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Nasdaq-listed company NXTT May sell due to the Binance theft and quantum computing risks 450000000 USD BTC BlockBeats reported that October 31, Nasdaq-listed software company Next Technology Holding (NXTT) stated that its board of directors had authorized the sale of approximately 5833 BTC, or financing secured by these bitcoins, valued at approximately 449000000 USD. The company listed Binance’s theft, security vulnerabilities at trading platforms, and the potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin cryptography as reasons for the decision, and emphasized that none of its bitcoins are held at Binance or held through Binance.

The specific transaction timing, price, and size will be determined by CEO Weihong Liu. The authorization permits the transactions to be conducted through trading platforms, privately negotiated transactions, or Bitcoin-collateralized financing, but does not guarantee that any transaction will ultimately be completed.NXTT The company’s market capitalization at Friday’s close was approximately 7800000 USD, and the value of its disclosed Bitcoin holdings exceeded 50 times the company’s market capitalization. The company’s annual report stated that nearly all of its bitcoins are held in custody by a Japanese institution, but did not disclose the custodian’s name.

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