC) | 342,347.83 | $ | - | - | THY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Alphabit (ABC) | 199,999,981.82 | $ | - | - | EVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Perkscoin | 2,083,333.00 | $ | - | - | QFA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
First Bitcoin (BIT) | 20,699,497,315.42 | $ | - | - | DLH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
OTC Coin | 19,996,895,800.00 | $ | - | - | GIA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
President Johnson (GARY) | 54,987,192,536.00 | $ | - | - | CHH | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Hillary (HILL) | 55,967,772,167.00 | $ | - | - | THA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
President Trump (PRES) | 55,869,517,129.00 | $ | - | - | AFR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BURN | 55,968,072,167.00 | $ | - | - | SWR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Bitcoin Futures (XBU) | 8,977,777.00 | $ | - | - | AAR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Altcoin (ALT) | 10,887.53 | $ | - | - | ANZ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BPU | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | VOZ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BPL | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | AUA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BCN | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | BKP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BXT | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | JAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XBC | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | JAA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XOM | 4,090,505.07 | $ | - | - | JAT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
WEED | 77,141,332.11 | $ | - | - | HAD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Fly (LOYAL) | 2,254,750,118.00 | $ | - | - | AXM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Catalan Coin | 92,233,720,368.00 | $ | - | - | KLM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
OPRAH | 1,266,805,361.03 | $ | - | - | VRD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HERB | 888,888,888.00 | $ | - | - | BAW | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MoshiachCoin | 379,164.36 | $ | - | - | FIN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HEMP | 100,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | VIR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MaidSafeCoin (MAID) | 71.00 | $ | - | - | CRK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AFG | 100,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | NAX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | ACA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
UAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | CSN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
FFT | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | AEE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | MAS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SWA | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | DAL | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
PURPOSE | 92,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | KAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
UAE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
QTR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | EZY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SIA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SLK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
CPA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | AFL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ANA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SAA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - |
* | 97,134 TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2017 through the exchange of 96,066 Tether (USDT) and recorded at a cost of $91,990. |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule B (continued) |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Non-current | |
As at December 31, 2018 and 2017 | |
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
At Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Non-current) | Cost per | Total | Cost per | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2018 | Quantity | Currency | Cost | Digital Currency | Quantity | Currency | Cost | |||||||||||||||||||
Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||
KZR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CES | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HVN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | GFA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
LAN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | ICE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
OMA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JST | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | PAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
POE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | EGF | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XAX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | KQA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EIN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | DTA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
WJA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CCA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
IGO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | TSC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
IBE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | ANE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JBU | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | DKH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JSA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | FJI | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AZU | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | LOTP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CAW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TAM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | AMX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AZA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RBA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
DAT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | GCRC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ASA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | TGW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SCO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | MNO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SAS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RJA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SEY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SEJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TAP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | WOWN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TOM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ALK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | FS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
CMP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AHY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | BW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JAI | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | JJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MAU | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | MC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BER | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | HH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EWG | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | IC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EYH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CH | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
APJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | WY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Total cost | 489,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018 | (489,417 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying value | $ | 1 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For
the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in US dollars)
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Date: September 4, 2019
The following management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) is a review of operations, current financial position and outlook for First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “company”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “First Bitcoin”) for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. Amounts reported and financial figures contained herein are denoted in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted as being denominated in Canadian dollars (“C$”) and are based upon the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), unless otherwise notated. Information contained herein is presented as at September 4, 2019. Certain information in this MD&A or incorporated by reference, and in other public announcements by the Company is forward–looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. Words such as “may”, “will”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information includes information concerning the Company’s future financial performance, business strategy, plans, goals and objectives. Forward–looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions considered reasonable by management but which are subject to business, economic and competitive uncertainties. Results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements.
Although the forward-looking information contained herein is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements, however there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. First Bitcoin does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Additional information relating to the Company is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Business Overview
First Bitcoin is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. We were originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, we were renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, we dissolved our filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, we changed our name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
In September 2016, we commenced our cryptocurrency generation operations. Throughout 2017, we expanded our cryptocurrency operations with the generation of more than 100 unique cryptocurrencies. We also entered into agreements with third parties in order to develop blockchains to track petroleum and agricultural supply chain management.
During 2017, we organized several crowdsales utilizing a protocol built upon the Bitcoin Blockchain. These included, but are not limited to Altcoin (COIN:ALT) based on our website www.altcoinmarketcap.com and WEED (COIN:WEED). The latter resulted in our company exchanging a portion of our WEED coin inventory for 5,000,000 shares of SinglePoint Inc. ($SING), a company trading on the OTCQV Venture Market. The crowdsale of ALT was in exchange for Tether (COIN:USDT). Both of these crowdsales began trading on the New Zealand Crypto exchange, Cryptopia. During 2018 the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) whereby REFG issued 2,000,000 shares of its common stock to First Bitcoin Capital for which the Company provided an analysis of this project including providing technical information of WEED tokens. These shares were valued at an initial fair value of $76,000. A complete list of all cryptocurrencies and investments owned by our company as at December 31, 2017 and 2018 are disclosed in the schedules to our consolidated financial statements.
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Our cryptocurrency exchange, COINQX, which has been in testing and designed for institutional cryptocurrency traders has been redesigned to appeal to retail traders based on a user-friendly interface with a planned launched late July 2019.
The price of Bitcoins and the markets for our diversified altcoin inventories are volatile and fluctuations in prices and trading volumes are expected. Declines in the price of Bitcoin would have a negative impact in our operating results, liquidity and would harm the price of our common stock. Movements may be influenced by various factors, including, but not limited to, government regulation, security breaches experienced by service providers, as well as political and economic uncertainties around the world.
Historical results from all of the Company’s activities are available in the Company’s news releases which are available on the Company’s website (http://bitcoincapitalcorp.com) and SEDAR.
Selected Financial Information and Results of Operations
December 31,
2018 |
December 31,
2017 |
December 31,
2016 |
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Total assets | 365,352 | 1,279,832 | 403,960 | |||||||||
Total revenues | 242,500 | 100,000 | - | |||||||||
Operating expenses | (356,053 | ) | (2,848,265 | ) | (34,208 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense) | (279,840 | ) | 415,153 | 38,000 | ||||||||
Net (loss) | (393,393 | ) | (2,333,112 | ) | 3,792 | |||||||
Comprehensive (loss) | (935,143 | ) | (1,899,976 | ) | 3,792 | |||||||
Net (loss) income per share – basic and diluted | (0.001 | ) | (0.008 | ) | 0.000 |
Total assets decreased from $1,279,832 at December 31, 2017 to $365,352 at December 31, 2018, a decrease of $914,480. Accounts receivable went up from $100,000 in year ended 2017 to $166,500 for the year ended 2018, an increase of $66,500. This increase was mainly due to a supply chain technology services agreement. This amount was offset due to reductions of the value of our digital currencies current from $101,842 in 2017 to $10,933 in 2018 or a decrease of $90,909, investments which went from $500,000 in 2017 to $95,760 in 2018 or a decrease of $404,240 and digital currencies non-current which went from $489,417 in 2017 to $1 in 2018 or a decrease of $489,416.
Our revenues increased from $100,000 from the year ended December 31, 2017 to $242,500 for the year ended December 31, 2018 an increase of $142,500 as a direct result of revenues earned from blockchain development.
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Our expenses decreased from $2,848,265 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to $356,053 for the year ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of $2,492,212 primarily as a result of a reduction of mining activity fees in 2017 for which the Company incurred $2,356,988 as we issued 3,415,924 shares of our common stock, valued at $2,356,988, as a fee for mining activity performed on our BITCF coin and we incurred $0 for the year ended 2018, a reduction of $2,356,988. The mining activity fee in 2017 was a non-recurring event. In addition, we incurred $374,500 of director fees in 2017 and had incurred $0 in 2018, a reduction of $374,500. These reductions were offset by an overall increase in activity resulted in increases in depreciation, general and administration expense, product development fees, professional fees, rent expense and sales and marketing expense.
Other income decreased from income of $415,153 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to expense of $(279,840) for the year ended December 31, 2018 a decrease of $694,993. During 2017, we exchanged one million WEED coins for five million common shares of Singlepoint and recorded a gain on exchange of $150,000, and we had none in 2018. Also during 2017 we had a gain on exchange or acquisition of digital currencies of $110,697, we had none in 2018. We settled amounts payable to our Chief Executive Officer with 2,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) and recorded a gain on settlement of $154,179 in 2017 and in 2018 we settled amounts payable to our Chief Executive Officer with 20,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) and recorded a gain on settlement of $205,102. In addition, in 2018 we had an impairment loss in digital currencies of $489,417 and we had none in 2017.
Summary of Quarterly Results
The following is a summary of the Company’s financial results for the past eight quarters:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2018 |
September 30, 2018 |
June 30, 2018 |
March 31, 2018 |
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Revenues | - | - | 166,500 | 76,000 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (410,021 | ) | (36,715 | ) | 89,142 | (35,799 | ) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted | (0.001 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) |
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31,
2017 |
September 30, 2017 |
June 30, 2017 |
March 31,
2017 |
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Revenues | 100,000 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (2,280,932 | ) | (18,187 | ) | (21,719 | ) | (12,274 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted | (0.008 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) |
During the fourth quarter of 2017, we earned consulting income of $100,000 pursuant to a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc. Net loss during the fourth quarter of 2017 was significantly higher than the previous quarters as we recorded $2,356,988 of mining activity fees and $374,500 of directors’ fees related to common shares issued for these services.
During the first and second quarters of 2018, we recorded earned consulting income of $242,500 pursuant to a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc and other cryptocurrency consulting activity. Net loss during the fourth quarter of 2018 was significantly higher than the previous quarters as we recognized an impairment charge of $489,417 against the carrying value of non-trading digital currencies due to generally weaker prices and trading activity in that quarter.
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Other Financial Disclosure
Our general and administrative expenses consist of:
December 31,
2018 |
December 31,
2017 |
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Outside Services | 24,255 | 1,495 | ||||||
Office Expenses and Supplies | 30,589 | 1,581 | ||||||
Regulatory | 4,180 | 17,333 | ||||||
Travel | 1,137 | 6,148 | ||||||
Website | 6,773 | 5,424 | ||||||
Total general and administrative | 66,934 | 31,981 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2018, we had cash of $5,622 compared to $6,540 as of December 31, 2017. We had a working capital deficit of $73,740 at December 31, 2018 (December 31, 2017 - $29,552). During the year ended December 31, 2018, we generated $31,864 of cash inflow from operating activities (December 31, 2017 – $92,005). During the year ended December 31, 2018, we used $32,782 of cash in investing activities due to the purchase of computer equipment and office supplies and in December 31, 2017 we used $91,425 for the purchase of automated cheque cashing kiosks.
We have historically financed our business through management’s advancement of funds or payment of our obligations as they come due. Management’s plans include putting into operation our supply management blockchain services being developed through joint ventures. We also plan on exchanging existing digital currency asset inventories for Bitcoins, other altcoins and common shares of publicly traded companies, raising new capital through equity or debt issuances and potentially curtailing any operations to ensure our company can continue operations.
As of the date of this report, our company has no commitments for capital expenditures.
Off–Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off–balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off–balance sheet arrangements.
Transactions with Related Parties
Payable to related parties include $16,695 due to our company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2017 - $202,318). During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to our company’s Chief Executive Officer of $205,102 as a result of being settled with 20,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to our company’s Chief Executive Officer of $154,179 as a result of being settled with 2,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency.
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During the year ended December 31, 2017, we issued 350,000 common shares to directors for services and recorded the fair value of the shares, $374,500, as directors’ fees. We did not issue any shares during the year ended December 31, 2018.
Changes in Accounting Policy
Our company adopted IFRS on January 1, 2017, with a transition date of January 1, 2016. Under IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards the IFRS are applied retrospectively at the transition date with all adjustments to assets and liabilities taken to retained earnings unless certain exemptions are applied. A detailed description of our transition to IFRS is included in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
The Company adopted new accounting standards IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenues from contracts with customers as of January 1, 2018. There was no impact on the measurement or presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of these new standards, except that the Company elected to classify investments in equity instruments which are not held for trading as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.
Financial Instruments and Other Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, which include credit risk, liquidity risk and market risks (market price risk).
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Our accounts receivable is due from a single customer and was received subsequent to year end. As such, we considers this risk to be minimal.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that our company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties are due within the current operating period. Our company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure.
Market risk
Our company is exposed to market risk related to the fluctuation in the market price of our investment. The market price for the investment has experienced significant volatility over the period covered by our consolidated financial statements and we therefore closely monitors the market value of the investment in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Outstanding Share Data
Our company is authorized to issue 21,000,000,000 common shares with no par value.
Issued and Outstanding | ||||||||
At December 31, 2018 | At the date of this MD&A | |||||||
Common shares | 301,913,081 | 301,913,081 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
And Independent Auditor’s Report
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of First Bitcoin Capital Corp.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 and the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, changes in deficit and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements, and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of First Bitcoin Capital Corp. as at December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements which describe certain material uncertainties regarding the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, British Columbia
June 20, 2018
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
December 31, | December 31, | January 1, | ||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2016 | ||||||||||
ASSETS | (Note 16) | (Note 16) | ||||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 6,540 | $ | 5,960 | $ | 2,920 | ||||||
Accounts receivable (Note 12) | 100,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Digital currencies (Note 6 and Schedule A) | 101,842 | - | - | |||||||||
208,382 | 5,960 | 2,920 | ||||||||||
DIGITAL CURRENCIES (Note 6 and Schedule B) | 489,417 | 398,000 | - | |||||||||
INVESTMENT (Note 5) | 500,000 | - | - | |||||||||
MINERAL PROPERTY (Note 7) | - | - | 360,000 | |||||||||
EQUIPMENT (Note 8) | 82,033 | - | - | |||||||||
$ | 1,279,832 | $ | 403,960 | $ | 362,920 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 35,586 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Payable to related parties (Note 11) | 202,348 | 193,575 | 156,327 | |||||||||
237,934 | 193,575 | 156,327 | ||||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Share capital (Note 10) | 6,118,186 | 3,457,597 | 3,457,597 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 433,136 | - | - | |||||||||
Deficit | (5,509,424 | ) | (3,247,212 | ) | (3,251,004 | ) | ||||||
1,041,898 | 210,385 | 206,593 | ||||||||||
$ | 1,279,832 | $ | 403,960 | $ | 362,920 |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Note 1)
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE (Note 15)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD:
Director
Director
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Income/Loss and Comprehensive Income/Loss
For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
Accumulated Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital | Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | Fair Value | Digital Currency Revaluation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
of Shares | Amount | Reserve | Reserve | Deficit | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances, January 1, 2016 (Note 16) | 304,316,517 | $ | 3,457,597 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (3,251,004 | ) | $ | 206,593 | ||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | 3,792 | 3,792 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2016 (Note 16) | 304,316,517 | 3,457,597 | - | - | (3,247,212 | ) | 210,385 | |||||||||||||||||
Shares cancelled (Note 10) | (6,240,150 | ) | (70,900 | ) | - | - | 70,900 | - | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services (Note 10) | 3,765,924 | 2,731,489 | - | - | - | 2,731,489 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (2,333,112 | ) | (2,333,112 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | 350,000 | 83,136 | - | 433,136 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2017 | 301,842,291 | $ | 6,118,186 | $ | 350,000 | $ | 83,136 | $ | (5,509,424 | ) | $ | 1,041,898 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
2017 | 2016 | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (Note 16) | |||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (2,333,112 | ) | $ | 3,792 | |||
Items not affecting use of cash | ||||||||
Depreciation | 9,392 | - | ||||||
Gain on exchange of digital currencies for investments | (150,000 | ) | - | |||||
Gain on exchange or acquisition of digital currencies | (110,697 | ) | - | |||||
Gain on exchange of mineral property for digital currencies | - | (38,000 | ) | |||||
Product development expense settled with digital assets | 575 | - | ||||||
Share-based payments | 2,731,488 | - | ||||||
147,646 | (34,208 | ) | ||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital items | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (100,000 | ) | - | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 35,586 | - | ||||||
Due to related parties | 8,773 | 37,248 | ||||||
92,005 | 3,040 | |||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment |
(91,425 | ) | - | |||||
INCREASE IN CASH | 580 | 3,040 | ||||||
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 5,960 | 2,920 | ||||||
CASH, END OF YEAR | $ | 6,540 | $ | 5,960 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. The Company was originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, the Company was renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, the Company dissolved its filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, the Company changed its name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
The Company’s registered office is located at 1500-1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 4N7.
