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# Cuentas Inc. (CUEN) — 10-K **Filed:** 2025-11-19 **Period ending:** 2024-12-31 **Accession:** 0001213900-25-112675 **Source:** [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1424657/000121390025112675/) **Origin leaf:** 96932cb7eb38094b2231867c3bbd742861b9002c157a2fbe77c6189dab36f629 **Words:** 48,147 --- ** UNITED STATES OF AMERICA** **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** **WASHINGTON, DC 20549** **FORM 10-K** **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** **For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024** **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission File Number: **001-39973** **CUENTAS, INC.** (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) | Florida | | 20-3537265 | | | (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | | **235 Lincoln Rd., Suite 210, Miami Beach, FL 33139** (Address of principal executive offices) **305-537-6832** (Registrants telephone number) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value Warrants Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YesNo Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. YesNo | Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered | | | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | | CUEN | | OTC | | | Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Common Stock | | CUENW | | OTC | | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1)has filed all reports required to be filed by Section13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90days.YesNo Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule405 of RegulationS-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).YesNo Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. | Large accelerated filer | | Accelerated filer | | | | Non-accelerated filer | | Smaller reporting company | | | | | Emerging growth company | | | If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrants executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to 240.10D-1(b). Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its managements assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No As of June 30, 2024, the last day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates was $361,644 based on 1,850,791_ shares of common stock outstanding held by non-affiliates and a price of $0.1954 per share, the closing sales price of the common stock on June 30, 2024, as reported by OTC The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding on March 29, 2025 was 2,730,058 shares. **TABLE OF CONTENTS** | | Page | | | PART I | | | | | | | | | Item 1. | Business | 1 | | | Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 8 | | | Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 17 | | | Item 1C. | Cybersecurity | 16 | | | Item 2. | Properties | 17 | | | Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | 17 | | | Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 18 | | | | | | | | PART II | | | | | | | | | Item 5. | Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 19 | | | Item 6. | [Reserved] | 22 | | | Item 7. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 22 | | | Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 28 | | | Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 28 | | | Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 29 | | | Item 9A | Control and Procedures | 29 | | | Item 9B. | Other Information | 30 | | | Item 9C. | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections | 30 | | | | | | | | PART III | | | | | | | | | Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 31 | | | Item 11. | Executive Compensation | 34 | | | Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 38 | | | Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 39 | | | Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 40 | | | | | | | | PART IV | | | | | | | | | Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 41 | | | Item 16. | Form 10-K Summary | 44 | | i **SPECIAL NOTE** *As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the Annual Report), unless the context otherwise requires, the terms the Company, Cuentas, we, us, and our refer to Cuentas Inc., a Florida corporation.* **CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS** This Annual Report includes forward-looking statements as the term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases, regarding, among other things, all statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this report, including statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations. The words believe, may, estimate, continue, anticipate, intend, should, plan, could, target, potential, is likely, will, expect and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. In addition, our past results of operations do not necessarily indicate our future results. These statements include, among other things, statements regarding: | | | our ability to implement our business plan; | | | | | our ability to attract key personnel; | | | | | our ability to operate profitably; | | | | | our ability to efficiently and effectively finance our operations; | | | | | our ability to raise additional financing for working capital; | | | | | our ability to efficiently manage our operations; | | | | | that our accounting policies and methods may require management to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain; | | | | | changes in the legal, regulatory and legislative environments in the markets in which we operate; and | | | | | adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations. | | Except as otherwise required by applicable laws and regulations, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events, or changed circumstances after the date of this report. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events or performance. We cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance. You should read this Annual Report and the documents that we reference in this Annual Report and have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) thereto completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The Company maintains a website at www.cuentas.com. The Companymakes available, free of charge, through the Investor Information section of the website, its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Section 16 filings and all amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any of the foregoing information is available in print to any stockholder who requests it by contacting our Investor Relations Department. Alternatively, you may also access our reports at the SECs website at www.sec.gov. ii **PART I** **ITEM 1. BUSINESS** **Our Business** Our business is mainly focused on using proprietary technologies to integrate FinTech (Financial Technology), e-finance and e-commerce services into solutions that deliver mobile financial services, prepaid debit and digital content services to the unbanked, under-banked and underserved populations nationally in theUSA. The Cuentas technology platform integrates Cuentas Mobile, the Companys Telecommunications solution, with its core financial services offerings to help entire communities enter the modern financial marketplace. Prior to the August12,2024, termination discussed below, Our General Purpose Reloadable (GPR) Debit Card is designed to allow customers to purchaseprepaid products and services, including third party digital content, gift cards, remittances, mobile phone topups and other digital services. An agreement with Interactive Communications International, Inc. (InComm) a leading stored-value and digital-content network, enables us to market and distribute a line of prepaid digital content and gift cards targeted towards the Latin American market. Cuentas is able to purchase InComms prepaid digital content and gift cards at a discount and resell these same products in real time through the Black 011 portal and the Cuentas SDI network of over 31,000 bodegas. Cuentas is able to offer these digital products to the public, many at discounted prices, while making a small profit margin which varies from product to product. The prepaid digital content and gift cards include Amazon Cash, XBox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Karma Koin, Transit System Loads & Reloads (LA TAP, NY Transit, Grand Rapids, CT GO), Burger King, Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops, AT&T, Verizon, Mango Mobile, Black Wireless and other prepaid wireless carriers in the United States. OnAugust122024, the Company and InComm mutually agreed tosunset the processing agreement that supported the Cuentas Prepaid Mastercard program. In connection with the wind-down,InComm issued a $475,000 creditto Cuentas in full and final settlement of all obligations under the processing agreement. The Company recognized the credit asother incomein the third quarter of 2024. No further liabilities remain outstanding, and all prepaid card accounts were deactivated on or before that date. The Companycontinues to maintain and developits long-standingInComm Resale Agreement, under which it suppliesdigital content, transit reloads, mobile top-ups, bodega access and cellular offeringsto its target market. Accordingly, while the Company has exited the prepaid debit-card vertical, itremains fully engaged in the FinTech sectorand leverages InComms nationwide distribution network for higher-margin digital-content products. Since the first quarter of 2023, we have made equity investments in real estate projects in Florida under the name Cuentas Casa. Cuentas Casa partnered with leading edge developers and construction technology companies to create sustainable, inclusive and affordable residential communities specifically designed to provide high quality housing alternatives at extremely competitive pricing. Due to liquidity issues impeding the operation and development of its core mobile fintech and carrier services, on April 3, 2025, the limited liability company in which Cuentas has a 63.9% equity interest (Brooksville Development Partners, LLC or BDP), entered into an agreement to sell the vacant land located in Brooksville, Florida (the Brooksville Property) The Brooksville Property was originally purchased by BDP on April 28, 2023 for $5.05 million, $2 million of which was contributed by Cuentas. On May 27, 2025, Cuentas sold its 63.9% equity interest in the Brooksville Property for $800,000 to Brooksville FL Partners, LLC (the Buyer), an existing minority member of BDP. The funds were distributed by a mutually agreed escrow agent, and Cuentas settled debts with 4 major creditors. The remaining funds are to be used for operating expenses. With these funds, the Company was able to settle debts totaling approx. $1.132M with 4 major creditors for final actual cost of $666,356 Cuentas is no longer in the real estate business. **Efforts to Upgrade our Technology Platforms and Increase Sales of our Fintech Products and Services Through Cuentas-SDI and Introduction of New Fintech Solutions** In April 2023, CIMA Telecom, which provided maintenance and support services for our fintech mobile app technology platform, shut down access to the platform as we were transitioning to a new, improved platform. The Cuentas prepaid Mastercard platform continued to be active and the associated prepaid fintech platform behind it continued to function properly until the termination of the InComm agreement in August 2024 as listed below. 1 In May 2023, The OLB Group (NASDAQ: OLB) (OLB) terminated a Software Licensing and Transaction Sharing Agreement with the Company for the purpose of upgrading the Cuentas Mobile App and digital distribution system. In September 2023, OLB acquired 80.01% of Cuentas-SDI. In July 2023, the Company and Cuentas-SDI settled certain payment issues and have re-opened the digital distribution network and systems through Cuentas-SDIs convenience store distribution network of over 31,000 locations, including many across the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area. There were no longer locations in the second-half of 2024. Cuentas has agreed with Sutton Bank to wind down its relationship during 2024. These activities were completed in August2024 concurrent with the termination of the InComm processing agreement described above. On May 16, 2024, the Company received a Notice of Termination of Contract from Sutton Bank. Management has been evaluating other alternatives including replacing issuing bank and other enhanced FinTech enabledsolutions However the company has not replaced it to date. On September 18, 2025, the Company granted a 16-month license to certain Fintech (non-MVNO) assets; those assets are held in escrow pending the holders option. MVNO assets are excluded. Cuentas Prepaid Mastercard account holders were able to deposit funds to their account (until the August122024 wind-down) via (a) no-cost Direct Deposit, or (b) for a small charge, using InComms VanillaLoad network in over 200,000 locations at major retailers like Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, and more. Cuentas does not have any pre paid debit cards since that date. Account holders that had available funds could use their Cuentas Prepaid Mastercard wherever prepaid Mastercards are accepted worldwide and at most ATMs in the U.S., and many international ATMs. Sutton Bank held the funds from cardholders in a bank account that Cuentas had no control nor access. Sutton allowed cardholders to withdraw funds and/or receive a check with available funds to close their accounts. Cuentas e-commerce Distribution and Mobile Payments The Cuentas e-commerce Distribution and Mobile Payments ecosystem allowed consumers to purchase Cuentass line of digital products and services through a nationwide network of retailers that specifically serve Cuentas target market. Cuentas distribution network includes certain neighborhood markets known as Bodegas and convenience stores as well as other retail establishments. This brings previously unavailable digital products and services to those neighborhoods affected by the e-commerce digital divide. The Latino Market The name Cuentas is a Spanish word that has multiple meanings and was chosen for strategic reasons, to develop a close relationship with the Spanish speaking population. It means Accounts as in bank accounts and it can also mean You can count on me as in *Cuentas conmigo*. Additionally, it can be used to Pay or settle accounts (*saldar cuentas*), accountability (*rendicin de cuentas*), to be accountable (*rendir cuentas*) and other significant meanings. The 2020 U.S. Census showed the Hispanic Latino population at over 62 million and at 18.7% of the total U.S. population. The FDIC defines the unbanked as those adults without an account at a bank or other financial institution and are considered to be outside the mainstream for one reason or another. The Company believes that the Hispanic and Latino demographic generally have had more identification, credit, and former bank account issues than any other U.S. minority group leading to more difficulty in obtaining a traditional bank account. **The Cuentas Business Model** The Cuentas business model contemplates multiple revenue sources, many of which are synergistic market segments and provide unified financial and social functionality to forgotten segments of society. The Cuentas Technology platform Cuentas is engaged in negotiations with World Mobile Group Ltd (WMG) and expects to enter into a Management & Software Licensing Agreement related to WMGs Sharing Economy, the worlds first decentralized telecom economy. World Mobiles hybrid system works by letting local operators run small access nodes that connect people to the internet while larger backbone nodes handle authentication and routing, all tied together through a blockchain that tracks usage and pays the operators. World Mobiles platform has been proven worldwide with capabilities for growth in the USA. 2 **Strategic Partners** *Sutton Bank (Sutton)* Cuentas had a 5 year Prepaid Card Program Management Agreement with Sutton Bank as the issuer of the Cuentas Prepaid Mastercard - Debit/GPR card which was effective through October 2026, but the parties have agreed to wind-down the Cuentas operation during 2024 as Cuentas terminates its processing agreement with InComm on August12,2024. Cuentas SDI, LLC Cuentas SDI, LLC ( Cuentas-SDI) was incorporated in the State of Florida on January 4, 2022 and was a wholly owned subsidiary of SDI Black 011, Inc. (SDI Black). Cuentas-SDI is engaged in the business of electronic distribution and sales of virtual products via its Black 011 portal located at Yonkers, NY. Its electronic products range from prepaid wireless SIM activation, International mobile recharge services and international long distance phone services. During 2020, Cuentas-SDI also started sales of general merchandise to its retail reseller customers. Cuentas-SDI owns the assets of Black Wireless MVNO, Black 011 Long distance platform and operations and the SDI Black distribution platform and network of over 31,000 bodegas and convenience stores. On May 27, 2022, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with SDI Black, the holders of all the membership interests of SDI Black and Cuentas-SDI, for the acquisition of 19.99% of the membership interests of Cuentas-SDI in exchange for $750,000. On May 20, 2024, the Company signed a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (theOLB-MIPA) with The OLB Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation listed on the Nasdaq exchange to sell the 19.99% interest in SDI Cuentas for $215,500. As a result of an evaluation of the acquired interest during the second quarter of 2023 and sale in 2024, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.5 million. There is no further participation between Cuentas-SDI and Cuentas. Cuentas Mobile Cuentas Mobile is our Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) trade name, which provided Cuentas Mobile branded mobile phones along with attractively priced prepaid voice, text, and data mobile phone services to a limited customer base. Cuentas, through M&M is negotiating to sell mobile services as an MVNO through an operator on the largest 5G nationwide network from one of the top 3 mobile carriers. Cuentas Mobile will continue to operate a virtual telecommunications network providing mobile voice, text, and data services with essentially the same quality as other MVNOs such as Cricket, Boost, Simple, Ultra, Mint, and Lyca Mobile which have been successful at creating brands, without owning the towers, hardware or network. Cuentas is currently reactivating distribution through grass roots retailers that normally interact with Cuentas target audience, specifically offering low-cost mobile phone service with the ability to make international calls to specific Spanish speaking countries in Central and South America. 3 We believe that our potential customers will migrate away from legacy telephone and banking systems to enhanced mobility solutions. The Companys technological advantage and the synergies created by its combination of a reloadable debit card and a holder of mobile virtual network operator rights will make its products increasingly useful to unbanked, under-banked, under-served and other emerging niche markets. Meimoun & Mammon LLC Meimoun & Mammon LLC (M&M)is a retail provider of domestic and international long-distance voice, text, and data telephony services to consumers in the United States and throughout the world. M&M holds International and Domestic Section 214 authority issued by the FCC. M&M operated the retail Tel3 business as a separate division. Tel3 became unprofitable and was shut down in June 2024. M&M has no further operations but its FCC 214 Authority is active. World Mobile Group Ltd On September 3, 2024, the Company signed a Non Binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with World Mobile Group Ltd (World Mobile), a UK limited company to leverage the World Mobile sharing economy to expand network coverage and provide affordable connectivity. World Mobile transferred $50,000 to Cuentas as a refundable Security Deposit upon signing thie LOI. This LOI serves as a preliminary expression of intent between World Mobile and Cuentas and is not legally binding, except where explicitly stated. On April 21, 2025, the Company and World Mobile entered into a Contribution Agreement to form World Mobile LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the JV Company), as a joint venture to operate a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) business. The Company holds a 51% membership interest and World Mobile holds a 49% membership interest in the JV Company, with World Mobiles appointee serving as the sole managing member. Profits, losses, and cash distributions of the JV Company are generally allocated 85% to World Mobile Group and 15% to the Company, except that for certain Cuentas-related Brands, such allocations are 85% to Cuentas and 15% to World Mobile Group. The Company contributed rights, title, and interest in its MVNO business (including the PLUM contract) to the JV Company, while World Mobile contributed $300,000 in capital. On September 22, 2025, the Company entered into a Convertible Note Purchase Agreement with World Mobile Group Ltd. for $260,000 in the form of a convertible promissory note maturing on September 22, 2026. The Company agreed to use the proceeds to pay operational expenses. On October 1, 2025, the Company entered into a second Convertible Note Purchase Agreement with World Mobile Group Ltd. for $125,000 in the form of a convertible promissory note maturing on October 1, 2026. The Company agreed to use the proceeds to satisfy obligations under the PLUM contract. On April 23, 2025 and May 15, 2025, Cuentas executed related letter agreements confirming the assignment of its Reseller Master Services Agreement with UVNV, Inc. (d/b/a PLUM) to the JV Company and granting the Company management of certain Cuentas Mobile brands on the JV Company platform, with respective profit/loss sharing as noted above. **Regulatory Compliance** We operate in an ever-evolving and complex legal and regulatory environment. We, the products and services that we offer and market, and those for which we provide processing services, are subject to a variety of federal, state and foreign laws and regulations, including, but not limited to: federal communications laws and regulations; foreign jurisdiction communications laws and regulations; federal anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the Patriot Act, the BSA, anti-terrorist financing laws and anti-bribery and corrupt practice laws and regulations in the U.S., and similar international laws and regulations, including the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in Canada; state unclaimed property laws and money transmitter or similar licensing requirements; federal and state consumer protection laws, including the CARD Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act, and regulations relating to privacy and data security; and foreign jurisdiction payment services industry regulations. Our subsidiary M&M is subject to regulation by the FCC and other government agencies and task forces. M&M holds International and Domestic Section 214 licenses issued by the FCC, which may be suspended or revoked by the FCC if M&M does not strictly comply with all applicable regulations and the terms and conditions under which the International and Domestic Section 214 licenses were issued. M&M is also subject to certain foreign jurisdiction communications laws and regulations as it provides limited access to its prepaid calling platform internationally. We believe that we, including our subsidiaries, are currently operating in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, but there is no certainty that laws and regulations affecting our business will not change. Any such change of laws and regulations applicable to our business might adversely affect our ability to execute our business plan and achieve profitable operating results. 4 At the federal level, Congress and federal regulatory agencies have enacted and implemented new laws and regulations that affect the prepaid industry, such the CARD Act and FinCENs Prepaid Access Rule. Moreover, there are currently proposals before Congress that could further substantially change the way banks, including prepaid card issuing banks and other financial services companies, are regulated and are permitted to offer their products to consumers. Non-bank financial services companies, including money transmitters and prepaid access providers, are now regulated at the federal level by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the CFPB), which began operations in July 2011, bringing additional uncertainty to the regulatory system and its impact on our business. We are increasingly facing more stringent anti-money laundering rules and regulations, compliance with which may increase our costs of operation, decrease our operating revenues and disrupt our business. Sutton bank performs routine AML, KYC, OFAC in consultation with Cuentas and IDology and other compliance review and searches throughout Cuentas registration and operational processes. Abuse of our prepaid products for purposes of financing sanctioned countries, terrorist funding, bribery or corruption could cause reputational or other harm that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Failure to comply with, or further expansion of, consumer protection regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Failure by us to comply with federal banking regulation may subject us to fines and penalties and our relationships with our issuing banks may be harmed. Most states regulate the business of sellers of travelers checks, money orders, drafts and other monetary instruments, which we refer to collectively as money transmitters. While many states expressly exempt banks and their agents from regulation as money transmitters, others purport to regulate the money transmittal businesses of bank agents or do not extend exemptions to non-branch bank agents. In those states where we are required to be licensed, we are subject to direct supervision and regulation by the relevant state banking departments or similar agencies charged with enforcement of the money transmitter statutes and must comply with various restrictions and requirements, such as those related to the maintenance of certain levels of net worth, surety bonding, selection and oversight of our authorized delegates, permissible investments in an amount equal to our outstanding payment obligations with respect to some of the products subject to licensure, recordkeeping and reporting, and disclosures to consumers. We are also subject to periodic examinations by the relevant licensing authorities, which may include reviews of our compliance practices, policies and procedures, financial position and related records, various agreements that we have with our issuing banks, retail distribution partners and other third parties, privacy and data security policies and procedures, and other matters related to our business. As a regulated entity, Cuentas may incur significant costs associated with regulatory compliance. We anticipate that compliance costs and requirements will increase in the future for our regulated subsidiaries and that additional subsidiaries will need to become subject to these or new regulations. If we fail to maintain our existing money transmitter licenses or permits, or fail to obtain new licenses or permits in a timely manner, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. **Marketing** Cuentas expects to use a combination of internal resources as well as third parties for our marketing efforts. The digital marketing placements will include social media, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), internet, geo fencing, online streaming providers, influencers, and other digital providers. Traditional marketing efforts to be evaluated include media such as radio, TV, print, billboards, bus wraps, bus benches, TV, radio, etc. Media spend is distributed amongst these marketing vehicles and adjusted as acquisition data is received. Our initial program is designed to test creative, geo targeting and formats. Once feedback is analyzed, spending will be optimized to enhance efficiency and cost of acquisition. Vertical market integration and partnerships will also be developed to augment growth and stability. Marketing strategies for customer acquisition have focused on key markets, targeted audiences, lifestyle fit, brand awareness, key metrics and go-to-market plans, especially where Hispanic & Latino groups are concentrated, such as Southern California, Texas, New York, Florida, Arizona and New Mexico. 5 *Entry into a Joint-Venture Agreement with WaveMAX Corporation (WaveMax)* ** On July 21, 2021, the Company and WaveMAX entered into a Definitive Joint-Venture Agreement (the Agreement). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company and WaveMax formed CuentasMax LLC on Dec 8, 2021, a joint venture (CUENTASMAX) which wouldinstall WiFi6 shared network (WSN) systems in up to 1,000 retail locations in the New Yorkmetropolitan tristate area using access points and small cells to provide users with access to the WSN (the JV Project). The WSN will allow CUENTASMAX to generate location-based advertising configured by advertisers using WaveMAXs advertising dashboard technology directly to users over the WSN, could permit users to pay a service fee for ad-free access to the WSN. The ownership and management of CUENTASMAX shall be as follows: 50% to the Company, 25% to WaveMAX and 25% to Consultoria y Asesoria de Redes, S.A. de C.V. (Execon). Execon currently manages approximately 20,000 WiFi endpoints with WaveMax in Mexico. Each of the Company and WaveMAX agreed to fund $120,000 (for a total of $240,000) initially upon execution of the Agreement. In addition, each of the Company and WaveMAX has agreed to fund an additional $127,500 over the succeeding five months, in each case, subject to approval of each partys board of directors. The expenses of the JV Project shall include acquiring the Access Points hardware, the installation and configuration of the Access Points hardware for use with the broadband internet service at each Retail Location, entering into the necessary agreements with the Retail Locations, instore marketing and promotion of the WSN program, and expenses relating to commercialization of the digital advertising program. The Board of Directors of CUENTASMAX shall initially be comprised of four persons, two designated by the Company, one designated by WaveMAX, and one designated by Execon. The officers of CUENTASMAX shall be the persons from time to time designated by mutual agreement of the Company and WaveMAX, with the initial officers to be determined. It is hoped that up to 1,000 high traffic, prime location convenience stores and bodegas (small community markets) will be signed up in conjunction with the Companys distribution network that sells prepaid debit card, e-store, e-wallet and digital services. A fee of 2% (two percent) of the net revenue of CUENTASMAX will be paid by CUENTASMAX on a monthly basis as a commission to Innovateur Management SAPI de CV. WaveMAX grants CUENTASMAX exclusive rights to use and deploy the WaveMAX Technology, including any and all patents owned or to be owned by WaveMAX and any and all related enhancements or applications of the WaveMAX Technology and any and all prior and subsequent improvements and/or new technology developed by WaveMAX solely in the Companys BODEGAS network throughout the United States. The parties have agreed to expand CUENTASMAX to other areas of the U.S. once the current deployment is in progress or has been completed. As of date, CuentasMax has installed 30 WiFi6 Access Points in New York City, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico at different small businesses including Bodegas, restaurants, beauty salons and gas stations. CuentasMax also has pilot project agreements with the Bodega Association and Business Group in NYC, Benelisha Group in LA, and Top Gasoline Inc in Puerto Rico. As of December 31, 2023, the Company funded $20,000 in CUENTASMAX and recorded equity losses in the amount of $38,000. The company has not registered any revenue to date. Cuentas is evaluating the synergy between CuentasMAX and World Mobiles platform for potential integration and further development or enhancement of platforms. **Competition** Cuentas Mobile will face prepaid competitors including, without limitation, AT&T, Sprint, Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, MetroPCS, TracFone, Telcel, StraightTalk, Simple Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Boost, Net 10, IDT, and Boost. Cuentas Mobile plans to implement e-SIMS which will reduce the need for physical mobile phone SIMs that need to be shipped to consumers who want Cuentas Mobile service. There can be no assurance that the introduction of e-SIMS will be successful and generate significant revenue. 