Japanese gaming giant Nexon invests $100M into Bitcoin

Japanese gaming giant Nexon invests $100M into Bitcoin

The online games and virtual world creator has snapped up 1,717 Bitcoin for $58,226 each as it believes the cryptocurrency offers “long-term stability and liquidity.” Major Japanese game developer Nexon has become the latest publicly-listed firm to make a significant investment into Bitcoin.On April 28, Nexon announced it had purchased 1,717 BTC for roughly $100 million at an average price of $58,226 each after fees. The firm noted the investment represents less than 2% of its “total cash and cash equivalents on hand.” Owen Mahoney, Nexon’s president and CEO, stated:“Our purchase of....


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