Marti Technologies Allocates 20% of Cash Reserves to Bitcoin

Marti Technologies confirms its commitment to digital assets, starting with Bitcoin, while ensuring operational growth remains unaffected.

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Summary

Marti Technologies, based in Istanbul, is allocating 20% of its cash reserves to Bitcoin, as stated by CEO Oğuz Alper Öktem. The allocation aims to preserve cash value under varying market conditions, without impacting the company's core operations. Marti, which offers tech-enabled urban transportation services, plans to maintain its operational growth in mobility and transportation. The move follows Marti's recent public listing on the NYSE American exchange in July 2023, where its shares rose 7% in after-hours trading after announcing the crypto strategy.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency that enables peer-to-peer transactions without a central authority.
  • cash reserves: Funds that a company holds to meet its short-term and emergency financial obligations.
  • mobility app: An application designed to facilitate transportation services, connecting users with drivers or vehicles.