ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor posted on social media that if Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to make another trillion dollars for Microsoft shareholders, he should contact him.Previously, on October 25 at 8 AM, Microsoft submitted a proposal in its A-form document to the SEC suggesting that the tech company should explore Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and other macroeconomic impacts. The document showed that the board recommended shareholders vote against the proposal, stating that Microsoft had "carefully considered the issue." The statement said: "Past assessments have included Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as options under consideration, and Microsoft will continue to monitor trends and developments related to cryptocurrencies to inform future decisions."

ChainCatcher news, reported by The Block, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently criticized the views of MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor. In a recent interview with the New Zealand Herald, Saylor stated that concerns about using regulated entities to custody Bitcoin mainly stem from "paranoid cryptocurrency anarchists." He elaborated on the reasons for Bitcoin being a superior digital asset and store of value, arguing that it should be regarded as "a digital currency crucial to human progress." However, his views on regulated custody sparked strong reactions within the Bitcoin community, particularly from advocates of self-custody, some of whom questioned whether Saylor truly understands the essence of Bitcoin.In response to this controversy, Vitalik expressed his views on the X platform. He bluntly stated, "I’m happy to say that I think Michael Saylor’s comments are just ridiculous. He seems to explicitly support the idea of protecting cryptocurrency through regulatory capture, but there are plenty of precedents for that approach failing. I think this is completely against the core principles of cryptocurrency." Vitalik's remarks were a response to Casa co-founder and CTO Jameson Lopp, who had previously warned, "Self-custody of Bitcoin is not the exclusive choice of the paranoid. Convincing people to trust third-party custodians can actually lead to many long-term negative consequences." He emphasized that self-custody is not only crucial for individual Bitcoin holders but is also key to maintaining decentralization, enhancing network security, ensuring governance participation, and driving continuous innovation and expansion without relying on third parties.In contrast to Lopp's views, Saylor advocates for holding Bitcoin through regulated entities like BlackRock, Fidelity, JPMorgan, and State Street. He believes that this approach is not only safer but also reduces volatility and minimizes the risk of losses. Because the government and legislators have investments in these institutions, they are less likely to become targets of government crackdowns compared to unregulated private entities.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has faced criticism from the community for his recent comments, suggesting that Bitcoin holders transfer their Bitcoin to "too big to fail" financial institutions instead of using self-custody.It is reported that Saylor had previously been a proponent of Bitcoin self-custody, believing that self-custody could prevent custodial institutions from abusing their power.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor posted a photo of himself with a car featuring the Bitcoin logo and an "MSTR" license plate, captioning it "Future vehicles will be powered by Bitcoin."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, during a recent interview with analysts from research and brokerage firm Bernstein, MicroStrategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor stated that the company's ultimate goal is to become a leading Bitcoin bank.Michael Saylor believes that Bitcoin is a revolutionary form of digital capital that can effectively hedge against inflation and serve as an excellent tool for long-term value storage. Saylor thinks that Bitcoin's volatility attracts investors seeking high returns, and over time, it will become an indispensable asset in both institutional and retail portfolios.Saylor views MicroStrategy as a Bitcoin bank, with its core business focused on creating Bitcoin capital market instruments that cover stocks, convertible bonds, fixed income, and preferred shares. MicroStrategy will not lend money like traditional banks; instead, it seeks to borrow funds at low interest rates, offer slightly higher rates to lenders, and invest those funds in Bitcoin—"the basic case" estimates an average annual return of 29%.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju posted on X that Michael Saylor has proven that Bitcoin is the best strategic asset for publicly traded companies. Bitcoin has risen 237% over two years, while MicroStrategy's stock price has increased by 669%. During the bear market, both experienced similar declines, but MSTR's rebound was three times that of Bitcoin. The current Bitcoin holdings market value ratio indicates that MicroStrategy's valuation now fairly reflects its Bitcoin assets, which is different from 2021. The best strategy is the Bitcoin strategy.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor stated in an interview with CNBC that he expects the price of Bitcoin to reach $13 million by 2045. He made this prediction based on the supply and demand dynamics of Bitcoin and its potential as a long-term store of value.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor posted on social media that during the four years of implementing the Bitcoin purchase strategy, MicroStrategy's stock performance has outperformed other companies in the S&P 500 index.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor posted on the X platform that four years ago today, MicroStrategy adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. Since then, MSTR's stock performance has outperformed 499 of the 500 stocks in the S&P 500 index.

ChainCatcher News, the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that its New York task force has charged Michael Lauchlan with operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery business called Coin Dispute Network (CDN), which scams customers out of their Ethereum (ETH) under false pretenses.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor stated at the Bitcoin 2024 conference held in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday that the U.S. government should hold the majority of the world's Bitcoin, believing this would strengthen the dollar. Similar to historical acquisitions, he sees Bitcoin as a key asset for the future.Michael Saylor emphasized, "Nations must look to the future, and the future of nations is in cyberspace, and Bitcoin is essentially the digital Manhattan."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated at the Bitcoin 2024 conference that he expects the price of Bitcoin to reach $13 million by 2045, accounting for 7% of global wealth. He pointed out that the current price of Bitcoin is about $65,000, with a market capitalization of $1.3 trillion, only accounting for 0.1% of global wealth. To reach this goal, Bitcoin needs to achieve an average annual return of 29% over the next 21 years. Saylor also mentioned that in a bull market, the price of Bitcoin could reach as high as $49 million, accounting for 22% of global wealth; while in a bear market, the price could be $3 million, accounting for 2% of global wealth. MicroStrategy currently holds 226,331 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $15 billion.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor disclosed on the X platform that data shows MicroStrategy's stock price has outperformed Nvidia since August 10, 2020. The data indicates that MicroStrategy began implementing its Bitcoin adoption strategy on August 10, 2020, and its stock price has increased by 1339% to date, while Nvidia's stock price has risen by 956% during the same period, and Tesla's by 153%.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor posted on the X platform that the original intention of Bitcoin was to "keep winning." According to the disclosed data, Bitcoin remains the best-performing asset since 2011. As of July 5, 2024, Bitcoin has increased by 145.9%, ranking first, while other major assets have increased as follows: US Growth (16.3%), US NASDAQ 100 (18.99%), US Large Caps (13.7%), and Gold (3.5%).

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor stated in a social media post that the Bitcoin held by 28 global Bitcoin spot ETFs is approaching the amount held in Satoshi Nakamoto's address.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Michael Ashby, former head of digital asset strategy at Point72, has joined the proprietary cryptocurrency trading firm AlgoQuant as CEO.Ashby stated that AlgoQuant will actively expand its digital asset management business and has moved its headquarters from New Jersey to Dubai as part of its business expansion plan in the UAE.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Michael Blank, who has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Polygon Labs since March 2022, is set to leave. Blank will remain with the company for the next few months to complete the transition.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor signed a stock sale agreement with the company last year, allowing him to sell up to 400,000 shares before April of this year. The latest filings show that as of this week, over 90% of the plan has been completed (i.e., 370,000 shares sold), and Saylor has pocketed approximately $370 million.MicroStrategy's stock price has retreated over the past month, but after soaring 346% in 2023, it is still up more than 90% this year.