To date, the Company has not generated significant revenues from operations. The Company has incurred significant losses since inception and as at December 31, 2017 has a working capital deficit of $29,552 and an accumulated deficit of $5,509,424. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on being able to raise the necessary funding to continue operations, through the issuance of shares to the public, debt financings, joint arrangements and other contractual arrangements, or being able to operate profitably in the future.
2. | BASIS OF PREPARATION |
(a) | Statement of compliance |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
(b) | Basis of preparation |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value, as explained in the accounting policies set out in Note 3.
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements resulted in changes to the accounting policies as compared with the most recent annual financial statements prepared under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements. They also have been applied in preparing an opening IFRS statement of financial position at January 1, 2016 for the purpose of the transition to IFRS. The impact of the transition from U.S. GAAP to IFRS is explained in Note 16.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
2. | BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued) |
(c) | These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the board of directors on June 26, 2018. |
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(a) | Basis of consolidation |
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries Bitcoin ATM Franchise Corp., Bitminer CC Ltd., CoinQX Exchange Ltd., Score Holdings International Corp. and First Bitcoin Capital LLC. All intra-company transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.
(b) | Accounting estimates and judgments |
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments and to form assumptions that affect the reported amounts and other disclosures in these consolidated financial statements. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these assumptions form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and further periods if the review affects both current and future periods.
Critical accounting estimates are estimates and assumptions made by management that may result in material adjustments to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Critical estimates used in the Company’s preparation of these consolidated financial statements include, among others, the valuation of digital currencies, mineral property, equipment and deferred tax assets.
Critical accounting judgments are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgments or assessments. Critical accounting judgments used by the Company include the expected economic lives of assets, the estimated future operating results, and the net cash flows from equipment.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(c) | Foreign currencies |
The reporting and functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the exchange rate of the functional currency at the date of the transaction. At each statement of financial position date, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate of the functional currency as at the period ending date. Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using exchange rates as at the initial transaction dates. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at date when the fair value was measured. All foreign currency translation gains and losses are included in the consolidated statement of loss.
(d) | Financial instruments |
Financial instruments are classified into various categories. Held to maturity investments and loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost, with amortization of premiums or discounts, losses and impairment included in current period interest income or expense. Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) are classified as FVTPL when the financial instrument is held for trading or designated as FVTPL. Financial instruments at FVTPL are measured at fair market value with all gains and losses included in net income or loss in the period in which they arise. Available-for- sale financial assets are measured at fair market value with revaluation gains and losses included in other comprehensive income or loss until the asset is removed from the statement of financial position, and losses due to impairment are included in operations. All other financial assets and liabilities are carried at amortized cost.
The Company’s financial instruments are cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, investment, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and due to related parties. The Company has classified its cash and cash equivalents as held for trading, accounts receivable as loans and receivables, investment as available-for-sale, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties as other financial liabilities.
Financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value and transaction costs are added to the carrying value of financial instruments that are not subsequently measured at FVTPL.
The Company classifies and discloses fair value measurements based on a three-level hierarchy:
● | Level 1 – inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
● | Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
● | Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(e) | Cash |
Cash is composed of cash at banks and on hand. The Company did not hold cash equivalents as the statement of financial position dates.
(f) | Digital currencies |
Digital currencies include cryptocurrencies that the Company has acquired or issued and are considered indefinite life assets because they do not expire or deteriorate over time and the Company expects to obtain benefits from its cryptocurrencies indefinitely.
Digital currencies without an active market are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Management conducts an impairment test at least annually by comparing carrying values to recoverable amounts and when there is an indication that impairment has occurred, an impairment charge is recorded. Changes arising from the test are recorded by the Company prospectively.
Digital currencies with an active market are recorded at fair value by reference to the active market, less any subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Increases in carrying values are recognized in other comprehensive income as revaluation surplus or in net income or loss to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease previously recognized. Decreases in carrying values are recognized in net income or loss or in other comprehensive income to the extent of any credit balance in the revaluation surplus account.
(g) | Property and equipment |
(i) | Mineral property |
Mineral property is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. All direct costs related to the acquisition of mineral properties are capitalized until the properties to which they relate are ready for their intended use, sold, abandoned, or management has determined that there is impairment. On the commencement of commercial production, net capitalized costs are charged to operations on a unit-of-production basis, by property, using estimated proven and probable recoverable reserves as the depletion base.
Although the Company has taken steps to verify titles to the properties in which it has an interest, in accordance with industry standards for properties in the exploration stage, these procedures do not guarantee the Company’s title. Property titles may be subject to unregistered prior agreements and noncompliance with regulatory requirements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(ii) | Equipment |
Equipment consists of automated check cashing kiosks and computer equipment. Equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses and depreciated as follows:
Automated check cashing kiosks – Five years (straight-line basis)
Computer equipment – 55% (declining balance basis)
(h) | Impairment of non-financial assets |
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its property and equipment and digital currencies to determine whether there is an indication that those assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the extent of the impairment charge is determined based on the estimated recoverable amount of the asset.
The recoverable amount of the asset used for this purpose is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and the value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assignments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
If the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to be less than its recorded amount, the recorded amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment charge is recognized immediately in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to a maximum amount equal to the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
(i) | Provisions |
Provisions are recorded when a present legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of past events where it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.
The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the statement of financial position date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows. When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(j) | Comprehensive income or loss |
Other comprehensive income or loss is the change in net assets arising from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income or loss comprises net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss. Financial assets that are classified as available-for-sale and digital currencies measured using the revaluation model will have revaluation gains and losses included in other comprehensive income or loss until the asset is removed from the statement of financial position.
(k) | Income taxes |
The provision for income taxes consists of current and deferred tax expense and is recorded in operations. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the period, adjusted for amendments to tax payable for previous years.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed using the asset and liability method on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities on the statement of financial position and their corresponding tax values, using the enacted or substantially enacted, income tax rates at each statement of financial position date. Deferred tax assets also result from unused losses and other deductions carried forward. The valuation of deferred tax assets is reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted to the extent that it is not probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilized by use of a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated realizable amount.
(l) | Loss per share |
The basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of instruments which are convertible to common share equivalents.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
4. | NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS |
The following is a summary of new standards, amendments and interpretations that have been issued but not yet adopted in these consolidated financial statements:
(a) | IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) |
IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortized cost or fair value, replacing the multiple classification options in IAS 39. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial instruments in the context of its business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets. Most of the requirements in IAS 39 for classification and measurement of financial liabilities were carried forward unchanged to IFRS 9. The new standard also requires a single impairment method to be used, replacing the multiple impairment methods in IAS 39. IFRS 9 also includes requirements relating to a new hedge accounting model, which represents a substantial overhaul of hedge accounting which will allow entities to better reflect their risk management activities in the financial statements. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier adoption permitted.
(b) | IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (IFRS 15”) |
IFRS 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue is recognized. It replaces existing revenue recognition guidance, including IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IFRIC 14 Customer Loyalty Programmes. IFRS 15 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted.
The Company is currently assessing the impact that these new and amended standards will have on the consolidated financial statements.
5. | INVESTMENT |
The Company’s investment consists of 5 million common shares of Singlepoint Inc., a company trading on the OTCQV Venture Market in the United States of America. The shares were acquired on August 3, 2017 through the exchange of 1 million WEED coins, a digital currency which was recorded at nominal value. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized a related gain on exchange of the digital currency for the investment of $150,000. As at December 31, 2017, the fair value of the Singlepoint Inc. common shares, measured at the quoted market price (Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy), is $500,000.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
6. | DIGITAL CURRENCIES |
Digital | Digital | |||||||||||
Currencies | Currencies | |||||||||||
at Cost | at Fair Value | Total | ||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Additions (Note 7) | 398,000 | - | 398,000 | |||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | 398,000 | - | 398,000 | |||||||||
Additions | 91,990 | 126,077 | 218,067 | |||||||||
Disposals | (573 | ) | (107,371 | ) | (107,944 | ) | ||||||
Increase in accumulated other comprehensive income | - | 83,136 | 83,136 | |||||||||
Balance December 31, 2017 | $ | 489,417 | $ | 101,842 | $ | 591,259 | ||||||
Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | $ | 398,000 | $ | - | $ | 398,000 | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | 489,417 | $ | 101,842 | $ | 591,259 |
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded $83,136 related to changes in fair values of digital currencies measured at fair value at the quoted market price (December 31, 2016 - $nil) using www.coinmarketcap.com.
7. | MINERAL PROPERTY |
Venezuela | ||||
Concessions | ||||
Cost | ||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 | $ | 360,000 | ||
Disposals | (360,000 | ) | ||
Balance December 31, 2017 and 2016 | $ | - | ||
Carrying amounts | ||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 | $ | 360,000 | ||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | $ | - | ||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | - |
On February 6, 2006, the Company acquired mining rights to mineralized property in the Pacaraima region in Southern Venezuela. Acquired rights included the Cerro Trompa Mine located eight kilometers northeast of Icabaru and other mining properties, including the San Miguel, Mosquito and Zapata Mines.
On November 18, 2016, the Company exchanged its mining rights for one billion KiloCoin, a digital currency valued at $398,000, and recognized a gain on exchange $38,000.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
8. | EQUIPMENT |
Automated
Check Cashing |
Computer | |||||||||||
Kiosks | Equipment | Total | ||||||||||
Cost | ||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Additions | 90,000 | 1,425 | 91,425 | |||||||||
Balance December 31, 2017 | $ | 90,000 | $ | 1,425 | $ | 91,425 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Additions | 9,000 | 392 | 9,392 | |||||||||
Balance December 31, 2017 | $ | 9,000 | $ | 392 | $ | 9,392 | ||||||
Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2016 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | 81,000 | $ | 1,033 | $ | 82,033 |
9. | INCOME TAXES |
December 31, | December 31, | January 1, | ||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2016 | ||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | ||||||||||||
Mineral property | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 712,400 | ||||||
Tax loss carryforwards | 798,644 | 834,450 | 132,916 | |||||||||
Total deferred tax assets | 798,644 | 834,450 | 845,316 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | ||||||||||||
Digital currencies | (50,247 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Investment | (65,000 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
(115,247 | ) | - | - | |||||||||
Net deferred tax assets | 683,397 | 834,450 | 845,316 | |||||||||
Valuation allowance | (683,397 | ) | (834,450 | ) | (845,316 | ) | ||||||
Net deferred tax assets | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
9. | INCOME TAXES (continued) |
A reconciliation of the provision for or recovery of income taxes is as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2017 | 2016 | |||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | $ | (2,333,112 | ) | $ | 3,792 | |||
Combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory tax rates | 26 | % | 26 | % | ||||
Income tax recovery (expense) based on combined statutory tax rates | (606,609 | ) | 986 | |||||
Net tax effect of items that are not taxable or deductible | 644,856 | - | ||||||
Tax effect relating to items that are taxable or tax deductible | (2,442 | ) | (702,520 | ) | ||||
Utilization of losses carried forward | (35,805 | ) | - | |||||
Current period losses not recognized | - | 701,534 | ||||||
$ | - | $ | - |
At December 31, 2017, the Company has unrecognized non-capital losses for income tax purposes of approximately $3 million (December 31, 2016 - $3.2 million; January 1, 2016 - $511,000) which may be used to offset future taxable income and which will expire between 2026 and 2036 if not utilized.
10. | SHARE CAPITAL |
The Company is authorized to issue 21,000,000,000 common shares with no par value. At December 31, 2017, 301,842,291 common shares were issued and outstanding (December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 – 304,316,517).
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 3,415,924 common shares in trust as compensation for third parties who had “mined” the Company’s BIT digital currency and traded the BIT digital currency for the Company’s BITCF digital currency. The common shares were valued at $2,356,988 on the date they were issued.
In addition, 350,000 common shares were issued to directors for services (Note 11) and 6,240,150 common shares were returned to treasury and cancelled.
On August 2, 2017, the Company approved a ten percent (10%) quarterly dividend to its shareholders on record as of September 12, 2017 to be paid with the digital currency TeslaCoilCoin (“TESLA coin”). As the digital currency dividend payment has not been approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Company has not paid or recorded the dividend during the year ended December 31, 2017.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
11. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Payable to related parties include $197,500 due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2016 - $193,575; January 1, 2016 - $156,327) and $4,848 due to a company owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 - $nil). During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer of $154,179 as a result of being settled with 2,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 350,000 common shares to directors for services and recorded the fair value of the shares, $374,500, as directors’ fees.
12. | DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT |
On November 1, 2017, the Company entered into a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc. (“Petroteq”) whereby the Company was engaged to design and build a blockchain-based platform for Petroteq to be used by Petroteq and other companies engaged in international oil and gas operations. Compensation includes the following:
● | Base compensation of $500,000 payable in five (5) equal and consecutive monthly installments with the initial installment of $100,000 due on or before December 1, 2017 (initial installment received in January 2018); |
● | Annual license fee of $10,000 beginning January 1, 2018; and |
● | Royalty of five percent of net revenues received by Petroteq from any third person. |
The remaining $400,000 of unpaid base compensation is currently being renegotiated between the Company and Petroteq.
13. | MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL |
The Company’s capital management objectives are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue its business strategies. The Company’s capital consists of its shareholders’ equity.
The Company manages and adjusts its capital structure whenever changes to the risk characteristics of its underlying assets or changes in economic conditions occur. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue new shares or acquire or dispose of certain assets.
In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company maintains a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital at an acceptable level of risk and makes adjustments on it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. As of the consolidated financial statement dates there are no external restrictions on the Company’s capital.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
14. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
(a) | Fair value information |
The Company classifies and discloses its fair value measurements based on the three- level hierarchy described in Note 3(d). The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties, which are carried at amortized cost, approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
(b) | Financial instrument risk exposure |
The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, which include credit risk, liquidity risk and market risks (market price risk).
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company’s accounts receivable is due from a single customer and was received subsequent to year end. As such, the Company considers this risk to be minimal.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties are due within the current operating period. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure (Note 13).
Market risk
The Company is exposed to market risk related to the fluctuation in the market price of its investment. The market price for the investment has experienced significant volatility over the period covered by these financial statements and the Company therefore closely monitors the market value of the investment in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.
15. | EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE |
In January 2018, the Company entered into a partnership agreement with Empire Blockchain Corp. (“Empire”) to identify practical applications of blockchain technology in the agriculture sector. Compensation will include the following:
● | 500,000 common shares of YaSheng Group, the parent company of Empire, 100,000 issuable within 60 days after the effective date of the agreement and the balance to be issued in four equal annual installments of 100,000 common shares beginning on or before December 31, 2018; |
● | Annual license fee of $100; and |
● | Royalty of five percent of net revenues received by Empire from any third person. |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
15. | EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE (continued) |
On November 8, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (“REFG”) to integrate the Company’s cryptocurrency, WEED, with REFG’s payment gateway system. REFG will issue 2,000,000 of its common shares to the Company after which the Company will provide an analysis of the project. In February 2018, the Company received the 2,000,000 common shares of REFG and completed its obligations under the joint venture agreement.
In March 2018, the Company agreed to acquire a 50% interest in Blockcrunch Holding LLC through the issuance of 7,700,000 common shares of the Company. The common shares have not been issued as of the date of these consolidated financial statements.
16. | FIRST-TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS |
The Company has adopted IFRS on January 1, 2017, with a transition date of January 1, 2016. Under IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards the IFRS are applied retrospectively at the transition date with all adjustments to assets and liabilities taken to retained earnings unless certain exemptions are applied. The Company has applied the following exemptions to its opening statement of financial position dated January 1, 2016:
Business combinations
IFRS 1 indicates that a first-time adopter may elect not to apply IFRS 3 Business Combinations retrospectively to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to IFRS. The Company has made this election and applied IFRS 3 only to business combinations that occurred on or after January 1, 2016.
IFRS 1 also outlines guidelines to which a first-time adopter must adhere to under certain circumstances. The Company has applied the following guideline to its opening statement of financial position dated January 1, 2016:
Estimates
In accordance with IFRS 1, an entity’s estimates in accordance with IFRS at the date of transition to IFRS must be consistent with estimates made for the same date in accordance with previous U.S. GAAP, unless there is objective evidence that those estimates were made in error. The Company’s IFRS estimates at January 1, 2016 are consistent with its U.S. GAAP estimates for the same date.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
16. | FIRST-TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS (continued) |
The U.S. GAAP statements of financial position as at January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 have been reconciled to IFRS as follows, with resulting differences explained below:
The U.S. GAAP statement of loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2016 has been reconciled to IFRS as follows, with resulting differences explained below:
Effect of transition to IFRS
Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
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Prior Period | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||
Notes | US GAAP | Errors | Adjustment | IFRS | ||||||||||||||
REVENUE | (a(ii)) | $ | 26,306 | $ | (26,306 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administration | (a(ii)), (c) | 50,060 | (15,852 | ) | (29,458 | ) | 4,750 | |||||||||||
Product development | (c) | - | - | 26,273 | 26,273 | |||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | (c) | - | - | 3,185 | 3,185 | |||||||||||||
50,060 | (15,852 | ) | - | 34,208 | ||||||||||||||
NET LOSS BEFORE OTHER INCOME | (23,754 | ) | (10,454 | ) | - | (34,208 | ) | |||||||||||
OTHER INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain on exchange of mineral property for digital currencies | (b) | - | - | 38,000 | 38,000 | |||||||||||||
- | - | 38,000 | 38,000 | |||||||||||||||
NET (LOSS) INCOME | (a(ii)), (b), (c) | $ | (23,754 | ) | $ | (10,454 | ) | $ | 38,000 | $ | 3,792 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
16. | FIRST-TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS (continued) |
The U.S. GAAP statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2016 has been reconciled to IFRS as follows, with resulting differences explained below:
Effect of transition to IFRS
Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
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Prior Period | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||
Notes | US GAAP | Errors | Adjustment | IFRS | ||||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (a(ii)), (b), (c) | $ | (23,754 | ) | $ | (10,454 | ) | $ | 38,000 | $ | 3,792 | |||||||
Items not affecting use of cash | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain on exchange of mineral property for digital currencies | (b) | - | - | (38,000 | ) | (38,000 | ) | |||||||||||
(23,754 | ) | (10,454 | ) | - | (34,208 | ) | ||||||||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital items | ||||||||||||||||||
Due to related parties | (a(ii)) | 7,541 | 29,707 | - | 37,248 | |||||||||||||
(16,213 | ) | 19,253 | - | 3,040 | ||||||||||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock | (a(iv)) | 6,393 | (6,393 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||
6,393 | (6,393 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH | (9,820 | ) | 12,860 | - | 3,040 | |||||||||||||
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR | (a(i)) | 7,213 | (4,293 | ) | - | 2,920 | ||||||||||||
CASH, END OF YEAR | (a) | $ | (2,607 | ) | $ | 8,567 | $ | - | $ | 5,960 |
Differences arising from the transition from U.S. GAAP to IFRS are explained as follows:
(a) | In transitioning to IFRS, adjustments were made to the Company’s accounts to correct errors previously reported under U.S. GAAP. |
(i) | Cash has been restated to agree with reconciled bank balances as at January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 and to include subsidiary bank accounts previously excluded. |
(ii) | Due to related parties, revenue and general and administration have been restated to reverse amounts previously recorded as revenues and to exclude non-Company related expenses. |
(iii) | Share capital has been restated to reconcile share capital to the Company’s transfer agent records and to record 198,630 common shares issued in 2016. |
(iv) | Proceeds from sale of common shares have been adjusted as there was no financing activity during 2016. |
(b) | IFRS requires that exchanges of non-monetary assets be measured at the fair value of the asset received. As such, the Company has measured the acquisition of KiloCoin through the exchange of its mineral property (Note 7) using the fair value of KiloCoin at the date of exchange. |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017, December 2016 and January 1, 2016
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
16. | FIRST-TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS (continued) |
(c) | IFRS requires an entity to present additional line items in the statement presenting profit or loss and other comprehensive income when such presentation is relevant to an understanding of the entity’s financial performance. As such, the Company has presented product development and sales and marketing expense separately from general and administrative expense. |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule A |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Current | |
As at December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 | |
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | January 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At Fair Value (Current) | Quantity |
Fair
Value at
December 31, 2017 |
Carrying
and Fair Value |
Quantity |
Fair
Value at
December 31, 2016 |
Carrying
and Fair Value |
Quantity |
Fair
Value at
December 31, 2016 |
Carrying
and Fair Value |
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BitCoin (BTC) | 6.0329 | $ | 14,156.40 | $ | 85,404 | - | $ | - | $ | - | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
BitCoin Cash (BCH) | 5.9500 | $ | 2,533.01 | 15,071 | - | $ | - | - | - | $ | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
LiteCoin (LTC) | 0.0645 | $ | 232.10 | 15 | - | $ | - | - | - | $ | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Omni (OMNI) | 1.8925 | $ | 91.73 | 174 | - | $ | - | - | - | $ | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tether (USDT) | 1,165.9858 | $ | 1.01 | 1,178 | - | $ | - | - | - | $ | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 101,842 | $ | - | $ | - |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule B |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Non-current | |
As at December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 | |
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
At
Cost
(Non-current) December 31, 2017 |
Quantity |
Cost
per
Currency |
Carrying Value | Quantity |
Cost
per
Currency |
Carrying
Value |
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Bitcoin Scrypt (BTCS) | 1.29 | $ | - | $ | - | Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | ||||||||||||||||||
OTC Coin | 19,996,895,800.00 | $ | - | - | THY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) * | 3,988,609.00 | $ | - | 91,990 | EVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MaidSafeCoin (MAID) | 71.00 | $ | - | - | QFA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Alphabit (ABC) | 200,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | DLH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
KiloCoin (KLC) | 998,560,007.00 | $ | 0.000398 | 397,427 | GIA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Perkscoin | 2,083,333.00 | $ | - | - | CHH | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
First Bitcoin (BIT) | 20,699,497,315.42 | $ | - | - | THA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
President Johnson (GARY) | 54,987,192,536.00 | $ | - | - | AFR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Hillary (HILL) | 55,967,772,167.00 | $ | - | - | SWR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
President Trump (PRES) | 55,869,517,129.00 | $ | - | - | AAR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BURN | 55,968,072,167.00 | $ | - | - | ANZ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
StopTrumpCoin | 0.69 | $ | - | - | VOZ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Infmitecoin (IFC) | 273.79 | $ | - | - | AUA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Bitcoin Futures (XBU) | 8,997,777.00 | $ | - | - | BKP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Altcoin (ALT) | 12,884.84 | $ | - | - | JAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AFG | 100,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | JAA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | JAT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
UAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | HAD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
FFT | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | AXM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | KLM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SWA | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | VRD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
PURPOSE | 26.89 | $ | - | - | BAW | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BPU | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | FIN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BPL | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | VIR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BCN | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | CRK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BXT | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | NAX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XBC | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | ACA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XOM | 4,090,505.07 | $ | - | - | CSN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
FUEL | 92,000,000,000.19 | $ | - | - | AEE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
WEED | 78,366,400.32 | $ | - | - | MAS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Fly (LOYAL) | 2,254,750,118.00 | $ | - | - | DAL | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Catalan Coin | 92,233,720,368.00 | $ | - | - | KAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
UAE | 1,000,000,020.00 | $ | - | - | CAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
QTR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | EZY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SIA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SLK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
CPA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | AFL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ANA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SAA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ETD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 489,417 | $ | 489,417 |
* | 97,134 TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2017 through the exchange of 96,066 Tether (USDT) and recorded at a cost of $90,990. |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule B (continued) |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Non-current | |
As at December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 | |
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
At Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Non-current) | Cost per | Carrying | Cost per | Carrying | ||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2017 | Quantity | Currency | Value | Quantity | Currency | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||
KZR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CES | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HVN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | GFA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
LAN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | ICE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
OMA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JST | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | PAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
POE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | EGF | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XAX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | KQA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EIN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | DTA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
WJA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CCA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
IGO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | TSC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
IBE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | ANE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JBU | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | DKH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JSA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | FJI | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AZU | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | LOTP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CAW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TAM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | AMX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AZA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RBA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
DAT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | GCRC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ASA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | TGW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SCO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | MNO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SAS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RJA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SEY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SEJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TAP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | WOWN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TOM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ALK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | FS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
CMP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AHY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | BW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JAI | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | JJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MAU | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | MC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BER | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | HH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EWG | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | IC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EYH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
APJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | WY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 489,417 | $ | 489,417 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule B (continued) |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Non-current | |
As at December 31, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 | |
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
At Cost
(Non-current)
|
Quantity | Cost per Currency | Carrying Value | |||||||||
OTC Coin | 19,996,895,800.00 | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||
TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) | 19,913,900.00 | $ | - | - | ||||||||
KiloCoin (KLC) | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | 0.000398 | 398,000 | ||||||||
First Bitcoin (BIT) | 20,697,934,980.74 | $ | - | - | ||||||||
President Johnson (GARY) | 54,948,039,390.43 | $ | - | - | ||||||||
Hillary (HILL) | 55,967,772,167.43 | $ | - | - | ||||||||
President Trump (PRES) | 55,967,952,167.43 | $ | - | - | ||||||||
$ | 398,000 |
At Cost
(Non-current)
|
Quantity |
Cost
per
Currency |
Carrying Value | |||||||||
OTC Coin | 19,996,895,800.00 | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||
TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) | 19,913,900.00 | $ | - | - | ||||||||
$ | - |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
(Expressed in US dollars)
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Date: June 26, 2018
The following management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) is a review of operations, current financial position and outlook for First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “company”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “First Bitcoin”) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Amounts reported and financial figures contained herein are denoted in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted as being denominated in Canadian dollars (“C$”) and are based upon the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), unless otherwise notated. Information contained herein is presented at June 20, 2018. Certain information in this MD&A or incorporated by reference, and in other public announcements by the Company is forward–looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. Words such as “may”, “will”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information includes information concerning the Company’s future financial performance, business strategy, plans, goals and objectives. Forward–looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions considered reasonable by management but which are subject to business, economic and competitive uncertainties. Results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements.
Although the forward looking information contained herein is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward looking statements. We have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements, however there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. First Bitcoin does not undertake to update any forward looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Business Overview
First Bitcoin is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. We were originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, we were renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, we dissolved our filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, we changed our name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
In September 2016, we commenced our cryptocurrency generation operations. Throughout 2017, we expanded our cryptocurrency operations with the generation of more than 100 unique cryptocurrencies. We also entered into agreements with third parties in order to develop blockchains to track petroleum and agricultural supply chain management.
During 2017, we organized several crowdsales utilizing a protocol built upon the Bitcoin Blockchain. These included, but are not limited to Altcoin (COIN:ALT) based on our website www.Altcoinmarketcap.com and WEED (COIN:WEED). The latter resulted in our company exchanging a portion of our WEED coin inventory for 5,000,000 shares of SinglePoint Inc. ($SING), a company trading on the OTCQV Venture Market. The crowdsale of ALT was in exchange for Tether (COIN:USDT). Both of these crowdsales began trading on the New Zealand Crypto exchange, Cryptopia. A complete list of all cryptocurrencies owned by our company as at December 31, 2017 is disclosed in the schedule to our consolidated financial statements.
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In February 2018, we received 2,000,000 shares of Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions ($REFG) as compensation for providing feasibility and technical details to utilize WEED coins as alternative payment solutions involving the cannabis industries. REFG acquired WEED coins from a third party crowdsale participant.
Our cryptocurrency exchange, COINQX, which has been in testing and designed for institutional cryptocurrency traders has been redesigned to appeal to retail traders based on a user-friendly interface with a planned launched late July 2018.
The price of Bitcoins or the anemic markets for our diversified altcoin inventories are volatile and fluctuations are expected. Declines in the price of Bitcoin would have negative impact in our operating results, liquidity and would harm the price of our common stock. Movements may be influenced by various factors, including, but not limited to, government regulation, security breaches experienced by service providers, as well as political and economic uncertainties around the world.
Historical results from all of the Company’s activities are available in the Company’s news releases which are available on the Company’s website (http://bitcoincapitalcorp.com) and SEDAR.
Selected Financial Information and Results of Operations
December 31,
2017 |
December 31,
2016 |
December 31,
2015 |
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Total assets | 1,279,832 | 403,960 | 362,920 | |||||||||
Total long-term liabilities | - | - | - | |||||||||
Cash dividends declared | - | - | - | |||||||||
Total revenues | 100,000 | - | 41,207 | |||||||||
Cost of goods sold | - | - | (38,548 | ) | ||||||||
Operating expenses | (2,848,265 | ) | (34,208 | ) | (50,989 | ) | ||||||
Other income | 415,153 | 38,000 | - | |||||||||
Net (loss) income | (2,333,112 | ) | 3,792 | (48,331 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income | (1,899,976 | ) | 3,792 | (48,331 | ) | |||||||
Net (loss) income per share – basic and diluted | (0.01 | ) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Total assets increased from $362,920 at December 31, 2015 to $403,960 at December 31, 2016. As at December 31, 2015, assets included mining rights to a mineralized property in the Pacaraima region in Southern Venezuela, with a carrying value of $360,000. This property was exchanged for one billion KiloCoins valued at $398,000 in November 2016, which resulted in the increase in total assets at December 31, 2016.
Total assets increased from $403,960 at December 31, 2016 to $1,279,832 at December 31, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we exchanged one million WEED coins for five million common shares of Singlepoint Inc. (“Singlepoint”). Our equity investment in Singlepoint was recorded at its fair value of $500,000 as at December 31, 2017. The increase to our assets as at December 31, 2017 was also a result of investments in kiosk equipment with a carrying value of $82,033 and accounts receivable of $100,000 related to our revenues earned from blockchain development.
