Chinese Tech Firm Meitu Buys 175 Bitcoin, Treasury Now Holds $100 Million Wor...

Chinese Tech Firm Meitu Buys 175 Bitcoin, Treasury Now Holds $100 Million Wor...

The China-based smartphone and internet app maker Meitu has announced the acquisition of $10 million worth of bitcoin for its treasury after the firm purchased digital assets two times prior last month. The company’s cryptocurrency holdings now stack up to $100 million worth of ethereum and bitcoin. Meitu Stacks Another 175 Bitcoin, $100 Million in Crypto Recorded on its Balance Sheet Meitu has revealed another cryptocurrency purchase after it announced two purchases last month. According to the announcement, on April 8, 2021, Meitu HK which is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange,....


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