Regulation & Institutions

Digital Asset Treasury (DAT)

Also: DAT, Crypto Treasury Company

A public company that holds cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin or ether, as a major treasury asset, giving shareholders indirect exposure. Their share prices can swing more than the underlying asset, and trade at premiums or discounts to it.

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