6 **Investments in Real Estate Developments in Florida** **** Lakewood Village On March 7, 2023 the Company acquired a six percent (6%) equity interest in Lakewood Village from Core Development Holdings Corporation (Core), pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA), in exchange for 295,282 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately19.99% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock. Core holds approximately 29.3% of 4280 Lakewood Road Manager, LLC (Lakewood Manager), which in turn owns 86.45% of the membership interests in 4280 Lakewood Road, LLC (4280 Project), an affordable multi-family real estate project located in Lake Worth, Florida. As a result of the transaction, the Company acquired $700,000 of equity in the Lakewood Manager. Lakewood Manager, an affiliate of RENCo USA, Inc. (Renco), is constructing the 4280 Lakewood Project with RENCO Structural Building System, a proprietary composite structural system distributed by Renco. Lakewood Village is the first sustainable rental housing project developed in the US using a patented MCFR Mineral Composite Fiber Reinforced Construction Technology that has been approved for hurricane-prone areas as such in Florida. The Lakewood Village project is an affordable multi-family real estate development located in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, consisting of 96 apartments that have two and three bedrooms. Core claimed significant financial and other damages because the Companys Shares were never released and delivered to Core even though Core fulfilled all of its obligations pursuant to the MIPA. In June 2025, the Companys management initiated negotiations of a settlement agreement with Core, pursuant to which the Company agrees to transfer and assign all rights of its membership units of 4280 Lakewood Road Manager, LLC to Core and in return, Core shall transfer and assign any and all rights of the Companys Shares held in escrow, back to the Company. Subsequently, the Company recognized an impairment loss in the amount of $700 on its equity investment in 4280 Lakewood Road Manager, LLC., as of June 30, 2024. The company is no longer involved in any real estate transactions. Supply Agreement with Renco USA ** In March 2023, the Company entered a 10 year supply agreement with Renco to provide Rencos patented building materials for new, sustainable rental housing projects. Rencos patented MCFR (Mineral Composite Fiber Reinforced) Construction System provides cost efficiency, reduced build time, and sustainable benefits. Rencos system is hurricane proof up to Category 5, which is a major benefit for developing housing projects in the South Florida market and other hurricane prone areas where we are planning to develop projects. Rencos system is also earthquake resistant. Renco has the exclusive rights in the USA to the patented building process. The Renco Wall, Floor and Roofing System is a unique MCFR Building System that creates interlocking, fiber reinforced, composite building blocks and other construction related products that can be connected in an almost limitless variety of designs. Rencos system can be used to create homes, apartment buildings, hotels, office buildings, warehouses, infrastructure products and more. To date, the Company has not received any revenue from this supply agreement. Operating Agreement with Brooksville Development Partners, LLC On April 13, 2023, Cuentas entered into an Operating Agreement for Brooksville Development Partners, LLC (BDP), a limited liability company formed for the purpose of acquiring land for the development of a residential apartment community consisting of approximately 360 apartments in Brooksville, Florida. Cuentas has a 63.9% equity interest in BDP and two others own the remaining 36.1% equity interest in BDP. All real and personal property owned by BDP will be owned by BDP as an entity. One of the other members is the manager of the project. On April 28, 2023, BDP acquired a 21.8 acre site for development of the Brooksville project for a purchase price of $5.05 million. The Company deposited as an initial capital contribution $2,000,000 into a title insurance escrow account which was released from escrow by the Title Agent to fund the balance of the purchase price of the vacant land, together with a $3.05 million bank loan from Republic Bank of Chicago, which was amended and restated on January 27, 2024 for $3.055 million. BDP and ALF Trust u/a/d 09/28/2023 executed a $500,000 Loan Extension Agreement to ensure the promissory note necessary to fund the interest reserve and fees relating to the Loan Extension Agreement and the working capital needs of BDP. Cuentas contributed an additional $64,000 for further development of the Brooksville project on June 29, 2023 and has paid almost $65,000 for engineering expenses. BDP owns the vacant land (the Brookville Property), free and clear of any liens, claims and encumbrances with the sole exception being the Republic Bank loan. 7 On May 27, 2025, Cuentas sold its 63.9% equity interest in the Brooksville Property for $800,000 to Brooksville FL Partners, LLC (the Buyer), an existing minority member of BDP. The funds were distributed by a mutually agreed escrow agent, and Cuentas settled debts with 4 major creditors. The remaining funds were used for operating expenses. With these funds, the Company was able to settle debts totaling approx. $1.132M with 4 major creditors for final actual cost of $666,356 **Corporate Information** Cuentas was incorporated in the state of Florida on September 21, 2005. Our principal executive offices are located at 235 Lincoln Rd., Suite 210, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, and our telephone number is 305-537-6832. Our corporate website address is www.cuentas.com. The information contained on or accessible through our website is not a part of this report, and the inclusion of our website address in this report is an inactive textual reference only. **Nasdaq Delisting** At the opening of business on December 20, 2023, trading in the Common Stock and publicly-traded warrants was suspended and subsequently the Common Stock and publicly-traded warrants were delisted from Nasdaq for the Companys failure to comply with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(b)(1) which requires the Company to maintain shareholders equity of not less than $2,500,000 for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The Companys Common Stock and publicly-traded warrants began trading on the Pink Current Information tier of the over-the-counter market operated by OTC Markets Group effective with the open of business on December 20, 2023, under its trading symbol: CUEN and CUENW, respectively. Currently CUEN and CUENW are listed as Expert Market OTC which means the shares are only available to trade via private transactions, not on the public market. On July 2, 2025, Cuentas filed its 2024-Q2 and 2024-Q3 10Q reports as the first steps to hopefully regain compliant status and be qualified to trade on open markets. **Employees** As of March 31, 2025, our management team consisted of the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Financial Officer. We have an additional three full-time employees: our Compliance Officer, IT Director, and Executive Assistant. For more information relating to the employment agreements, please see the section below entitled Item 11. Executive Compensation. **ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS** *Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in our securities, you should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the other information in this report, including our financial statements, the notes thereto and the section entitled Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. If any of the described risks occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially harmed. In such case, the value of our securities could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also adversely affect us. There also may be other unknown or unpredictable economic, business, competitive, regulatory or other factors that could have material adverse effects on our future results.* 8 **Risks Related to Our Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital** **We will require additional funding to progress our business. Such financing may only be available on disadvantageous terms, or may not be available at all. Any new equity financing could have a substantial dilutive effect on our existing stockholders.** At December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $15,000, a working capital deficit of approximately $3,170,000 and an accumulated deficit of approximately $58,255,000. Our cash position may decline in the future, and we may not be successful in maintaining an adequate level of cash resources.Accordingly, we will be required to seek additional debt or equity financing in order to support our growing operations. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on satisfactory terms, or at all, and any new equity financing could have a substantial dilutive effect on our existing stockholders. If we cannot obtain additional financing, we will not be able to achieve the sales growth that we need to cover our costs, and our results of operations would be negatively affected. **As a result of our current lack of financial liquidity, there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern, within one year from the issuance date of our financial statements.** As a result of our current lack of financial liquidity, our auditors report for our 2024 consolidated financial statements contains a statement concerning substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. Our lack of sufficient liquidity could make it more difficult for us to secure additional financing or enter into strategic relationships on terms acceptable to us, if at all, and may materially and adversely affect the terms of any financing that we may obtain and our public stock price generally. Our continuation as a going concern is dependent upon, among other things, achieving positive cash flow from operations and, if necessary, augmenting such cash flow using external resources to satisfy our cash needs. However, we may be unable to achieve these goals and therefore may be unable to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising capital from financing transactions and revenue from operations. Management anticipates their business will require substantial additional investments that have not yet been secured. Management is continuing in the process of fund raising in the private equity and capital markets as we will need to finance future activities. No assurance can be given that any future financing, if needed, will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to us. Even if we are able to obtain additional financing, if needed, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in the case of equity financing. This going concern opinion could materially limit our ability to raise additional funds through the issuance of new debt or equity securities and future reports on our financial statements may also include an explanatory paragraph with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern. **Risks Related to Our Company** **We have a limited operating history and therefore we cannot ensure, either in the near- or long-term, that we will be able to generate cash flow or profit.** We have a limited operating history upon which you may evaluate our business and an investment in our Common Stock may entail significantly more risk than the shares of common stock of a company with a substantial operating history. Our ability to successfully develop our products, and to realize consistent, meaningful revenues and profit has not been established and cannot be assured. For us to achieve success, our products must receive broader market acceptance by consumers. Without this market acceptance, we will not be able to generate sufficient revenue to continue our business operation. If our products are not widely accepted by the market, our business may fail. Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flow is dependent upon our ability to generate revenues, manage development costs and expenses, and compete successfully with our direct and indirect competitors. Our business operations are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties associated with early stage enterprises. You should consider an investment in our company in light of these risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties. Such risks include: the absence of a lengthy operating history; insufficient capital to fully realize our operating plan; our ability to anticipate and adapt to a developing market; a competitive environment characterized by well-capitalized competitors; our ability to identify, attract and retain qualified personnel; our reliance on key management personnel. 9 Because we are subject to these risks, evaluating our business may be difficult. We may be unable to successfully overcome these risks, which could harm our business and prospects. Our business strategy may be unsuccessful and we may be unable to address the risks we face in a cost-effective manner, if at all. If we are unable to successfully address these risks, there may be an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. **We have incurred substantial losses from operations to date and we may never achieve profitability from operations or generate sufficient cash flows to make or sustain distributions to our shareholders.** We have incurred substantial losses from operations to date and may never achieve profitability from operations. Even if we do achieve profitability, we cannot assure you that we will be able to sustain or increase profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future. There can be no assurance that future operations will be profitable or that we will be able to make or sustain distributions to our shareholders from cash from operations. Revenues and profits, if any, will depend upon various factors, including whether we will be able to successfully implement our business plan and operating strategy. We may not achieve our business objectives and the failure to achieve such goals would have an adverse impact on us. In addition, an inability to achieve profitability could have a detrimental effect on the market value of our Common Stock. **We may not be able to secure sufficient capital to effectively execute our business plan.** We may not be able to attract and obtain sufficient capital from the equity and debt markets, or any other capital markets, to execute our business plan and grow our business. If we do not have access to sufficient funding in the future, we may not be able to make necessary capital expenditures necessary to execute our business plan, and in that event our ability to generate revenue may be significantly impaired. **We have identified material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting.** *Update for 2024 year end*Maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and effective disclosure controls and procedures are necessary for us to produce reliable financial statements. As discussed in Item 9A Controls and Procedures of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and in our quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2024 we have evaluated our internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures and concluded that they were not effective as of December 31, 2024 or September 30, 2024. A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The material weaknesses we identified are: | | | Lack of appropriate segregation of duties; | | | | | Lack of information technology (IT) controls over revenue; | | | | | Lack of adequate review of internal controls to ascertain effectiveness; and | | | | | Lack of control procedures that include multiple levels of supervision and review. | | The Company is committed to remediating its material weaknesses as promptly as possible. Implementation of the Companys remediation plans has commenced and is being overseen by the board. However, there can be no assurance as to when these material weaknesses will be remediated or that additional material weaknesses will not arise in the future. Even effective internal control can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. Any failure to remediate the material weaknesses, or the development of new material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, could result in material misstatements in our financial statements, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the trading price of our Common Stock and we could fail to meet our financial reporting obligations. We have identified weaknesses in our internal controls, and we cannot provide assurances that these weaknesses will be effectively remediated or that additional material weaknesses will not occur in the future. 10 If not remediated, our failure to establish and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting could result in material misstatements in our financial statements and a failure to meet our reporting and financial obligations, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the trading price of our Common Stock. **We are involved in various litigation matters that are expensive and time consuming, and, if resolved adversely, could harm our business, financial condition, or results of operations.** Any litigation to which we are a party may result in an onerous or unfavorable judgment that may not be reversed upon appeal, or we may decide to settle lawsuits on similarly unfavorable terms. Any such negative outcome could result in payments of substantial monetary damages or fines, or changes to our products or business practices, and accordingly our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. See Item 3. Legal Proceedings for a description of certain litigation involving the Company. Although the results of lawsuits and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the final outcome of those matters that we currently face will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. However, defending these claims is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees, and we may receive unfavorable preliminary or interim rulings in the course of litigation, which could adversely affect the market price of our securities. There can be no assurances that a favorable final outcome will be obtained in all cases. **Operating our business on a larger scale could result in substantial increases in our expenses.** As our business grows in size and complexity, we can provide no assurance that we can successfully enter new markets or grow our business without incurring significant additional expenses, that our management platform will ultimately prove to be scalable, and/or that we will be able to achieve economies of scale or we will be able to operate our business on a larger scale than the scale on which we have historically operated. **Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.** In the ordinary course of our business we use sophisticated call processing engines and other sophisticated telecommunications technology platforms, and we acquire and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and personally identifiable information of our prospective and current tenants, our employees and third-party service providers on our networks and website. The secure processing and maintenance of this information is critical to our operations and business strategy. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in revenue losses, legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, regulatory penalties, disruption to our operations and the services we provide to customers or damage our reputation, which could adversely affect our results of operations and competitive position. **We are dependent on our executive officers and dedicated personnel, and the departure of any of our key personnel could materially and adversely affect us.** We rely on a small number of persons to carry out our business and investment strategies. An Executive Search Committee has been established to evaluate and propose qualified executive candidates for approval by the Board of Directors. Any member of our senior management may cease to provide services to us at any time. The loss of the services of any of our key management personnel, or our inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the future, could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results. As we expand, we will continue to need to attract and retain qualified additional senior management but may not be able to do so on acceptable terms or at all. Cuentas does not yet have but intends to have key man life insurance policies in place. 11 **We are subject to regulation which may adversely affect our ability to execute our business plan.** We operate in an ever-evolving and complex legal and regulatory environment. We, the products and services that we offer and market, and those for which we provide processing services, are subject to a variety of federal, state and foreign laws and regulations, including, but not limited to: federal communications laws and regulations; foreign jurisdiction communications laws and regulations; federal anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the USA PATRIOT Act (the Patriot Act), the Bank Secrecy Act (the BSA), anti-terrorist financing laws and anti-bribery and corrupt practice laws and regulations in the U.S., and similar international laws and regulations, including the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in Canada; state unclaimed property laws and money transmitter or similar licensing requirements; federal and state consumer protection laws, including the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (the CARD Act), and the Durbin Amendment to Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd-Frank Act), and regulations relating to privacy and data security; and foreign jurisdiction payment services industry regulations. We believe that we are currently operating in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, but there is no certainty that laws and regulations affecting our business will not change. Any such change of laws and regulations applicable to our business might adversely affect our ability to execute our business plan and achieve profitable operating results. **We are subject to Anti-Money Laundering Regulation.** We are subject to a comprehensive federal anti-money laundering regulatory regime that is constantly evolving. The anti-money laundering regulations to which we are subject include the BSA, as amended by the Patriot Act, which criminalizes the financing of terrorism and enhances existing BSA regimes through: (a) expanding AML program requirements to certain delineated financial institutions; (b) strengthening customer identification procedures; (c) prohibiting financial institutions from engaging in business with foreign shell banks; (d) requiring financial institutions to have due diligence procedures and, where appropriate, enhanced due diligence procedures for foreign correspondent and private banking accounts; and (e) improving information sharing between financial institutions and the U.S. government. Pursuant to the BSA, we have instituted a Customer Identification Program, (CIP). The CIP is incorporated into our BSA/anti-money laundering compliance program. We are increasingly facing more stringent anti-money laundering rules and regulations, compliance with which may increase our costs of operation, decrease our operating revenues and disrupt our business for additional information. Cuentas is or may become subject to reporting and recordkeeping requirements related to anti-money laundering compliance obligations arising under the Patriot Act and its implementing regulations. In addition, provisions of the BSA enacted by the Prepaid Access Rule issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), impose certain obligations, such as registration and collection of consumer information, on providers of certain prepaid access programs, including the prepaid products issued by Cuentas and our issuing banks for which we serve as program manager. In order to qualify for certain exclusions under the Prepaid Access Rule, some of our content providers were required to modify operational elements of their products, such as limiting the amount that can be loaded onto a card in any one day. In addition, pursuant to the Prepaid Access Rule, Cuentas and some of our retail distribution partners have adopted policies and procedures to prevent the sale of more than $10,000 in prepaid access (including closed loop and open loop products that fall under the monetary thresholds outlined above) to any one person during any one day. **We are subject to Consumer Protection Regulation.** We are subject to various federal, state and foreign consumer protection laws, including those related to unfair and deceptive trade practices as well as privacy and data security. Failure to comply with, or further expansion of, consumer protection regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. A data security breach could expose us to liability and protracted and costly litigation, and could adversely affect our reputation and operating revenues. 12 **We are subject to Federal Regulation.** At the federal level, Congress and federal regulatory agencies have enacted and implemented new laws and regulations that affect the prepaid industry, such the CARD Act and FinCENs Prepaid Access Rule. Moreover, there are currently proposals before Congress that could further substantially change the way banks, including prepaid card issuing banks and other financial services companies, are regulated and are permitted to offer their products to consumers. Non-bank financial services companies, including money transmitters and prepaid access providers, are now regulated at the federal level by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the CFPB), which began operations in July 2011, bringing additional uncertainty to the regulatory system and its impact on our business. We are increasingly facing more stringent anti-money laundering rules and regulations, compliance with which may increase our costs of operation, decrease our operating revenues and disrupt our business. Abuse of our prepaid products for purposes of financing sanctioned countries, terrorist funding, bribery or corruption could cause reputational or other harm that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Failure to comply with, or further expansion of, consumer protection regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Failure by us to comply with federal banking regulation may subject us to fines and penalties and our relationships with our issuing banks may be harmed. **We are subject to Money Transmitter Licenses or Permits.** Most states regulate the business of sellers of travelers checks, money orders, drafts and other monetary instruments, which we refer to collectively as money transmitters. While many states expressly exempt banks and their agents from regulation as money transmitters, others purport to regulate the money transmittal businesses of bank agents or do not extend exemptions to non-branch bank agents. In those states where we are required to be licensed, we are subject to direct supervision and regulation by the relevant state banking departments or similar agencies charged with enforcement of the money transmitter statutes and must comply with various restrictions and requirements, such as those related to the maintenance of certain levels of net worth, surety bonding, selection and oversight of our authorized delegates, permissible investments in an amount equal to our outstanding payment obligations with respect to some of the products subject to licensure, recordkeeping and reporting, and disclosures to consumers. We are also subject to periodic examinations by the relevant licensing authorities, which may include reviews of our compliance practices, policies and procedures, financial position and related records, various agreements that we have with our issuing banks, retail distribution partners and other third parties, privacy and data security policies and procedures, and other matters related to our business. As a regulated entity, Cuentas may incur significant costs associated with regulatory compliance. We anticipate that compliance costs and requirements will increase in the future for our regulated subsidiaries and that additional subsidiaries will need to become subject to these or new regulations. If we fail to maintain our existing money transmitter licenses or permits, or fail to obtain new licenses or permits in a timely manner, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. **We are subject to Privacy Regulation.** In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store or may collect and store personally identifiable information about customers, holders of our cards, subscribers, and users. This information may include names, addresses, email addresses, social security numbers, drivers license numbers and account numbers. We also maintain or may maintain a database of cardholder data for our proprietary cards relating to specific transactions, including account numbers, in order to process transactions and prevent fraud. These activities subject us to certain privacy and information security laws, regulations and rules in the United States, including, for example, the privacy provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its implementing regulations, various other federal and state privacy and information security statutes and regulations, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. These federal and state laws, as well as our agreements with our issuing banks, contain restrictions relating to the collection, processing, storage, disposal, use and disclosure of personal information, and require that we have in place policies regarding information privacy and security. We have in effect a privacy policy relating to personal information provided to us in connection with requests for information or services, and we continue to work with our issuing banks and other third parties to update policies and programs and adapt our business practices in order to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. Certain state laws also require us to notify affected individuals of certain kinds of security breaches of computer databases that contain their personal information. These laws may also require us to notify state law enforcement, regulators or consumer reporting agencies in the event of a data breach. Failure to comply with, or further expansion of, consumer protection regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. A data security breach could expose us to liability and protracted and costly litigation, and could adversely affect our reputation and operating revenues. 13 **We were subject to Card Association and Network Organization Rules.** In addition to the federal, state, local, and foreign jurisdiction laws and regulations discussed above, we, Cuentas and our issuing banks, were also subject to card association and debit network rules and standards. The operating rules govern a variety of areas, including how consumers and merchants may use their cards and data security. Each card association and network organization audits us from time to time to ensure our compliance with these standards. Noncompliance with these rules or standards due to our acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of businesses that work with us could result in fines and penalties or the termination of the card association registrations held by us or any of our issuing banks. Changes in card association rules or standards set by Visa or Vanilla Reload, or changes in card association and debit network fees or products or interchange rates, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. **Our success depends, in part, upon our ability to hire and retain highly skilled managerial, and operational personnel, and the past performance of our senior management may not be indicative of future results.