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Our revenues increased by $100,000 from the year ended December 31, 2016 to the year ended December 31, 2017 as a result of revenues earned from blockchain development. In 2016, we had not begun our business of blockchain development.
Our expenses increased to $2,848,265 for the year ended December 31, 2017 from $34,208 for the year ended December 31, 2016. 2017 represented a full year of cryptocurrency generation as we began this segment of our business in September 2016. During 2017, we issued 3,415,924 shares of our common stock, valued at $2,356,988, as a fee for mining activity performed on our BITCF coin. The mining activity fee is a non-recurring event. In addition, overall increase in activity resulted in increases in general and administration expense, professional fees and sales and marketing expense.
Other income increased from $38,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 to $415,153 for the year ended December 31, 2017. During 2016, we exchanged our mineralized property, with a carrying value of $360,000, for one billion KiloCoins valued at $398,000 and recorded a gain on exchange of $38,000. During 2017, we exchange one million WEED coins for five million common shares of Singlepoint and recorded a gain on exchange of $150,000. We settled amounts payable to our Chief Executive Officer with 2,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) and recorded a gain on settlement of $154,179. In addition, we conducted a crowdsale of ALT coins and received 113,214 USDT coins, which resulted in a gain on acquisition of digital currencies of $108,410 included in other income.
Summary of Quarterly Results
The following is a summary of the Company’s financial results for the past eight quarters:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31,
2017 |
September 30, 2017 |
June 30,
2017 |
March 31,
2017 |
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Revenues | 100,000 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Other income | - | 304,456 | 105,893 | 4804 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (2,280,932 | ) | (18,187 | ) | (21,719 | ) | (12,274 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) |
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2016 |
September 30, 2016 |
June 30,
2016 |
March 31,
2016 |
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Revenues | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Other income | 38,000 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 11,589 | (2,169 | ) | (5,007 | ) | (621 | ) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) |
During the fourth quarter of 2017, we earned consulting income of $100,000 pursuant to a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc. Net loss during the fourth quarter of 2017 was significantly higher than the previous quarters as we recorded $2,356,988 of mining activity fees and $374,500 of directors’ fees related to common shares issued for these services.
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Other Financial Disclosure
Our general and administrative expenses consist of:
December 31,
2016 |
December 31,
2015 |
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Investor relations | 1,495 | - | ||||||
Office | 1,581 | 175 | ||||||
Regulatory | 17,333 | 3,075 | ||||||
Travel | 6,148 | - | ||||||
Website | 5,424 | 1,500 | ||||||
Total general and administrative | 31,981 | 4,750 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2017, we had cash of $6,540 compared to $5,960 as of December 31, 2016. We had working capital deficit of $29,552 at December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 - $187,615). During the year ended December 31, 2017, we generated $92,005 of cash inflow from operating activities (December 31, 2016 – $34,208 cash outflow). During the year ended December 31, 2017, we used $91,425 of cash in investing activities due to the purchase of kiosks.
We have historically financed our business through management’s advancement of funds or payment our obligations as they come due. Management’s plans include putting into operation our supply management blockchain services being developed through joint ventures. We also plan on exchanging existing digital asset inventories for Bitcoins, other altcoins and common shares of publicly traded companies, raising new capital through equity or debt issuances and potentially curtailing any operations to ensure our company can continue operations.
As of the date of this report, our company has no commitments for capital expenditures.
Off–Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off–balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off–balance sheet arrangements.
Transactions with Related Parties
Payable to related parties include $197,500 due to our company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2016 - $193,575; January 1, 2016 - $156,327) and $4,848 due to a company owned by our company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2016 - $nil). During the year ended December 31, 2017, we recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to our company’s Chief Executive Officer of $154,179 as a result of being settled with 2,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, we issued 350,000 common shares to directors for services and recorded the fair value of the shares, $374,500, as directors’ fees.
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Changes in Accounting Policy
Our company adopted IFRS on January 1, 2017, with a transition date of January 1, 2016. Under IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards the IFRS are applied retrospectively at the transition date with all adjustments to assets and liabilities taken to retained earnings unless certain exemptions are applied. A detailed description of our transition to IFRS is included in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
Financial Instruments and Other Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, which include credit risk, liquidity risk and market risks (market price risk).
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Our accounts receivable is due from a single customer and was received subsequent to year end. As such, we consider this risk to be minimal.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that our company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties are due within the current operating period. Our company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure.
Market risk
Our company is exposed to market risk related to the fluctuation in the market price of our investment. The market price for the investment has experienced significant volatility over the period covered by our consolidated financial statements and we therefore closely monitors the market value of the investment in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Outstanding Share Data
Our company is authorized to issue 21,000,000,000 common shares with no par value.
Issued and Outstanding | ||||||||
At
December 31, 2017 |
At the date of this MD&A | |||||||
Common shares | 301,842,291 | 301,842,291 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (Expressed in US dollars)
NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3) (a), if an auditor has not performed a review of interim financial statements they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor. The Company’s independent auditor has not performed a review of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with standards established by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada for a review of interim financial statements by an entity’s auditor.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
September
30,
2019 |
December
31,
2018 |
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(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 1,703 | $ | 5,622 | ||||
Accounts receivable (Note 11) | - | 166,500 | ||||||
Other receivables | 16,524 | 1,802 | ||||||
Digital currencies (Note 6) | 13,187 | 10,933 | ||||||
31,414 | 184,857 | |||||||
Security deposit | 4,105 | 4,105 | ||||||
Patent, net | 308,750 | - | ||||||
Investments (Note 5) | 260,914 | 95,760 | ||||||
Digital Currencies (Note 6) | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Convertible Promissory Note (Note 7) | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Equipment (Note 8) | 55,128 | 80,628 | ||||||
$ | 660,313 | $ | 365,352 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 74,144 | $ | 75,401 | ||||
Convertible note payable, net | 327 | $ | - | |||||
Derivative liability | 18,027 | $ | - | |||||
Payable to related parties (Note 10) | 52,925 | 16,696 | ||||||
Operating advances | - | 166,500 | ||||||
145,423 | 258,597 | |||||||
\ | ||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Share capital (Note 9) | 303,513 | 301,913 | ||||||
Paid-in-capital | 6,126,673 | 5,816,273 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (118,365 | ) | (128,273 | ) | ||||
Deficit | (5,796,931 | ) | (5,883,158 | ) | ||||
514,890 | 106,755 | |||||||
$ | 660,313 | $ | 365,352 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Income/Loss and Comprehensive Income/Loss
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30,
2019 |
September 30,
2018 |
September 30,
2019 |
September 30,
2018 |
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REVENUES | $ | 157,500 | $ | 157,500 | $ | 157,500 | $ | 400,000 | ||||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 8,500 | 2,808 | 25,500 | 5,616 | ||||||||||||
General and administration | 38,828 | 41,874 | 84,180 | 228,223 | ||||||||||||
47,328 | 44,682 | 109,680 | 233,839 | |||||||||||||
LOSS BEFORE OTHER INCOME (LOSS) | 110,172 | 112,818 | 47,820 | 166,161 | ||||||||||||
OTHER (INCOME) LOSS | ||||||||||||||||
Other income | 14,676 | - | 45,000 | - | ||||||||||||
Amortization of debt discount | (326 | ) | - | (326 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Financing costs | (7,950 | ) | - | (7,950 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Change in value of derivative liability | 1,683 | - | 1,683 | - | ||||||||||||
8,083 | - | 38,407 | - | |||||||||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) | 118,255 | 112,818 | 86,227 | 166,161 | ||||||||||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||
Item that may be reclassified subsequently into net income or loss Investment fair value adjustment (Note 5) | (165,266 | ) | - | (116,526 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Item that will not be reclassified subsequently into net income or loss Digital currency revaluation surplus (Note 6) | 120,168 | - | 126,434 | - | ||||||||||||
(45,098 | ) | - | 9,908 | - | ||||||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 73,157 | $ | 112,818 | $ | 96,135 | $ | 166,161 | ||||||||
BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | 303,337,257 | 301,842,291 | 302,389,552 | 301,842,291 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
Share Capital |
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income |
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Number
of Shares |
Amount |
Paid-in-
Capital |
Fair Value
Reserve |
Digital Currency
Revaluation Reserve |
Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2018 | 301,913,081 | $ | 301,913 | 5,816,273 | $ | (130,240 | ) | $ | 1,967 | (5,883,158 | ) | $ | 106,755 | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of common shares for patent | 1,600,000 | $ | 1,600 | $ | 310,400 | 312,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | (116,526 | ) | 126,434 | 86,227 | 96,135 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, June 30, 2019 | 303,513,081 | $ | 303,513 | $ | 6,126,673 | $ | (246,766 | ) | $ | 128,401 | $ | (5,796,931 | ) | 514,890 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
September 30,
2019 |
September 30,
2018 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 86,227 | $ | 166,161 | ||||
Items not affecting use of cash | ||||||||
Amortization of debt discount | 326 | - | ||||||
Financing costs | 7,950 | - | ||||||
Change in value of derivative liability | (1,683 | ) | - | |||||
Depreciation | 25,500 | 5,612 | ||||||
118,320 | 171,773 | |||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital items | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (14,722 | ) | (300,000 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 6,842 | 150,295 | ||||||
110,440 | 22,068 | |||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Investments | (157,500 | ) | - | |||||
Purchase of property and equipment | - | (36,887 | ) | |||||
(157,500 | ) | (36,887 | ) | |||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Proceeds from convertible note payable | 11,760 | - | ||||||
Operating advances received | 31,381 | 11,541 | ||||||
43,141 | 11,541 | |||||||
DECREASE IN CASH | (3,919 | ) | (3,278 | ) | ||||
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 5,622 | 6,540 | ||||||
CASH, END OF PERIOD | $ | 1,703 | $ | 3,262 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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First Bitcoin Capital Corp.
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)
1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. The Company was originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, the Company was renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, the Company dissolved its filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, the Company changed its name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
The Company’s registered office is located at Suite 2800, Park Place, 666 Burrard St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2Z7, Canada.
The Company has incurred significant losses since inception and as at September 30, 2019 has a working capital deficit of $114,009 and an accumulated deficit of $5,796,931. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on being able to raise the necessary funding to continue operations, through the issuance of shares to the public, debt financings, joint arrangements and other contractual arrangements, or being able to operate profitably in the future. These consolidated financial statements do not reflect the adjustments or reclassifications which would be necessary if the Company were unable to continue its operations in the normal course of business.
2. | BASIS OF PREPARATION |
(a) | Statement of compliance |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
(b) | Basis of preparation |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value, as explained in the accounting policies set out in Note 3. The Company adopted new accounting standards IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenues from contracts with customers as of January 1, 2018. There was no impact on the measurement or presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of these new standards, except that the Company elected to classify investments in equity instruments which are not held for trading as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The classification and measurement of financial instruments is further described in Note 3(d).
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3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(a) | Basis of consolidation |
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries Bitcoin ATM Franchise Holdings Corp., Bitminer CC Ltd., CoinQX Exchange Ltd., Score Holdings International Corp., and First Bitcoin Capital LLC. All intra-company transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.
(b) | Accounting estimates and judgments |
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments and to form assumptions that affect the reported amounts and other disclosures in these consolidated financial statements. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these assumptions form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and further periods if the review affects both current and future periods.
Critical accounting estimates are estimates and assumptions made by management that may result in material adjustments to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Critical estimates used in the Company’s preparation of these consolidated financial statements include, among others, the valuation of digital currencies and investments in equity instruments, and the estimated future operating results and net cash flows from equipment and deferred tax assets. Critical accounting judgments are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgments or assessments. Critical accounting judgments used by the Company include the expected economic lives of assets, the classification of financial instruments, and the application of the revaluation model for digital currencies considered to be actively traded.
(c) | Foreign currencies |
The reporting and functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the exchange rate of the functional currency at the date of the transaction. At each statement of financial position date, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate of the functional currency as at the period ending date. Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using exchange rates as at the initial transaction dates. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at date when the fair value was measured. All foreign currency translation gains and losses are included in the consolidated statement of loss.
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3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(d) | Financial instruments |
Financial instruments consist of financial assets and financial liabilities and are initially recognized at fair value, plus transaction costs if the financial instrument is not subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss.
Financial assets are measured subsequently at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”), or fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”) based on the business model for managing the financial asset and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. Financial assets which are investments in equity instruments are measured subsequently at FVTPL unless they are not held for trading and are designated as FVOCI. Financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortized cost, except for derivatives and certain other specified exceptions measured FVTPL
The Company classifies its financial instruments as follows:
Financial instrument |
Previous classification
under IAS 39 |
Current classification
under IFRS 9 |
||
Cash | Amortized cost | Amortized cost | ||
Accounts receivable | Loans and receivables | Amortized cost | ||
Other receivables | Loans and receivables | Amortized cost | ||
Investments | Available-for-sale | Designated as FVOCI | ||
Convertible promissory note | N/A | FVTPL | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost | ||
Payable to related parties | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost | ||
Operating advances | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost | ||
Corporate debts | Other financial liabilities | Amortized cost |
Fair value measurements are determined based on quoted prices or appropriate valuation methods. Gains and losses on investments in equity instruments designated as FVOCI are recognized in other comprehensive income until they are derecognized. Dividends from these investments are recognized in profit and loss.
Financial instruments classified as amortized cost are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, adjusted as required for credit-impaired financial assets.
Financial assets measured at amortized cost are subject to a loss allowance for expected credit losses resulting from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date, or an allowance for lifetime expected losses for certain trade receivables, contract assets and lease receivables, and for financial assets where credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition. Changes in the amount of expected credit losses are recognized as an impairment gain or loss in profit and loss.
Financial assets are derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows expire, for certain transfers, or when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the financial asset. Financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
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3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(d) | Financial instruments (continued) |
The Company classifies and discloses fair value measurements based on a three-level hierarchy:
● | Level 1 – inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
● | Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
● | Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. |
(e) | Cash |
Cash is composed of cash at banks and on hand. The Company did not hold cash equivalents at the statement of financial position dates.
(f) | Digital currencies |
Digital currencies include cryptocurrencies that the Company has acquired or issued and are considered indefinite life assets because they do not expire or deteriorate over time.
Digital currencies without an active market are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Management conducts an impairment test at least annually by comparing carrying values to recoverable amounts and when there is an indication of impairment, an impairment charge is recorded. Changes arising from the impairment tests are recorded by the Company prospectively.
Digital currencies with an active market are recorded at fair value by reference to the active market, less any subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Increases in carrying values are recognized in other comprehensive income as revaluation surplus or in net income or loss to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease previously recognized. Decreases in carrying values are recognized in net income or loss or in other comprehensive income to the extent of any credit balance in the revaluation surplus account.
(g) | Equipment |
Equipment consists of automated check cashing kiosks, computer equipment and furniture. Equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses and is depreciated as follows:
Automated check cashing kiosks – Five years (straight-line basis)
Computer equipment – 55% (declining balance basis)
Furniture – 10% (straight line basis)
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3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
(h) | Impairment of non-financial assets |
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its property and equipment and digital currencies to determine whether there is an indication that those assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the extent of the impairment charge is determined based on the estimated recoverable amount of the asset.
The recoverable amount of the asset used for this purpose is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and the value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assignments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
If the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to be less than its recorded amount, the recorded amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment charge is recognized immediately in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, to a maximum amount equal to the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
(i) | Provisions |
Provisions are recorded when a present legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of past events where it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.
