Empery Digital
EMPD on Nasdaq. Market value $87m.
Should I look at this?
Look carefully before going further
Why it could be worth it
Nothing stands out yet.
What to watch out for
Read the warning sign in its own filings
This is not advice.
Who owns it
None of the long-term investors we follow own it. 37 funds in all.
Largest holders overall
From 13F filings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Big holders and activists
12 investors own more than 5%; 2 of them are pushing for change.
- Ryan M. LaneInsider or founderat least 17.5%+1.8 pts(filed with 1 related holder)Since 1 September 2026
- ATG Capital Opportunities Fund LPActivistWants board seatsat least 16.0%−0.3 pts(filed with 3 related holders)Since 4 September 2026
What they said
Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following: On September 4, 2026, ATG Fund delivered a letter to the Issuer withdrawing its nominations of Arati Batta, Ronald H. Davies, Christopher E. Novak, Evan Ratner and Heather A. Powers for election to the Board at the Annual Meeting.…
Read the filing - ATG Capital Management LPPassive investorat least 12.3%+1.9 pts(filed with 1 related holder)Since 3 February 2026
- Brown, TiceActivistat least 12.1%+0.6 pts(filed with 1 related holder)Since 27 April 2026
What they said
On April 27, 2026, Tice P. Brown delivered a letter addressed to the stockholders and Board of Directors of the Issuer regarding the Issuer's share repurchase program and related governance matters. A copy of this letter is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein…
Read the filing - Highbridge Capital Management, LLCPassive investor9.9%Since 31 March 2026
- Martin D. HoeInsider or founder7.9%+2.3 ptsSince 4 December 2025
- Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLCPassive investorat least 7.9%(filed with 4 related holders)Since 31 March 2026
- DRW Holdings, LLCPassive investorat least 6.7%(filed with 2 related holders)Since 31 March 2026
- Weiss Asset Management LPPassive investorat least 6.3%(filed with 2 related holders)Since 31 March 2026
- Gabriel GliksbergPassive investor5.6%Since 15 January 2026
What they said
The Reporting Persons acquired the Shares based on the Reporting Persons' belief that the Shares, when acquired, represented an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the…
Read the filing - Ryan M. LanePassive investorat least 5.0%−5.0 pts(filed with 1 related holder)Since 30 June 2025
- Streeterville Capital LLCPassive investorat least 4.9%−0.1 pts(filed with 2 related holders)Since 28 August 2026
- SABBY MANAGEMENT, LLCPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 31 December 2025
- Anson Funds Management LPPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 31 March 2026
| Holder | Stake | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan M. Lane Insider or founder | at least 17.5%+1.8 pts (filed with 1 related holder) | 1 September 2026 | |
ATG Capital Opportunities Fund LP Activist Wants board seats | at least 16.0%−0.3 pts (filed with 3 related holders) | 4 September 2026 | What they saidItem 4 is hereby amended to add the following: On September 4, 2026, ATG Fund delivered a letter to the Issuer withdrawing its nominations of Arati Batta, Ronald H. Davies, Christopher E. Novak, Evan Ratner and Heather A. Powers for election to the Board at the Annual Meeting.… Read the filing |
ATG Capital Management LP Passive investor | at least 12.3%+1.9 pts (filed with 1 related holder) | 3 February 2026 | |
Brown, Tice Activist | at least 12.1%+0.6 pts (filed with 1 related holder) | 27 April 2026 | What they saidOn April 27, 2026, Tice P. Brown delivered a letter addressed to the stockholders and Board of Directors of the Issuer regarding the Issuer's share repurchase program and related governance matters. A copy of this letter is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein… Read the filing |
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC Passive investor | 9.9% | 31 March 2026 | |
Martin D. Hoe Insider or founder | 7.9%+2.3 pts | 4 December 2025 | |
Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC Passive investor | at least 7.9% (filed with 4 related holders) | 31 March 2026 | |
DRW Holdings, LLC Passive investor | at least 6.7% (filed with 2 related holders) | 31 March 2026 | |
Weiss Asset Management LP Passive investor | at least 6.3% (filed with 2 related holders) | 31 March 2026 | |
Gabriel Gliksberg Passive investor | 5.6% | 15 January 2026 | What they saidThe Reporting Persons acquired the Shares based on the Reporting Persons' belief that the Shares, when acquired, represented an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the… Read the filing |
Ryan M. Lane Passive investor | at least 5.0%−5.0 pts (filed with 1 related holder) | 30 June 2025 | |
Streeterville Capital LLC Passive investor | at least 4.9%−0.1 pts (filed with 2 related holders) | 28 August 2026 | |
SABBY MANAGEMENT, LLC Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 31 December 2025 | |
Anson Funds Management LP Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 31 March 2026 |
From Schedule 13D and 13G filings: anyone owning more than 5% must file one.
What insiders did
In the last 12 months, 1 insider bought $6m of shares on the open market.
- Lane Ryan M.Co-Chief Executive Officer, DirectorBought
- Date
- 1 September 2026
- Shares
- 500,000
- Price
- $3.59
- Value
- $2m
- Lane Ryan M.Co-Chief Executive Officer, DirectorBought
- Date
- 13 August 2026
- Shares
- 750,000
- Price
- $2.98
- Value
- $2m
- Lane Ryan M.Co-Chief Executive Officer, DirectorBought
- Date
- 12 August 2026
- Shares
- 650,000
- Price
- $2.82
- Value
- $2m
| Date | Who | Did | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | Lane Ryan M. Co-Chief Executive Officer, Director | Bought | 500,000 | $3.59 | $2m |
| 13 August 2026 | Lane Ryan M. Co-Chief Executive Officer, Director | Bought | 750,000 | $2.98 | $2m |
| 12 August 2026 | Lane Ryan M. Co-Chief Executive Officer, Director | Bought | 650,000 | $2.82 | $2m |
From Form 4 filings: insiders must report trades in their own company's shares within two days.
Warning signs in its filings
Problems the company itself reported to the SEC, in its own words.
1 serious warning sign in Empery Digital’s filings.
We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.
We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 27 Mar 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 7 Aug 2026 and 6 later 8-Ks.
Weak checks on its own accounts
SeriousThe company said its checks on its own accounts did not work at year end. Mistakes could slip into the numbers.
“Management has determined that internal controls over financial reporting are ineffective as the material weaknesses identified by our independent registered public accounting firm in our internal control over financial reporting in our 2020 audit have not been remediated as of December 31, 2025.”
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Management has determined that internal controls over financial reporting are ineffective as the material weaknesses identified by our independent registered public accounting firm in our internal control over financial reporting in our 2020 audit have not been remediated as of December 31, 2025. These material weaknesses are as follows:
From the 10-K filed 27 March 2026, Item 9A. Controls and Procedures. Read it in the filing
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The deep dive
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