coinfinity Acquires Majority Stake in Bitcoin Publisher Aprycot Media
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Coinfinity, an Austrian Bitcoin broker established in 2014, has acquired a majority stake in Aprycot Media, a leading German-language publishing house specializing in Bitcoin and Austrian economics. The investment aims to strengthen Coinfinity’s commitment to Bitcoin education and its vision of integrating Bitcoin into a broader economic and social framework.https://www.coinfinity.com/news/coinfinity-takes-over-majority-stake-in-aprycot-media
expanding Bitcoin Literacy Through Publishing
Founded in 2018, Aprycot Media has become a prominent voice in the German-speaking Bitcoin community, publishing books and media focused on Bitcoin and related economic principles. The publisher operates under the motto “We print books instead of money!” and draws heavily from the Austrian School of economics, a heterodox school of thought emphasizing individual economic freedom and limited government intervention.
Coinfinity’s investment builds upon an existing relationship with Aprycot media. Fab, a co-founder of Aprycot Media, has already been serving as Head of Bitcoin Education at Coinfinity. This acquisition formalizes a collaborative effort to promote Bitcoin understanding.
Scholarium AG’s Continued Involvement
Alongside Coinfinity, Scholarium AG maintains a minority stake in Aprycot Media. Scholarium AG,led by Rahim Taghizadegan and represented by Johannes Grill,focuses on economic education,offering a digital study program and participating in international education projects. https://scholarium.at/
Founders Remain at the Helm
Despite the change in ownership, Aprycot Media’s founders will continue to lead the publishing house as managing directors, maintaining control over its content direction. this ensures the continuation of the publisher’s established editorial voice and commitment to its core principles.
“Bitcoin is more than technology. It is indeed a catalyst for economic and social rethinking. Education is the key to understanding this change and actively shaping it,” stated Fab, co-founder of Aprycot Media and Head of Bitcoin Education at Coinfinity.
Coinfinity’s Broader strategy
This acquisition represents a strategic move for Coinfinity, aligning with its long-term goal of positioning Bitcoin as a key component of a reformed economic and social order. The company, operating in Austria as 2014, sees education as crucial to widespread Bitcoin adoption and understanding.
Looking Ahead:
the partnership between Coinfinity and Aprycot Media is poised to expand the reach and impact of Bitcoin education within the German-speaking world. By combining Coinfinity’s financial resources and market presence with Aprycot Media’s publishing expertise, the two companies aim to foster a more informed and engaged community around Bitcoin and its potential to reshape the future of finance and economics.
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