The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the statement of financial position date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows. When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
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3. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
(j) | Comprehensive income or loss |
Other comprehensive income or loss is the change in net assets arising from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income or loss comprises net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss. Financial assets that are classified as available-for-sale and digital currencies measured using the revaluation model will have revaluation gains and losses included in other comprehensive income or loss until the asset is removed from the statement of financial position.
(k) | Income taxes |
The provision for income taxes consists of current and deferred tax expense and is recorded in operations. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the period, adjusted for amendments to tax payable for previous years.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed using the asset and liability method on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities on the statement of financial position and their corresponding tax values, using the enacted or substantially enacted, income tax rates at each statement of financial position date. Deferred tax assets also result from unused losses and other deductions carried forward. The valuation of deferred tax assets is reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted to the extent that it is not probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilized by use of a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated realizable amount.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
(m) | Loss per share |
The basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of instruments which are convertible to common share equivalents.
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4. | NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS |
The following is a summary of significant new standards, amendments and interpretations that have been issued but not yet adopted in these consolidated financial statements:
In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, Codification Improvements, which clarifies three specific issues within ASC 842, Leases. Issue 1: Determining the Fair Value of the Underlying Asset by Lessors That Are Not Manufacturers or Dealers provides an exception for lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers for determining fair value of an underlying asset. Specifically, those lessors will use their cost, reflecting any volume or trade discounts that may apply, as the fair value of the underlying asset. However, if significant time lapses between the acquisition of the underlying asset and lease commencement, those lessors will be required to apply the definition of fair value (exit price) in ASC 820. Issue 2: Presentation on the Statement of Cash Flows specifies that lessors that are depository and lending institutions within the scope of ASC 942 will present all “principal payments received under leases” within investing activities on the statement of cash flows. Other lessors will continue to apply the guidance in ASC 842
that requires presentation of all cash receipts from leases within operating activities. Issue 3: Transition Disclosures Related to Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections provides an exception to the paragraph 250-10-50-3 interim disclosure requirements in the ASC 842 transition disclosure requirements. The ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those years. For all other entities, the effective date is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its financial statements and related disclosures, as well as the timing of adoption and the application method.
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures.
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5. | INVESTMENTS |
Investee | Symbol | Shares Held | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||
Singlepoint Inc. | SING | 5,000,000 | $ | 150,000 | $ | 58,500 | ||||||||
Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions, Inc. | REFG | 2,000,000 | 76,000 | 23,200 | ||||||||||
Petroteq Energy Inc. | PQEFF | 250,000 | 57,500 | 52,500 | ||||||||||
Digital Asset Monetary Network, Inc. Series BB Preferred Shares | DATI | 10,000 | 100,000 | 126,714 | ||||||||||
$ | 383,500 | $ | 260,914 |
(a) | The Company holds 5 million common shares of Singlepoint Inc., a company trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States of America. The shares were acquired on August 3, 2017 through the exchange of 1 million WEED coins, a digital currency which was recorded at nominal value. The Company recognized a gain on exchange of the digital currency for the investment of $150,000 during the year ended December 31, 2017. As at September 30, 2019, the fair value of the Singlepoint Inc. common shares, measured at the quoted market price (Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy), is $58,500 (2018 - $59,500). |
(b) | During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement whereby Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions, Inc., a company trading on the OTC Pink Open Market in the United States of America, issued 2,000,000 common shares to the Company in exchange for a project analysis and technical information on WEED tokens. The shares were recognized as payment for consulting services with an initial fair value of $76,000. As at September 30, 2019, the fair value of the Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions, Inc. common shares, measured at the quoted market price (Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy), is $23,200 (2018 - $36,260). |
(c) | During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement agreed to transfer exclusive ownership of the project architecture and platform to Petroteq Energy, Inc. in exchange for a payment of 250,000 Petroteq common shares. No further compensation, license fees or royalties are payable to the Company under the agreement. As at September 30, 2019, the fair value of the Petroteq Energy, Inc. common shares, measured at the quoted market price (Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy), is $52,500. |
(d) | During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Digital Asset Monetary Network Inc. (“DigitalAMN”), a company traded on the OTC Pink Open Market in the United States of America, whereby the Company transferred 1 billion First Bitcoin (BIT) coins, a digital currency, to DigitalAMN in exchange for 10,000 shares of DigitalAMN’s Series BB Convertible Preferred Stock. As at September 30, 2019, the fair value of the Digital Asset Monetary Network Inc. preferred shares, if converted into common shares, measured at the quoted market price (Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy), is $126,714 |
The Company has elected to classify these investments as FVOCI as they are not held for trading.
6. | DIGITAL CURRENCIES |
Digital Currencies
recorded at Cost |
Digital Currencies
measured at Fair Value |
Total | ||||||||||
Balance December 31, 2018 | 1 | 10,933 | 10,934 | |||||||||
Disposals | ||||||||||||
Impairment | - | - | - | |||||||||
Decrease in revaluation reserve | - | 2,254 | 2,254 | |||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2019 | $ | 1 | $ | 13,187 | $ | 13,188 | ||||||
Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 1 | $ | 10,933 | $ | 10,934 | ||||||
Balance, September 30, 2019 | $ | 1 | $ | 13,187 | $ | 13,188 |
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6. | DIGITAL CURRENCIES (continued) |
During the nine months ended September, 2019, the Company has not recorded an impairment of on digital currencies recorded at cost as the market activity for these digital currencies has not changed significantly during the period and the future monetization of these assets is uncertain, using prices quoted on www.coinmarketcap.com.
7. | CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE |
On December 31, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to issue 600 million BIT tokens, a digital currency, to Kronos Advances Technologies Inc. (Kronos), a Company trading on the OTC Pink Open Market in the United States of America, in exchange for a $1 million convertible promissory note. The note bears simple interest at 5% per annum, matures on December 31, 2023, and is convertible to common shares of Kronos at any time after June 30, 2019 at a price per share that is 80% of the market price at the time of conversion. Conversion is subject to certain restrictions, including that the holder is not entitled to convert any portion of the note that would result in beneficial ownership by the holder of more than 9.99% of the common share of Kronos.
The Company has recorded the note and the conversion feature at nominal value at initial recognition and at September 30, 2019 and has recognized interest income of $37,500 from the note.
8. | EQUIPMENT |
Automated Check | Computer | Office | ||||||||||||||
Cashing Kiosks | Equipment | Furniture | Total | |||||||||||||
Cost | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 90,000 | $ | 29,318 | $ | 4,889 | $ | 124,207 | ||||||||
Additions | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2019 | $ | 90,000 | $ | 29,318 | $ | 4,889 | $ | 124,207 | ||||||||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 27,000 | $ | 16,090 | $ | 489 | $ | 43,579 | ||||||||
Additions | 13,500 | 11,265 | 735 | 25,500 | ||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2019 | $ | 40,500 | $ | 27,355 | $ | 1,224 | $ | 69,079 | ||||||||
Carrying amounts | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 63,000 | $ | 13,228 | $ | 4,400 | $ | 80,628 | ||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2019 | $ | 49,500 | $ | 1,963 | $ | 3,665 | $ | 55,128 |
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9. | Intangible Assets |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets were as follows as of September 30, 2019:
Gross Carrying | Accumulated | Net Carrying | ||||||||||
Value | Amortization | Value | ||||||||||
Intellectual property (patents) | $ | 312,000 | $ | 3,250 | $ | 308,750 | ||||||
Total | $ | 312,000 | $ | 3,250 | $ | 308,750 |
The Company’s amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets was $3,250 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
The Company expects to record amortization of intangible assets for years ending December 31, 2019 and future fiscal years as follows:
For Years Ending December 31, | ||||
2019 (remaining three months) | $ | 3,900 | ||
2020 | 15,600 | |||
2021 | 15,600 | |||
2022 | 15,600 | |||
2023 | 15,600 | |||
Thereafter | 242,450 | |||
$ | 308,750 |
10. | SHARE CAPITAL |
The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share. At September 30, 2019, 303,513,081 common shares were issued and outstanding (December 31, 2018 – 301,913,081).
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 3,415,924 common shares in trust as compensation for third parties who had “mined” the Company’s BIT digital currency and traded the BIT digital currency for the Company’s BITCF digital currency. The common shares were valued at $2,356,988 on the date they were issued.
In addition, 350,000 common shares were issued to directors for services (Note 11) and 6,240,150 common shares were returned to treasury and cancelled during the year ended December 31, 2017.
On August 2, 2017, the Company approved a ten percent (10%) quarterly dividend to its shareholders of record as of September 12, 2017 to be paid with the digital currency TeslaCoilCoin (“TESLA coin”). As the digital currency dividend payment has not been approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Company has not paid or recorded the dividend during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued 70,790 shares for no additional consideration to honor share certificates of the Company which were previously unrecognized.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 1,600,000 shares as consideration for the acquisition of a Bitcoin kiosk/ATM device patent registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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11. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Payable to related parties includes $48,077 due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2018 - $11,848) and $4,848 due to a company owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2018 - $4,848). During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer of $205,102 (2017 - $154,179) as a result of being settled with 20,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency (December 31, 2017 – 2,000 XBU).
12. | DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT |
On November 1, 2017, the Company entered into a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc. (“Petroteq”) whereby the Company was engaged to design and build a blockchain-based platform for Petroteq to be used by Petroteq and other companies engaged in international oil and gas operations.
The Company received an initial installment of $100,000 in January 2018 for services rendered under the agreement and agreed to a reduced final base compensation payment of $166,500 which was paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 through the cancellation of the Company’s liability for operating advances as at September 30, 2019.
On September 6, 2019, the Company agreed to transfer exclusive ownership of the project architecture and platform to Petroteq in exchange for a payment of 250,000 Petroteq common shares. No further compensation, license fees or royalties are payable to the Company under the agreement.
13. | MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL |
The Company’s capital management objectives are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue its business strategies. The Company’s capital consists of its shareholders’ equity.
The Company manages and adjusts its capital structure whenever changes to the risk characteristics of its underlying assets or changes in economic conditions occur. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue new shares or acquire or dispose of certain assets.
In order to facilitate the management of its capital requirements, the Company maintains a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital at an acceptable level of risk and makes adjustments on it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. As of the consolidated financial statement dates there are no external restrictions on the Company’s capital.
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14. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT RISK MANAGEMENT |
(a) | Fair value information |
The Company classifies and discloses its fair value measurements based on the three-level hierarchy described in Note 3(d). All of the Company’s financial instruments are carried at amortized cost except investments, as disclosed in Note 5, and convertible promissory note, as disclosed in Note 7. The carrying amounts of financial instruments which are carried at amortized cost approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities or nominal value.
(b) | Financial instrument risk exposure |
The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, which include credit risk, liquidity risk and market price risk.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company’s accounts receivable are due from a single customer and were settled in full subsequent to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. As such, the Company considers this risk to be minimal and the Company has not recorded an expected credit loss allowance against accounts receivable.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties and operating advances are due within the next 12 months. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure (Note 13).
Market risk
The Company is exposed to market risk related to the fluctuation in the market prices of its investments and digital currencies. The market prices for the Company’s investments and digital currencies have experienced significant volatility over the period covered by these financial statements and the Company therefore closely monitors the market value of its investments and digital currencies in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.
15. | CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS |
On March 1, 2018, the Company entered into a 3-year office lease which will require estimated annual lease payments of $47,600 in 2019, $49,000 in 2020, and $8,200 in 2021.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company was given notice of a claim for trademark infringement and other damages seeking relief in excess of $50,000. The Company does not believe that the claim has merit or that it will succeed.
16. | EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE |
Management has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued.
The Company did not identify any additional material events or transactions occurring during this subsequent event reporting period that required further recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Current | |
As at September 30, 2019 | Schedule A |
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) | |
9/30/219 | ||||||||||||
Fair Value at | Carrying | |||||||||||
September 30, | and Fair | |||||||||||
At Fair Value (Current) | Quantity | 2019 | Value | |||||||||
BitCoin (BTC) | 1.5900 | $ | 8,293.87 | $ | 13,187 | |||||||
$ | 13,187 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule B |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Non-current | |
As at September 30, 2019
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
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At Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Non-current) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost per | Total | Cost per | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Quantity | Currency | Cost | Digital Currency | Quantity | Currency | Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||
KiloCoin (KLC) | 998,560,007.00 | $ | 0.000398 | $ | 397,427 | Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | ||||||||||||||||||
TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) * | 3,988,609.00 | $ | - | 91,990 | ETD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Siacoin (SC) | 342,347.83 | $ | - | - | THY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Alphabit (ABC) | 199,999,981.82 | $ | - | - | EVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Perkscoin | 2,083,333.00 | $ | - | - | QFA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
First Bitcoin (BIT) | 20,699,497,315.42 | $ | - | - | DLH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
OTC Coin | 19,996,895,800.00 | $ | - | - | GIA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
President Johnson (GARY) | 54,987,192,536.00 | $ | - | - | CHH | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Hillary (HILL) | 55,967,772,167.00 | $ | - | - | THA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
President Trump (PRES) | 55,869,517,129.00 | $ | - | - | AFR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BURN | 55,968,072,167.00 | $ | - | - | SWR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Bitcoin Futures (XBU) | 8,977,777.00 | $ | - | - | AAR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Altcoin (ALT) | 10,887.53 | $ | - | - | ANZ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BPU | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | VOZ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BPL | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | AUA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BCN | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | BKP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BXT | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | JAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XBC | 8,999,000.00 | $ | - | - | JAA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XOM | 4,090,505.07 | $ | - | - | JAT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
WEED | 77,141,332.11 | $ | - | - | HAD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Fly (LOYAL) | 2,254,750,118.00 | $ | - | - | AXM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Catalan Coin | 92,233,720,368.00 | $ | - | - | KLM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
OPRAH | 1,266,805,361.03 | $ | - | - | VRD | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HERB | 888,888,888.00 | $ | - | - | BAW | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MoshiachCoin | 379,164.36 | $ | - | - | FIN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HEMP | 100,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | VIR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MaidSafeCoin (MAID) | 71.00 | $ | - | - | CRK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AFG | 100,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | NAX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | ACA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
UAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | CSN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
FFT | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | AEE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HAL | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | MAS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SWA | 91,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | DAL | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
PURPOSE | 92,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | KAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
UAE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
QTR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | EZY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SIA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SLK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
CPA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | AFL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ANA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SAA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - |
* 97,134 TeslaCoilCoin (TESLA) were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2017 through the exchange of 96,066 Tether (USDT) and recorded at a cost of $91,990.
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. | Schedule B (Continued) |
Schedule of Digital Currencies - Non-current | |
As at September 30, 2019
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars) |
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At Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Non-current) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost per | Total | Cost per | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Quantity | Currency | Cost | Digital Currency | Quantity | Currency | Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | Carried forward | $ | 489,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||
KZR | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CES | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
HVN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | GFA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
LAN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | ICE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
OMA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JST | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | PAL | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
POE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | EGF | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
XAX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | KQA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EIN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | DTA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
WJA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CCA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
IGO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | TSC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
IBE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | ANE | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JBU | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | DKH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JSA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | FJI | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AZU | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | LOTP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AVA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CAW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TAM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | AMX | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AZA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RBA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
DAT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | GCRC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ASA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | TGW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SCO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | MNO | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SAS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RJA | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
SEY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SEJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TAP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | WOWN | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
TOM | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | SW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
ALK | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | FS | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
CMP | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | RT | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
AHY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | BW | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
JAI | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | JJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
MAU | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | MC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
BER | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | HH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EWG | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | IC | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
EYH | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | CH | 92,818,181,818.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
APJ | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | WY | 1,000,000,000.00 | $ | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Total cost | 489,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018 | (489,417 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying value | $ | 1 |
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FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 (Expressed in US dollars)
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The following management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) is a review of operations, current financial position and outlook for First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (the “company”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “First Bitcoin”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. Amounts reported and financial figures contained herein are denoted in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted as being denominated in Canadian dollars (“C$”) and are based upon the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), unless otherwise notated. Information contained herein is presented as at December 16, 2019. Certain information in this MD&A or incorporated by reference, and in other public announcements by the Company is forward–looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. Words such as “may”, “will”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information includes information concerning the Company’s future financial performance, business strategy, plans, goals and objectives. Forward–looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions considered reasonable by management but which are subject to business, economic and competitive uncertainties. Results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements.
