Capital B records $78M first-half loss as Bitcoin impairment hits
Capital B raised $30 million and added 11% more Bitcoin in H1 2026, yet posted a $75 million impairment loss, driving a $78 million total loss.
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Capital B raised $30 million and added 11% more Bitcoin in H1 2026, yet posted a $75 million impairment loss, driving a $78 million total loss.
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