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Arabian Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
GameStop's Bold Bitcoin Bet Signals Strategic Shift
GameStop Corp. has acquired 4,710 Bitcoin, marking a significant move into digital assets as part of its evolving corporate strategy. The announcement, made from the company's headquarters in Grapevine, Texas, reflects a broader shift in its investment approach, aligning with its updated corporate policy to include cryptocurrency holdings. The acquisition positions GameStop among a growing list of publicly traded companies integrating Bitcoin into their treasury reserves. This strategy mirrors that of firms like MicroStrategy, which have adopted similar approaches in recent years. GameStop's decision comes amid ongoing challenges in its traditional retail operations, including declining physical game sales and increased competition from digital platforms. Market reactions to the announcement were immediate, with GameStop's stock experiencing a 6.5% increase in pre-market trading. This uptick reflects investor optimism about the company's diversification efforts and its potential to capitalize on the growing interest in digital assets. ADVERTISEMENT The company's move into Bitcoin follows a broader trend of corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies, as businesses seek alternative assets to hedge against inflation and diversify their portfolios. Analysts have noted that while such strategies carry inherent risks due to the volatility of digital currencies, they also offer opportunities for significant returns. GameStop's financial position, with a reported $4.8 billion in cash reserves as of early February, provides the company with the flexibility to explore such investments. The decision to allocate a portion of these reserves to Bitcoin indicates a calculated risk aimed at long-term growth and resilience in a rapidly changing market landscape. Industry observers have highlighted the potential benefits of this move, suggesting that it could enhance GameStop's appeal to a broader investor base and align the company with emerging financial trends. However, they also caution that the success of this strategy will depend on the company's ability to manage the inherent risks associated with cryptocurrency investments.
Bloomberg
26-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
GameStop to Borrow $1.3 Billion to Fund Bitcoin Buying Spree
GameStop Corp. is seeking to sell $1.3 billion of convertible bonds with no coupon payment to fund Bitcoin purchases as it embraces a strategy that was developed by the cryptocurrency advocate Michael Saylor. The video-game retailer had rallied after the company said on Tuesday that its board approved a plan to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. That was followed on Wednesday with a filing announcing the planned sale of the bonds, which will be used for general purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin.
Bloomberg
26-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Why More Companies Are Buying Bitcoin, Other Crypto Assets
GameStop Corp., the struggling video-game retailer that became a favorite of retail traders during the meme stock frenzy in 2021, said its board has approved a plan to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The Grapevine, Texas-based firm is joining a growing list of public companies experimenting with using corporate cash or borrowed money to buy the digital asset in a bid to capitalize on the surge in Bitcoin. The gambit was pioneered by Michael Saylor's Strategy, the enterprise software company formally known as MicroStrategy that has acquired more than $40 billion in Bitcoin and seen its share price soar. Ayesha Kiani, MNNC Group Chief Operating Officer and NYU professor, discusses the growing institutional adoption of crypto-related assets and what the election of President Donald Trump has meant for the industry. Professor Kiani speaks with Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton on Bloomberg Radio. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
25-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
GameStop Is Latest Public Firm to Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon
GameStop Corp., the struggling video-game retailer that became a favorite of retail traders during the meme stock frenzy in 2021, said its board has approved a plan to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The Grapevine, Texas-based firm is joining a growing list of public companies experimenting with using corporate cash or borrowed money to buy the digital asset in a bid to capitalize on the surge in Bitcoin. The gambit was pioneered by Michael Saylor's Strategy, the enterprise software company formally known as MicroStrategy that has acquired more than $40 billion in Bitcoin and seen its share price soar.
