Faraday Future's Crypto Play: Bridging Cars and Blockchain Value

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) plans to reveal its cryptocurrency strategy during its upcoming 919 Futurist Day and Shareholders’ Day on September 19, 2025, in Los Angeles [1]. The event will cover various aspects of the company’s strategic roadmap, including a detailed look at its C10 and crypto business plan, as well as the deployment strategy for the FF EAI Ecosystem Vehicle Chain [1]. This move underscores the company's dual flywheel strategy, which includes both electric vehicle innovation and a growing interest in cryptocurrency as part of its capital value realization plan [1].

In recent developments, Faraday Future has already taken steps to formalize its crypto strategy. The C10 Treasury, a key component of this strategy, recently completed its first $5 million cryptocurrency coin purchase [2]. This purchase adhered to a defined allocation strategy—80% passive and 20% active—where the passive portion follows the C10 Index to capture industry beta returns, while the active portion is guided by a proprietary quantitative scoring system [2]. The active allocation is diversified among projects in ecosystem infrastructure and innovation tracks, with 40% of the active allocation invested in BN, a major global exchange [2]. The company also disclosed plans to implement a staking strategy that could potentially yield annualized staking returns of 3–5% [2]. These actions highlight the company’s commitment to transparency and structured execution of its cryptocurrency investments.

Faraday Future’s foray into cryptocurrency is aligned with its broader global expansion and capital management goals. The company emphasized that the Middle East is not only a strategic market for its automotive offerings but also a key hub for global capital and crypto innovation [2]. The region’s supportive regulatory environment and international orientation position it as a critical market for the company’s Dual-Flywheel Model of “EAI + Crypto” [2]. The company also revealed that Phase I construction of its facility and operations center in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is nearing completion [2]. This development supports its vision of transforming long-term investors into future car owners, reinforcing the belief that user value and investor value are fundamentally aligned [2].

The company’s strategic direction is further supported by its growing international team, with recruitment efforts spanning talent from China, the U.S., the UAE, Europe, and India [2]. With around 100 positions expected to open this year, the company is preparing to expand its presence in the Middle East and establish a robust local network of dealers and partners [2]. These efforts are in line with the company’s global bridge strategy, aiming to achieve long-term cost efficiency and supply chain globalization [2].

While Faraday Future continues to face internal and external challenges, including recent delays in its Q2 earnings report, it remains committed to improving its financial systems and strengthening coordination with auditors [2]. The company’s dual focus on electric vehicle innovation and cryptocurrency strategy reflects a broader trend in the automotive and financial sectors, where emerging technologies are increasingly converging. As Faraday Future prepares to unveil its full crypto strategy during the 919 Futurist Day, stakeholders are expected to gain deeper insights into how the company plans to leverage blockchain and digital assets to drive growth and value creation [1].

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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 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)