Prior to this, the US medical technology company Semler Scientific, which spent $40 million (including fees and expenses) to purchase 581 bitcoins, announced on Thursday that it would further increase its cash holdings by $17 million to acquire 247 more bitcoins. According to the press release issued by the company, as of June 6, 2024, Semler Scientific holds a total of 828 bitcoins, with the total acquisition cost of these bitcoins amounting to $57 million, including fees and expenses. The average cost price per bitcoin is approximately $68,840. Doug Murphy-Chutorian, CEO of Semler Scientific, stated:
In addition, according to the S-3 document submitted by the company to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Semler Scientific stated that it will raise an additional $150 million through corporate bonds, and part of the funds raised will be used to purchase more bitcoins. The document specifically emphasizes that the company does not intend to purchase other types of cryptocurrencies. The document states:
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