** The implementation of our business plan may require that we employ additional qualified personnel. Competition for highly skilled managerial, telecommunications, financial and operational personnel is intense, and we cannot assure our stockholders that we will be successful in attracting and retaining such skilled personnel. If we are unable to hire and retain qualified personnel as required, our growth and operating results could be adversely affected. **The Company and its subsidiaries have well-financed, well-managed competitors and may not be able to adequately compete in its market.** Most of our competitors are larger and have greater financial, technical, marketing, and other resources than we do. Some of our competitors have seasoned management teams with more experience and expertise in our industry than we do. Some competitors may enjoy significant competitive advantages that result from, among other things, having substantially more available capital, having a lower cost of capital, having greater economies of scale, and having enhanced operating efficiencies compared to ours. Cuentas Mobile and World Mobile face prepaid competitors including AT&T, Sprint, Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, MetroPCS, TracFone, Telcel, StraightTalk, Simple Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Boost, Net 10, IDT and Boost. **Cuentas Mobile will be dependent on the performance of third-party network operators.** MVNO operators, including Cuentas Mobile and World Mobile, earn revenues by purchasing network capacity from other network operators and reselling it to end users. Cuentas Mobile services operate on the largest 5G nationwide network from one of the top 3 mobile carriers and is dependent on the performance of its underlying provider and its network. **To compete effectively, Cuentas needs to improve its offerings continuously.** Cuentas plans to begin operations shortly and expects to be substantially smaller than its competitors. As a result, to compete effectively, Cuentas needs to improve its offerings rapidly and continuously. **Cuentas Mobile or World Mobile may be unable to attract and retain users.** **** Cuentas has an operating history in the Mobile Phone business of almost three years. If Cuentas Mobile or World Mobile cannot increase the number of subscribers using its Cuentas Mobile and World Mobile cellular service this will significantly adversely affect Cuentas operating results, revenues, financial condition, and ability to remain in business. 14 **Cuentas may be adversely affected by fraudulent activity.** Criminals, including, without limitation, cyber-organized criminal syndicates, and others, use increasingly sophisticated methods to engage in illegal activities involving prepaid cards, reload products, and customer information. Cuentas relies on third parties for certain transaction processing services, which subjects Cuentas and its customers to risks related to the vulnerabilities of these third parties, as well as Cuentas own vulnerabilities to criminals engaged in fraudulent activities. Fraudulent activity could result in the imposition of regulatory sanctions, including significant monetary fines, which could adversely affect Cuentas business, operating results, and financial condition. **Risks** **Related to an Investment in Our Securities** **The market price of our Common Stock and Warrants may be highly volatile, and you could lose all or part of your investment.** The trading price of our Common Stock and Warrants is likely to be volatile. This volatility may prevent you from being able to sell your securities at or above the price you paid for your securities. Our stock price could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a variety of factors, which include: | | | whether we achieve our anticipated corporate objectives; | | | | | actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly or annual operating results; | | | | | changes in financial or operational estimates or projections; | | | | | changes in the economic performance or market valuations of companies similar to ours; and | | | | | general economic or political conditions in the United States or elsewhere. | | Cuentas current status as being out of compliance with SEC filings is expected to be resolved shortly, bringing Cuentas back into compliance regarding its SEC filings. In addition, the stock market in general has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies. Broad market and industry factors may negatively affect the market price of our Common Stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. *Convertible debt and dilution.* The Companys 2025 convertible notes could result in the issuance of additional shares of common stock upon conversion, which may be dilutive to existing stockholders. *Liens on Fintech assets; potential asset transfer.* The secured notes issued to Michael De Prado are collateralized by the Companys Fintech (non-MVNO) assets. If the Company defaults or if the holder elects the non-cash option at maturity of the second note, the Company could be required to transfer all such Fintech assets. *Governance rights granted to an investor.* While in effect, the director designation right and protective approval rights granted to World Mobile Group Ltd. may constrain certain corporate actions or require additional approvals. **Our shares are subject to the penny stock rules, which make it more difficult to trade our shares.** The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or authorized for quotation on certain automated quotation systems, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system. As long as the price of our Common Stock is less than $5.00, our Common Stock will be deemed a penny stock. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, before a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document containing specified information. In addition, the penny stock rules require that before effecting any transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, a broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive (i) the purchasers written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement; (ii) a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks; and (iii) a signed and dated copy of a written suitability statement. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our Common Stock, and therefore shareholders may have difficulty selling their shares. **If we do not remain current in our SEC reporting obligations, our ability to raise capital and the liquidity of our common stock could be materially harmed.** Our business plan assumes that we will continue to access the capital markets from time to time, which in turn depends on us being current in our filings with the SEC. If we experience delays in filing our periodic reports, receive a going concern qualification, or otherwise fail to remain current, investors and lenders may be unwilling to provide additional financing, broker-dealers may be less willing to make a market in our securities, and existing and potential investors may view our securities as higher risk. Any such result could limit our ability to raise needed capital, increase our cost of capital, and reduce the trading volume and market price of our common stock. 15 **Failure to remain current in our SEC filings could result in restrictions or interruptions in the trading of our common stock.** If we are not current in our SEC reports, the exchange or quotation system on which our common stock is listed or quoted could take action against us, including warnings, changes in our market tier, or removal of our securities from trading. In addition, the SEC has authority to suspend trading in a companys securities, and broker-dealers may be unwilling or unable to publish quotations in our stock if our public information is not current. Any suspension, delisting or limitation on trading of our common stock would severely reduce or eliminate the public market for our shares, make it more difficult for stockholders to sell their shares, and make it more difficult and costly for us to raise additional capital. **We do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.** We do not expect to pay dividends on our Common Stock for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, any potential investor who anticipates the need for current dividends should not purchase our securities. **Item 1C. Cybersecurity** **** *Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy* ** Our Board and management recognize the critical importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of our customers, clients, business partners and employees. In general, we seek to address cybersecurity risks through a comprehensive, cross-functional approach that is focused on preserving the confidentiality, security and availability of the information that we collect and store by identifying, preventing and mitigating cybersecurity threats and effectively responding to cybersecurity incidents when they occur. Our cybersecurity risk management efforts include: | | | risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, services, and our broader enterprise IT environment; | | | | | a security team principally responsible for managing (1) our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, (2) our security controls, and (3) our response to cybersecurity incidents; and | | | | | a cybersecurity incident response plan that includes procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents. | | *Cybersecurity Governance* Our board of directors considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function. The board of directors oversees managements implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program. Our management team, including our CEO, is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team has primary responsibility for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal cybersecurity personnel and our retained external cybersecurity consultants. Our management team supervises efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external consultants engaged by us; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the IT environment. To date, we have not experienced any cybersecurity incidents that materially affected our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. 16 **ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS** None. **ITEM 2. PROPERTIES** We currently lease office space at 235 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139 as our principal offices. We believe these facilities are in good condition and are sufficient for our current use but may need to expand our leased space as our business efforts increase. **ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS** From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. On May 1, 2019, the Company received a notice of demand for arbitration from Secure IP Telecom, Inc. (Secure IP), who allegedly had a Reciprocal Carrier Services Agreement (RCS) exclusively with Limecom and not with the Company. The arbitration demand originated from another demand for arbitration that Secure IP received from VoIP Capital International (VoIP) in March 2019, demanding $1,053 in damages allegedly caused by unpaid receivables that Limecom assigned to VoIP based on the RCS. On or about October 5, 2020, the trial court appointed a receiver over Limecom, Inc. (Limecom) in the matter of Spectrum Intelligence Communications Agency, LLC. v. Limecom, Inc., case no. 2018-027150-CA-01 pending in the 11th Circuit for Miami-Dade County, Florida. On June 5, 2020, Secure IP Telecom, Inc. (Secure IP) filed a complaint against Limecom, Heritage Ventures Limited (Heritage), an unrelated third party and owner of Limecom, and the Company, case no. 20-11972-CA-01. Secure IP alleges that the Company received certain transfers from Limecom during the period that the Company wholly owned Limecom that may be an avoidable under Florida Statute 725.105. On July 13, 2021, the two cases were consolidated, and are now pending before the same trial court under the former case number. The Company has answered and denied any liability with respect to both complaints. To the extent the Company has exposure for any transfers from Limecom, Heritage has indemnified the Company for any such liability and the Company has a pending cross-claim against Heritage for purposes of enforcing the indemnification obligation. A review of the books and records of the Company reflect aggregate transfers from Limecom to the Company or its affiliates of less than $600,000. The Companys books and records reflect that the Company fully reimbursed Limecom through direct payment of expenses of Limecom and through issuance of shares by the Company to employees or other vendors on behalf of Limecom for settlement and release of claims the employees or vendors may have asserted against Limecom. The books and records of the Company therefore do not reflect an identifiable avoidable transfer, but this analysis may change as the discovery process continues. At this time, based upon an analysis of the Companys books and records, the loss contingency is not capable of reasonable estimation under the above circumstances, and the likelihood of an adverse judgment is not probable at this time. An adverse judgment in this matter is reasonably possible and based upon an analysis of litigation costs and likelihood of a settlement. As of December 31, 2024, the company accrued $300,000 due to this matter. On July 24, 2024, the court entered a Final Judgment in Garnishment after a non-jury trial in favor of Spectrum and against Cuentas, Inc. in the amount of $513,872.80 (the Garnishment Judgment), and the Company believes that it will be able to settle this matter for $300,000, which has been set aside. On October 4, 2022, Crosshair Media Placement, LLC, a Kentucky based marketing company, filed and served a complaint on Cuentas for breach of contract alleging breach of contract damages of $629,807.74, which case remains pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, case no. 3:22-CV-512-CHB. On May 9, 2023, the Company and the plaintiff attended a court settlement conference before the federal magistrate judge presiding over the matter. On May 13, 2025, the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer executed a joint personal guaranty in favor of Crosshair Media Placement, LLC, securing the full payment of amounts owed by the Company pursuant to a judgment in the amount of $453,856.68, plus accrued interest and attorneys fees. Pursuant to an agreement with Crosshair Media Placement, LLCs legal counsel, the parties agreed to a full and final settlement in the amount of $465,856.68, inclusive of interest and legal fees. Payment was remitted on May 27, 2025, by the escrow agent in connection with the closing of the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement. On February 8, 2023, a former employee of the Company filed a complaint for breach of employment agreement alleging the Company failed to pay her certain compensation she alleges she was entitled to upon her resignation. On May 22, 2025, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve a previously adjudicated legal matter with a full and final payment of $28,000, inclusive of interest and legal fees. The settlement included mutual releases of claims by both parties. Although the payment was initially attempted on May 27, 2025, by the escrow agent handling the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, it was completed on May 28, 2025, due to incorrect account information provided by the payee. 17 On February 7, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC, an accredited investor (the Investor), pursuant to which the Company sold the investor an unsecured original issuance discount promissory note in the principal amount of $178,000 (the February Promissory Note). The Company received net proceeds of $150,000 in consideration of issuance of the February Promissory Note after original issue discount of $23,000 and legal fees of $5,000. The aggregate debt discount of $28,000 is amortized to interest expenses over the respective term of the note. The February Promissory Note incurs a one-time interest charge of 12% which is added to the principal balance, has a maturity date of November 15, 2024, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest of $22,000 beginning on March 15, 2024. The February Promissory Note may be convertible into common shares of the Company at any time following an event of default at a rate of 65% of the lowest trading price of the Companys common stock during the ten prior trading days. In addition, upon default, the Company must repay an amount equal to 150% of the then outstanding amount of principal and accrued interest combined. On April 22, 2024, the Company entered into a second agreement with the Investor, pursuant to which the Company sold the investor an unsecured original issuance discount promissory note in the principal amount of $96,000 (the April Promissory Note). The Company received net proceeds of $75,000 in consideration of issuance of the April Promissory Note after original issue discount of $16,000 and legal fees of $5,000. The aggregate debt discount of $21,000 is amortized to interest expenses over the respective term of the note. The April Promissory Note incurs a one-time interest charge of 12% which is added to the principal balance, has a maturity date of February 28, 2025, and requires monthly payments commencing October 2024. The April Promissory Note may be convertible into common shares of the Company at any time following an event of default at a rate of 65% of the lowest trading price of the Companys common stock during the ten prior trading days. In addition, upon default, the Company must repay an amount equal to 150% of the then outstanding amount of principal and accrued interest combined. The April Promissory Note also provides that in the event of default in any other agreement signed by the Company and the Investor (including the February Promissory Note) the April Promissory Note shall at the Investor option, also be considered to be in a state of default. As of September 2024, the Company failed to pay the September 2024 repayment amount under the February Promissory Note resulting in default of the February Promissory Note and April Promissory Note and calculated the balance of the notes payable at $206,000 and $154,000, respectively, recording a loss of $120,000 as result of the default to pay principal and interest of the February Promissory Note and April Promissory Note. On May 14, 2025, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (the 1800 Agreement) with 1800 Diagonal Lending, LLC for the obligations under the February Promissory Note and the April Promissory Note. According to the 1800 Agreement the Company will pay $112,500, for the full release from all liabilities associated with the related judgment and promissory notes. On May 27, 2025, full payment of $112,500 was made and on June 6, 2025, the reserve of shares held at the transfer agent were retired. **ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSUES.** Not applicable. 18 **PART II** **ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES** **Market Information** Our common stock was previously traded on the NASDAQ and OTC Markets with the symbol CUEN. A class of our warrants were traded with the symbol CUENW. Currently CUEN and CUENW are listed as Expert Market OTC which means the shares are only available to trade via private transactions, not on the public market. On July 2, 2025, Cuentas filed its 2024-Q2 and 2024-Q3 10Q reports as the first steps to hopefully regain compliant status and be qualified to trade on open markets. | | (i) | If the principal United States market for such common equity is not an exchange, indicate, as applicable, that any over-the-counter market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. Any OTC quotations represent inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not represent actual transactions. | | | | (ii) | Where there is no established public trading market for a class of common equity, furnish a statement to that effect and, if applicable, state the range of high and low bid information for each full quarterly period within the two most recent fiscal years and any subsequent interim period for which financial statements are included, or are required to be included by 17 CFR 210.3-01 through 210.3-20 (Article 3 of Regulation S-X), indicating the source of such quotations. Reference to quotations shall be qualified by appropriate explanation. For purposes of this Item the existence of limited or sporadic quotations should not of itself be deemed to constitute an established public trading market. There is no established public trading market for our shares. Reliable high and low bid information is not available due to limited and sporadic quotations that do not reflect actual trades. | | **** **Holders of Common Stock and Warrants** As of December 31, 2024 our shares of common stock were held by approximately 130 record holders and our publicly-traded warrants were held by approximately three record holders. **Dividends** We have never paid any cash dividends on our shares of common stock and we do not intend to declare and pay cash dividends on our shares of common stock in the foreseeable future.. We intend to reinvest any earnings for the development and expansion of our business. The payment of cash dividends on our shares of common stock is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors, based upon the Boards assessment of: | | | our financial condition; | | | | | earnings; | | | | | need for funds; | | | | | capital requirements; | | | | | prior claims of preferred stock to the extent issued and outstanding; | | | | | covenants in any loan or other credit facilities we may enter into in the future; and | | | | | other factors, including any applicable laws. | | 19 **Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans** The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2024 relating to all our equity compensation plans: | Plan category | | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | | Weighted- average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) | | | | | | (a) | | | (b) | | | (c) | | | | Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | | | 354,381 | | | | 8.78 | | | | 407,927 | | | | Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | Total** | | | 354,381 | | | | 8.78 | | | | 407,927 | | | Stock Option Plans The Company has two stock option plans, which are intended to provide incentives in the form of equity grants which will attract, retain and motivate highly competent persons as officers, employees and non-employeedirector, of, and consultants to, the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates and to assist in further aligning the interests of the Companys officers, employees and consultants to those of its other stockholders. The plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board. On June 17, 2021 the Board of the Company adopted the Cuentas Inc. 2021 Share Incentive Plan (the 2021 Plan), which was approved by the Companys shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on December 15, 2021. The maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under the 2021 Plan is 242,308shares (after giving effect to the reverse stock split effected in March 2023). See Note 9 to the Companys financial statements for information concerning stock options granted pursuant to the 2021 Plan On November 17, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2023 Share Incentive Plan (the 2023 Plan), which was approved by the shareholders during the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on December 20, 2023. The maximum number of shares of stock reserved and available for issuance under the 2023 Planis520,000shares. The purpose of the 2023 Plan is to provide incentives which will attract, retain and motivate highly competent persons as officers, employees and non-employeedirectors, of, and consultants to, the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. See Note 9 to the Companys financial statements for information concerning stock options granted pursuant to the 2023 Plan . The Plan is still active but no options have been converted to date. 20 **Penny Stock Regulations** The SEC has regulations which generally define so-called penny stocks to be equity securities that have a market price less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exemptions. Our common stock is a penny stock and is subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act, or the Penny Stock Rule. This rule imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally, individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual incomes exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouses). For transactions covered by Rule 15g-9, a broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the purchasers written consent to the transaction prior to sale. As a result, this rule may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and may affect the ability of purchasers to sell any of our securities in the secondary market, thus possibly making it more difficult for us to raise additional capital. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require delivery, prior to any transaction in penny stock, of a disclosure schedule required by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. Disclosure is also required to be made about sales commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stock. There can be no assurance that our common stock will qualify for exemption from the Penny Stock Rule. In any event, even if our common stock were exempt from the Penny Stock Rule, we would remain subject to Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act, which gives the SEC the authority to restrict any person from participating in a distribution of penny stock, if the SEC finds that such a restriction would be in the public interest. **Recent Sales of Unregistered Equity Securities** During the fourth quarter of 2024, we did not have any sales of equity securities in transactions that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that have not been previously reported in a report filed pursuant to the Exchange Act. On September 22, 2025 and October 1, 2025, the Company issued convertible notes to World Mobile Group Ltd. for $260,000 and $125,000, respectively. On October 17, 2025, the Company issued unsecured convertible notes to Shalom Arik Maimon ($586,087.62), Schulman ($112,900.11) and AM Law ($308,000). Each issuance was made in transactions not involving a public offering in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D. Any shares issuable upon conversion have not been registered and may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption. **Subsequent to December 31, 2024** Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities. On September 22, 2025 and October 1, 2025, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in principal amounts of $260,000 and $125,000, respectively, to World Mobile Group Ltd. (aggregate $385,000). On October 17, 2025, the Company issued unsecured convertible promissory notes to Shalom Arik Maimon ($586,087.62), Schulman ($112,900.11), and AM Law ($154,000). Each issuance was made in a transaction not involving a public offering in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D. The investors represented that they are sophisticated and/or accredited investors, and the transactions did not involve general solicitation. Any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption. On September 18, 2025, the Company issued a secured convertible promissory note to Michael De Prado in the principal amount of $473,000, convertible at $0.42 per share, with piggyback registration rights. The issuance was made in a transaction not involving a public offering in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D. The holder represented accredited status and the transaction did not involve general solicitation. 21 **ITEM 6. [RESERVED]** Not applicable. **ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS** *Except for the historical information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. We caution you not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Our actual results or actions may differ materially from these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks described in Item 1A Business -- Risk Factors and elsewhere in this annual report. Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we currently expect.* ** **OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK** The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida on September 21, 2005 to act as an operational company and as a holding company for its subsidiaries. Its subsidiary is Meimoun and Mammon, LLC (100% owned) (M&M) provides wholesale telecommunications services. The Company also own 50% of CUENTASMAX LLC, which installs WiFi6 shared network (WSN) systems in locations in the New Yorkmetropolitan tristate area using access points and small cells to provide users with access to the WSN. WSN equipment was installed in several sites and financial viability is being studied. Results from these test sites will determine if future installations will be completed. Additionally, Cuentas is evaluating the synergy between CuentasMAX and World Mobiles platform for potential integration and further development or enhancement of platforms. The Company is focusing its business mainly on Cuentas Mobile, the Companys Cellular Telecommunications solution. OnAugust122024, the Company and InComm mutually agreed tosunset the processing agreement that supported the Cuentas Prepaid Mastercard program. In connection with the wind-down,InComm issued a $475,000 creditto Cuentas in full and final settlement of all obligations under the processing agreement. The Company recognized the credit asother incomein the third quarter of 2024. No further liabilities remain outstanding, and all prepaid card accounts were deactivated on or before that date. 22 Since the first quarter of 2023, we have made equity investments in real estate projects in Florida under the name Cuentas Casa. Cuentas Casa partners with leading edge developers and construction technology companies to create sustainable, inclusive and affordable residential communities specifically designed to provide high quality housing alternatives at extremely competitive pricing. Our goal was to source land zoned and ready for development of multi-family buildings in strategic areas where rental prices are increasing dramatically, placing financial stress and pressure on working class families.Our real estate investments were intended to broaden our reach into the unbanked, underbanked and underserved communities by using a patented, low cost, sustainable technology that should allow us to provide reasonably priced rental apartments to working class residents who have been priced out of rental communities due to severe rent hikes in Florida and other areas in the United States. We believed that providing affordable apartments to the Hispanic Latino and other immigrant communities in Florida will enable us to introduce them our fintech solutions and generate revenue. Due to liquidity issues impeding the operation and development of its core mobile fintech and carrier services, on April 3, 2024, the limited liability company in which Cuentas had a 63.9% equity interest (Brooksville Development Partners, LLC or BDP), entered into an agreement to sell the vacant land located in Brooksville, Florida (the Brooksville Property) The Brooksville Property was originally purchased by BDP on April 28, 2023 for $5.05 million, $2 million of which was contributed by Cuentas. On May 27, 2025, Cuentas sold its 63.9% equity interest in the Brooksville Property for $800,000 to Brooksville FL Partners, LLC (the Buyer), an existing minority member of BDP. The funds were distributed by a mutually agreed escrow agent, and Cuentas settled debts with 4 major creditors. The remaining funds were used for operating expenses. With these funds, the Company was able to settle debts totaling approx. $1.132M with 4 major creditors for final actual cost of $666,356 Subsequent developments. On September 22, 2025 and October 1, 2025, the Company entered into two Convertible Note Purchase Agreements with World Mobile Group Ltd. for an aggregate principal amount of $385,000$260,000 on September 22, 2025 and $125,000 on October 1, 2025. The notes are convertible into shares of the Companys common stock pursuant to their terms, and the closings occurred on the respective dates. As conditions to closing, the Company delivered an irrevocable transfer-agent instruction letter and reserved shares for conversions. The September 22 agreement provides the investor the right to designate one director while it and its affiliates beneficially own at least 5% of the Company and includes certain protective approval rights tied to covenant and event-of-default actions. The Company agreed to use a portion of proceeds to (i) pay $110,000 to Michael De Prado in connection with his separation and (ii) fund professional fees to bring SEC reporting current; the October 1 agreement provides that proceeds will be applied to the Plum Contract. On September 18, 2025, the Company and Michael De Prado executed a Confidential Separation Agreement and related financing documents. The Company agreed to pay $110,000 in cash and issued two secured promissory notes: (i) a $473,000 note bearing interest at 2.0% per annum, maturing upon the earlier of a qualified financing of at least $2,000,000 or one year from issuance (18% default interest), with the holders right to convert up to 50% into common stock at $0.42 per share; and (ii) a $200,000 note maturing one year from issuance, with the holders option at maturity to require either full cash payment or transfer, via certificate of sale, of all non-telecom/MVNO assets comprising the Companys Fintech division (no cash interest unless in default; 8% default interest). Each note is secured by a first-priority security interest in the Companys Fintech (non-MVNO) assets under separate security agreements. These agreements were fully consummated on October 21, 2025 upon release of escrowed deliverables by the escrow agent. Also on September 18, 2025, the Company entered into a 16-month license with Mr. De Prado granting use and access to the Fintech assets (as detailed in Schedule A); MVNO assets are excluded. The Fintech assets are held in escrow by AM Law pending the holders exercise of the Note Two option. On October 17, 2025, the Company issued three additional unsecured convertible promissory notes: (i) to Shalom Arik Maimon (CEO) for $586,087.62; (ii) to Schulman for $112,900.11; and (iii) to AM Law for $308,000. Each bears interest at 2% per annum (default interest as provided in the notes), is convertible at the holders option at $0.42 per share, and includes piggyback registration rights. After issuance, Mr. Maimon instructed conversion of 50% of his note ($293,043.81) into 697,723 shares, and AM Law instructed conversion of 50% of its note ($154,000) into 366,666 shares, in each case at $0.42 per share. 