Although the forward looking information contained herein is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward looking statements. We have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements, however there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. First Bitcoin does not undertake to update any forward looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Additional information relating to the Company is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Business Overview
First Bitcoin is engaged in the business of digital cryptocurrency development and blockchain development. We were originally organized in the State of Nevada on November 7, 1989 as United Development International. In July 2005, we were renamed Mindenao Gold Mining Corporation and reincorporated in the State of Oregon. On February 6, 2006, we dissolved our filing in the State of Oregon and reincorporated in British Columbia, Canada as Grand Pacaraima Gold Corp. On February 27, 2014, we changed our name to First Bitcoin Capital Corp., which was approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on November 15, 2016.
In September 2016, we commenced our cryptocurrency generation operations. Throughout 2017, we expanded our cryptocurrency operations with the generation of more than 100 unique cryptocurrencies. We also entered into agreements with third parties in order to develop blockchains to track petroleum and agricultural supply chain management.
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During 2017, we organized several crowdsales utilizing a protocol built upon the Bitcoin Blockchain. These included, but are not limited to Altcoin (COIN:ALT) based on our website www.altcoinmarketcap.com and WEED (COIN:WEED). The latter resulted in our company exchanging a portion of our WEED coin inventory for 5,000,000 shares of SinglePoint Inc. ($SING), a company trading on the OTCQV Venture Market. The crowdsale of ALT was in exchange for Tether (COIN:USDT). Both of these crowdsales began trading on the New Zealand Crypto exchange, Cryptopia. During 2018 the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) whereby REFG issued 2,000,000 shares of its common stock to First Bitcoin Capital for which the Company provided an analysis of this project including providing technical information of WEED tokens. These shares were valued at an initial fair value of $76,000. A complete list of all cryptocurrencies and investments owned by our company as at September 30, 2019 are disclosed in the schedules to our consolidated financial statements.
Our cryptocurrency exchange, COINQX, which has been in testing and designed for institutional cryptocurrency traders has been redesigned to appeal to retail traders based on a user friendly interface with a planned launched late July 2019.
The price of Bitcoins and the markets for our diversified altcoin inventories are volatile and fluctuations in prices and trading volumes are expected. Declines in the price of Bitcoin would have a negative impact in our operating results, liquidity and would harm the price of our common stock. Movements may be influenced by various factors, including, but not limited to, government regulation, security breaches experienced by service providers, as well as political and economic uncertainties around the world.
Historical results from all of the Company’s activities are available in the Company’s news releases which are available on the Company’s website (http://bitcoincapitalcorp.com) and SEDAR.
Summary of Quarterly Results
The following is a summary of the Company’s financial results for the past four quarters:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2019 |
June 30, 2019 |
March 31, 2019 |
December 31, 2018 |
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Revenues | 157,500 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 86,227 | (32,028 | ) | (18,894 | ) | (410,021 | ) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.001 | ) |
During the third quarter of 2019 we recorded earned consulting income of $157,500 from other cryptocurrency consulting activity.
Net loss during the fourth quarter of 2018 was significantly higher than the previous quarters as we recognized an impairment charge of $489,417 against the carrying value of non-trading digital currencies due to generally weaker prices and trading activity in that quarter.
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2018 |
June 30, 2018 |
March 31, 2018 |
December 31, 2017 |
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Revenues | 157,500 | 242,500 | 76,000 | 100,000 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 112,818 | 53,343 | (35,799 | ) | (2,280,932 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.000 | ) | (0.008 | ) |
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During the first three quarters of 2018, we recorded earned consulting income of $400,000 pursuant to a supply chain technology services agreement with Petroteq Energy Inc and $76,000 from other cryptocurrency consulting activity.
Net loss during the fourth quarter of 2017 was significantly higher than the previous quarters as we
Company incurred $2,356,988 of mining activity fees as we issued 3,415,924 shares of our common stock, valued at $2,356,988, as a fee for mining activity performed on our BITCF coin. The mining activity fee in 2017 was a non-recurring event. In addition, we incurred $374,500 of director fees the quarter ended.
Other Financial Disclosure for the nine months ended:
Our general and administrative expenses consist of:
September 30,
2019 |
September 30,
2018 |
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Rents | 35,643 | 27,090 | ||||||
Outside Services | 15,410 | 136,064 | ||||||
Regulatory | 4,638 | 3,955 | ||||||
Marketing | 2,333 | 19,502 | ||||||
Website | 7,236 | 4,824 | ||||||
Office expenses | 18,920 | 36,788 | ||||||
Total general and administrative | 84,180 | 228,223 |
Other Financial Disclosure for the three months ended:
Our general and administrative expenses consist of:
September 30,
2019 |
September 30,
2018 |
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Rents | 11,958 | 11,610 | ||||||
Outside Services | 12,182 | 11,386 | ||||||
Regulatory | 2,458 | 2,000 | ||||||
Marketing | 825 | 4,028 | ||||||
Website | 2,673 | 2,154 | ||||||
Office expenses | 17,232 | 13,501 | ||||||
Total general and administrative | 47,328 | 44,682 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2019 we had cash of $1,703 compared to $5,622 as of December 31, 2018. We had a working capital deficit of $114,008 at September 30, 2019 (December 31, 2018 - $73,740). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we generated $110,440 of cash outflow from operating activities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we generated $43,141 of cash in financing activities due to advances from related parties.
We have historically financed our business through management’s advancement of funds or payment of our obligations as they come due. Management’s plans include putting into operation our supply management blockchain services being developed through joint ventures. We also plan on exchanging existing digital currency asset inventories for Bitcoins, other altcoins and common shares of publicly traded companies, raising new capital through equity or debt issuances and potentially curtailing any operations to ensure our company can continue operations.
As of the date of this report, our company has no commitments for capital expenditures.
Off–Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off–balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off–balance sheet arrangements.
Transactions with Related Parties
Payable to related parties includes $48,077 due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2018 - $11,848) and $4,848 due to a company owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (December 31, 2018 - $4,848). During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a gain on settlement of amounts due to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer of $205,102 (2017 - $154,179) as a result of being settled with 20,000 Bitcoin Futures (XBU) digital currency (December 31, 2017 – 2,000 XBU).
Outstanding Share Data
Our company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share.
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Common shares | 301,913,081 | 303,513,081 |
Changes in Accounting Policy
Our company adopted IFRS on January 1, 2017, with a transition date of January 1, 2016. Under IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards the IFRS are applied retrospectively at the transition date with all adjustments to assets and liabilities taken to retained earnings unless certain exemptions are applied
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The Company adopted new accounting standards IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenues from contracts with customers as of January 1, 2018. There was no impact on the measurement or presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of these new standards, except that the Company elected to classify investments in equity instruments which are not held for trading as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.
Financial Instruments and Other Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain risks, which include credit risk, liquidity risk and market risks (market price risk).
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Our accounts receivable is due from a single customer and was received subsequent to year end. As such, we considers this risk to be minimal.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that our company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties are due within the current operating period. Our company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure.
Market risk
Our company is exposed to market risk related to the fluctuation in the market price of our investment. The market price for the investment has experienced significant volatility over the period covered by our consolidated financial statements and we therefore closely monitors the market value of the investment in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.
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Exhibit 3.(i)
Exhibit 3.(ii)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPANY’S GENERAL REGULATIONS
FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
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BY-LAWS NUMBER 1
GENERAL BY-LAWS OF
FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
1. | INTERPRETATION |
1.1 | INTERPRETATION OF BY-LAWS |
In general, in these By-Laws:
“Director” refers to the Board of Directors or the Single Director.
“Unanimous Shareholder Agreement” or “Unanimous Agreement” refers to the agreement between Shareholders which pertains to the Business Corporations Act (SBC 2002), and it is the same with the Declaration by Sole Shareholder.
“Prescribed duties for Directors» refers to duties listed in the law which should be fulfilled by Directors, namely:
a. Submit the matters requiring their approval to the shareholders;
b. Issue securities;
c. Declare dividends;
d. Purchase or redeem Company’s securities which have already been issued;
e. Approve The Company’s management circulars soliciting proxies referred to in the Act;
f. Adopt, amend or revoke the By-Laws with the Shareholders’ approval;
“Act” refers to the Business Corporations Act (SBC 2002) along with any complete or partial amendment that could be provided.
“President” refers to The Company’s President;
“Chairman” refers to the president of the Board of Directors;
“Registrar” refers to the government authority responsible for the Registrar of companies;
“General By-Laws” refers to these by-laws and to every other Company regulation in effect;
“Personal representative” refers to a person who stands in place of or acts as:
o | a Director, |
o | a Senior Manager, |
o | a proxy holder from a legal person of which he or she is a Shareholder or a Creditor; “Articles” refers to The Company’s Articles of Incorporation along with any modifications made to it. |
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1.2 | ACT INTERPRETATION |
Subject to the foregoing, all definitions set out in the Act apply to all by-laws.
1.3 | RULES OF INTERPRETATION |
All words used in gender and number shall include both the masculin and feminine, as well as the singular and plural. Also, the word “person” refers to legal or physical persons, along with companies, firms and unincorporated organizations.
1.4 | DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY |
When By-Laws provide discretionary authority to Directors, the latter must exercise this authority with caution, diligence, honesty and loyalty in the best interest of The Company.
1.5 | PRECEDENCE AND PRIORITY |
In the event of any inconsistency between the Act, the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the order of priority between the previous shall be the following:
a. the provisions of the public policy of the Act;
b. the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement;
c. the Articles of Incorporation;
d. the By-Laws;
e. the provisions of the Act that are not of public order.
1.6 | HEADINGS |
Headings are used for convenience of reference and shall not affect the interpretation of the by-law.
2. | REGISTERED OFFICE |
2.1 | PROVINCE |
The Company’s registered office is located in Canada, in the province specified in its Articles of Incorporation and at the address given in the form that must be submitted to the government authority in accordance with the Act.
2.2 | CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE |
The Directors can, by way of resolution, change The Company’s Registered Office, if staying within the boundaries of the province specified in the Articles of Incorporation. The Company can transfer its Registered Office in another province by amending its Articles of Incorporation by way of a special resolution endorsed by the Shareholders in this purpose.
3. | CORPORATE SEAL |
3.1 | SIZE AND FORMAT |
The adoption of a corporate seal is optional. If a corporate seal was to be adopted, the Directors would determine its size and format and would be allowed to change it by simple resolution of the Board of Directors.
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3.2 | CUSTODY AND USE |
If a corporate seal is adopted, it is kept at The Company’s registered office and only a Manager or a Director can affix it to a document.
4. | DIRECTORS |
4.1 | FUNCTIONS |
Subject to any Unanimous Shareholder Agreement, the Directors manage The Company’s commercial activity and oversee all operations.
4.2 | NUMBER |
Subject to the Act, and within the limits given in the Articles of Incorporation, a specific number of Directors can be determined by the Board without what the number of Directors is equivalent to the number of Directors whose names appear on the form that must be submitted to the government authority in accordance with the Act.
4.3 | RESIDENCY |
Subject to the Act, there are no requirement for directors to be residents of British Columbia, Canada.
4.4 | QUALIFICATIONS |
It is not required for a Director to be a Shareholder unless a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement or an Article of Incorporation states otherwise.
Any person who meets the following requirements can be appointed as Director:
a. | who is a natural person; |
b. | who is aged of 18 years or older; |
c. | who is not under guardianship, nor curatorship, nor supported by a legal advisor; |
d. | who has not been found of unsound mind or legally incapacitated by a Court in Canada or elsewhere; |
e. | who is free from any bankruptcy status; |
f. | who has not been prohibited to perform these functions by any Court of Law; |
4.5 | ELECTION |
Shareholders elect Directors at their annual meetings or at special meetings. When a vacancy occurs, it may be filled by the other Directors holding office, in accordance with the provisions of the General By-Laws. The vote for the election of the Company’s Directors is by show of hands unless a secret ballot is requested.
4.6 | TERM OF OFFICE |
Each elected Director will hold office for one year unless a situation should occur that put a premature end to the term of office. A Director whose term of office has ended may be reelected.
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4.7 | RESIGNATION |
A Director may resign from office by delivering to the Chairman or to the Secretary of the Board, by hand or by any other way which provides confirmation of receipt, a written letter of resignation. The resignation comes into effect on the date specified in the letter or upon its delivery.
4.8 | REMOVAL |
The Shareholders of The Company may, by ordinary resolution at a special meeting called for a Director’s removal, remove any Director from office. The Director must be given notice of the special meeting called for the purpose of his removal. The Director then can explain to the Shareholders the grounds of his opposition to his removal. The Shareholders can fill the vacancy left by this removal at the same special meeting. If the vacancy is not filled right away, the Directors may appoint a replacement to complete the remainder of the term at a meeting where quorum is reached.
Exceptionally, when holders of a class or series of shares have the exclusive right to elect a Director, this Director’s term of office can only be revoked by an ordinary resolution adopted at a meeting of the holders of shares from the same class or series.
4.9 | CEASING TO HOLD OFFICE |
A Director of The Company ceases to hold office when the Director:
o | resigns, |
o | is removed, |
o | loses the required qualifications to act as Director, |
o | dies |
4.10 | REPLACEMENT |
Subject to the provisions of the Act, unless otherwise provided, the Directors may fill the vacancies in the Board of Directors provided that quorum is met.
If a vacancy cannot be filled by the Directors, they will call for a special meeting of the Shareholders in the 60 days following the date on which the vacancy will have occurred in order to fill it.
Failing to call this special meeting by the Directors will result in giving any of the shareholders the powers to call it after the expiry of the 60-day period.
Unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies in the Board of Directors must be filled by ordinary resolution of the shareholders, or holders of a class or series of shares benefiting from the exclusive right to elect the Director to fill in the vacancy.
The Director appointed to fill a vacancy will hold office for the unexpired term of the Director’s predecessor and shall remain in office until a replacement is appointed.
4.11 | DE FACTO OR SHADOW DIRECTOR |
Any action carried out in good faith by a Director or a Senior Executive of The Company is valid notwithstanding the irregularity in his election or appointment as Director or his inability to carry out his duties.
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4.12 | REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES |
The Directors can set their remuneration without having to adopt a resolution to this effect. This remuneration is added, in the absence of provision to the contrary, to all other compensation for other reasons. The Director may receive advance funds and may be reimbursed for expenses incurred carrying out his duties.
4.13 | AUTHORITY |
Directors are considered mandataries and can exercise all of The Company’s powers except for those specifically reserved to the Shareholders by the Act.
4.14 | CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
The General By-Laws are based on the Act which sets out the general principles dealing with conflicts of interest of Directors such as the way a Director must disclose his interest in a contract or a transaction in which The Company is involved.
5. | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS |
5.1 | CALLING FOR A MEETING |
The President, the Chairman, a vice-president, the Secretary or two (2) Directors may, at all times, call for a meeting of the Board of Directors. The meetings must be called for using reliable means of communication to the contacts listed in The Company’s Book or on the most recent notice referred to in the Act. The convening notice must be received by the Directors at least three (3) working days before the date set for the meeting.
5.2 | CONTENTS OF THE CONVENING NOTICE |
The convening notice shall specify the place, the date, the time of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting or the agenda does not have to be specified unless the actual purpose of the meeting is:
● | to address a matter that requires the Board Members’ approval; |
● | fill a vacancy of Director or of an Auditor in the Board; |
● | appoint additional Directors; |
● | issue debt securities; |
● | approve financial statements; |
● | adopt, modify, or revoke by-laws; |
● | establish the members’ contributions or the membership fees. |
5.3 | ANNUAL MEETING |
The meeting of the newly elected Directors, provided that a quorum is met, is held:
1. | After the first meeting of the Shareholders |
2. | After the annual meeting of the Shareholders |
This in order to appoint The Company’s Officers and other representatives and to resolve other items on the agenda. The meeting is held without convening notice unless an item on the agenda is specifically related to the duties of the Directors.
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5.4 | REGULAR MEETINGS |
The Directors may determine the place, the date and the time where the regular Board meetings are going to take place. A copy of the resolution of the Board stating the place, date and time of the regular meetings must be sent to every Director right after having been adopted. The meetings are to take place without further notice unless an item on the agenda is specifically related to the duties of the Directors.
5.5 | WAIVER OF NOTICE |
A Director may waive his consent in writing to the reception of:
o | convening notice required for a meeting of the Board |
o | any modification in the notice or in the delay specified in it |
Waiver of notice may be given at all times. The attendance of a Director at a meeting shall constitute waiver of notice in the case where the Director has not received the notice, unless the Director attends for the sole purpose of objecting to the holding of the meeting on the grounds that it was not lawfully called.
5.6 | LOCATION OF MEETINGS |
The meetings of the Board of Directors are held at The Company’s Registered office or in any other location determined by the Chairman or by the Directors.
5.7 | QUORUM |
The quorum in a Board meeting shall consist of the majority of the Directors holding office. Subject to the provisions of the Act, the quorum of Directors in attendance shall consist of at least 25 % of Directors that are resident Canadians.
5.8 | CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY |
The Chairman presides at all Board meetings and the Secretary acts as secretary of the meetings. In their absence, the Directors shall choose among themselves a person to act as secretary of the meeting.
5.9 | PROCEDURE |
The president of a Board meeting ensures it is properly conducted, submits to the Directors the motions on which a vote is to be taken, and in general, establishes the procedure to be followed reasonably and impartially, subject to the Act, the by-laws and to the usual procedure of deliberative meetings.
If a motion is not submitted by the president, any of The Company’s Directors may submit it before the end or the adjournment of the meeting. If the motion reports to the Board of Directors and its mention is not required in the convening notice, the Board of Directors will take notice of it without it having to be supported by another Director.
5.10 | VOTE |
Every Director has the right to vote and the motions submitted to the Board have to be decided by simple majority of the voting Directors in attendance (50 % + 1 ). Vote is casted by show of hands unless the President of the meeting or another Director in attendance ask for a secret ballot. In this case, the Secretary of the meeting acts as scrutineer and counts the ballots. If Directors take part in the meeting via technological means, they cast their votes to the Secretary verbally. Proxy voting is not allowed at Board meetings. The President of the meeting will not benefit from a deciding vote in case of a tie.
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5.11 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DIRECTORS |
A Director may, with the consent of all of The Company’s Directors, whether the consent is given before, during or after the meeting, take part in a Board meeting with any communication facility allowing him to communicate with the other Directors or persons attending the meeting. This Director is, in such case, considered in attendance.
5.12 | MEETING BY COMMUNICATION FACILITIES |
Directors may, with the consent of all of The Company’s Directors, take part in a Board meeting with any communication facility allowing them to participate in real time with the other attendees of the meeting. This can expressly apply to a specific meeting or in general for all subsequent meetings. The remote Directors are considered in attendance and the meeting is alleged to have been held in Canada. In case of failure in the communication with one or more of the remote Directors, the meeting is still valid if the quorum is maintained.
5.13 | RESOLUTIONS IN LIEU OF MEETINGS |
Resolutions written by all communication facilities and approved by all Directors entitled to vote on these resolutions at Board meetings are considered as valid as if they were adopted in person at a meeting. A copy of the resolutions shall be kept with the minutes of the meetings of the Board.
5.14 | DISSENT |
The Director attending a Board meeting or a meeting of a committee of the Board is considered having consented to all adopted resolutions or to all taken measures unless his dissent is brought to the Board’s attention by the following methods:
a. | It is entered on record to the minutes of the Board, whether or not at his request; |
b. | It is served in writing and sent to the Secretary of the meeting before the meeting’s adjournment; |
c. | A notice of dissent is sent to The Company’s Registered Office by means requiring the issuance of a receipt, immediately after the meeting’s adjournment. |
5.15 | ADJOURNMENT |
The President of a Board meeting may, with the consent of the majority of the Directors in attendance, adjourn the meeting to another date and another location without it being necessary to give the Directors another convening notice. When the meeting is reconvened, the Board of Directors may validly deliberate on any unresolved motion from the previous meeting as long as quorum is met. The Directors constituting a quorum at the meeting so reconvened need not be the same persons who were present at the original meeting. If quorum is not met at the reconvened meeting, the meeting is considered having ended at the original one, upon its adjournment.
6. | OFFICERS |
6.1 | APPOINTMENT |
The Directors elect among themselves a President for The Company and, if need be, a Chairman. They may also appoint any Director as Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and they may provide these officers with deputies. The Directors may also designate any other office and appoint other persons to fill it, representing The Company and carrying out specified duties. These representatives may delegate the authority they received from the Directors if the latter have awarded them with a sub-delegation of authority.
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6.2 | ACCUMULATION OF OFFICES |
The same person may hold more than one office within The Company as long as the offices are not incompatible with one another. When one person holds the offices of Secretary and Treasurer, he may be designated as The Company’s Secretary-Treasurer.
6.3 | TERM |
The Company’s Officers hold office until replacements are appointed by the Board of Directors.
6.4 | RESIGNATION AND DISQUALIFICATION |
An Officer may resign from office by sending a resignation letter to The Company’s Registered Office by any way which provides confirmation of receipt. The Directors may disqualify any of The Company’s Officers and appoint a replacement. The previous cases apply unless otherwise provided by a contract between the Officer and The Company.
6.5 | REMUNERATION |
The remuneration of The Company’s Officers is set by the Directors. In the absence of provision to the contrary, the remuneration is added to any other remuneration paid to the Officer by The Company.
6.6 | AUTHORITY AND DUTIES |
The officers’ authority is set by the by-laws or determined by the Directors. Officers may delegate their powers except the ones exclusively restricted to them by the Act. In case of absence, incapacity, refusal, deliberate failure to act or for any other reason the Directors consider sufficient, the latter may assign an Officer’s authority to any other person for as long as they deem necessary.
6.7 | PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY |
The Board of Directors may appoint a President of the Company. This person manages The Company under the authority of the Board. The Company’s President will supervise, administer and generally manage business and the affairs of The Company. He exercises the authority and duties delegated to him by the Board and those of the Chairman when the position is vacant.
6.8 | CHAIRMAN |
The Chairman exercises authority and carries out duties delegated to him by the Board. He may call for Board meetings or Shareholders’ meetings in accordance with the provisions outlined in the by-laws. He shall preside over all Board meetings as well as Shareholders’ meetings. In case of absence, incapacity, refusal or deliberate failure to act from The Company’s President, the Chairman then benefits from all authority and must carry out all of The Company’s President’s duties.
6.9 | VICE-PRESIDENT |
The Directors may appoint one or several vice-presidents to carry out duties determined by the Directors or The Company’s President. In case of absence, incapacity, refusal or deliberate failure to act from The Company’s President or from the Chairman, the Vice-President then benefits from all authority and must carry out the duties of the President. If there is more than one Vice-President, the Chairman may beforehand assign one of the Vice-Presidents to act in his name, otherwise the Board may do as well.
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6.10 | TREASURER |
The treasurer assumes the financial administration of The Company. He deposits all money and securities in the name of The Company and for its account in the Financial Institutions designated by the Directors. He shall, upon request, report all transactions made in The Company’s accounts to the Board, as well as account for The Company’s financial situation. He must draw-up and keep adequate and proper accounting register and books, and store them as well. Finally, he benefits from the authority and duties that the Board assigns to him. The Treasurer’s deputies benefit from the Treasurer’s authority and duties determined by either the Board or the Treasurer.
6.11 | SECRETARY |
The Secretary carries out all mandates assigned to him by The Company’s President, the Chairman or the Directors.
For every Board meeting, meeting of a committee of the Board, meeting of the Shareholders, the Secretary is responsible for:
o | sending out the convening notices |
o | acting as Secretary of the meeting |
o | drawing-up the books, reports, notices and other relevant documents The Company is legally bound to produce and to keep |
o | to keep the minutes of the Board meetings in a digital book intended for this sole purpose |
o | to keep, if necessary, the corporate seal. |
6.12 | MANAGING DIRECTOR |
The Directors may appoint from their number a Managing Director who is a Canadian resident. The Managing Director may also be designated as General Manager. He oversees the affairs of The Company within the limits of the authority delegated by the Directors. He regularly reports on the management of the affairs of The Company to the Directors. His mandate terminates in the event of one of the following:
o | his death, |
o | his resignation, |
o | the revocation of his mandate by the Directors, |
o | his incapacity to be a Director, |
o | the appointment of his replacement. |
6.13 | AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES |
The Board may appoint Agents or Representatives of The Company outside of Canada and give them the necessary authority, including authority of managing and sub-delegation in accordance with what the Directors will consider appropriate.
6.14 | CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
Every Officer must disclose his interest in a proposed or actual contract with The Company, in accordance with the provisions of the by-laws.
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7. | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
7.1 | APPOINTMENT |
When the Board of Directors counts seven (7) or more Directors, the latters may decide to choose among themselves an Executive Committee composed of at least three (3) Directors. The appointment of the members of the Executive Committee usually takes place at the first Board meeting following the annual meeting of Shareholders. In order to proceed, the Directors must be granted authorization by a regulation adopted by vote where two thirds (2/3) of the votes of the Shareholders present at a special meeting of the Shareholders have been casted in favor.
7.2 | TERM OF OFFICE |
The office of a member of the Executive Committee terminates in the event of his death, his resignation, the revocation of his mandate by the Directors, his incapacity to be a Director or the appointment of his successor or replacement by the Directors.
7.3 | REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
The Directors may revoke the mandate of any member of the Executive Committee before it terminates and may fill all vacancies which occur in the Committee at a special meeting called for this sole purpose.
7.4 | POWERS |
Subject to the Act, the Executive Committee may exercise all powers of the Board of Directors related to the management and to the affairs of The Company under the Director’s supervision. The Committee reports to the Directors on its activities and the Directors may override or modify decisions made by the Committee while respecting the rights of all stakeholders provided for in the contracts in question. The Executive Committee consults and supports the Officers and the Company’s representatives regarding the affairs of The Company.
7.5 | QUORUM AND PROCEDURE |
When applicable, the rules related to calling meetings of the Board of Directors and to the procedure are also applicable to the meetings of the Executive Committee. Quorum of the meetings of the Executive Committee is set to the majority of the members of the Committee.
7.6 | REMUNERATION |
Members of the Executive Committee are entitled to a remuneration set by the Directors for their services. In the absence of provision to the contrary, the remuneration is added to any other remuneration paid to the members of the Committee.
8. | THE DIVISIONS |
8.1 | CREATION |
The Directors may distribute and organize The Company’s operations in various divisions with regard to criteria such as:
o | the type of operations, |
o | the geographical territory, |
o | any other relevant purpose. |
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The Directors may distribute the operations of the divisions in as many subdivisions as they find necessary or consolidate them according to criteria they will have determined.
8.2 | MANAGEMENT |
The Directors may appoint one or several managers to manage a division or a subdivision and determine their mandate, their terms and conditions of employment and their remuneration. The managers of all divisions and subdivisions are Company’s representatives but are not considered as executives.
9. | AUDIT COMMITTEE |
The Directors may constitute an audit committee composed of not less than three directors of The Company, a majority of whom are not officers or employees of The Company or any of its affiliates. If The Company issues securities by public subscription, it must create an audit committee unless, The Company is exempted from this obligation by the Director, who is a representative of government authority. The audit committee shall receive the financial statements of The Company within reasonable time and review them before such financial statements are approved by the Directors under the Act. Committee meetings may be called by one of the members or by the Auditor by means of a written notice sent to the members three (3) working days ahead. Where applicable, the rules of convening meetings and the operations and procedures for Board meetings also apply to the meetings of the committee.
10. | PROTECTION OF THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES |
10.1 | EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY |
No Director will be held responsible for any action, neglect nor fault committed by another person or one of The Company’s representatives.
10.2 | INDEMNIFICATION |
In some cases, Directors and Representatives of The Company may be indemnified for legal fees or other fees in accordance with the Act. These Directors, Officers and other Representatives also are entitled to receive advances or be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the fulfillment of their functions.
11. | MEETINGS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS |
11.1 | LOCATION OF MEETINGS |
The meetings of the Shareholders are held at The Company’s Registered head office or in any other location determined by the Directors, with the majority consent of the Shareholders who are entitled to vote.
11.2 | CALLING OF THE MEETING |
The Directors determine the date, the time and if need be, the location of the annual meeting or of any special meeting of the Shareholders.
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11.3 | CONVENING NOTICE |
The convening notice for the annual meeting of the Shareholders must be sent out between the sixtieth (60) and the twenty-first (21) day before the meeting. The notice must be sent to:
1. | every Shareholder entitled to vote, to his latest address listed in The Company’s Book, |
2. | all Directors, |
3. | the Auditor. |
For all meetings of the Shareholders, the convening notice must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the chosen date for the meeting. The period of notice for convening may be reduced with the written consent of the Shareholders in accordance with the Act.
11.4 | CONTENTS OF THE CONVENING NOTICE |
The convening notice for a meeting of the Shareholders shall specify all items on the agenda stating their nature with sufficient detail to allow Shareholders to build an informed judgement about it. If need be, the convening notice shall bear the text of any special resolution to be submitted to the meeting. Any form of proxy or any proxy circular set out by the Act, as well as any motion submitted by a Shareholder entitled to vote in accordance with the Act, must be attached to the convening notice. A copy of the financial statements may be attached to the notice as well. However, it is not necessary for the notice to state that the review of the financial statements, the Auditor’s report, the renewal of the Auditor’s mandate or the election of the Directors will be addressed at the meeting.
11.5 | CONVENING BY SHAREHOLDERS |
The holders of at least twenty percent (20%) of The Company’s common shares may demand from the Directors that they convene a meeting to address items, which must be stated in their request. The notice may be composed of one document or more, shall be signed by at least one of the Shareholders and should state all items that should be on the agenda of the meeting. The notice must be sent to all Directors and to The Company’s Registered Office. After receiving the request, the Directors shall convene the meeting in the seven (7) following days, otherwise any signee could call a meeting by following the provisions of the present regulation. The Company shall reimburse the expenses incurred by the special meeting.
11.6 | ANNUAL MEETING |
The annual meeting of Shareholders is held in the six (6) months after the end of The Company’s Fiscal Year and during the fifteen (15) months following the date of the previous annual meeting of the Shareholders.
