Semler Scientific To Raise $150M To Buy More Bitcoin

Medical device manufacturer Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR) announced it acquired 247 additional Bitcoin for $17 million in cash, bringing its total holdings to 828 BTC. The company also plans to raise $150 million to expand its Bitcoin reserves.

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Semler made waves last month when it adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, mimicking MicroStrategy’s influential corporate Bitcoin accumulation strategy. After its initial 581 bitcoin purchase, Semler has continuously acquired more coins.

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