Japan's Nexon spends $100 million to buy bitcoin

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.

By Reuters | Apr 28, 2021, 07.59 AM IST

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.

Nexon has been investing in entertainment companies like Konami as it looks to put its cash reserves to work.

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