TD₿: Microsoft Bitcoin Strategy - A Presentation by Michael Saylor
TL;DR: In this video, Michael Saylor explores a strategic approach to Bitcoin, highlighting its significance as the next technological wave that Microsoft cannot afford to miss.
Hey Bitcoiners,
This past week, Michael Saylor urged Microsoft to adopt Bitcoin as the next major technology wave, offering superior digital capital for preserving and growing wealth. Saylor made the case that by integrating Bitcoin into its strategy, Microsoft can mitigate risks, outperform competitors, accelerate growth, and protect shareholders.
Public and institutional support for Bitcoin is surging, and Saylor’s open-source MicroStrategy playbook shows how converting cash flows and assets into Bitcoin can increase stock value and create trillions in enterprise value. Embracing Bitcoin clearly aligns with innovation, helps secure long-term growth, and would position Microsoft as a leader in the digital economy.
Presentation Slides can be found here.
Saylor's post on X here.
Enjoy!
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Pressure Mounts on Amazon to Buy Bitcoin Amid Microsoft’s BTC Proposal
Amazon shareholders, led by the National Center for Public Policy Research, have proposed that the company allocate at least 5% of its assets into Bitcoin, citing inflation concerns and long-term shareholder value. The proposal, prompted by Bitcoin’s recent record-breaking high of $103,679, will likely be voted on at Amazon’s annual spring meeting.
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2014 - Microsoft Began Accepting Bitcoin to Buy Xbox Games and Windows Software
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