23 **RESULTS OF OPERATIONS** **Comparison of year ended December 31, 2024 to year ended December 31, 2023** **Revenue** The Company generates revenues through the sale and distribution of Digital products, General Purpose Reloadable Cards, wholesale telecommunication services and other related telecom services. Revenues during the year ended December 31, 2024, totaled $676,000 compared to $2,346,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in our revenues was mainly from decrease in wholesale telecommunication services in the amount of $1,612,000,from our Bilateral Wholesale Carrier Agreement with Next Communications INC., a company controlled by Arik Maimon our Chairman of the Board and our CEO. Revenue by product for 2024 and 2023 are as follows: | | | December31, 2024 | | | December31, 2023 | | | | | | (Dollars in thousands) | | | | Retail telecommunications | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 87 | | | | Wholesale telecommunication services | | | 569 | | | | 2,181 | | | | Digital products and General-Purpose Reloadable Cards | | | 81 | | | | 78 | | | | Total revenue | | $ | 676 | | | $ | 2,346 | | | **Costs of Revenue and Gross profit** Cost of revenues during the year ended December 31, 2024 totaled $751,000 compared to $2,733,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. Cost of revenue consists of the purchase of wholesale minutes for resale, related telecom platform costs and purchase of digital products in the amount of $565,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024 and $2,171,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023. Cost of revenue also consists of costs related to the sale of the Companys digital products and GPR Cards in the amount of $133,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024 and $210,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023. The costs related to the sale of the Companys digital products and GPR Cards were composed mainly from the cost of the Digital products. Gross profit (loss) by product for 2024 and 2023 are as follows: | | | December31, 2024 | | | December31, 2023 | | | | | | (Dollars in thousands) | | | | Telecommunications | | $ | (44 | ) | | $ | (265 | ) | | | Wholesale telecommunication services | | | 4 | | | | 10 | | | | Digital products and General Purpose Reloadable Cards | | | (35 | ) | | | (132 | ) | | | Total Gross profit | | $ | (75 | ) | | $ | (387 | ) | | 24 Gross profit margin for the year ended December 31, 2024 was negative for both the telecommunications segment and the digital product and general purpose reloadable cards segment but slightly positive for wholesale which by its nature has a tiny markup. The gross loss for the sale of digital product and general-purpose reloadable cards stemmed from ceasing all activities with Cuentas SDI LLC. In May 2024, the Company and Cuentas-SDI settled certain payment issues and renewed discussions and cooperation to re-open the digital distribution network and systems through Cuentas-SDIs convenience store distribution network of over 31,000 locations, including many across the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri state area. The Companys alliance with World Mobile Group and the joint venture World Mobile should provide significant revenue and profitability due to the strength of World Mobiles marketing, finance and technology capabilities. **Operating Expenses** Operating expenses consist of selling, general and administrative Expenses, impairments and amortization of Intangible assets as discussed below and totaled $1,941,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $6,409,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023, representing a net decrease of $4,081.000. **Selling, General and Administrative Expenses** The table below summarizes our general and administrative expenses incurred during the periods presented: Update | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | ($ in thousands) | | | | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: | | | | | | | | | Officers compensation | | $ | 890 | | | $ | 981 | | | | Directors fees | | | 167 | | | | 150 | | | | Share-based compensation | | | 209 | | | | 622 | | | | Professional services | | | 246 | | | | 968 | | | | maintenance and support services in accordance with the software maintenance agreement with CIMA | | | - | | | | 120 | | | | Legal fees | | | 54 | | | | 663 | | | | Payments in accordance with the processing service agreement with Incomm | | | 100 | | | | 350 | | | | Credit losses | | | - | | | | - | | | | Selling and Marketing | | | 37 | | | | 388 | | | | Settlements | | | - | | | | 300 | | | | Other | | | 196 | | | | 1,469 | | | | Total | | $ | 1,899 | | | $ | 6,022 | | | Update Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $1,899,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024, a net decrease of $4,123,000, or 68% compared to $6,022,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in our Selling, general and administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2024 compare to the year ended December 31, 2023, is primarily attributable to the decrease in the amount of $413,000 in Share-based compensation and shares issued for services expenses attributable to the decrease in the amount of our vested option in 2024 as opposed to 2023 partially mitigated by an increase in the number of shares that were issued for services and settlement, decrease in the amount of $120,000 in maintenance and support services that were provided by CIMA, decrease in the agreed payments in accordance with the processing service agreement with Incomm in the amount of $250,000 a decrease in selling and marketing expenses of $351,000 since the Company reduced significantly its selling and marketing campaigns in 2024 due to its ineffectiveness and lack of resources. 25 **Amortization and impairment of Intangible assets** Amortization of Intangible assets totaled$2,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024 and $11,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023. **Other Income (Expenses)** Other income (expenses) totaledan expenses of $1,316,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024. Other income (expenses) are mainly comprised of Loss on impairment of held for sale investment in unconsolidated entities in amount of $1,216,000, loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated entity of $700,000 and Loss upon default to pay principal and interest of Promissory Notes in amount of $419,000, partially offset by Gain from Change in fair value of derivative warrants liability issued as part of our February 2023 and August 2023 security offering in amount of $695,000 and gain from settlement of liabilities, net of $507,000. Other income (expenses) totaledan income of $4,300,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023. Other income (expenses) are mainly comprised of Gain from Change in fair value of derivative warrants liability issued as part of our February 2023 and August 2023 security offering as detailed in note 10 of the December 31, 2023 financial statements in amount of $4,741,000, partially offset by impairment loss of $441,000 which resulted from a decrease in cost of an investment in Cuentas SDI LLC. **Net Loss** We incurred a net loss of $3,309,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to a net loss of $2,196,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023,for the reasons described above. **Liquidity and Capital Resources** Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. Significant factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts payable and capital expenditures. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had total current assets of $1,111,000, including $15,000 of cash, accounts receivables of $271,000, Investment in unconsolidated entities held for sale of $800,000. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had total current liabilities of $4,349,000 creating a negative working capital of $3,193,000. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had total current assets of $1,760,000, including $205,000 of cash, accounts receivables of $1,307,000, related parties in the amount of $172,000 and other current assets of $76,000. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had total current liabilities of $4,689,000 creating a negative working capital of $2,929,000. *Cash Flows Operating Activities* Update The Companys operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, resulted in net cash used of $598,000. Net cash used in operating activities consisted of a net loss of $3,309,000 partially offset by non-cash expenses consisting of share-based compensation of $209,000, impairment of intangible assets and property and equipment of $30,000 and amortization of intangible assets of $2,000. a Decrease in accounts receivables of $1,036,000, increase in accounts payables of 625,000, decrease in other accounts liabilities of 739,000, impairment of an investment in an unconsolidated entity of $1,916,000, The Companys operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, resulted in net cash used of $4,193,000. Net cash used in operating activities consisted of a net loss of $2,196,000 and change in fair value of derivative warrants liability of $6,852,000, partially offset by non-cash expenses consisting of Issuance expenses and a day-one loss on derivative warrants liability of $3,127,000, share-based compensation of $622,000, and amortization of intangible assets of $11,000. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided cash of $529,000, resulting mainly from a decrease in other accounts payables of $1,548,000 and increase in accounts payables offset by an increase of in related parties accounts receivables of $1,102,000 and an increase in other current assets of $87,000. *Cash Flows Investing Activities* Update The Companys investment activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, resulted in net cash received of $92,000 and net cash used of $2,098,000 for the same period in 2023. The decrease was mainly due to the sale of Cuentas 19.99% participation in Cuentas SDI LLC. 26 *Cash Flows Financing Activities* Update The Companys financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, resulted in net cash in the amount of $316,000 mainly from Short term loans received. To date, we have principally financed our operations through the sale of our Common Stock. Nevertheless, management anticipates that our current cash and cash equivalents position and generating revenue from the sales of our mobile phone services and digital products will provide us limited financial resources for the near future to continue implementing our business strategy of further developing our mobile services and digital products, enhance our digital products offering and increase our sales and marketing. Management has taken important steps to reduce the financial burn rate and has curtailed some ineffective marketing programs, concentrating on those programs that have been proven to produce good results. Reduction of some top-level personnel has brought savings to the company as current executives took over the vacant positions at no additional cost to the Company but offset by the bonuses. Management plans to secure additional financing sources, including but not limited to the sale of our Common Stock in future financings. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be successful in raising additional capital or that the Company will have net income from operations to fund its business plan for the near future or long term. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $15,000 in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $3,170,000 in negative working capital and an accumulated deficit of approximately $58,255,000. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern as of December 31, 2024. On May 22, 2025, the Company signed a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA)with Brooksville FL Partners, LLC (Buyer) the holder of the minority stake in Brooksville, for the sale of its full Interests in Brooksville for total consideration of $800,000. The transaction closed on May 27, 2025 and, in accordance with the terms of the MIPA, the Company directed the escrow agent to disburse a portion of the sale proceeds to satisfy four outstanding obligations owed to certain judgment and debt holders. These settlement payments were made directly by the escrow agent on behalf of the Company in connection with the closing of the transaction. On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the Agreement) dated as of May 20, 2024 with OLB Group, Inc. (Buyer) whereby it acquired 19.99% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the LLC) for a purchase price of $215,500. OLB made payments totaling $92,000 and a final settlement was executed on May 23, 2025 where OLB paid $25k. **Off-balance Sheet Arrangements** The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements and does not anticipate entering into any such arrangements in the foreseeable future. **Impact of Inflation** The Company does not expect inflation to be a significant factor in operation of the business. 27 **Subsequent Events (through October 21, 2025)** World Mobile Financings (September 22 and October 1, 2025). On September 22, 2025 and October 1, 2025, we entered into two Convertible Note Purchase Agreements with World Mobile Group Ltd. for an aggregate principal amount of $385,000 (the WM Notes)$260,000 on September 22 and $125,000 on October 1. The WM Notes are convertible into our common stock pursuant to their terms. Closings occurred on the respective agreement dates. The September 22 agreement provides the investor the right to designate one director while the investor and its affiliates beneficially own at least five percent of the Company and includes certain protective approval rights tied to note covenants and event-of-default actions. We applied part of the proceeds to pay $110,000 to Michael De Prado in connection with his separation and to fund professional fees to bring SEC reporting current; the October 1 agreement provides that proceeds will be applied to the PLUM contract, our MVNO reseller arrangement. Michael De Prado separation; secured notes; license (September 18, 2025; consummated October 21, 2025). On September 18, 2025, we executed a Confidential Separation Agreement with Michael De Prado (then President, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer) under which we agreed to pay $110,000 in cash and issued two secured promissory notes: Note One in the principal amount of $473,000 and Note Two in the principal amount of $200,000. Each note is secured by a first-priority security interest in our Fintech (non-MVNO) assets under separate security agreements. Also on September 18, 2025, we granted Mr. De Prado a 16-month license to use and access the Fintech assets (as described in Schedule A), with the assets held in escrow by AM Law until the Note Two option is exercised. MVNO assets are expressly excluded. These agreements were fully consummated on October 21, 2025 upon escrow release. Note One is voluntarily convertible at $0.42 per share and includes piggyback registration rights. Insider and advisor convertible notes (October 17, 2025). On October 17, 2025, we issued three unsecured convertible promissory notes: (i) a note to Shalom Arik Maimon (CEO) in the principal amount of $586,087.62; (ii) a note to Schulman in the principal amount of $112,900.11; and (iii) a note to AM Law in the principal amount of $154,000. Each note is voluntarily convertible at the holders option into common stock at a fixed price of $0.42 per share and provides piggyback registration rights. **ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK** This item is not applicable as we are currently considered a smaller reporting company. **ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA** See Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules appearing on page F-1 through F-28 of this Form 10-K. 28 **ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE** (b) **Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**. On December 20, 2023, the Annual Meetingof the Company approved the appointment of Yarel and Partner to serve as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. During the Companys fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023 and the subsequent interim period through February 15, 2024, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf has consulted with Yarel regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, either completed or proposed or (ii) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Companys financial statements and, neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that Yarel concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to accounting, auditing or financial reporting issues, or (iii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions), or (iv) any reportable event (as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K). **ITEM9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES** **Disclosure Controls and Procedures** Management of Cuentas Inc. is responsible for maintaining disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms. In addition, the disclosure controls and procedures must ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial and other required disclosures. At December 31, 2024, an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) of the Exchange Act was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, they concluded that at December 31, 2024, such disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. This was due to our limited resources and deficiencies in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that adversely affected our disclosure controls and that may be considered to be material weaknesses]. **Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting** Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting. These internal controls over financial reporting are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the reported financial information is presented fairly, that disclosures are adequate and that the judgments inherent in the preparation of financial statements are reasonable. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal controls, including the possibility of human error and overriding of controls. Consequently, an effective internal control system can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance with respect to reporting financial information. Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to maintaining records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the receipts and expenditures of company assets are made and in accordance with our management and directors authorization; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements. Our management conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. This evaluation was based on the framework and criteria established in the Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) (2013 Framework). Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2024. 29 Based upon such assessment, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of December 31, 2024 our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective due to the following material weaknesses identified: | | | Lack of appropriate segregation of duties, | | | | | Lack of information technology (IT) controls over revenue, and | | | | | Lack of adequate review of internal controls to ascertain effectiveness, and | | | | | Lack of control procedures that include multiple levels of supervision and review. | | The Companys management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, do not expect that its disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all errors or all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. In addition, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. **** **Implemented or Planned Remedial Actions in response to the Material Weaknesses** **** The deficiencies identified above are in large part due to our limited resources and deficiencies in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that adversely affected our disclosure controls and that may be considered to be material weaknesses. We plan, if our available cash will increase, to seek to recruit individuals responsible for identifying reportable developments and to implement procedures designed to remediate the material weakness by focusing additional attention and resources in our internal accounting functions. However, the material weakness will not be considered remediated until the applicable remedial controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively. This report shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. The rules of the SEC do not require an attestation of the Managements report by our registered public accounting firm in this annual report. **Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting** On June 30, 2025 our former Chief Financial Officer Mr. Zakairesigned from his position as Companys CFO. On July 1, 2025, our Board of directors approved the nomination of Mr. Michael De Prado as Companys Interim CFO. On July 1, 2025, our Board of directors approved the nomination of Mr. Michael De Prado as Companys Interim CFO. On November 6, 2025, our Board of directors approved the nomination of Mr. Ofek Suchard as Companys Interim CFO **ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION** None.Any insider trading plans Item 408a of SK **ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS** None. 30 **PART III** **ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE** **Directors and Executive Officers** The names of our director and executive officers and their ages, positions, and biographies are set forth below. Our executive officers are appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, our board of directors. On October 21, 2025, Michael De Prado resigned as President, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer. In connection with his separation, the Company paid $110,000 in cash and issued two secured promissory notes as described in Item 5 and Note X. Mr. De Prados resignation did not involve any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to operations, policies or practices. The Board has initiated a process to identify qualified Chief Financial Officer candidates. On October 22, 2025, the Board appointed Ofek Suchard as Interim Chief Financial Officer, and he now serves as the Companys principal financial and principal accounting officer, effective as of that date. The Board continues its process to identify and evaluate candidates for a permanent Chief Financial Officer. **Directors and Executive Officers** Set forth below is information regarding our current directors and executive officers. Each director holds his office until he resigns or is removed and his successor is elected and qualified | Name | | Age | | Position | | | Arik Maimon | | 48 | | Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO | | | | | | | | | | Ofek Suchard | | 25 | | Interim Chief Financial Officer as of October 22, 2025 | | | | | | | | | | Shlomo Zakai | | 53 | | CFO resigned 6/30/25 | | | | | | | | | | Adiv Baruch | | 61 | | Director | | | | | | | | | | Haim Yeffet | | 73 | | Director | | | | | | | | | | Lexi Terrero | | 51 | | Director | | **Directors and Executive Officers** **Arik Maimon**, our Chairman, is a founder, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Maimon served as the Companys CEO from 2016 to February 2021 and as Interim CEO from February 2021 to August 2023. In addition to co-founding the Company, Mr. Maimon founded the Companys subsidiaries Cuentas Mobile, and M&M. Prior to founding the Company and its subsidiaries, Mr. Maimon founded and ran successful telecommunications companies operating primarily in the United States and Mexico. In 1998, Mr. Maimon founded and ran a privately-held wholesaler of long-distance telecommunications services which, later, under Mr. Maimons management, grew from a start up to a profitable enterprise with more than $100 million in annual revenues. Mr. Maimon serves on the Companys Board of Directors due to the perspective and experience he brings as our co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Effective October 21, 2025, Shalom Arik Maimon began serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer. **Michael A. De Prado**is a founder, the President and Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. De Prado also served as its President from 2016 to February 2021, and as Interim President from February 2021 to August 2023. Acting CFO after 6/30/25Prior to founding the Company, Mr. De Prado spent 20 years in executive positions at various levels of responsibility in the banking, technology, and telecommunications industries. As President of Sales at telecommunications company Radiant/Ntera, Mr. De Prado grew Radiant/Nteras sales to more than $200 million in annual revenues. At theglobe.com, Mr. De Prado served as President, reporting directing to Michael S. Egan. Mr. De Prado serves on the Companys Board of Directors due to the perspective and experience he brings as our co-founder and President On October 21, 2025, Michael De Prado resigned as President, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer. **Shlomo Zakai**has served as our Chief Financial Officer from October 2023 to June 2025. Mr. Zakai brings extensive and proven experience in similar positions with companies operating in international markets and related industries. Zakai has served as chief financial officer of UAS Drone Corp. (OTC: USDR) since May 2020, as the Chief Financial Officer of Save Foods, Inc. (SAFO:OTC) (August 2017 to December 2021), Sonovia Ltd. (NNTTF:OTC) (October 2014 to August 2020) and of Todos Medical Ltd. (TOMDF:OTC) (February 2017 till January 2018). Prior to that, Mr. Zakai worked as an accountant for nine years at Kost, Forer, Gabbay & Kasierer, an independent registered public accounting firm and a member firm of Ernst & Young Global, where he last served as a Senior Manager and worked with technology companies publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Mr. Zakai holds a B.A. in accounting from the College of Management in Rishon LeZion, Israel. On June 30, 2025 our former Chief Financial Officer Mr. Zakairesigned from his position as Companys CFO. On July 1, 2025, our Board of directors approved the nomination of Mr. Michael De Prado as Companys CFO. **Adiv Baruch**is a global leader anchors in the Israeli high-tech industry as well as the Chairman of Israeli Export and International cooperation Institute and several private and public companies. Mr. Baruch has over 28 years of experience in equity investment and operation management under distress. Mr. Baruch also serves as chairman of Jerusalem Technology Investments Ltd. He also currently serves as Chairman of Maayan Ventures, a platform for investments in innovative technology companies. Mr. Baruch has served as a director of the Bank of Jerusalem, and he served as CEO of BOS Better Online Solutions, which, under this leadership, grew into a highly successful company traded on Nasdaq under the symbol BOSC. Throughout his career, he has championed development and support of new talent in the high tech and entrepreneurial arenas. He is a Technion graduate and the Chairman of the Institute of Innovation and Technology of Israel. Mr. Baruch is qualified to serve as a director of the Company because of the perspective and experience he brings to our Board. 31 **Lexi Terrero** is a marketing and financial executive with over 15 years of experience in digital media, investor relations and private equity. Ms. Terrero is qualified to serve as a director of the Company because of her deep industry knowledge of marketing and business development, sales development, raising capital, finance, and operational management. She received a BS in Finance and an MBA in Interdisciplinary Business from St. Johns University in New York City. **Haim Yeffet**has owned and managed 10 restaurants and served as the CEO of a public company. He is involved in his condo board at the Alexander in Miami Beach, and has served as the Vice President and as Secretary for the association for the last three years. Mr. Yeffet is qualified to serve as a director of the Company because of his business experience, including his experience as CEO of a public company. **Ofek Suchard**serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer and is trained as both a mechanical engineer and a software engineer. Mr. Suchard brings a broad background across real estate development, engineering, and advanced technology. In addition to his role at Cuentas, he serves as Chief Technical Officer of EnSima, where he leads technical development and coordination for the EnSima Miami projecta 475-unit, 95,000 sq. ft. mixed-use development. Prior to joining Cuentas, Mr. Suchard founded ReThink, an AI-driven construction-technology company focused on improving efficiency and reducing operational waste for contractors. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Sales Engineer with Trane, supporting complex HVAC system design for mechanical contractors and engineering firms, and previously served as a Project Engineer on major commercial, residential, industrial, and military projects. His combined experience in engineering, finance, software development, and project management provides Cuentas with cross-disciplinary leadership as the Company advances its strategic and operational goals. **** **Family Relationships** There are no family relationships, or other arrangements or understandings between or among any of the directors, director nominees, executive officers or other person pursuant to which such person was selected to serve as a director or officer. **Indemnification of Directors and Officers** Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws both provide for the indemnification of our officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by Florida law. **Limitation of Liability of Directors** Pursuant to the Florida Statutes, our Articles of Incorporation exclude personal liability for our Directors for monetary damages based upon any violation of their fiduciary duties as Directors, except as to liability for any breach of the duty of loyalty, acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, or any transaction from which a Director receives an improper personal benefit. This exclusion of liability does not limit any right which a Director may have to be indemnified and does not affect any Directors liability under federal or applicable state securities laws. We have agreed to indemnify our directors against expenses, judgments, and amounts paid in settlement in connection with any claim against a Director if he acted in good faith and in a manner he believed to be in our best interests. **Election of Directors and Officers** Directors are elected to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Officers are appointed to serve until the meeting of the Board following the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified. **Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings** No Executive Officer or Director of the Corporation has been the subject of any Order, Judgment, or Decree of any Court of competent jurisdiction, or any regulatory agency permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring suspending or otherwise limiting him/her from acting as an investment advisor, underwriter, broker or dealer in the securities industry, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of an investment company, bank, savings and loan association, or insurance company or from engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with any such activity or in connection with the purchase or sale of any securities. No Executive Officer or Director of the Corporation has been convicted in any criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations) or is the subject of a criminal proceeding which is currently pending. No Executive Officer or Director of the Corporation is the subject of any pending legal proceedings. **Corporate Governance** *Board of Directors* We currently have five directors serving on our Board of Directors. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the Board for the transaction of business. *Board Committees and Director Independence* Director Independence Of our current directors, we have determined that Messrs. Baruch and Yeffet, as well as Ms. Terrero, are independent as defined by applicable rules and regulations. The Company is in the process to interviewing additional potential Independent Directors to fill additional board positions with goals of Gender, Age and Racial diversity as well as Cyber protection experience as indicated by the SEC to be important goals. 32 The following table sets forth certain information concerning the annual compensation of our independent directors during the last two fiscal years. Non-employee directors receive $50,000 per annum and the chairman of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee receives an additional $16,000 per annum. The following table sets forth certain information concerning the annual compensation of our independent directors during the last two fiscal years. | Name and Principal Position | | Year | | | (c) Fee | | | Bonus | | | Option Awards | | | share compensation | | | Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings | | | All Other Compensation | | | Total Compensation | | | | Adiv Baruch | | | 2024 | | | $ | 67,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 67,000 | | | | | | | 2023 | | | $ | 67,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 67,000 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Haim Yeffet | | | 2024 | | | $ | 50,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 50,000 | | | | | | | 2023 | | | $ | 45,192 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 45,192 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Lexi Terrero | | | 2024 | | | $ | 50,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 50,000 | | | | | | | 2023 | | | $ | 50,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 9,100 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 59,100 | | | Ms. Terrero was appointed a director on December 30, 2022 and Mr. Yeffet was appointed a director on February 2, 2023 Board Committees Our Board of Directors has established two standing committeesAudit and Compensation. Each committee operates under a charter that has been approved by our Board of Directors. *Audit Committee* Our Board of Directors has an Audit Committee composed of Mr. Baruch, Mr. Yeffet and Ms. Terrero, each of whom is an independent director as defined in accordance with section Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and the rules of Nasdaq. Mr. Baruch serves as chairman of the Audit Committee. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Baruch possesses accounting or related financial management experience that qualifies him as financially sophisticated within the meaning of Rule 4350(d)(2)(A) of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and that he is an audit committee financial expert as defined by the rules and regulations of the SEC. Our Audit Committee oversees our corporate accounting, financial reporting practices and the audits of financial statements. For this purpose, the Audit Committee has a charter (which will be reviewed annually) and performs several functions. The Audit Committee: | | | evaluates the independence and performance of, and assesses the qualifications of, our independent auditor and engages such independent auditor; | | | | | approves the plan and fees for the annual audit, quarterly reviews, tax and other audit-related services and approves in advance any non-audit service and fees therefor to be provided by the independent auditor; | | | | | monitors the independence of the independent auditor and the rotation of partners of the independent auditor on our engagement team as required by law; | | | | | reviews the financial statements to be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and reviews with management and the independent auditors the results of the annual audit and reviews of our quarterly financial statements; | | | | | oversees all aspects of our systems of internal accounting and financial reporting control and corporate governance functions on behalf of the board; and | | | | | provides oversight assistance in connection with legal, ethical and risk management compliance programs established by management and the board, including compliance with requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding corporate governance issues and policy decisions. | | 33 *Compensation Committee* Our Board of Directors has a Compensation Committee composed of Messrs. Baruch and Yeffet, each of whom is independent in accordance with rules of Nasdaq. Mr. Baruch is the chairman of the Compensation Committee. Our Compensation Committee reviews or recommends the compensation arrangements for our management and employees and also assists the Board of Directors in reviewing and approving matters such as company benefit and insurance plans, including monitoring the performance thereof. The Compensation Committee has a charter, which will be reviewed annually. *Nomination of Directors* Our Board of Directors, by resolution of the full Board of Directors addressing the nominations process and such related matters as may be required under the federal securities laws, has charged the independent directors constituting a majority of our Board of Directors with the responsibility of reviewing our corporate governance policies and with proposing potential director nominees to the Board of Directors for consideration. The independent directors will consider director nominees recommended by security holders. ** **Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Insider Trading Policy** Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions and an Insider Trading Policy. We will provide a copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to any person without charge, upon written request to our Compliance Officer, at Cuentas Inc., 235 Lincoln Road, Suite 210, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139. *Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports* ** Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our directors and executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock (collectively, Reporting Persons) to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership in our Common Stock and other equity securities. To the Companys knowledge, based solely on its review of Forms 3 and 4 filed electronically with the SEC during theregistrants most recentfiscal year, the Company believes that during its fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, all filing requirements applicable to the Reporting Persons were timely met, except that Messrs. Yeffet and Zakai failed to file Form 3s. *Shareholder Communications* Although we do not have a formal policy regarding communications with the Board, shareholders may communicate with the Board by writing to us at 235 Lincoln Rd., Suite 210, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Attention: Stockholder Communication. Stockholders who would like their submission directed to a member of the Board may so specify, and the communication will be forwarded, as appropriate. **ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION** **Summary Compensation Table** The following table sets forth for the last two fiscal years certain information concerning the annual compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and our other executive officers whose compensation was in excess of $100,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024. | (a) Name and PrincipalPosition | | (b) Year | | | (c) Salary | | | (d) Bonus | | | (f) Option Awards | | | (g) Non-equity incentive plan compensation | | | (h) Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings | | | (i) All Other Compensation | | | (j) Total Compensation | | | | | | | Arik Maimon | | | 2024 | | | $ | 295,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 72,171 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 367,171 | | | | | | | | Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | | | 2023 | | | $ | 295,000 | | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 162,265 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 557,265 | | | | 2023 | | | | Michael De Prado | | | 2024 | | | $ | 275,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 58,362 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 333,362 | | | | | | | | Executive Vice Chairman and President | | | 2023 | | | $ | 275,000 | | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 167,797 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 542,797 | | | | | | | agreement. 34 **Founder/Executive Chairman Compensation Agreement with Arik Maimon, and Founder/Executive Vice-Chairman Compensation Agreement with Michael De Prado** On August 26, 2021, the Company and Arik Maimon entered into a Founder/Executive Chairman Compensation Agreement (the Chairman Compensation Agreement). Additionally, on August 26, 2021, the Company and Michael De Prado entered into a Founder/Executive Vice-Chairman Compensation Agreement (the Vice-Chairman Compensation Agreement and collectively with the Chairman Compensation Agreement, the Chairman Compensation Agreements). The term of each of these Chairman Compensation Agreements became effective as of August 26, 2021 and replaces any prior arrangements or employment agreements between the Company and each of Mr. Maimon and Mr. De Prado (each such individual, an Executive and together, the Executives). Under the terms of the Chairman Compensation Agreements, the Executives agreed to be employed by the Company for an initial continuous twelve-month term beginning on the effective date of August 26, 2021, and ending on August 25, 2022. The initial term would be automatically extended for additional one (1) year periods on the same terms and conditions as set out in the Chairman Compensation Agreements; however, the Chairman Compensation Agreements, respectively, will not renew automatically if either the Company or the respective Executive provide a written notice to the other of a decision not to renew, which notice must be given at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the initial term or any subsequently renewed one (1) year term. Pursuant to the terms of the Chairman Compensation Agreement, Mr. Maimon will receive an annual base salary of two hundred ninety-five thousand dollars ($295,000) per year, and pursuant to the terms of the Vice-Chairman Compensation Agreement, Mr. De Prado will receive an annual base salary of two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000) per year, and each will be eligible for an annual incentive payment of up to one hundred percent (100%) of their respective base salary, which annual incentive payment shall be based on the Companys performance as compared to the goals established by the Companys Board of Directors in consultation with each Executive, respectively. This annual incentive shall have a twelve (12) month performance period and will be based on a January 1 through December 31 calendar year, with the Executives entitlement to the annual incentive and the amount of such award, if any, remaining subject to the good faith discretion of the Board of Directors. Any such annual incentive shall be paid by the end of the second quarter following the calendar year to which each respective Executives performance relates. Pursuant to the terms of the Chairman Compensation Agreements, each Executive has the option to have any such earned annual incentive be paid in fully vested shares of the Companys Common Stock, but must elect such option by the end of the first quarter following the relevant performance calendar year period. In the event of a change in control of the Company, as defined under the terms of the Chairman Compensation Agreements, that takes place (i) during the term of the Chairman Compensation Agreement or (ii) prior to the date which is twenty-four (24) months from the effective date of the Chairman Compensation Agreements, if the Executives employment otherwise terminates prior to such date (other than if the Executives employment was terminated for cause or the Executive resigned his employment without good reason, as such terms are defined under the Chairman Compensation Agreements), each respective Executive shall be entitled to a bonus payment equal to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the cash consideration received by the shareholders of the Company in the change in control transaction. Under the Chairman Compensation Agreements, each Executive is subject to certain obligations and restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to: confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement, among others. The Chairman Compensation Agreements are each governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The Chairman Compensation Agreements may be terminated by the Company for cause or without cause, and by each respective Executive for good reason or without good reason, as such terms are defined under the Chairman Compensation Agreements. On August 19, 2022, the Companys Board of Directors approved a motion to appoint Arik Maimon as Interim CEO (in addition to his current position as Chairman of the Board) and Michael De Prado as Interim President (in addition to his current position as Vice Chairman of the Board). Both Arik Maimon and Michael De Prado agreed to assume these positions with no additional compensation. On August 21, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Arik Maimon pursuant to which Mr. Maimon agreed to serve as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the Maimon Employment Agreement). Additionally, on August 26, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Michael De Prado pursuant to which Mr. De Prado agreed to serve as Executive Vice Chairman and President of the Company (the De Prado Employment Agreement). the Maimon Employment Agreement and collectively with the De Prado Employment Agreement, the 2023 Compensation Agreements). The term of each of these 2023 Compensation Agreements became effective as of August 21, 2023 and replaces any prior arrangements or employment agreements between the Company and each of Mr. Maimon and Mr. De Prado (each such individual, an Executive and together, the Executives). Under the terms of the 2023 Compensation Agreements, the Executives 2023 Compensation Agreements are for a term of five years, subject to the early termination provisions, commencing August 21, 2023 (the Effective Date). The2023 Compensation Agreements are subject to early termination upon Executivess death, or by the Company for Cause, adjudicated incompetency or adjudicated bankruptcy, the date upon which the Company give the Executives notice of termination on account of Disability, and by the Executives in the event of an Adverse Change in Executives Employment Circumstances. The salaries of Mr Maimon and Mr De Prado have been accruing since June 2024 and partial payments have been made. On September 18, 2025, the Company entered into a separation agreement with Michael De Prado providing a cash payment of $110,000 and issuance of two secured promissory notes ($473,000 bearing interest at 2% per annum with a holder conversion right for up to 50% at $0.42 per share; and $200,000 with the holders option at maturity to require cash payment or transfer of specified Fintech (non-MVNO) assets). The agreements were consummated on October 21, 2025 upon escrow release. 35 Pursuant to the terms of the Maimon Employment Agreement, Mr. Maimon will receive an annual base salary of two hundred ninety-five thousand dollars ($295,000) per year, subject to increase by the Companys by Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors. Mr. Maimon is also entitled to receive as compensation for past services to and to ensure his future services to the Company, subject to shareholder approval, 131,866 shares of the Companys common stock to increase his ownership interest in the Company to 10.0% calculated on a fully diluted basis, 50% of which shares are to be issued by the Company as soon as practicable after shareholder approval has been obtained, with the remaining 50% of the shares to be issued equally at the end of each of the three calendar years following the Effective Date. The Maimon Employment Agreement provides that if Mr. Maimons 10% fully diluted equity interest in the Company is reduced upon issuance by the Company of additional shares, options, or warrants of any kind or nature, the Company shall issue to Mr. Maimon additional shares in number sufficient to preserve and maintain his 10% fully diluted equity interest in the Company, with such shares to be issued under the same terms set forth above. Mr. Maimon is also entitled to a monthly automobile allowance. Mr. Maimon is eligible to participate in such benefit plans as are, or from time-to-time may be, provided by the Company for its senior executive officers. Pursuant to the terms of the De Prado Employment Agreement Mr. De Prado will receive an annual base salary of two hundred eight-five thousand dollars ($285,000) per year, subject to increase by the Companys by Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors. Mr. De Prado is also entitled to receive as compensation for past services to and to ensure his future services to the Company, subject to shareholder approval, 117,214 shares of the Companys common stock to increase his ownership interest in the Company to 7.0% calculated on a fully diluted basis, 50% of which shares are to be issued by the Company as soon as practicable after shareholder approval has been obtained, with the remaining 50% of the shares to be issued equally at the end of each of the three calendar years following the Effective Date. The De Prado Employment Agreement provides that if Mr. De Prados 7% fully diluted equity interest in the Company is reduced upon issuance by the Company of additional shares, options, or warrants of any kind or nature, the Company shall issue to Mr. De Prado additional shares in number sufficient to preserve and maintain his 7% fully diluted equity interest in the Company, with such shares to be issued under the same terms set forth above. Mr. De Prado is entitled to a monthly automobile allowance of $2,000. Mr. De Prado is also eligible to participate in such benefit plans as are, or from time-to-time may be, provided by the Company for its senior executive officers. The Executives are eligible to receive a discretionary annual performance-based payment of up to 100% of his base salary, which performance-based payment shall be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors based on the Companys performance as compared to the goals established by the Compensation Committee and the Companys management, including the Annual Budget (as defined in the Maimon Employment Agreement), in consultation with the Executives. At the discretion of the Compensation Committee, this review may be performed each fiscal quarter but not less than semi-annually, and the Performance-Based Bonus awarded, if any, may be paid accordingly. The Performance-Based Bonus shall be prorated for any partial fiscal year in which the Executive was employed by the Company. Executives shall not be entitled to receive any portion of the Annual Incentive Bonus for any year in which his employment is terminated for Cause. Pursuant to the terms of the 2023 Compensation Agreements, The Bonus shall be prorated, based on each fiscal quarter of employment, for any partial fiscal year. Notwithstanding the limitation on the payment in cash of the Performance-Based Bonus, the Compensation Committee based upon certain criteria specified in the 2023 Compensation Agreements may at its discretion award the Executives stock or stock options as an additional Performance-Based Bonus in addition to the cash component but only an annual basis and only for fiscal years in which the Companys financial results substantially exceed the Annual Budget. 36 **Engagement of Shlomo Zakai, our CFO** Shlomo Zakai has served as our Chief Financial Officer since October 2023. Mr. Zakai was entitled to $10,000 per month for his services. Mr.Zakai provides the Company with accounting, financial and general business services and advice on current standard practices and trends in his area of expertise. He resigned June 30th, 2025. **Clawback Policy** Our Board of Directors adopted a clawback policy covering our executive officers. An executive officer is our chief executive officer, president, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer (or if there is no such accounting officer, the controller), any vice-president in charge of a significant principal business unit, division, or function (such as sales, administration, or finance), any other officer who performs a policy-making function, or any other person who performs similar policy-making functions for us. As of the date of this annual report, our only executive officers are our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, our Vice Chairman of the Board and President. and our Chief Financial Officer. The clawback policy relates to incentive-based compensation, which is any compensation that is granted, earned or vested based wholly or in part upon the attainment of a financial reporting measure. The clawback policy covers the recovery of incentive-based compensation from an executive officer only in the event that we are required to prepare an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of our financial reporting requirement under the United States securities laws, including any required accounting restatement to correct an error in previously issued financial statements that is material to the previously issued financial statements, or that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period. Questions as to materiality will be made by the Compensation Committee in coordination with the Audit Committee. The incentive-based compensation subject to recovery is the incentive-based compensation received during the three completed fiscal years immediately preceding the date that we are required to prepare an accounting restatement as described above, provided that the person served as an executive officer at any time during the performance period applicable to the incentive-based compensation in question provided that the clawback policy shall only apply if the incentive-based compensation is received while we have a class of securities listed on Nasdaq and on or after October 2, 2023. Each of Arik Maimon, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael De Prado, our Vice Chairman of the Board and President, have an employment agreement which provides for incentive-based compensation during the term of their employment agreements with the Company. **Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End** The following table sets forth information concerning the outstanding equity awards of each of the Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2024:Update | Name (a) | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable (b) | | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable (c) | | | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) (d) | | | Option Exercise Price($) (e) | | | Option Expiration Date (f) | | Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) (g) (9) | | | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) (h) | | | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) (i) | | | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) (j) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Arik Maimon | | | 15,385 | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 36.40 | | | 15,385 at November 2, 2031 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Arik Maimon | | | 15,385 | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 4.16 | | | 15,385 at December 29, 2032 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | Michael De Prado | | | 11,538 | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 36.40 | | | 11,538 at November 2, 2031 | | | | | | | | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | Michael De Prado | | | 15,385 | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 4.16 | | | 15,385 at December 29, 2032 | | | | | | | | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 37 **ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS** The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2024, certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of shares of our common stock by: (i) each person known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our outstanding shares of common stock, (ii) each director of our Company, (iii) each of our executive officers, and (iv) our directors and executive officers as a group. There were 2,730,058 shares of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2024. The information presented below regarding beneficial ownership of our voting securities has been presented in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not necessarily indicative of ownership for any other purpose. Under these rules, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has or shares the power to vote or direct the voting of the security or the power to dispose or direct the disposition of the security. A person is deemed to own beneficially any security which such person has the right to acquire sole or shared voting or investment power within sixty (60) days through the conversion or exercise of any convertible security, warrant, option, or other right. More than one (1) person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same securities. The percentage of beneficial ownership by any person as of a particular date is calculated by dividing the number of shares beneficially owned by such person, which includes the number of shares as to which such person has the right to acquire voting or investment power within sixty (60) days, by the sum of the number of shares outstanding as of such date including the number of such shares which such person has the right to acquire. Consequently, the denominator used for calculating such percentage may be different for each beneficial owner. Except as otherwise indicated below and under applicable community property laws, we believe that the beneficial owners of our common stock listed below have sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each shareholder is c/o our Company at our principal office address, 235 Lincoln Rd., Suite 210, Miami Beach, FL 33139. | Beneficial Owner | | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned | | | Percent of Class | | | | Shalom Arik Maimon (1) Chief Executive Officer and Chairman | | | 289,708 | (1) | | | 9.10 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Michael De Prado (2) President and Vice Chairman | | | 202,835 | (2) | | | 6.31 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Adiv Baruch (3) Director | | | 63,335 | (3) | | | 1.97 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Lexi Terrero (4) Director | | | 40,000 | (4) | | | 1.24 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Haim Yeffet (5) Director | | | 40,000 | (5) | | | 1.24 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shlomo Zakai (6) Former Chief Financial Officer | | | 40,000 | (5) | | | 1.24 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | All Directors and Officers as a Group (6) persons) | | | 675,878 | | | | 21.01 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5% or More Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Alize Irrevocable Trust | | | 195,420 | | | | 6.07 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Dinar Zuz LLC (6) | | | 207,924 | | | | 6.47 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | AM LAW LLC in trust for Core Development Holdings Corp | | | 295,282 | | | | 9.18 | % | | | (1) | Consists of (i) 127,072 shares, (ii) options to purchase 15,385 shares, exercisable until November 2, 2031 at an exercise price of $36.40 per share, (iii) options to purchase 15,385 shares, exercisable until December 29, 2032 at an exercise price of $4.16 per share, and (iv) options to purchase 131,866 shares, exercisable until February 23, 2034 at an exercise price of $0.32 per share. | | | (2) | Consists of (i) 58,697 shares, (ii) options to purchase 11,539 shares, exercisable until November 2, 2031 at an exercise price of $36.40 per share, (iii) options to purchase 15,385 shares, exercisable until December 29, 2032 at an exercise price of $4.16 per share, and (iv) options to purchase 117,214 shares, exercisable until February 23, 2034 at an exercise price of $0.32 per share | | 38 | (3) | Consists of (i) 4,872 shares, (ii) options to purchase 7,693 shares, exercisable until November 2, 2031 at an exercise price of $36.40 per share, (iii) options to purchase 10,770 shares, exercisable until December 29, 2032 at an exercise price of $4.16 per share, and (iv) options to purchase 40,000 shares, exercisable until February 23, 2034 at an exercise price of $0.32 per share. | | | (4) | Consists of options to purchase 40,000 shares, exercisable until February 23, 2034 at an exercise price of $0.32 per share. | | | (5) | Consists of options to purchase 40,000 shares, exercisable until February 23, 2034 at an exercise price of $0.32 per share. | | | (6) | Consists of options to purchase 40,000 shares, exercisable until February 23, 2034 at an exercise price of $0.32 per share. | | **Changes in Control** There are no arrangements, known to the Company, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Company. **ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE** Except as set forth below, since January 1, 2024, there have been no material transactions, or series of similar transactions, or any currently proposed transactions, or series of similar transactions, to which we were or are to be a party, in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which any director or executive officer, or any security holder who is known by us to own of record or beneficially more than 5% of any class of our common stock, or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons, has an interest (other than compensation to our officers and directors in the ordinary course of business). Michael De Prado: On September 18, 2025, while serving as an executive officer, the Company entered into a Confidential Separation Agreement with Mr. De Prado, paid $110,000 in cash, issued two secured promissory notes in the principal amounts of $473,000 and $200,000, respectively, and granted a 16-month license to use Fintech (non-MVNO) assets, with such assets held in escrow by AM Law. Each note is secured by a first-priority security interest in the Companys Fintech assets pursuant to separate security agreements. The agreements were consummated on October 21, 2025 upon escrow release. Note One is voluntarily convertible at $0.42 per share and provides piggyback registration rights. Shalom Arik Maimon (CEO): On October 17, 2025, the Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory note to Mr. Maimon in the principal amount of $586,087.62, which is voluntarily convertible at $0.42 per share and provides piggyback registration rights. The note is voluntarily convertible at $0.42 per share and includes piggyback registration rights. Since January 1, 2024, we made wholesale telecommunication revenues of $569,000 pursuant to a Bilateral Wholesale Carrier Agreement with Next Communications Inc., a company controlled by Arik Maimon our Chairman of the Board and our CEO. We realized a gross profit of approximately $9,000 after payment of expenses related to this transaction. We believe that the terms of this transaction were as favorable to us as could have been obtained from an unaffiliated third party. 