Bitcoin Goes Corporate: Major Brazilian Firm Adopts BTC Strategy

Bitcoin Goes Corporate: Major Brazilian Firm Adopts BTC Strategy

Méliuz, a Brazilian fintech and publicly traded company, has allocated 10% of its cash reserves to Bitcoin, which represents a substantial advancement in the cryptocurrency sector. Méliuz is now a part of an increasing number of corporations that regard Bitcoin as more than a mere speculative asset. Related Reading: Mt. Gox Stirs The Market With […]


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