11.7 | WAIVER OF NOTICE |
A Shareholder or a Director may waive his consent to the reception of the convening notice. His attendance to a meeting shall constitute waiver of notice except if the Shareholder or the Director attends for the sole purpose of objecting to the holding of the meeting on the grounds that it was not lawfully called.
11.8 | FIXING RECORD DATE |
If The Company is a reporting issuer or if it boasts more than fifty (50) Shareholders, the Directors may decide of a fixing record date which shall be set at at least twenty-one (21) eguand no more than sixty (60) days before the meeting, this to determine the Shareholders entitled to receive notice and vote at the meeting.
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11.9 | IRREGULARITIES |
Any irregularity in any convening notice or in its mailing, the accidental omission to give notice of any meeting, or the failure for a notice to reach a Shareholder do not affect the validity of a meeting of the Shareholders.
11.10 | QUORUM |
Quorum at a meeting of the Shareholders is met as long as Shareholders holding fifty (50) percent of voting shares are in attendance or represented, regardless of the number of persons physically in attendance. Quorum must be met upon the opening of the meeting for the Shareholders to deliberate.
11.11 | ADJOURNMENT |
If quorum is not met upon the opening of the meeting, the Shareholders holding voting shares may adjourn the meeting until quorum is actually met. The reconvening of a meeting so adjourned may be held without a new convening notice as long as quorum is met and that the meeting has been adjourned for less than thirty (30) days.
11.12 | CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY |
The meetings of the Shareholders are presided over by the Chaiman or, in his absence, by The Company’s President. The Secretary of The Board also acts as secretary at the meetings of the Shareholders. In the absence of the Chairman, President and Secretary, the Shareholders may choose anyone to preside over the meeting and act as secretary.
11.13 | VOTE |
Subject to the by-laws, shares bestow the right to vote to their holders. The Shareholders benefit from the same number of votes as the voting shares they hold. In order to determine who are the eligible holders at the moment of the vote, the Shareholders must refer to the dates entered in The Company’s securities register. If the dates do not appear in the register, the Shareholders shall clearly demonstrate that they own the rights to their shares on the date of the meeting.
11.14 | JOINT SHAREHOLDERS |
When shares are jointly held by several Shareholders, the Shareholder in attendance may, in the absence of the others, exercise the voting right related to the shares jointly held. When more than one of the Shareholders are in attendance, they shall vote as only one Shareholder.
11.15 | PROXY |
The Shareholder entitled to vote in a meeting may appoint Proxyholders to attend a meeting and exercise his rights within the authority conferred by the proxy. These representatives need not be Shareholders. However, the proxy must be signed by the Shareholder or by his authorized representative. A Proxyholder may hold proxies from other Shareholders as well. In case of adjournment, the proxy is still valid for the reconvening meeting following the meeting specified in the proxy. The proxy could be phrased as follows:
Hereby, the Undersigned,________________________, Shareholder from FIRST B/TCOIN CAPITAL CORP., appoints _______________________ or, in his place _________________________________ , as my authorized representative to sit in the meeting of the Shareholders held at ________ , on the __ day of _______________ 20__ and in any reconvening meeting in case of adjournment, to act in my name with the same authority and the same rights as if I, the Undersigned, was in attendance of the meeting or of any reconvening meeting in case of adjournment.
This_____ Day of______________ 20 __.
_________________(Shareholder’s signature)
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The act of appointing a Proxyholder automatically revokes any previous appointment of a Proxyholder. The appointment of a Proxyholder may be revoked by means of a written document signed by the Shareholder (or by his authorized representative) and deposited to The Company’s Registered head office one work day before the meeting or the reconvening meeting in case of adjournment.
11.16 | VOTE BY SHOW OF HANDS |
Vote is done by show of hands. A secret ballot shall be held upon request of any Shareholder entitled to vote. Such a request may occur before or after a vote by show of hands. The vote may also be held by any means of communication supported by The Company.
11.17 | VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT |
If a Shareholder or a Proxyholder requests the vote to be done by ballot, every Shareholder, as well as every Proxyholder, shall deliver a ballot to the scrutineer on which is written his name, the name of the Shareholders he represents, the number of votes he is entitled to cast and how he chooses to cast them. If the ballot is secret, every Shareholder, as well as every Proxyholder, shall deliver a ballot to the scrutineer on which is written the number of votes he is entitled to cast and how he chooses to cast them.
11.18 | VOTE CONDUCTED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS |
Any person entitled to vote in a meeting of the Shareholders and in attendance may exercise her right to vote in accordance with the by-laws, by any means of communication supported by The Company.
11.19 | PROCEDURE |
The President of a meeting of the Shareholders ensures the meeting is properly conducted. He submits to the Shareholders the motions on which a vote has to be taken. He oversees the procedure with a reasonable and impartial approach, subject to the Act, the by-laws and any other regulation usually followed at any deliberative assembly. He decides of any matter and his decisions are final and bind all Shareholders.
11.20 | SCRUTINEER |
The President of a meeting of the Shareholders may appoint one or several persons to act as scrutineers in any meeting of the Shareholders, whether they are Directors, Officers, Shareholders of The Company, or not.
11.21 | KEEPING OF THE BALLOTS |
The Company shall keep the ballots and proxies from a previous meeting in a safe and proper place for a three (3) month period after the holding of a meeting. Any Shareholder or Proxyholder entitled to vote may verify the ballots and proxies kept by The Company, and this, free of charge.
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11.22 | RESOLUTIONS IN LIEU OF MEETINGS |
Written resolutions signed by all Shareholders entitled to vote on them in meetings are considered as valid as if they were adopted in the meetings. A copy of each of these resolutions must be kept with the minutes of the meetings.
12. | SHARE CERTIFICATES |
12.1 | CERTIFICATE TEMPLATE |
The template of the certificates representing the shares of The Company must be approved by the Board of Directors.
The signatures of the Directors or Officers appearing on the share certificates of The Company may be printed, mechanically reproduced or electronic as generated by Minutes Depot.
12.2 | THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE |
If The Company doesn’t withdraw from the obligation of issuing share certificates, when a Shareholder makes a written statement before a Commissioner for Oaths according to which the certificate he owned has been lost, destroyed or stolen, describing the circumstances leading up to the event, The Company may issue a new certificate to the benefit of the Shareholder as long as:
a. | the Shareholder who presents his replacement demand before the the Company is notified of the acquisition of the certificate by a purchaser who is in good faith; |
b. | the Shareholder provides, if required by the Board, a sufficient guarantee; |
c. | the Shareholder meets any other reasonable requirement the Board may set. |
12.3 | FRACTIONAL SHARES |
For every fractional share, The Company may issue either certificates or bonds to the holders allowing them to acquire full shares in exchange for all corresponding bonds. These bonds are not required to bear any handwritten signature.
13. | THE SHARES AND THEIR TRANSFER |
13.1 | SUBSCRIPTION AND ISSUANCE OF SHARES |
The Directors conclude all subscription agreements and proceed with the issuance of shares in accordance with the provisions stated in these agreements.
13.2 | CENTRAL AND LOCAL REGISTER |
The Directors appoint Minutes Depot as Central and Local Register of The Company’s securities.
13.3 | TRANSFER AGENTS |
The directors may appoint one or several Transfer Agents to keep a Central Register of The Company’s securities or, if need be, Local Registers, all in Minutes Depot. The Transfer Agents keep the required registers for the inscription of the issuance of any share or any transfer of securities.
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13.4 | DECEASED SHAREHOLDER |
In the event of the death of a Shareholder or a joint shareholder, the company will not:
● | make any modifications in the securities registry |
● | pay any related dividend |
● | take any other action |
as long as all the documents pertaining to the death of the shareholder or one of joint shareholders, which may be required by law are not received by the company.
13.5 | TRANSFER OF SHARES |
All transfers in The Company’s shares are subject to the limitations imposed by the Articles of Incorporation, the by-laws as well as any other existing administrative regulation and Shareholder agreement. All transfers shall be entered in The Company’s securities register. If physical share certificates exist, no transfer will be valid or entered in the register without the certificates representing the shares thus transferred being deposited to the Secretary of the Board who will write down the word “VOID” on any returned certificate along with the date of cancellation.
13.6 | SHAREHOLDERS RIGHTS OF REDEMPTION |
The adoption of any of the resolutions listed below confers on a shareholder the right to demand that the corporation repurchase all of the person’s shares if the person exercised all the voting rights carried by those shares against the resolution:
1. | an ordinary resolution authorizing the corporation to carry out a squeeze-out transaction; |
2. | a special resolution authorizing an amendment to the articles to add, change or remove a restriction on the corporation’s business activity or on the transfer of the corporation’s shares; |
3. | a special resolution authorizing an alienation of corporation property if, as a result of the alienation, the corporation is unable to retain a significant part of its business activity; |
4. | a special resolution authorizing the corporation to permit the alienation of property of its subsidiary; |
5. | a special resolution approving an amalgamation agreement; |
6. | a special resolution authorizing the continuance of the corporation under the laws of a jurisdiction in another province; |
7. | a resolution by which consent to the dissolution of the corporation is withdrawn if, as a result the liquidation of property begun and the corporation is unable to retain a significant part of its business activity. |
The adoption of a resolution referred to in any of subparagraphs 3 to 7 of the first paragraph confers on a shareholder whose shares do not carry voting rights the right to demand that the corporation repurchase all of the person’s shares.
13.7 | FULFILLMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THE RESOLUTION |
Any Shareholder’s right of redemption is conditional upon The Company’s proceedings to fulfill the purpose of the resolution referred to.
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13.8 | EQUAL TREATMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS |
The repurchase price of all shares of the same class or series must be the same, regardless of the shareholder holding them.
14. | DIVIDENDS |
14.1 | DECLARATION AND PAYMENT |
Subject to the Act, the Directors may declare and pay dividends to the Shareholders. The dividends are payable in cash or in goods, or by the issuance of fully paid shares of The Company. The Directors may establish a reserve fund dedicated to the payment of dividends.
14.2 | UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND |
Any unclaimed dividend in the six (6) years following the date of its declaration is considered void.
14.3 | COMPENSATION |
The Directors may allocate any amount of a declared dividend to the benefit of a Shareholder to the payment of any debt of the latter in favor of The Company.
15. | FISCAL YEAR AND AUDITOR |
15.1 | FISCAL YEAR |
The Company’s Fiscal Year terminates every year on the date stated by the Board of Directors.
15.2 | AUDITOR |
Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Shareholders may, with an ordinary resolution at the first Annual meeting of the Shareholders and at every subsequent annual meeting, appoint one or several Auditors whose mandates will end upon closing of the following annual meeting.
The Shareholders may also decide to appoint no Auditor with a unanimous resolution. This decision stays in force only until the following annual meeting. The Directors may then choose a certified accountant to prepare the Financial Statements of The Company and to carry out the other functions of the Auditor.
16. | DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO SHAREHOLDERS |
Subject to the Act, no Shareholder may demand information about the management of The Company. However, the Directors may determine on what conditions The Company’s registers, books and documents may be made available to the Shareholders.
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17. | NOTICES |
17.1 | NOTICES TO THE SHAREHOLDERS |
Notices | and documents to be sent to the Shareholders or Directors according to: |
o | the law, |
o | its regulations, |
o | the Articles of Incorporation, |
o | the Company’s General by-laws. |
may be sent by mail, given to the Shareholders from hand to hand or sent to the latest address entered in The Company’s Book or in the Transfer Agent’s register. If many persons have jointly held shares, notices shall be given to all.
17.2 | SHAREHOLDERS’ ADDRESSES |
The Company may consider as the sole person allowed to benefit from the right to receive notices and other documents sent to the Shareholders the owner of the share entered in the Securities register. Any notice or document sent to this person at its latest address entered in The Company’s Book offers sufficient proof of the document being delivered to the heirs, administrators, beneficiaries, assignees and other representatives of the Shareholder.
18. | SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS |
18.1 | REPRESENTATIVES |
Contracts, documents or any instruments in writing requiring the signature of The Company may be signed by:
o | the Chairman |
o | a Vice-President |
o | two Directors |
o | a Director and an Officer |
o | any other person appointed by the Directors |
and all contracts, documents or any instruments in writing thus signed shall bind The Company without any other authorization or formality.
18.2 | ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICALLY REPRODUCED SIGNATURE |
The Directors allow for the The Company’s contracts, documents or any instruments in writing to bear an electronic or mechanically reproduced signature.
18.3 | REPRESENTATION AND VOTING |
The Directors may authorize any person to take any necessary action in order to facilitate and exercise the right to vote in the organization when required.
18.4 | DECLARATIONS TO THE REGISTRAR |
The declarations required by the Registrar may be signed by:
o | the President, |
o | the Chairman, |
o | any of The Company’s Directors, |
o | any other person authorized for this purpose by the Directors. |
Any Director who has ceased to hold office may sign and file, in the name of The Company, an amending declaration to the effect that he has ceased to be a Director, from fifteen days after the date of such cessation, unless he receives proof that The Company has filed such a declaration.
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19. | BANKING OPERATIONS |
The Directors may appoint the financial institutions with which they wish to conduct the financial operations of The Company and the persons authorized to sign on behalf of The Company.
20. | LEGAL PROCEDURE |
The Chairman, any Vice-President, any Officer as well as any other person legitimized by the Directors is authorized to appear before any court and answer or initiate any legal procedure.
21. | STATEMENT |
The preceding represents the full text of the General By-Laws (Regulation Number 1) of The Company as adopted on February 6th, 2006.
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BORROWING BY-LAW
FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
(“hereinafter referred to as “The Company”)
This borrowing by-law has been approved with a resolution by the Directors and ratified by the shareholders in accordance with the Business Corporations Act (SBC 2002).
1. | The Directors are allowed to borrow money on the credit of the corporation through a financial institution. |
2. | The Company acknowledges any loan contracted in its name by its Directors, who are authorized signees, as well as the related interests. |
3. | An authorized Director can approve any element reasonably required by the financial institution such as: |
● | Contracts |
● | Documents |
● | Insurance policies |
● | Etc. |
4. | This specific by-law remains in force until its revocation is ratified by the shareholders and a copy of the written document has been delivered to the financial institution. |
Borrowing by-law enacted on February 6th, 2006
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Exhibit 3.(iii)
Mailing Address: PO Box 9431 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V3 www.corporateonline.gov.bc.ca |
Location:
2nd Floor - 940 Blanshard Street
1 877 526-1526 |
Cover Sheet
FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP.
Confirmation of Service
Request Type: | Certificate of Good Standing |
Date and Time of Request: | December 20, 2019 02:01 PM Pacific Time |
Name of Company: | FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. |
Incorporation Number: | BC0747962 |
This package contains:
● | Certificate of Good Standing |
Check your documents carefully to ensure there are no errors or omissions. If errors or omissions are discovered, please contact the Corporate Registry for instructions on how to correct the errors or omissions.
Number: BC0747962 |
CERTIFICATE
OF
GOOD STANDING
BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT
I Hereby Certify that, according to the corporate register maintained by me, FIRST BITCOIN CAPITAL CORP. was incorporated as a company under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, is a valid and existing company and is, with respect to the filing of annual reports, in good standing.
Issued under my hand at Victoria, British Columbia
On December 20, 2019 |
|
CAROL PREST | |
Registrar of Companies | |
Province of British Columbia | |
Canada | |
ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATE | |
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the use of our report dated September 6, 2019 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of First Bitcoin Capital Corp. for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 included in this Form 20-F (filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Hay & Watson
Chartered Professional Accountants”
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
December 30, 2019