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Metaplanet CEO Denies Bitcoin Sale Rumors Amid $322 Million Transfer

Metaplanet's CEO Simon Gerovich has dismissed rumors of a $320 million Bitcoin sale, confirming that the company still holds 43,000 BTC. The speculation arose after a transfer of 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses, which was clarified as a routine custody operation with no sales involved.

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CryptoSlatea day ago

Metaplanet burned through 83% of a $500 million credit line to build 43,000 BTC, and now it wants investors to fund the next leg

Metaplanet moved over 5,000 Bitcoin (worth about $322 million) this week, triggering market speculation that the firm might be liquidating a portion of its corporate reserves. On Aug. 12, CEO Simon Gerovich shut down the rumor and explained that the transfer was a routine custody operation, with no Bitcoin sold and total holdings unchanged at […] The post Metaplanet burned through 83% of a $500 million credit line to build 43,000 BTC, and now it wants investors to fund the next leg appeared first on CryptoSlate .

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CoinDesk2 days ago

Metaplanet denies selling bitcoin worth $320 million

Metaplanet CEO dismisses bitcoin sale rumors, confirms 43,000 BTC holdings

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crypto.news2 days ago

Metaplanet CEO ends sale speculation after 5,014 BTC move

Metaplanet says no Bitcoin was sold after moving 5,014 BTC worth $322 million between custodial addresses, with holdings unchanged at 43,000 BTC.

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Cointelegraph2 days ago

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for about $8 in fees.

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