Bitcoin News: Brazil’s Méliuz Becomes Latin America’s Largest Public Bitcoin Holder With $28.6M Purchase

Key Takeaways:Méliuz now holds 595.67 BTC, the highest among Latin America's publicly listed companies.The firm bought 275.43 BTC for $28.61 million following a recent stock offering.Its BTC yield stands at 908%, ranking among the top globally for corporate treasuries.Brazilian fintech company Méliuz (B3: CASH3) has become Latin America’s largest publicly listed corporate holder of Bitcoin after acquiring an additional 275.43 BTC for $28.61 million, the company announced Monday.The purchase brings Méliuz’s total Bitcoin holdings to 595.67 BTC, acquired at an average cost of $102,702.84 per BTC, placing the company 36th globally among public firms with Bitcoin treasuries, according to company data.908% Bitcoin Yield Surpasses Most Public FirmsMéliuz also disclosed a Bitcoin yield of 908%, a metric used by treasury-focused companies to measure BTC performance relative to shares outstanding. Although the methodology may vary between firms, the yield offers insight into the impact of BTC exposure on shareholder value.This return places Méliuz among the top-performing public companies in terms of BTC yield. For comparison:The Blockchain Group reported a 1,173% yield.MicroStrategy (MSTR), the world’s largest BTC-holding company, recently reported a 19.1% YTD yield.Metaplanet (3350) posted a 266.07% yield.Semler Scientific (SMLR) reported a 26.7% yield.Fintech Growth, BTC Bet Paying OffThe firm, which offers digital financial services to over 30 million users in Brazil, is leveraging its BTC strategy as part of a broader capital deployment plan following its recent stock offering.Méliuz’s shares were up 0.15% on the day, and have risen nearly 160% year-to-date, reflecting growing investor confidence in both its core business and strategic crypto exposure.Latin America’s Growing Corporate BTC AdoptionMéliuz’s move signals a potential shift in Latin American corporate treasury strategies, with Bitcoin gaining traction as both an asset and a hedge against local currency volatility. While most BTC-heavy corporate holders are based in the U.S. or Asia, Méliuz’s accumulation highlights increasing institutional adoption in the region.As the firm cements its position atop Latin America’s Bitcoin leaderboard, market observers will be watching whether other companies follow suit—especially amid growing global interest in Bitcoin ETF approvals and sovereign adoption trends.