World’s Largest Sovereign Fund Goes Big on Bitcoin—Exposure Jumps 83%
In a bold move, Norway’s massive $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund ramped up its Bitcoin exposure by 83% last quarter, according to Standard Chartered.
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In a bold move, Norway’s massive $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund ramped up its Bitcoin exposure by 83% last quarter, according to Standard Chartered.
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