39 *Related Person Transaction Approval Policy* While we have no written policy regarding approval of transactions between us and a related person, our Board, as matter of appropriate corporate governance, reviews and approves all such transactions, to the extent required by applicable rules and regulations. Generally, management would present to the Board for approval at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting any related person transactions proposed to be entered into by us. The Board may approve the transaction if it is deemed to be in the best interests of our shareholders and the Company. All future transactions between us and our officers, directors or five percent shareholders, and respective affiliates will be on terms no less favorable than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties and will be approved by a majority of our independent directors who do not have an interest in the transactions and who had access, at our expense, to our legal counsel or independent legal counsel. **** On October 17, 2025, the Company issued unsecured convertible promissory notes to (i) Shalom Arik Maimon (CEO) for $586,087.62 and (ii) AM Law for $308,000, each bearing interest at 2% per annum, convertible at $0.42 per share, and including piggyback registration rights. After issuance, each holder elected to convert 50% of principal at $0.42 per share (Mr. Maimon: $293,043.81 into 697,723 shares; AM Law: $154,000 into 366,666 shares). The Company also issued a $112,900.11 unsecured convertible note to Schulman on October 17, 2025 on the same terms. **** **ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES** **Independent Public Accounting Firm** Yarel + Partners, located in Tel Aviv, Israel, has served as the Companys independent public accounting firm since 2023. **Audit and Accounting Fees** The following table sets forth the fees billed to our Company for professional services rendered by Yarel + Partners our independent registered public accounting firm, for fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. | Services | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | Audit fees | | $ | 50,000 | | | $ | 50,000 | | | | Audit related fees | | | 45,000 | | | | 45,000 | | | | Tax fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | All other fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | Total fees | | $ | 95,000 | | | $ | 95,000 | | | Our audit committee reviewed or ratified the engagement of the Companys principal accountant and the fees disclosed above. Board of Directors Pre-Approval Policies Our Board of Directors policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit related services, tax services, and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year, and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. The independent auditors and management are required to periodically report to the board of directors regarding the extent of services provided by the independent auditors in accordance with this pre-approval and the fees for the services performed to date. The Board of Directors may also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis. Our Board of Directors reviewed our audited financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2023 fiscal year. The Board of Directors also has been advised of the matters required to be discussed pursuant to PCAOB Rule 3526 (Communication with Audit Committees Concerning Independence), which includes, among other items, matters related to the conduct of the audit of our financial statements. Our Board of Directors considered whether the provision of services other than audit services is compatible with maintaining auditor independence. Based on the review and discussions referred to above, the Board of Directors has determined that the audited financial statements be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our 2024 fiscal year for filing with the SEC. 40 **PART IV** **ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES** (a) Consolidated Financial Statements 41 CUENTAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 **CUENTAS, INC.** **** CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS **** | | | Page | | | | | | | | REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (Firm Name: YAREL + PARTNERS / PCAOB ID No.1024/ Location: Tel Aviv, Israel) | | F-2 | | | | | | | | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: | | | | | Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 | | F-3 | | | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 | | F-4 | | | Statements of Changes in Shareholders Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 | | F-5 | | | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 | | F-6 | | | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | | F-8 F-28 | | _____________________ ________________________________ _____________________ F-1 **REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** **TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF CUENTAS, INC.** **** **Opinion on the Financial Statements** We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cuentas, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of loss, comprehensive loss, stockholders deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. **** **Going Concern** The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.As discussed in Note1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred net losses since its inception, and has not yet generated sufficient revenues to support its operations. As of December31, 2024, there is an accumulated deficit of approximately $58.3 million and a negative working capital of approximately $3.2 million.These conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. **** **Basis for Opinion** These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Companys financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. **** **Critical Audit Matters** The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate. We determined that there are no critical audit matters. **** **/s/ Yarel + Partners** **Yarel + Partners** **Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)** Tel-Aviv, Israel November 18, 2025 We have served as the Companys auditor since 2023 F-2 CUENTAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD in thousands except share and per share data) | | | December 31, | | | December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | Assets | | | | | | | | | Current Assets | | | | | | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | | | 15 | | | | 205 | | | | Accounts Receivables related parties | | | 271 | | | | 1,300 | | | | Accounts Receivables - others | | | - | | | | 7 | | | | Related parties receivables | | | - | | | | 172 | | | | Other current assets | | | 25 | | | | 76 | | | | Investment in unconsolidated entities held for sale (Note 3b) | | | 800 | | | | - | | | | Total Current Assets | | | 1,111 | | | | 1,760 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Non-Current Assets | | | | | | | | | | | Property and equipment, net | | | - | | | | 13 | | | | Investment in unconsolidated entities (Note 3b) | | | - | | | | 2,928 | | | | Intangible assets | | | - | | | | 19 | | | | Total Non-Current Assets | | | - | | | | 2,960 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total assets | | | 1,111 | | | | 4,720 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities and Stockholders Deficit | | | | | | | | | | | Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | Trade payable | | | 2,122 | | | | 1,497 | | | | Other accounts liabilities | | | 1,107 | | | | 2,230 | | | | Warrants liability, net | | | 90 | | | | 785 | | | | Deferred revenue | | | - | | | | 151 | | | | Notes and Loans payable | | | 962 | | | | 26 | | | | Total Current Liabilities | | | 4,281 | | | | 4,689 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Non-Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | Other long-term loans | | | - | | | | 101 | | | | Total Non-Current Liabilities | | | - | | | | 101 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Liabilities | | | 4,281 | | | | 4,790 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Stockholders Deficit | | | | | | | | | | | Common stock, 0.001 par value each: 50,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and 2023; issued and outstanding 2,719,668shares as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | 55,115 | | | | 54,906 | | | | Treasury Stock | | | (33 | ) | | | (33 | ) | | | Accumulated deficit | | | (58,255 | ) | | | (54,946 | ) | | | Total Stockholders Deficit | | | (3,170 | ) | | | (70 | ) | | | Total Liabilities and Stockholders Deficit | | | 1,111 | | | | 4,720 | | | **** **The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.** F-3 CUENTAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD in thousands except share and per share data) | | | Year ended | | | | | | December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Revenues from related parties | | | 81 | | | | 2,250 | | | | Other revenues | | | 595 | | | | 96 | | | | Total revenues | | | 676 | | | | 2,346 | | | | Cost of revenues from related parties | | | (565 | ) | | | (327 | ) | | | Other cost of revenues | | | (186 | ) | | | (2,406 | ) | | | Total cost of revenues | | | (751 | ) | | | (2,733 | ) | | | Gross loss | | | (75 | ) | | | (387 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | Amortization of intangible assets, net | | | (2 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | Loss on impairment of intangible assets | | | (17 | ) | | | - | | | | Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | (1,899 | ) | | | (6,011 | ) | | | Total operating expenses | | | (1,918 | ) | | | (6,022 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Operating loss | | | (1,993 | ) | | | (6,409 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Other income (expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | Gain from settlement of liabilities, net | | | 507 | | | | 104 | | | | Interest expenses | | | (118 | ) | | | - | | | | Loss upon default to pay principal and interest of Promissory Notes | | | (419 | ) | | | - | | | | Loss on impairment of held for sale investment in unconsolidated entities | | | (1,216 | ) | | | - | | | | Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities | | | (700 | ) | | | (545 | ) | | | Loss on sale of investment in unconsolidated entity | | | (65 | ) | | | - | | | | Gain from change in fair value of derivative warrants liability, net | | | 695 | | | | 4,741 | | | | Total other income (expenses) | | | (1,316 | ) | | | 4,300 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net loss before equity losses | | | (3,309 | ) | | | (2,109 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Equity losses in unconsolidated entities | | | - | | | | (87 | ) | | | Net loss | | | (3,309 | ) | | | (2,196 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Loss per share (basic and diluted) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding | | | 2,719,668 | | | | 2,317,213 | | | **The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.** F-4 **** CUENTAS, INC. STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT (USD in thousands, except share and per share data) **** | | | Number of Shares | | | Amount | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Treasury stock | | | Accumulated deficit | | | Total stockholders deficit | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2022 | | | 1,473,645 | | | | 2 | | | | 52,053 | | | | (29 | ) | | | (52,750 | ) | | | (724 | ) | | | Issuance of Shares of Common Stock for cash, net of issuance expenses (**) | | | 907,679 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,531 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,532 | | | | Share based Compensation | | | 43,144 | | | | - | | | | 622 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 622 | | | | Issuance of Shares of Common Stock due to acquisition of an asset | | | 295,282 | | | | * | | | | 700 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 700 | | | | Treasury stock | | | (227 | ) | | | * | | | | - | | | | (4 | ) | | | - | | | | (4 | ) | | | Reverse split | | | 145 | | | | * | | | | * | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,196 | ) | | | (2,196 | ) | | | BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2023 | | | 2,719,668 | | | | 3 | | | | 54,906 | | | | (33 | ) | | | (54,946 | ) | | | (70 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Share based Compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 209 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 209 | | | | Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3,309 | ) | | | (3,309 | ) | | | BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2024 | | | 2,719,669 | | | | 3 | | | | 55,115 | | | | (33 | ) | | | (58,255 | ) | | | (3,170 | ) | | **** | (*) | represents amount less than $1 thousand. | | | (**) | Issuance expenses totaled $408 | | **The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.** **** F-5 CUENTAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD in thousands) | | | Year ended | | | | | | December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | Net loss | | | (3,309 | ) | | | (2,196 | ) | | | Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | Stock based compensationand shares issued for services | | | 209 | | | | 622 | | | | Equity losses in non-consolidated entity | | | - | | | | 87 | | | | Loss on sale of investment in unconsolidated entities | | | 65 | | | | - | | | | Amortization of discounts and accrued interest on loans | | | 100 | | | | (70 | ) | | | Loss upon default to pay principal and interest of Promissory Notes | | | 419 | | | | - | | | | Gain from change in fair value of derivative warrants liability | | | (695 | ) | | | (6,852 | ) | | | Gain from settlement of liabilities, net | | | (507 | ) | | | - | | | | Issuance expenses and a day-one loss on derivative warrants liability | | | - | | | | 3,127 | | | | Loss on impairment of an investment in an unconsolidated entity | | | 1,916 | | | | 545 | | | | Loss on impairment of intangible asset | | | 17 | | | | - | | | | Loss on impairment of property and equipment | | | 13 | | | | - | | | | Depreciation expense | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | Amortization of intangible assets | | | 2 | | | | 11 | | | | Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable related parties | | | 1,029 | | | | (1,102 | ) | | | Decrease in accounts receivable other | | | 7 | | | | 4 | | | | (Increase) in other current assets | | | - | | | | (87 | ) | | | Changes in related parties, net | | | 262 | | | | (172 | ) | | | Increase in accounts payable | | | 625 | | | | 299 | | | | (Decrease) increase in other accounts liabilities | | | (739 | ) | | | 1,548 | | | | (Decrease) increase in deferred revenue | | | (12 | ) | | | 39 | | | | Net cash used in operating activities | | | (598 | ) | | | (4,193 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | Investment in unconsolidated entities | | | - | | | | (2,085 | ) | | | Proceeds from sale of an investment in unconsolidated entity | | | 92 | | | | | | | | Purchase of equipment | | | - | | | | (11 | ) | | | Purchase of intangible asset | | | - | | | | (303 | ) | | | Proceeds from sale of intangible asset | | | - | | | | 301 | | | | Net cash used in investing activities | | | 92 | | | | (2,098 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCE ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net of issuance expense | | | - | | | | 6,034 | | | | Short term loans received | | | 391 | | | | | | | | Short term loans repaid | | | (75 | ) | | | | | | | Treasury stock | | | - | | | | (4 | ) | | | Net cash provided by finance activities | | | 316 | | | | 6,030 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (190 | ) | | | (261 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 205 | | | | 466 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | | | 15 | | | | 205 | | | **** **The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.** **** F-6 CUENTAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD in thousands) **** | Non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | | | | Sale of investments in an unconsolidated entity | | | 25 | | | | - | | | | Issuance of Shares of common stock for investment in unconsolidated entity | | | - | | | | 700 | | | | Warrants liability converted into shares of common stock | | | - | | | | 832 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | | | | | | | Cash paid for taxes | | | - | | | | - | | | | Cash paid for interest | | | 14 | | | | - | | | **** **The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.** **** F-7 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS** Cuentas, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida on September 21, 2005. The Company, together with its subsidiary, Meimoun and Mammon, LLC (100% owned) (M&M), is mainly focused on financial technology (FINTECH) services, delivering mobile financial services and digital content services to unbanked, underbanked and underserved communities. During the first two quarters of 2023, the Company made investments into the Real Estate market. On May 22, 2025, the Company signed an agreement for the sale of its full interests in Brooksville Development Partners, LLC (Brooksville) for total consideration of $800,000. See note 3b below. | | | On September 3, 2024, the Company signed a Non Binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with World Mobile Group Ltd (World Mobile), a UK limited company to leverage the World Mobile sharing economy to expand network coverage and provide affordable connectivity, while also offering Cuentas digital products to customers. | | Cuentas and World Mobile will collaborate to integrate Cuentas fintech, banking, payments, remittance, and other financial services into the World Mobile app and ecosystem. This integration aims to enhance the user experience and expand the range of available services. World Mobile transferred $50,000 to Cuentas as a refundable Security Deposit upon signing the LOI. This LOI serves as a preliminary expression of intent between World Mobile and Cuentas and is not legally binding, except where explicitly stated. On April 21, 2025, the Company and World Mobile entered into a Contribution Agreement to form World Mobile LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the JV Company), as a joint venture to operate a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) business. The Company will hold a 51% membership interest and World Mobile will hold a 49% membership interest in the JV Company, with World Mobiles appointee serving as the sole managing member. Profits, losses, and cash distributions of the JV Company are generally allocated 85% to World Mobile Group and 15% to the Company, except that for certain Cuentas-related Brands, such allocations are 85% to Cuentas and 15% to World Mobile Group. The Company contributes rights, title, and interest in its MVNO business (including the PLUM contract) to the JV Company, while World Mobile contributes $300 in capital. On April 23, 2025 and May 15, 2025, Cuentas executed related letter agreements confirming the assignment of its Reseller Master Services Agreement with UVNV, Inc. (d/b/a PLUM) to the JV Company and granting the Company management of certain Cuentas Mobile brands on the JV Company platform, with respective profit/loss sharing as noted above. GOING CONCERN The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $15 in cash and cash equivalents, $3,170 in negative working capital, shareholders deficit of $3,170 and an accumulated deficit of $58,255. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Companys ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising capital from financing transactions and revenue from operations. Management anticipates their business will require substantial additional investments that have not yet been secured. Management is continuing in the process of fund raising in the private equity and capital markets as the Company will need to finance future activities. After the balance sheet date the Company liquidated its interest in Brooksville and reached several settlement agreements with some of its creditors (see notes 5). These financial statements do not include any adjustments that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. F-8 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (US GAAP). | A. | Use of Estimates | | The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As applicable to the consolidated financial statements, the most significant estimates and assumptions relate to fair value of derivative warrants and fair value of stock-based compensation. | B. | Principles of consolidation | | The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. | C. | Functional currency | | The functional currency of the company and its subsidiaries is the U.S dollar. | D. | Cash and cash equivalents | | The Company considers all short-term investments, which are highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. | E. | Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 1. | Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Company provides for depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from three to five years.Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as they are incurred while renewals and improvements which extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. At the time of retirement or disposal of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated results of operations. | | | 2. | Rates of depreciation: | | | | | | % | | | | | | | | | | | Vehicles | | | 15 | | | F-9 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) | F. | Long lived assets held for sale | | The company accounted for its long-lived assets held for sale under ASC 360-10 (Impairment or disposal of Long-lived Assets). Under management decision (see Note 3b), its investment in Brooksville Development Partners, LLC. was intended to be sold. The Company classifies an asset group (an asset) as held for sale in the period during which (i) the Company has approved and committed to a plan to sell the asset, (ii) the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition, (iii) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to sell the asset have been initiated, (iv) the sale of the asset is probable and transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year, (v) the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, and (vi) it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be abandoned. The Company initially and subsequently measures a long-lived asset that is classified as held for sale at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in operating loss for the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Upon designation as an asset held for sale, the Company assesses the fair value of assets held for sale less any costs to sell at each reporting period until the asset is no longer classified as held for sale. Realization costs of the investment in Brooksville Development Partners, LLC. are immaterial. | G. | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | | The Companys long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets, are reviewed for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators which could trigger an impairment may include, among others, any significant changes in the manner of our use of the assets or the strategy of our overall business, certain reorganization initiatives, significant negative industry, or economic trends or when we conclude that it is more likely than not that an asset will be disposed of or sold. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC No. 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by such assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. This measurement includes significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the estimate of the fair value of identifiable intangible assets. Newly acquired and recently impaired indefinite-lived assets are more vulnerable to impairment as the assets are recorded at fair value and are then subsequently measured at the lower of fair value or carrying value annually or when triggering events are present. As such, immediately after acquisition or impairment, even small declines in the outlook for these assets can negatively impact on our ability to recover the carrying value and can result in an impairment charge. F-10 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) | H. | Investments in equity securities | | The Company accounts for investments for which it does not have a controlling interest in accordance withASC323,Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures. The Company recognizes its pro-rata share of income and losses in the investment in Loss from equity method investment on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss, with a corresponding change to the investment in equity method investment in the consolidated balance sheet until such investment is reduced to zero. The Company accounts for its investments that represent less than20% ownership, and for which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence, using ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The Company measure investments in equity securities without a readily determinable fair value using a measurement alternative that measures these securities at the cost method minus impairment, if any. Gains and losses on these securities are recognized in other income and expenses. | I. | Deferred Revenue | | The Company records deferred revenue for any upfront payments received in advance of the Companys performance obligations being satisfied. These contract liabilities consist principally of unearned new minutes fees. Changes in the deferred revenue balance are driven primarily by the number of new minutes fees recognized during the period, and the degree to which these reductions to the deferred revenue balance are offset by the deferral of new minutes fees associated with minutes sold during the period. | J. | Revenue Recognition | | The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company primarily generates revenues through the brokering of sales of minutes from one telecommunications carrier to another and to a lesser extent the sales of prepaid calling minutes to consumers through its Tel3 division. While the Company collects payment for such minutes in advance, revenue is recognized upon delivery to and consumption of minutes by the consumer. Bonus minutes granted by the company to its customers are forfeited after twelve consecutive months of non-use at which point the Company recognizes revenue from the forfeiture of prepaid minutes. Customer accounts go inactive after 1 year and any unused minutes, balance or credits are forfeited. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the Company expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine whether arrangements are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company perform the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies its performance obligation. The Company apply the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration the Company are entitled to in exchange for the goods or services the Company transfer to the customer. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of this guidance, the Company assessed the goods or services promised within each contract and identify, as a performance obligation, and assess whether each promised good or service is distinct. The Company then recognize as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied. | K. | Business Segments | | The Company operates in three-business segments: (i) telecommunications (ii) wholesale telecommunication services (iii) digital products and general purpose reloadable cards. F-11 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) | L. | Concentrations of credit risk | | Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents as well as certain other current assets that do not amount to a significant amount. Cash and cash equivalents, which are primarily held in Dollars, are deposited with major banks in the United States. Management believes that such financial institutions are financially sound and, accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to these financial instruments. The Company does not have any significant off-balance-sheet concentration of credit risk, such as foreign exchange contracts, option contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements. | M. | Commitments and Contingencies | | The Company records accruals for loss contingencies arising from claims, litigation and other sources when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are adjusted periodically as assessments change or additional information becomes available. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. | N. | Income Taxes | | Income taxes are accounted for under the assets and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Use of net operating loss carry forwards for income tax purposes may be limited by Internal Revenue Code Section 382 if a change of ownership occurs. | O. | Net Loss Per Basic and Diluted Common Share | | Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the Companys net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the Companys net loss applicable to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted average number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. At December 31, 2024, potentially dilutive securities consisted of 1,650,525 shares of which 354,381 options to purchase of common stock at prices ranging from $0.32 to $36.40 per share and 1,296,144 warrants to purchase of common stock at prices ranging from $3.60 to $4.14 per share. The effects of these options and warrants been excluded as the conversion would be anti-dilutive due to the net loss incurred in the year ended December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2023, potentially dilutive securities consisted of 1,523,561 shares of which 84,999 options to purchase of common stock at prices ranging from $36.40 to $67.93 per share and 1,438,850 warrants to purchase of common stock at prices ranging from $1.782 to $69.88 per share. The effects of these options and warrants been excluded as the conversion would be anti-dilutive due to the net loss incurred in the year ended December 31, 2023. **** F-12 **** CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) **** | P. | Stock-Based Compensation | | The Company applies ASC Topic 718-10, Share-Based Payment, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expenses for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors (including employee stock options under the Companys stock plans) based on estimated fair values. ASC Topic 718-10 requires companies to estimate the fair value of equity-based payment awards on the date of grant. