The analytical company Chainalysis became the holder of bitcoin
The amount of the transaction is not disclosed, but it is known that Chainalysis will continue to buy digital assets
20.10.2021 - 08:00
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What's new? In the official Twitter account of the well-known analytical company Chainalysis, there has been a message about the purchase of some bitcoin on its balance sheet.
“We are excited to share that we've worked with our longstanding partner NYDIG to add bitcoin to the Chainalysis balance sheet.”
We are excited to share that we've worked with our longstanding partner @NYDIG_BTC to add #bitcoin to the Chainalysis balance sheet 🚀🙌https://t.co/OQBmZDmLbI pic.twitter.com/LSX4fIroUI— Chainalysis (@chainalysis) October 19, 2021
What is known about the deal? According to CEO Michael Gronager, this is the first acquisition of bitcoin by Chainalysis. Further plans include investments in other cryptocurrencies as well. NYDIG’s asset management partner, which will offer customized services for buying and storing digital assets, will assist in this.
Both companies chose not to disclose the total value of the transaction and future purchases to journalists and users of their services.
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