Faraday's Crypto Flywheel Aims to Merge EVs and Blockchain Wealth

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) is preparing to unveil its C10 & Crypto strategic business plan during its 919 Futurist Day & Shareholders’ Day on September 19, 2025, hosted at its Los Angeles headquarters. The event will also feature the product deployment strategy for the FF EAI Ecosystem Vehicle Chain, a critical component of the company's dual flywheel strategy of "EAI + Crypto," aiming to integrate electric mobility with cryptocurrency-based financial models [1]. The event is expected to draw both investors and industry stakeholders to gain insights into the firm’s evolving business model and long-term value creation strategy [2].

According to the founder and Co-CEO Jia Yueting, the company's core principle remains “shareholders first,” and it has no plans to issue FFAI shares for treasury purposes unless new regulatory policies mandate such actions [3]. In terms of the crypto strategy, Faraday has already initiated its C10 Treasury program, which involves purchasing crypto assets under a structured allocation strategy. The initial phase aims to acquire $500 million to $1 billion in crypto assets, with the first $30 million being allocated under a mix of passive and active investment approaches [1]. The passive allocation follows the C10 Index, capturing industry beta returns, while the active allocation is guided by a proprietary SMART quantitative system focusing on high-potential projects [4].

The company also announced that it completed its first $5 million crypto coin purchase under the C10 Treasury program. This purchase is executed in line with the company’s broader strategy to deploy its treasury funds for capital value realization through both passive index tracking and active selection of leading projects [1]. Additionally, a staking strategy is being implemented, which could yield annualized staking returns of 3–5%. The next steps involve deploying the remaining funds in phases while enhancing monitoring systems to maintain transparency and operational control [4].

Beyond its crypto strategy, Faraday is also making progress in its Middle East expansion, with plans to launch the FX Super One in late October and begin deliveries by November. This move is seen as a pivotal step in executing the company’s global expansion and dual flywheel strategy. The Middle East is regarded as a strategic market for its high-net-worth population and supportive policies, which are expected to facilitate the integration of the EAI and crypto components [4]. The company has also started recruiting talent for the region and is in discussions with top dealer groups to establish a strong distribution network [1].

The company’s commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement is underscored by its ongoing financial reporting and compliance efforts. While it faced challenges in meeting its Q2 earnings report deadlines due to internal and external constraints, it is taking steps to improve its financial systems and coordination with auditors. These measures are part of a broader plan to strengthen its financial oversight and internal controls, which are critical for the execution of its dual flywheel model and long-term sustainability [4].

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[1] Faraday Future Announces its Annual 919 Futurist Day & Shareholders’ Day (https://investors.ff.com/news-releases/news-release-details/faraday-future-announces-its-annual-919-futurist-day)

[2] Faraday Future will announce the C10 & Crypto strategy and product plan on September 19th, Shareholder Day (https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2203801)

[3] Jia Yueting: Faraday Future has no plans to increase its share issuance (https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/2a7a89ba-207e-4d1e-b9d0-a1ffa78c50c4)

[4] Faraday Future Founder and Co-CEO YT Jia Shares Weekly Business Update (https://investors.ff.com/news-releases/news-release-details/faraday-future-founder-and-co-ceo-yt-jia-shares-weekly-9)