Faraday Future Allocates $30M to Crypto Treasury for Dual Growth Strategy

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) is taking a bold step into the cryptocurrency space with an initial $30 million investment aimed at expanding its digital assets to tens of billions of dollars. The company has announced the launch of a “C10 Treasury,” a dedicated fund for crypto holdings, which it plans to grow over time through staking and strategic allocations. The treasury is intended to generate returns that can support product innovation and even potential stock buybacks [1].

The C10 Treasury will focus on the top 10 cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins, forming the basis of a new market-tracking initiative known as the C10 Index. This index, weighted by market capitalization and set at a base value of 1,000, will provide a real-time representation of the performance of the largest digital assets. The index will underpin Faraday Future’s broader crypto strategy and serve as a benchmark for its investment decisions [1].

The company’s approach to the C10 Treasury involves an 80% passive and 20% active investment strategy, with an estimated staking yield of 3%–5% expected to generate sustainable returns. These returns will be reinvested to scale the fund, with an initial target of $500 million to $1 billion in crypto assets. A $30 million purchase is set to begin shortly, pending the securing of required funding. To manage this initiative, Faraday Future has established a wholly owned subsidiary, FFAI Crypto Treasury and Bridging Holdings Inc. [1].

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has expressed support for the company’s initiative, noting its potential to drive economic growth and attract investment. Ma emphasized the broader implications of Faraday Future’s strategy, including its ability to create jobs and foster innovation by linking artificial intelligence-driven mobility with blockchain technology [1].

As part of its broader “EAI + Crypto” strategy, Faraday Future is integrating blockchain into its core business operations. The company has outlined plans for the EAI Vehicle Chain, which will facilitate tokenized vehicle sales and allow for crypto-based deposits, embedding digital assets into its sales processes. This move is designed to enhance the company’s financial structure by leveraging on-chain assets as reserves and flexible capital [1].

Faraday Future is also exploring the possibility of launching a C10 ETF, which would provide investors with exposure to the top 10 cryptocurrencies through a regulated and transparent vehicle. The company has emphasized that digital assets will be held by third-party custodians and will be fully verifiable on-chain, ensuring transparency and risk isolation between its crypto and electric vehicle (EV) operations [1].

This strategic pivot reflects a growing trend of traditional companies entering the crypto space, but Faraday Future’s approach stands out for its scale and integration with AI-driven mobility. The company aims to deliver dual benefits to investors in both the EV and crypto sectors by creating a dual circular growth engine that bridges the Web2 and Web3 worlds [1].

The announcement has been viewed as a significant step in Faraday Future’s evolution, especially given the company’s recent production delays and regulatory challenges. By leveraging the growing crypto economy, the company is positioning itself to enhance financial stability and innovation while reducing reliance on high-cost financing [1].

Faraday Future continues to engage with investors and partners to support its new strategy and has provided a public replay of its announcement. The company remains committed to maximizing shareholder value in a sustainable and forward-looking manner [1].

Source: [1] Faraday Future Launches its “EAI + Crypto” Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge Ecosystem Strategy (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/18/3134677/0/en/Faraday-Future-Launches-its-EAI-Crypto-Dual-Flywheel-Dual-Bridge-Ecosystem-Strategy-as-a-Pioneer-in-AI-mobility-and-Web3-integration-Unveiling-the-C10-Index-and-the-First-C10-Treas.html)

[2] Market Newsdesk - Latest Business News in Real Time (https://www.marketnewsdesk.com/)