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense over the requisite service periods in the Companys statement of operations. The Company recognizes compensation expenses for the value of non-employee awards based on the straight-line method over the requisite service period of each award The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted as equity awards using a Black-Scholes options pricing model. The option-pricing model requires a number of assumptions, including the expected volatility, the expected life of the award, the risk-free interest rate and the expected dividend yield. Changes in the determination of each of the inputs can affect the fair value of the options granted and the results of operations of the Company. | Q. | Fair Value Measurements | | Fair value of certain of the Companys financial instruments including cash, accounts receivable, account payable, accrued expenses, notes payables, and other accrued liabilities approximate cost because of their short maturities. The Company measures and reports fair value in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (ASC 820) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value investments. Fair value, as defined in ASC 820, is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of an asset should reflect its highest and best use by market participants, principal (or most advantageous) markets, and an in-use or an in-exchange valuation premise. The fair value of a liability should reflect the risk of non-performance, which includes, among other things, the Companys credit risk. Valuation techniques are generally classified into three categories: the market approach; the income approach; and the cost approach. The selection and application of one or more of the techniques may require significant judgment and are primarily dependent upon the characteristics of the asset or liability, and the quality and availability of inputs. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 also provides fair value hierarchy for inputs and resulting measurement as follows: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are supported by little or no market activity, and that are significant to the fair values. Fair value measurements are required to be disclosed by the Level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (in Level 3 measurements) are subject to expanded disclosure requirements including a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings, and a description of where those gains or losses included in earning are reported in the statement of comprehensive loss. F-13 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) | R. | Allocation of proceeds and related issuance costs | | When multiple instruments are issued in a single transaction (package issuance), the total net proceeds from the transaction are allocated among the individual freestanding instruments identified. The allocation occurs after identifying all the freestanding instruments and the subsequent measurement basis for those instruments. Financial instruments that are required to be subsequently measured at fair value (i.e. derivative warrants liability and derivative liability related to bifurcated embedded conversion feature) are measured at fair value and the remaining consideration is allocated to other financial instruments that are not required to be subsequently measured at fair value (i.e. certain convertible bridge loans, warrants eligible for equity classification) and common stock, based on the relative fair value basis for such instruments. The allocation of issuance costs to freestanding instruments was based on an approach that is consistent with the allocation of the proceeds, as described above. Issuance costs allocated to the derivative warrant liability or bifurcated embedded conversion feature were immediately expensed, as discussed above. Issuance costs allocated to warrants stock classified as equity component were recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. Issuance costs allocated to convertible bridge loan (or to the host component of convertible bridge loan if bifurcation was applied) are recorded as a discount of the host component and accreted over the contractual term of loans up to face value of such loans using the effective interest method. | S. | Derivative Warrants Liability | | **** The Company accounts for certain warrants to purchase Ordinary Shares in connection with certain transactions, held by investors, that include a fundamental transaction feature pursuant to which such warrants could be required to be settled in cash upon certain events, as current liability according to the provisions of ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entitys Own Equity (ASC 815-40). The Company accounted for these warrants as a financial liability measured upon initial recognition and on subsequent periods at fair value by using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. Certain warrants that were granted by the Company in connection with certain transactions (see also Note 8) entitle the investors to exercise the warrants for a variable number of shares and/or for a variable exercise price and thus the fixed-for-fixed criteria is not met. Accordingly, the warrants were classified as a non-current liability according to the provisions of ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entitys Own Equity (ASC 815-40). The Company accounted for these warrants as a financial derivative liability measured upon initial recognition and on subsequent periods at fair value by using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The fair value of the aforesaid warrants derivative liability is estimated using the Black-Scholes Model which requires inputs such as the expected term of the warrants, share price volatility and risk-free interest rate. These assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis and changes in the estimated fair value of the outstanding warrants are recognized each reporting period as part of in the Financing (income) expenses, net line in operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of net loss, until such warrants are exercised or expired. When applicable, direct issuance expenses that were allocated to the above warrants were expensed as incurred. | T. | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted | | **** In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which is intended to provide enhanced segment disclosures. The standard will require disclosures about significant segment expenses and other segment items and identifying the Chief Operating Decision Maker and how they use the reported segment profitability measures to assess segment performance and allocate resources. These enhanced disclosures are required for all entities on an interim and annual basis, even if they have only a single reportable segment. The standard is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe that adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which is intended to provide enhancements to annual income tax disclosures. The standard will require more detailed information in the rate reconciliation table and for income taxes paid, among other enhancements. The standard is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2024, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe that adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements F-14 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 3 INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES The following table presents Companys investments in unconsolidated entities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023: | | | Holding | | | As of December31, | | | As of December31, | | | | | | % | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Lakewood (a) | | | 6 | % | | | - | | | | 700 | | | | Brooksville development (b) | | | 63 | % | | | - | | | | 2,015 | | | | Cuentas SDI (c) | | | 19.99 | % | | | - | | | | 213 | | | | | | | | | | | - | | | | 2,928 | | | | (a) | On February 3, 2023, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) with Core Development Holdings Corporation (Core). Core holds approximately 29.3% of4280 Lakewood Road Manager, LLC (Lakewood Manager), which in turn owns 86.45% ofthe membership interests in 4280 Lakewood Road, LLC (4280 Project), an affordable multi-family real estate project located in Lake Worth, Florida. Core agreed to sell to the Company 6% of its interest in the Lakewood Manager to the Company in exchange for 295,282 shares of the Companys common stock, representing 19.99% of the then outstanding shares of the Companys common stock. The Company closed this transaction on or about March 9, 2023. | | The 6% equity in the Lakewood Manager was valued at approximately $700. The company used the measurement alternative which provides an accounting framework for valuing an equity security investment in the absence of a readily determinable fair value. Accordingly, the investment was accounted for at a cost basis. Core claimed significant financial and other damages because the Companys Shares were never released and delivered to Core even though Core fulfilled all of its obligations pursuant to the MIPA. As of December 31, 2024, the Company recognized an impairment loss in the amount of $700 on its equity investment in 4280 Lakewood Road Manager, LLC. | (b) | On April 13, 2023, the Company signed an Operating Agreement to be a majority member in Brooksville Development Partners, LLC (Brooksville) with 2 minority members for the purpose of acquiring land for the development of a residential apartment community consisting of approximately 360 apartments. All real and personal property owned by Brooksville shall be owned by Brooksville as an entity, and neither the Members nor the Manager will have any ownership interest in such property. One of the minority members will be the manager of the project. | | On April 28, 2023, the Company and minority partners in Brooksville closed on the transaction to acquire a 21.8 acre site for development of the Brooksville project. The Company had deposited an Initial Capital Contribution of $2,000 into a title insurance escrow account which was released from escrow by the Title Agent to fund the balance of the purchase price of the Vacant Land, together with a $3,050 bank loan to Brooksville from Republic Bank of Chicago. The Company is currently a 63% interest holder in Brooksville but that may change in the future if the Company is not able to raise sufficient financing to complete the project. Since the Company does not manage or control the LLC and its losses are limited to the cost amount, the Brooksville transaction was accounted for as an investment in an unconsolidated entity in accordance with ASC 323, using the equity method of accounting with the Company as the acquirer. F-15 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 3 INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES (continued) | | | On March 13, 2024, the Company through its approximately 63% participation in Brooksville approved the signing of a Letter of Intent to sell the Brooksville Property located at 19200 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34601. | | The property was originally purchased on April 28, 2023 for $5,050. The $3,050 mortgage with Republic Bank of Chicago was amended and restated on January 27, 2024 for $3,055. Additionally, a $500 Loan Extension Agreement was executed between the Company and ALF Trust u/a/d September 28, 2023 to ensure the Promissory Note necessary to fund the interest reserve and fees relating to the Loan Extension Agreement and the working capital needs of the Company. On April 3, 2024 the Company entered into a provisional agreement to sell the Brooksville Property for a total consideration of $7,200 whereby the buyer placed a non-refundable $100 deposit in escrow and has 60 days to decide whether to complete the transaction. On September 19, 2024 the Company was advised by Brooksville that the contract for the sale of the Brooksville Property was terminated by the Buyer on September 7, 2024 as this was the final date for return of their refundable escrow deposit. On July 11, 2024, the Company received definitive notice that the Buyer was no longer able to commit to purchase the property. On May 22, 2025, the Company signed a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) with Brooksville FL Partners, LLC (Buyer) the holder of the minority stake in Brooksville, for the sale of its full interests in Brooksville for total consideration of $800. Accordingly, the entire investment was classified to Investment in Unconsolidated Entities Held for Sale. On May 27, 2025, the MIPA closing took place and the Escrow agent received $800 from the Buyer. The Escrow agent completed payments to Cuentas 4 major creditors whose total debt of $1,140 was settled for approx. $666.3 As of December 31, 2024, Companys management determined that its investment in Brooksville is intended to be sold and accounted for its investment in Brooksville at fair value. The Company recorded loss on impairment of an investment in an unconsolidated entity of $1,216 in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. | (c) | On May 27, 2022, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the MIPA) with SDI Black 011, LLC (SDI Black), the holders of all the membership interests of SDI Black and Cuentas SDI, LLC, a Florida limited liability (Cuentas SDI), for the acquisition of 19.99% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI in exchange for $750 in addition to a loan in the amount of $100 that was provided to Cuentas SDI, LLC for the marketing purposes. SDI Black previously transferred all of its assets including the platform, portals, domain names, and related software necessary to conduct its business to Cuentas SDI. During the year ended December 31, 2022, Cuentas SDI did not repay the loan to the Company and therefore that Company wrote off the entire loan. | | On June 15, 2023, the OLB Group, Inc. entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of June 15, 2023 with SDI Black 001, LLC whereby it acquired 80.01% of the membership interests of Cuentas SDI, LLC for a purchase price of $850. This purchase price resulted in an impairment loss of $537. On May 20, 2024 the Company and OLB Group, Inc., (OLB) entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement according to which the Company sold to OLB its 19.99% membership interest in Cuentas SDI for total consideration of $215.5. OLB paid $40 at closing and the remaining $175.5 was to be paid in 17 monthly installments of $10. Until the balance is paid in full OLB shall reserve in escrow in favor of the Company, 38,000 shares of common stock of OLB. On May 23, 2025 the Company and OLB signed a settlement agreement according to which to cover all outstanding balance, OLB will pay the Company upon singing the agreement $25 and additional $25 as credited. As of December 31, 2024, the Company recorded $99 of credit loss expenses resulting the above agreement. F-16 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) NOTE 4 INTANGIBLE ASSETS The following table presents the Companys intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023: | | | December 31, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | | | | Asset | | Carrying Amount | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Net Book Value | | | Carrying Amount | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Net Book Value | | | | Domain | | | 47 | | | | 47 | | | | - | | | | 47 | | | | 28 | | | | 19 | | | | Total | | | 47 | | | | 47 | | | | - | | | | 47 | | | | 28 | | | | 19 | | | **NOTE 5 SHORT TERM CREDIT** **** | | A. | On February 7, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC, an accredited investor (the Investor), pursuant to which the Company sold the investor an unsecured original issuance discount promissory note in the principal amount of $178 (the February Promissory Note). The Company received net proceeds of $150 in consideration of issuance of the February Promissory Note after original issue discount of $23 and legal fees of $5. The aggregate debt discount of $28 is amortized to interest expenses over the respective term of the note. The February Promissory Note incurs a one-time interest charge of12% which is added to the principal balance, has a maturity date of November 15, 2024, and requiresmonthlypayments of principal and interest of $22 beginning on March 15, 2024. The February Promissory Note may be convertible into common shares of the Company at any time following an event of default at a rate of 65% of the lowest trading price of the Companys common stock during the ten prior trading days. In addition, upon default, the Company must repay an amount equal to 150% of the then outstanding amount of principal and accrued interest combined. | | On April 22, 2024, the Company entered into a second agreement with the Investor, pursuant to which the Company sold the investor an unsecured original issuance discount promissory note in the principal amount of $96 (the April Promissory Note). The Company received net proceeds of $75in consideration of issuance of the April Promissory Note after original issue discount of $16and legal fees of $5. The aggregate debt discount of $21 is amortized to interest expenses over the respective term of the note. The April Promissory Note incurs a one-time interest charge of12% which is added to the principal balance, has a maturity date of February 28, 2025, and requiresmonthlypayments commencing October 2024. The April Promissory Note may be convertible into common shares of the Company at any time following an event of default at a rate of 65% of the lowest trading price of the Companys common stock during the ten prior trading days. In addition, upon default, the Company must repay an amount equal to 150% of the then outstanding amount of principal and accrued interest combined. The April Promissory Note also provides that in the event of default in any other agreement signed by the Company and the Investor (including the February Promissory Note) the April Promissory Note shall at the Investor option, also be considered to be in a state of default. As of December 31, 2024, the Company failed to pay the repayment amounts under the February Promissory Note and the April Promissory Note resulting in default of the February Promissory Note and April Promissory Note and calculated the balance of the notes payable at $226 and $163, respectively, recording a loss of $146 as result of the default to pay principal and interest of the February Promissory Note and April Promissory Note. On May 14, 2025, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (the 1800 Agreement) with 1800 Diagonal Lending, LLC for the obligations under the February Promissory Note and the April Promissory Note. According to the 1800 Agreement the Company will pay $112.5, for the full release from all liabilities associated with the related judgment and promissory notes. On May 27, 2025, full payment of $112.5 was made and on September 6, 2025, the reserve of shares held at the transfer agent were retired. F-17 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **NOTE 5 SHORT TERM CREDIT (continued)** | | B. | On April 12, 2024, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale of Future Receipts Agreement (the Purchase Agreement) with EAdvance Services LLC. (the Buyer), pursuant to which the Company sold the Buyer future receipts of the Company in the principal amount of $80. The Company received net proceeds of $76after origination fee of $4. The estimated cost of the financing of $40 is amortized to interest expenses over the respective term of the financing, 28 weeks. The Estimated weekly payment based on gross sales calculation was $4. As of December 31, 2024, the Company failed to make the weekly payments resulting in default of the Purchase Agreement and calculated the balance of the financing arrangement at $367. On May 22, 2025, the Company settled outstanding obligations with EAdvance Services LLC for $60, with cancellation of all prior UCC filings, liens, encumbrances, or personal guarantees relating to the claim. Mutual releases were also executed by both parties. | | **** **NOTE 6 OTHER ACCOUNT LIABILITIES** **** | | | December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 786 | | | | 2,135 | | | | Accrued salaries and directors fee | | | 321 | | | | 95 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,107 | | | | 2,230 | | | **NOTE 7 WARRANTS LIABILITY, NET** **** | | | December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Outstanding at January 1 | | | 785 | | | | - | | | | Issued to investors | | | - | | | | 8,049 | | | | Issued to placement agents | | | - | | | | 420 | | | | Exercised | | | - | | | | (832 | ) | | | Changes in fair value | | | (695 | ) | | | (6,852 | ) | | | Outstanding at December 31 | | | 90 | | | | 785 | | | **** For additional information see Note 10 Stockholders Equity. F-18 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **NOTE 8 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS** | | A. | Transactions and balances with related parties | | | | | Year ended December 31 | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | Sales: | | | | | | | | | Sales to SDI Cuentas LLC (formerly related party see b) | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 73 | | | | Sales to Next Communications INC (a company controlled by Arik Maimon, Companys Chairman of the Board and CEO) (a) | | | - | | | | 2,181 | | | | Total sales to related parties | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 2,250 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cost of sales: | | | | | | | | | | | Cost of sales from Next Communications INC (a company controlled by Arik Maimon, Companys Chairman of the Board and CEO) (a) | | $ | 565 | | | $ | - | | | | Total sales to related parties | | $ | 565 | | | $ | - | | | | | B. | Balances with related parties and officers: | | | | | As of December31, | | | As of December31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Arik Maimon (Chairman of the Board and the CEO) | | | - | | | | 73 | | | | Michael De Prado (Vice Chairman of theBoard and President) | | | - | | | | 99 | | | | Current assets - Related parties | | | - | | | | 172 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Next Communications INC (a company controlled by Arik Maimon Companys Chairman of the Board and CEO) | | | 271 | | | | 1,300 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Current assets Accounts receivables | | | 271 | | | | 1,300 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Due from related parties | | | 271 | | | | 1,472 | | | | (a) | On June 26, 2009 the Company and Next Communications INC (Next) entered into Bilateral Wholesale Carrier Agreement according to which the Company and Next will provide and purchase from time to time telecommunications transport services from each other and to other carriers at price determined in the agreement and as may mutually change from time to time. The Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis unless either Party notifies the other in writing not less than 30 days prior of its intent to terminate this Agreement. | | F-19 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **** **NOTE 9 STOCK OPTIONS** On June 17, 2021 the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Cuentas Inc. 2021 Share Incentive Plan (the 2021 Plan). which was approved by the shareholders during the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on December 15, 2021. The maximum number of shares of stock reserved and available for issuance under the 2021 Planis242,308shares. The purpose of the 2021 Plan is to promote the long-term success of the Company and the creation of stockholder value by encouraging service providers to focus on critical long-range corporate objectives and linking service provides directly to stockholder interest through increase stock ownership. On November 17, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2023 Share Incentive Plan (the 2023 Plan), which was approved by the shareholders during the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on December 20, 2023. The maximum number of shares of stock reserved and available for issuance under the 2023 Planis520,000shares. The purpose of the 2023 Plan is to provide incentives which will attract, retain and motivate highly competent persons as officers, employees and non-employeedirectors, of, and consultants to, the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The following table presents the Companys stock option activity for employees and directors of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: | | | Number of Options | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | | | Outstanding at January 1, 2023 | | | 128,477 | | | | 56.44 | | | | Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | Forfeited | | | (34,616 | ) | | | 36.40 | | | | Expired | | | (8,862 | ) | | | 158.73 | | | | Outstanding at January 1, 2024 | | | 84,999 | | | | 36.97 | | | | Granted | | | 270,920 | | | $ | 0.32 | | | | Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | Forfeited | | | (9,231 | ) | | $ | 41.65 | | | | Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | | | 346,688 | | | $ | 8.21 | | | | Number of options exercisable at December 31, 2024 | | | 346,688 | | | $ | 8.21 | | | The stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2024, have been separated into exercise prices, as follows: | Exercise price | | Stockoptions outstanding | | | Weighted average remaining contractual life years | | | Stockoptions exercisable | | | | | | As of December 31, 2024 | | | | 36.4 | | | 75,768 | | | | 5.07 | | | | 75,768 | | | | 0.32 | | | 270,920 | | | | 9.15 | | | | 270,920 | | | | | | | 346,688 | | | | | | | | 346,688 | | | The stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2023, have been separated into exercise prices, as follows: | Exercise price | | Stockoptions outstanding | | | Weighted average remaining contractual life years | | | Stockoptions exercisable | | | | | | As of December 31, 2023 | | | | 67.93 | | | 1,538 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 1,538 | | | | 36.40 | | | 83,461 | | | | 6.38 | | | | 83,461 | | | | | | | 84,999 | | | | | | | | 84,999 | | | F-20 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **NOTE 9 STOCK OPTIONS (continued)** The aggregate intrinsic value of the awards outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is $0. These amounts represent the total intrinsic value, based on the Companys stock price of $ 0.11 and $0.68 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, less the weighted exercise price. This represents the potential amount received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. **** Expenses incurred in respect of stock options for employees and directors, for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $209 and $37, respectively. The Company did not recognize an income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation as its not recognized for tax purposes and a full valuation allowance was recorded as it relates to the deferred tax asset of the Company. As of December 31, 2024, there are 166,538 options available for future grants under the 2021 Plan and 249,080 options available for future grants under the 2023 Share Incentive Plan. **NOTE 10 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY** **** On March 7, 2023 the Company issued 295,282 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to its February 3, 2023 Membership Interest Purchase Agreement detailed in Note 1 above. On March 16, 2023, the Company issued 15,385 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a settlement agreement with a shareholder of the Company. The fair market value of the shares at the issuance date was approximately $112. On March 27, 2023, the Company issued 27,759 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a Service Agreement between the Company and a service provider. The fair market value of the shares at the issuance date was approximately $143. SECURITIES OFFERING On February 6, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the Purchase Agreement) with an institutional investor (the Investor) for the purpose of raising approximately $5,000in gross proceeds for the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to sell, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of (i)163,344shares (the Shares) of the Companys common stock (Common Stock) and (ii) pre-warrants to purchase up to128,031shares of Common Stock (the Pre-Funded Warrants and such shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants, the Pre-Funded Warrant Shares) and, in a concurrent private placement, warrants (the Purchase Warrants) to purchase291,375shares of Common Stock (the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants, the Purchase Warrant Shares). Thecombined purchase priceper Share and Purchase Warrant is $17.16and the combined purchase price per Pre-Funded Warrant and Purchase Warrant of $17.16.The Pre-Funded Warrants were sold, in lieu of shares of Common Stock, to any Investor whose purchase of shares of Common Stock in the Registered Offering would otherwise result in such Investor, together with its affiliates and certain related parties, beneficially owning more than4.99% (or, at such Investors option upon issuance,9.99%) of the Companys outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Registered Offering. Each Pre-Funded Warrant represents the right to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.0013per share. As of March 31, 2023 the Pre-Funded Warrants were exercised in full.The Purchase Warrants will be exercisable on or before August 5, 2023 and will expire on August 5, 2028 at an exercise price of $17.36per share. The closing of the sales of these securities under the Purchase Agreement occurredon or about February 8, 2023. H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (Wainwright) acted as exclusive placement agent for the offering pursuant to an engagement agreement between the Company and Wainwright dated as of December 13, 2022. As compensation for such placement agent services, the Company agreed to pay Wainwright an aggregate cash fee equal to7.0% of the gross proceeds received by the Company from the offering, plus a management fee equal to1.0% of the gross proceeds received by the Company from the offerings, a non-accountable expense of $65and $16for clearing expenses.The Company has also agreed to issue to Wainwright or its designees warrants to purchase20,397shares of Common Stock (the PA Warrants and the sharesof Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the PA Warrants, the PA Warrant Shares).The PA Warrants have a term offive yearsfrom the issuance date and have an exercise price of $23.17per share.The net proceeds to the Company from the registered direct offering and concurrent private placement, after deducting the Placement Agents fees and expenses and the Companys offering expenses were $4,319. F-21 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **** **NOTE 10 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (continued)** **** The Purchase Warrants and the PA Warrant Shares were classified as financial liability because of the repurchase provisions in such warrants that permit the holders of such warrants, in the event of a fundamental transaction, to receive a cash consideration that is not the same as the consideration payable to the common stockholders (see also Note 2R). The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate fair value of these warrants. In using this model, the Company makes certain assumptions about risk-free interest rates, dividend yields, expected stock price volatility, expected term of the warrants and other assumptions. Expected volatility was calculated based upon historical volatility of the Company. Risk-free interest rates are derived from the yield on U.S. Treasury debt securities. Dividend yields are based on historical dividend payments, which have been zero to date. The expected term of the warrants is based on the time to expiration of the warrants from the measurement date. The following table summarizes the observable inputs used in the valuation of the derivative warrant liabilities issued in February 2023: | | | February 6, 2023 | | | December31, 2023 | | | December31, 2024 | | | | Share price (U.S. dollars) | | $ | 14.69 | | | $ | 0.68 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | | Exercise price (U.S. dollars) | | $ | 17.3 - $23.17 | | | $ | 23.17 | | | $ | 23.17 | | | | Expected volatility | | | 177.76 | % | | | 141.19 | % | | | 162.05 | % | | | Risk-free interest rate | | | 4.44 | % | | | 4.23 | % | | | 4.38 | % | | | Dividend yield | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | Expected term (years) | | | 5.00 | | | | 4.10 | | | | 3.10 | | | | Fair value | | $ | 4,422 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 1 | | | On August 21, 2023, the Company entered into a common stock warrant exercise inducement offer letter (the Inducement Letter) with a certain holder (the Holder) of existing warrants to purchase shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $7.67 per share, issued on August 8, 2022 and of the Purchase Warrants having an exercise price of $17.16 per share which were issued on February 8, 2023 (together, the Existing Warrants). Pursuant to the Inducement Letter, the Holder agreed to exercise for cash its Existing Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 616,303 shares of the Companys common stock, at a reduced exercised price of $3.30 per share, in consideration for the Companys agreement to issue a new warrant (the Inducement Warrant), to purchase up to 1,232,606 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $3.30, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. The Inducement Warrant is exercisable for five and a half years commencing on the date shareholders of the Company approve the issuance of the Inducement Warrant (Shareholder Approval) under applicable rules of Nasdaq. