Catenaa, Tuesday, March 03, 2026- IP Strategy Holdings, Inc. announced a board-approved program to repurchase up to 1 million of its common shares through December 31, 2026.
The buyback could reduce the company’s outstanding shares by nearly 10 percent from 10.26 million.
The company may execute purchases on the open market, via privately negotiated transactions, or under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Management will determine timing and terms based on market conditions and strategic priorities.
IP Strategy holds 53.2 million $IP tokens, the native asset of the Story blockchain, and recently transitioned from self-custodied validator operations to third-party custody. The move is expected to double validator-related yields to over 10 percent annually in 2026.
The board stated the buyback reflects confidence in the intrinsic value of $IP token holdings and projected growth from recurring revenue generated by the validator transition
It complements previously announced cost reduction and operational streamlining initiatives.
IP Strategy is the first Nasdaq-listed company to hold $IP tokens as a primary reserve asset while operating a validator for the Story Protocol. The company provides investors exposure to programmable intellectual property through blockchain-based digital assets.
Story, the AI-native blockchain network powering $IP tokens, enables real-time registration, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property.
Supported by $136 million from a16z Crypto, Polychain Capital, and Samsung Ventures, Story launched its mainnet in February 2025 and allows creators and enterprises to convert content into legally enforceable digital assets.
