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Reddit Inc. has successfully announced its entry into the industry of cryptocurrencies through its filing with the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) revealing its shares in Bitcoin & Ether. The discovery makes the social media platform one of the key forces in the waking up of the crypto era.
Reddit buys crypto out of excess cash reserves
In its IPO filing Reddit admitted that most of its present possessions in digital assets are in the form of Bitcoin and Ether, both of which are mostly in its treasury reserves. It also admitted to buying the crypto out of access cash reserve along with a disclosure of its buy of Ether and Matic as a way of paying for some of the virtual goods and reaffirming its willingness to diversify crypto assets.
The net cryptocurrency value of their holding was mentioned as immaterial. The investment policy of the company states that no further investment in cryptocurrencies can be done without the board’s approval, thereby emphasizing the model of extreme caution in governance.
In its document, the company stated that it has been following the regulatory guidance issued from the entities that are responsible for regulating the sector such as the SEC and the CFTC in becoming knowledgeable of what cryptocurrencies can be involved in the treasury sector.
In what follows, Reddit announced that it was further exploring new business models that included blockchain technology and also non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The filing showed that Reddit had $804 million in sales in 2023, a figure which was much higher than the previous year. The company has a total of $1.6 billion in assets comprising $1.3 billion in cash.
A social media company as huge as Reddit, when it strategically invests in Bitcoin and Ether, shows its willingness to innovate and adapt in an increasingly digital environment.
There was a mixture of reaction from the community, while some admire the creativity of Reddit in diversifying its asset portfolio, others examine the challenges attached to the unpredictable nature of crypto markets. This move is a sign of the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies as viable investment assets and it shows Reddit’s inclination to change with the times.
With the impending IPO of Reddit, the crypto investments of the company add a new dimension to its corporate narrative. The Bitcoin, Ether and other crypto adoption by the company marks a remarkable milestone and prompts the company to look for more crypto-related opportunities in the future.