https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-quotes/tesla-announces-1-5-billion-bitcoin-bet-makes-payments-pledge-idUSKBN2A81PD

Tesla Inc said on Monday it had invested around $1.5 billion in bitcoin and expected to begin accepting payment for its cars and other products with it in the near future, prompting a more than 10% jump in the electronic currency.