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Story: GameStop Keeps 4,710 Bitcoin Worth $368 Million

By Steven Anderson

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Why GameStop Won't Budge. GameStop started buying Bitcoin several years back to hedge against regular market swings, and…

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Market Reality Check. Bitcoin's volatility doesn't seem to worry GameStop much.

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GameStop won't sell. The video game retailer confirmed Tuesday it's hanging onto 4,710 Bitcoin, currently worth around $368 million, during its quarterly earnings call that…

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The company dropped the crypto bombshell while reporting $1.2 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, giving investors a rare peek at its digital asset strategy.

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Board member Larry Cheng called it a "long-term play" in a recent interview. He said GameStop believes crypto can transform business and they're ready to pivot as markets shift.

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The timing's pretty interesting. GameStop hinted at potential partnerships with blockchain firms the same day as earnings, though nothing's set in stone.

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Bitcoin's volatility doesn't seem to worry GameStop much. The digital currency's been on a wild ride, but the company's investment has paid off so far - contributing positively…

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GameStop declined to comment on specific future investment strategies. Reached for comment about diversifying into other cryptocurrencies, the company didn't respond.

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When pressed for details during the earnings call, Jajeh kept things vague. She said GameStop's "exploring various options" but wouldn't commit to any timeline for additional…

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The crypto strategy fits GameStop's broader push to modernize its business model. The retailer's been trying to shake off its brick-and-mortar image for years, and Bitcoin…

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GameStop's management team seems pretty confident about the long-term prospects, even as crypto markets stay unpredictable.

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