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Cryptocurrency News Articles
Emory University Invests $15.1M in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, Stands Out Among Educational Institutions
Oct 27, 2024 at 12:44 am
Emory University, a private research institution in Atlanta, has reported $15.1 million worth of holdings in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust.
Emory University, a private research institution in Atlanta, has reported $15.1 million worth of holdings in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust.
This unusual move for a higher education institution was revealed in an Oct. 25 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
According to the SEC filing, Emory University holds nearly 2.7 million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust.
The tentative value of the holdings came around at approximately $15.1 million. This investment represents a major commitment to cryptocurrency exposure from an academic institution. This move also sets it apart from its peers in higher education.
The Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, approved in July, functions as an offshoot of the larger Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. The mini trust is designed to provide passive exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements at a lower share price.
In addition to its Bitcoin (BTC) trust holdings, Emory also reported ownership of 4,312 shares in Coinbase, valued at $768,269. The cryptocurrency exchange’s stock, COIN, was valued at $205.05 at press time.
Emory's investment choices mark a distinctive approach among educational institutions. Previously, pension funds in Wisconsin and Jersey City have reported holdings in crypto-based exchange-traded products.
However, Emory stands out as one of the few institutions of higher education to report owning such assets.
This move by a prestigious university that was founded in 1836 could signal growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrency-related investments within the academic sector.
The revelation by the university comes at a time when Bitcoin is struggling to sustain its upward momentum. Every time Bitcoin exhibits a bullish sign, various factors affect the overall market.
Bitcoin was down by over 2% at press time. The global crypto market cap is also down by almost 2% and stands at $2.27 trillion.
Colleges and crypto funds
Harvard University, Yale University, and Stanford University are among the high-profile institutions that have reportedly invested in cryptocurrency funds or Bitcoin trusts.
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has also been actively involved in the cryptocurrency space, not only through its investments but also by contributing research and fostering blockchain innovation.
And University of Michigan invested in Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto fund in 2018. Andreessen Horowitz has substantial investments in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, so it’s likely that Bitcoin exposure was part of that portfolio.
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