---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-25-091908"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASST"
cik: "0001920406"
company_name: "Strive, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-09-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T05:36:50.764059+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Semler Scientific borrows $20M at 10% via Bitcoin-backed loan to fund DOJ settlement

## Summary
- Semler Scientific borrowed $20M cash under Master Loan Agreement with Coinbase Credit.
- Loan is collateralized by Bitcoin; interest rate 10%, initial margin 156.25%, matures March 26, 2026.
- Early termination fee equals full remaining interest through loan term.
- Proceeds (with cash from ops) to pay in full previously disclosed DOJ settlement.
- Semler intends to use the loan alongside operating cash to satisfy the settlement obligation.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-25-091908
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASST
- cik: 0001920406
- company_name: Strive, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-09-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000121390025091908/0001213900-25-091908-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1920406/000121390025091908/ea0258903-8k425_strive.htm

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