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2,034 from the exercise of the Existing Warrants by the Holder and the sale of the Inducement Warrants, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company engaged H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (Wainwright) to act as its exclusive placement agent in connection with the transactions summarized above and paid Wainwright a cash fee of $142 (7.0% of the gross proceeds received from the exercise of the Existing Warrants) as well as a management fee of $20 (1.0% of the gross proceeds from the exercise of the Existing Warrants). The Company also paid Wainwright $65for non-accountable expenses and $16 as a closing fee. The Company also issued to designees of Wainwright warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 43,141 shares of common stock of the Company having the same terms as the Inducement Warrant except for an exercise price equal to $4.455 per share. The Inducement Warrant and the PA Warrant Shares were classified as financial liability because of the repurchase provisions in such warrants that permit the holders of such warrants, in the event of a fundamental transaction, to receive a cash consideration that is not the same as the consideration payable to the common stockholders (see also Note 2R). The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate fair value of these warrants. In using this model, the Company makes certain assumptions about risk-free interest rates, dividend yields, expected stock price volatility, expected term of the warrants and other assumptions. Expected volatility was calculated based upon historical volatility of the Company. Risk-free interest rates are derived from the yield on U.S. Treasury debt securities. Dividend yields are based on historical dividend payments, which have been zero to date. The expected term of the warrants is based on the time to expiration of the warrants from the measurement date. F-22 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **** **NOTE 10 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (continued)** The following table summarizes the observable inputs used in the valuation of the derivative warrant liabilities issued in August 2023: | | | August 21, 2023 | | | December31, 2023 | | | December31, 2024 | | | | Share price (U.S. dollars) | | $ | 3.3 | | | $ | 0.68 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | | Exercise price (U.S. dollars) | | $ | 3.3 - $4.455 | | | $ | 3.3 - $4.455 | | | $ | 3.3 - $4.455 | | | | Expected volatility | | | 172.37 | % | | | 169.28 | % | | | 161.28 | % | | | Risk-free interest rate | | | 4.44 | % | | | 4.23 | % | | | 4.38 | % | | | Dividend yield | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | Expected term (years) | | | 5.5 | | | | 5.5 | | | | 4.5 | | | | Fair value | | $ | 4,047 | | | $ | 778 | | | $ | 89 | | | **NOTE 11 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES** From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. On May 1, 2019, the Company received a notice of demand for arbitration from Secure IP Telecom, Inc. (Secure IP), who allegedly had a Reciprocal Carrier Services Agreement (RCS) exclusively with Limecom and not with the Company. The arbitration demand originated from another demand for arbitration that Secure IP received from VoIP Capital International (VoIP) in March 2019, demanding $1,053 in damages allegedly caused by unpaid receivables that Limecom assigned to VoIP based on the RCS. On or about October 5, 2020, the trial court appointed a receiver over Limecom, Inc. (Limecom) in the matter of Spectrum Intelligence Communications Agency, LLC. v. Limecom, Inc., case no. 2018-027150-CA-01 pending in the 11th Circuit for Miami-Dade County, Florida. On September 5, 2020, Secure IP Telecom, Inc. (Secure IP) filed a complaint against Limecom, Heritage Ventures Limited (Heritage), an unrelated third party and owner of Limecom, and the Company, case no. 20-11972-CA-01. Secure IP alleges that the Company received certain transfers from Limecom during the period that the Company wholly owned Limecom that may be an avoidable under Florida Statute 725.105. On July 13, 2021, the two cases were consolidated, and are now pending before the same trial court under the former case number. The Company has answered and denied any liability with respect to both complaints. To the extent the Company has exposure for any transfers from Limecom, Heritage has indemnified the Company for any such liability and the Company has a pending cross-claim against Heritage for purposes of enforcing the indemnification obligation. A review of the books and records of the Company reflect aggregate transfers from Limecom to the Company or its affiliates of less than $600. The Companys books and records reflect that the Company fully reimbursed Limecom through direct payment of expenses of Limecom and through issuance of shares by the Company to employees or other vendors on behalf of Limecom for settlement and release of claims the employees or vendors may have asserted against Limecom. The books and records of the Company therefore do not reflect an identifiable avoidable transfer, but this analysis may change as the discovery process continues. At this time, based upon an analysis of the Companys books and records, the loss contingency is not capable of reasonable estimation under the above circumstances, and the likelihood of an adverse judgment is not probable at this time. An adverse judgment in this matter is reasonably possible and based upon an analysis of litigation costs and likelihood of a settlement. As of December 31, 2024, the company accrued $300 due to this matter. F-23 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **NOTE 11 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)** On October 4, 2022, Crosshair Media Placement, LLC, a Kentucky based marketing company, filed and served a complaint on Cuentas for breach of contract alleging breach of contract damages of $630, which case remains pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, case no. 3:22-CV-512-CHB. On May 9, 2023, the Company and the plaintiff attended a court settlement conference before the federal magistrate judge presiding over the matter. On May 13, , the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer executed a joint personal guaranty in favor of Crosshair Media Placement, LLC, securing the full payment of amounts owed by the Company pursuant to a judgment in the amount of $454, plus accrued interest and attorneys fees. Pursuant to an agreement with Crosshair Media Placement, LLCs legal counsel, the parties agreed to a full and final settlement in the amount of $466, inclusive of interest and legal fees. Payment was remitted on May 27, 2025, by the escrow agent in connection with the closing of the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement. On February 8, 2023, a former employee of the Company, filed a complaint for breach of employment agreement alleging the Company failed to pay her certain compensation she alleges she was entitled to upon her resignation. On May 22, 2025, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve a previously adjudicated legal matter with a full and final payment of $28, inclusive of interest and legal fees. The settlement included mutual releases of claims by both parties. **** **NOTE 12 SEGMENTS OF OPERATIONS** The Company reports segment information based on the management approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Companys reportable operating segments. The Company manages its business primarily on a product basis. The accounting policies of the various segments are the same as those described in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable operating segments based on net sales and gross profit. **** | A. | Revenue by product: | | | | | Year ended December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Telecommunications | | | 26 | | | | 87 | | | | Wholesale telecommunication services | | | 569 | | | | 2,181 | | | | Digital products and General Purpose Reloadable Cards | | | 81 | | | | 78 | | | | | | | 676 | | | $ | 2,346 | | | **** | B. | Gross loss by product: | | | | | Year ended December 31, | | | | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Telecommunications | | | (44 | ) | | | (265 | ) | | | Wholesale telecommunication services (*) | | | 4 | | | | 10 | | | | Digital products and General Purpose Reloadable Cards | | | (35 | ) | | | (132 | ) | | | | | | (75 | ) | | | (387 | ) | | | (*) | On July 17, 2023 the Company and ASAL Communication, S.A. DE C.V (ASAL) entered into an Interconnection Agreement according to which ASAL shall provide the Company intermediary telecommunication services consisting of data, voice and other traffic though ASALs public telecommunication network, in order to terminate them in Mexico at price determined in the agreement and as may mutually change from time to time. The agreement shall be in effect for the initial period of one year and may be terminated by either party after the laps of the initial period by providing a written notice of termination of at least 90 days in advance. | | F-24 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **NOTE 12 SEGMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)** **** | C. | Long lived assets by product: | | | | | Year ended December 31, | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Telecommunications | | | - | | | | - | | | | Wholesale telecommunication services | | | - | | | | - | | | | Digital products and General Purpose Reloadable Cards | | | - | | | | 13 | | | | | | | - | | | | 13 | | | For theyear ended December31, 2024 and December31, 2023, the Companys sales to Next Communications INC were approximately 84% and 93% and to Cuentas SDI LLC approximately 12% and 3% of the Companys total revenue, respectively. All of the Companys sales were generated in the U.S in 2024 and 2023. **NOTE 13 INCOME TAX** **** Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (IRC 382) potentially limits the utilization of NOLs and tax credits when there is a greater than 50% change of ownership. The Company has not performed an analysis under IRC 382 related to changes in ownership, which could place certain limits on the companys ability to fully utilize its NOLs and tax credits. The Companys has added a note to its financial statements to disclose that there may be some limitations and that an analysis has not been performed. In the interim, the Company has placed a full valuation allowance on its NOLs and other deferred tax items. We recognized income tax benefits of $0 during the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. When it is more likely than not that a tax asset will not be realized through future income, the Company must allow for this future tax benefit. We provided a full valuation allowance on the net deferred tax asset, consisting of net operating loss carry forwards, because management has determined that it is more likely than not that we will not earn income sufficient to realize the deferred tax assets during the carry forward period. The Company has not taken a tax position that, if challenged, would have a material effect on the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023 applicable under FASB ASC Topic 740. We did not recognize any adjustment to the liability for uncertain tax position and therefore did not record any adjustment to the beginning balance of accumulated deficit on the balance sheet. All tax returns for the Company remain open. | A. | The following is reconciliation between the theoretical tax on pre-tax income, at the tax rate applicable to the Company and the tax expense reported in the financial statements: | | | | | Year ended December 31 | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | US Dollars | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Pretax loss | | | (3,309 | ) | | | (2,196 | ) | | | Federal and State statutory rate | | | 26.5 | % | | | 26.5 | % | | | Income tax computed at the ordinary tax rate | | | 877 | | | | 582 | | | | Stock-based compensation | | | (55 | ) | | | (54 | ) | | | Non-deductible expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | Other permanent differences | | | (342 | ) | | | 1,254 | | | | Losses and timing differences in respect of which no deferred taxes were generated | | | (480 | ) | | | (1,782 | ) | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | F-25 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **NOTE 13 INCOME TAX (continued)** | B. | Deferred taxes result primarily from temporary differences in the recognition of certain revenue and expense items for financial and income tax reporting purposes. Significant components of the Companys future tax assets are as follows: | | | | | Year ended December 31 | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | Composition of deferred tax assets: | | US Dollars | | | | | | | | | | | | | Non capital loss carry forwards | | | 10,785 | | | | 10,305 | | | | Valuation allowance | | | (10,785 | ) | | | (10,305 | ) | | | | | | | | | | - | | | | C. | A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management has determined, based on its recurring net losses, lack of a commercially viable product and limitations under current tax rules, that a full valuation allowance is appropriate. | | | | | US Dollars | | | | | | | | | | Valuation allowance, December 31, 2023 | | | 10,305 | | | | Increase | | | 480 | | | | Valuation allowance, December 31, 2024 | | | 10,785 | | | The net federal operating loss carry forward will begin expire in 2039. This carry forward may be limited upon the consummation of a business combination under IRC Section 382. **NOTE 13 LOSS PER SHARE** Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The weighted average number of shares of common stock used in computing basic and diluted loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows: | | | Year ended December 31 | | | | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | | | | Number of shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding attributable to shareholders | | | 2,719,668 | | | | 2,317,213 | | | | Total number of shares of common stock related to outstanding options and warrants, excluded from the calculations of diluted loss per share | | | 1,650,525 | | | | 1,523,849 | | | **** F-26 **** CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **** **NOTE 14 SUBSEQUENT EVENT**S **Interactive Communications International, Inc., termination agreement.** **** See Note 3c above. **1800 Diagonal Lending, LLC** See Note 5A above. **** **Disposal of Ownership Interest in Brooksville Development Partners** **** See Note 3b above. **** **EAdvance Services LLC**. See Note 5B above. **Settlement of Legal and Other Contingencies** **** Crosshair Media Placement, LLC: On May 13, 2025, Cuentas President and CEO provided a Joint Personal Guaranty to Crosshair Media Placement, LLC for the full payment of amounts owed by Cuentas pursuant to a judgment totaling $454 plus interest and attorneys fees. Alexandra Calicchio: On May 22, 2025, Cuentas entered into a settlement agreement for $28 to satisfy a judgment originating from a previously adjudicated legal matter, with mutual release of claims. The Company has evaluated all other events or transactions that occurred after balance sheet date through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued and determined that no other material subsequent events required disclosure or adjustment in the financial statements. **Convertible notes** **** On September 22, 2025 and October 1, 2025, Cuentas, Inc. (the Company) entered into two Convertible Note Purchase Agreements with World Mobile Group Ltd. (the Investor) for aggregate principal of $385 (the WM Notes). The first agreement provided for $260,000 of notes (Sept. 22, 2025) and the second provided for $125 of notes (Oct. 1, 2025). The WM Notes are convertible into shares of the Companys common stock pursuant to their terms. Closings occurred on the agreement dates. As conditions to closing, the Company agreed to deliver an irrevocable transfer-agent instruction letter and to provide a customary reserve of shares for conversions. The September 22 agreement also provides the Investor the right to designate one director to the Companys board so long as the Investor and its affiliates beneficially own at least 5% of the Company, and it grants certain protective approval rights tied to covenants and event-of-default actions under the notes. On September 18, 2025, the Company and Mr. De Prado executed a Confidential Separation Agreement and related financing documents. In connection with his departure, the Company agreed to pay $110 in cash and issued two secured promissory notes to Mr. De Prado: (i) Note One in the principal amount of $473, bearing interest at 2.0% per annum, maturing upon the earlier of (A) a qualified financing of at least $2,000or (B) one year from issuance (default interest 18%); and (ii) Note Two in the principal amount of $200, maturing on the first anniversary of issuance, with the holders exclusive option at maturity to require either cash payment of all outstanding principal and accrued interest or the transfer by the Company, via certificate of sale, of all non-telecom/MVNO assets that comprise the Companys Fintech division (no cash interest unless default; 8% default interest). Each De Prado note is secured by a first-priority security interest in the Companys Fintech (non-MVNO) assets pursuant to separate security agreements F-27 CUENTAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (USD in thousands) **** **NOTE 14 SUBSEQUENT EVENT**S **(continued)** **** On October 17, 2025, the Company issued three additional unsecured convertible promissory notes: (i) a note to Shalom Arik Maimon (CEO) in the principal amount of $586; (ii) a note to Schulman in the principal amount of $113; and (iii) a note to AM Law in the principal amount of $308Each bears interest at 2% per annum with 15% default interest and is voluntarily convertible at the holders option into common stock at $0.42 per share; the notes also provide piggyback registration rights. After issuance, Mr. Maimon instructed conversion of 50% of his note ($293) into 697,723 shares, and AM Law instructed conversion of 50% of its note ($154) into 366,666 shares, in each case at $0.42 per share. **Fintech license.** Also on September 18, 2025, the Company entered into a 16-month license with Mr. De Prado granting use and access to the Fintech assets (as detailed in Schedule A) with those assets to be held in escrow by AM Law until the Note Two option is exercised. MVNO assets are expressly excluded. The various agreements with Mr. Michael De Prado were signed on September 18, 2025 but were not fully consummated until October 21, 2025 upon the release of the deliverables from escrow by the escrow agent. **Engagement Letter with Maxim Group LLC** On October 13, 2025, the Company entered into an engagement letter with Maxim Group LLC (Maxim), a registered broker-dealer and investment bank, pursuant to which Maxim was engaged to act as the exclusive managing underwriter and sole book-running manager for a proposed follow-on public offering (the Offering) of the Companys common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and/or units consisting of common stock and warrants. Under the terms of the engagement letter, the Offering is expected to be conducted on a firm commitment basis and may include an overallotment option for up to 15% additional securities. Maxim is entitled to receive an underwriting discount of 8% of the public offering price and underwriter warrants equal to 8% of the total number of securities sold in the Offering. These warrants will be exercisable six months after the effective date of the registration statement, at an exercise price equal to 100% of the public offering price, and will expire five years after issuance. The Company agreed to pay Maxim an advance of $15,000 upon execution of the engagement letter, plus an additional $10 upon filing the registration statement, as reimbursement for accountable out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, the Company shall be responsible for all legal, regulatory, and related offering expenses, including Maxims legal fees up to $125,000 in the event of a closing, or $25,000 if no closing occurs. The engagement letter also grants Maxim a right of first refusal for 18 months following the closing of the Offering to act as the Companys exclusive underwriter, placement agent, or financial advisor in any future public or private equity, equity-linked, or debt offering (excluding bank debt). The engagement letter includes standard indemnification and contribution provisions in favor of Maxim and its affiliates, customary lock-up requirements for company officers, directors, and major shareholders for a period of six months post-offering, and requires that the Company maintain NASDAQ or NYSE listing, audited PCAOB financial statements, and key man insurance. This engagement letter was approved and signed by the Companys Chief Executive Officer on October 13, 2025 and remains effective through August 31, 2026, unless earlier terminated under the conditions specified therein. **Hallo 015 Agreement** On November 1, 2025, the Company, through its subsidiary World Mobile LLC, entered into a Distribution Agreement with International Communications 015 Ltd (dba Hallo 015), an Israeli telecommunications distributor. Under the agreement, Hallo 015 was granted a non-exclusive worldwide right to distribute the Companys eSIM products through its authorized network of retailers and online channels. The initial term of the agreement is three years with automatic one-year renewals unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms. The arrangement provides for an initial purchase of 1,000 eSIMs at $15.00 per month per unit, with weekly billing based on first-use activation and a credit facility of $5,000 established for the distributor. The Distributor is responsible for Israel termination at its own cost and for maintaining regulatory compliance and sales support within its territory. The Company retains all intellectual-property rights and may adjust discounts or terminate for convenience upon 90 days written notice. F-28 (b) Exhibits | Exhibit | | Update for new agreements incl. World mobile . | | Filed | | Incorporated by reference | | | Number | | Exhibit Description | | herewith | | Form | | Exhibit | | Filing date | | | 3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated August 21, 2020. | | | | 8-K | | 3.1 | | 2020-08-21 | | | 3.2 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated August 21, 2020. | | | | 8-K | | 3.2 | | 2020-08-21 | | | 3.3 | | Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed on January 28, 2021. | | | | 8-K | | 3.1 | | 2021-02-05 | | | 3.4 | | Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed on March 23, 2023. | | | | 8-K | | 3.1 | | 2023-03-30 | | | 4.1 | | Form of Common Stock Warrant | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | 2022-08-09 | | | 4.2 | | Form of Pre-Funded Warrant | | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | 2022-08-09 | | | 4.3 | | Form of Placement Agent Warrant | | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | 2022-08-09 | | | 4.4 | | Form of Pre-Funded Warrant | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | 2023-02-08 | | | 4.5 | | Form of Purchase Warrant | | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | 2023-02-08 | | | 4.6 | | Form of Placement Agent Warrant | | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | 2023-02-08 | | | 4.7 | | Form of Inducement Warrant issued to Armistice | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | 2023-08-23 | | | 4.8 | | Form of Placement Agent Warrant | | | | S-3* | | 4.8 | | 2023-11-22 | | | 10.11 | | Binding Letter of Intent with Core Development Holdings Corporation (Core) | | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | 2023-01-05 | | | 10.12 | | Amendment to Binding Letter of Intent | | | | 8-K | | 10.3 | | 2023-02-03 | | | 10.13 | | Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) | | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | 2023-02-03 | | | 10.14 | | Assignment and Assumption of Membership Interests | | | | 8-K | | 10.2 | | 2023-02-03 | | | 10.15 | | Limited Guaranty Agreement | | | | 8-K | | 10.4 | | 2023-02-03 | | | 10.16 | | Form ofSecurities Purchase Agreement | | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | 2023-02-08 | | | 10.24 | | Form of Inducement Letter | | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | 2023-8-23 | | | 10.26 | | First Amendment to Mortgage and Assignment of Leases | | | | 8-K | | 10.2 | | 2024-3-14 | | | 10.27 | | Amended and Restated Promissory Note | | | | 8-K | | 10.4 | | 2024-3-14 | | | 10.29 | | World Mobile-Hallo 015-SIM Distribution Agreement 051125 | | | | | | | | | | | 14.1 | | Code of Business Conduct and Ethics | | X | | | | | | | | | 19.1 | | Insider Trading Policy | | X | | | | | | | | | 21.1 | | Subsidiaries | | X | | | | | | | | | 23.1 | | Consent of Yarel + Partners | | X | | | | | | | | | 31.1 | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | | X | | | | | | | | | 31.2 | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | | X | | | | | | | | | 32.1 | | Certification Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | | X | | | | | | | | | 32.2 | | Certification Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | | X | | | | | | | | | 97.1 | | Executive Compensation Clawback Policy | | X | | | | | | | | | 101.INS | | Inline XBRL Instance Document | | X | | | | | | | | | 101.SCH | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | | X | | | | | | | | | 101.CAL | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | | X | | | | | | | | | 101.DEF | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | | X | | | | | | | | | 101.LAB | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | | X | | | | | | | | | 101.PRE | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | | X | | | | | | | | | 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | | X | | | | | | | | | * | Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-275724). | | 42 | Form | | Exhibit Number | | Description | | Filing Date | | | 8-K | | 11.1 | | Letter of Intent | | 2024-03-14 | | | 8-K | | 11.2 | | First Amendment to Mortgage and Assignment of Leases | | 2024-03-14 | | | 8-K | | 11.3 | | Certificate of Company Resolution for Republic Bank of Chicago Loan Extension | | 2024-03-14 | | | 8-K | | 11.4 | | Amended and Restated Promissory Note | | 2024-03-14 | | | 8-K | | 11.5 | | Press Release distributed March 14, 2024 | | 2024-03-14 | | | 8-K | | 12.1 | | Letter of Intent | | 2024-05-07 | | | 8-K | | 13.1 | | Letter of Intent | | 2024-06-07 | | | 8-K | | 13.2 | | Press Release distributed June 4, 2024 | | 2024-06-07 | | | 8-K | | 14.1 | | Letter of Termination from Buyer to Company | | 2024-07-12 | | | 8-K | | 15.1 | | Termination Agreement | | 2024-08-16 | | | 8-K | | 16.1 | | Limited Liability Company Agreement World Mobile LLC | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.2 | | Contribution Agreement Cuentas, World Mobile | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.3 | | Subscription Agreement World Mobile Group, World Mobile | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.4 | | Side Letter One Cuentas, World Mobile Group, World Mobile | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.5 | | Side Letter Two Cuentas, World Mobile Group, World Mobile | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.6 | | Membership Interest Purchase Agreement Cuentas, Brooksville FL Partners | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.7 | | Joint Personal Guaranty Crosshair Media Placement | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.8 | | Settlement Agreement Cuentas, 1800 Diagonal Lending | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.9 | | Settlement Agreement Cuentas, Alexandra Calicchio | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 16.10 | | Settlement Agreement Cuentas, EAdvance Services | | 2025-05-28 | | | 8-K | | 17.1 | | CuentasWorld Mobile Convertible Note Purchase Agreement One | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.2 | | CuentasWorld Mobile Convertible Note Purchase Agreement Two | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.3 | | Cuentas Michael De Prado Separation Agreement | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.4 | | Cuentas Michael De Prado Secured Promissory Note One | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.5 | | Cuentas Michael De Prado Security Agreement Note One | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.6 | | Cuentas Michael De Prado Secured Promissory Note Two | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.7 | | Cuentas Michael De Prado Security Agreement Note Two | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.8 | | Cuentas Michael De Prado Licensing Agreement | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.9 | | Cuentas Michael De Prado Allonge to Secured Promissory Note | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.10 | | Cuentas Promissory Notes to AM Law | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.11 | | Cuentas Promissory Notes to Shalom Arik Maimon | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.12 | | Cuentas Promissory Notes to Matt Schulman | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.13 | | Cuentas Notice of Conversion Arik Maimon | | 2025-10-24 | | | 8-K | | 17.14 | | Cuentas Notice of Conversion AM Law | | 2025-10-24 | | **ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY** Not applicable. 43 **SIGNATURES** Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused the report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. | | Cuentas, Inc. | | | Date: November 19, 2025 | | | | | | By: | /s/ Shalom Arik Maimon | | | | | Shalom Arik Maimon, | | | | | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors | | | | | (principal executive officer) | | Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. | Signature | | Title | | Date | | | | | | | | | | /s/ Shalom Arik Maimon | | Chief Executive Office and | | November 19, 2025 | | | Shalom Arik Maimon | | Chairman of the Board of Directors | | | | | | | | | | | | /s/ Ofek Haim Suchard | | Interim CFO | | November 19, 2025 | | | Ofek Haim Suchard | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Director | | November 19, 2025 | | | Adiv Baruch | | | | | | | | | | | | | | /s/ Lexi Terrero | | Director | | November 19, 2025 | | | Lexi Terrero | | | | | | | | | | | | | | /s/ Haim Yeffet | | Director | | November 19, 2025 | | | Haim Yeffet | | | | | | 44