Prenetics Global, listed on Nasdaq, announced the purchase of $20 million in Bitcoin, becoming the first medical organization with such assets.
Bitcoin Purchase by Prenetics
Prenetics Global acquired 187.42 BTC through its custody account at Kraken at an average price of $106,712 per Bitcoin.
Comments from Prenetics CEO
Prenetics CEO Danny Yeung commented on the purchase: > “With our strengthened balance sheet of $117 million in cash, BTC, and short-term assets, we now have the financial foundation to pioneer innovative treasury management approaches, including our historic bitcoin treasury strategy. But this is just the beginning; we have the capital partnerships and the conviction to build one of the most important Bitcoin treasuries in healthcare.”
New Advisor and Her Role
Tracy Hoyos Lopez, a former prosecutor and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Kraken, has joined Prenetics as an advisor. She played a role in convincing US President Donald Trump about Bitcoin.
Prenetics Global is making a significant move towards Bitcoin, opening new opportunities for financial innovation in healthcare.