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Japan s Nexon spends $100 million to buy bitcoin
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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
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Nexon said it has used less than 2% of its reserves on the purchases, which were made at an average cost of $58,000 per bitcoin.
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The purchases were made at an average cost of $58,000 per bitcoin.
TOKYO: Japanese games maker Nexon said on Wednesday it has spent around $100 million to buy bitcoin, joining companies like Tesla in lending support to the cryptocurrency.
Nexon said it has used less than 2% of its reserves on the purchases, which were made at an average cost of $58,000 per bitcoin. We believe bitcoin offers long-term stability and liquidity while maintaining the value of our cash for future investments, Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney said in a statement.