“I think Bitcoin is going to go into the stratosphere,” Saylor commented when asked about Bitcoin’s 56% value surge since October. During a recent interview with CNBC, Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR), expressed his unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term path. He highlighted certain fundamental aspects that will position BTC as the digital equivalent of gold, making it a crucial component of institutional investment...
Read More »Binance CEO Tops List of 2023 Most Popular Social Media Personalities in Crypto
The ranking provides a measure of the credibility and perceived influence of these personalities in the eyes of the crypto community. CoinLedger’s recent compilation of the ten most popular crypto entrepreneurs of 2023 showcases a mix of highly influential and controversial figures, with Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao securing the top spot. Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao: Leading the Charge The list, based on social media followings, provides a glimpse into the diverse personalities...
Read More »MicroStrategy (MSTR) Shares Soar 246%, Michael Saylor Credits Bitcoin’s Rise
Saylor sees Bitcoin’s potential to soar even higher, especially once regulators approve financial firms’ Bitcoin spot ETF products. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR), the software firm led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, has seen its shares surge by an astounding 246% in 2023. Saylor attributes this success to Bitcoin (BTC), which has not only fueled MicroStrategy’s growth but also positioned the company to compete with tech giants like Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft Corp...
Read More »Valkyrie CIO Expects Bitcoin ETF Approval This Month in Preparation for February Launch
The Valkyrie CIO says that the SEC will ask for comments and possibly approve an ETF proposal this month after all issues are addressed. A Valkyrie Investments exec has hinted at a strong possibility for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval this month. According to Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Steven McClurg, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will likely confirm an ETF approval by the end of the month. McClurg is hopeful because applicants have adequately addressed issues...
Read More »Michael Saylor Says “Big Banks” Should Be The New Bitcoin Custodians
MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman Michael Saylor spoke with CNBC on Thursday about the future of regulation and corporate adoption for Bitcoin (BTC), shortly after his company announced a $5.3 million BTC purchase last month. While the billionaire maintained that “you can never have too much Bitcoin,” he also claimed that “big banks” will be necessary for the asset to reach full maturity. Bitcoin Needs Big Banks? During his interview, Saylor acknowledged some of the recent...
Read More »Michael Saylor is Clearly not Done Buying Bitcoin
Michael Saylor – the founder and former CEO of MicroStrategy – has announced that his company is looking to garner as much bitcoin as it can in the coming months. Michael Saylor Still Loves BTC Saylor has always been a huge bitcoin bull. He first caught the BTC bug back in August of 2020 and began adding the world’s number one digital currency by market cap to his company’s balance sheet when the currency was trading for around $11,000. From there, it exploded and...
Read More »MicroStrategy to Report Bitcoin Holdings Quarterly without Impairment Losses
The decision by the FASB to allow fair-value accounting for digital assets is a huge step forward for companies like MicroStrategy. Software developer MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) is set to report its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings quarterly without recognizing impairment losses in case of crypto price declines during the reporting period. This development comes as a result of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approving new guidelines. Berenberg, a respected investment bank, has...
Read More »Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy, and Bitcoin 3 Years After
MicroStrategy’s co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor, who served as the company’s former CEO for over 30 years, continues to remain bullish on bitcoin three years after his publicly-traded business intelligence company decided to make its first BTC purchase. Saylor has also made big price predictions for the asset, believing its value could exceed $1 million per coin. MicroStrategy Holds Nearly 153,000 BTC 3 Years Later MicroStrategy made history and headlines on...
Read More »Coinbase to Explore Adding Bitcoin Lightning Network for Global Crypto Payments
CoinspeakerCoinbase to Explore Adding Bitcoin Lightning Network for Global Crypto Payments While Coinbase is still planning to leverage the Bitcoin Lightning Network, the company's rival Binance already completed the integration of the L2 network last month. Coinbase to Explore Adding Bitcoin Lightning Network for Global Crypto Payments
Read More »MicroStrategy to Increase Bitcoin Portfolio, BTC Price Surges
CoinspeakerMicroStrategy to Increase Bitcoin Portfolio, BTC Price Surges MicroStrategy, under the leadership of Chairman Michael Saylor, has shown continued interest in the flagship cryptocurrency. MicroStrategy to Increase Bitcoin Portfolio, BTC Price Surges
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