Spanish research institute to sell $10M Bitcoin stash bought for $10K in 2012
Researchers bought 97 BTC in 2012 for a blockchain study. Thirteen years later, they’re selling the stash to fund quantum research projects.
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Researchers bought 97 BTC in 2012 for a blockchain study. Thirteen years later, they’re selling the stash to fund quantum research projects.
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