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In a landmark event for the tech and cryptocurrency sectors, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shareholders are set to consider an unconventional proposal today that could integrate Bitcoin into the company’s financial strategy. The National Center for Public Policy Research’s Free Enterprise Project (FEP) has presented Proposal 5, which urges Microsoft’s Board of Directors to diversify their balance sheets by adding Bitcoin. This move is seen as a hedge against inflation and a step towards preserving shareholder value amidst rising prices and low yields from corporate bonds.Michael Saylor, the Chairman of MicroStrategy and a vocal proponent of Bitcoin, is representing FEP to advocate for the proposal at Microsoft’s annual shareholder meeting. This virtual event is scheduled for today at 8:30am PT. Saylor, who has a substantial following online, promoted the presentation last week and has since engaged in discussions on CNBC and Fox News to drum up support for the proposal.The rationale behind Proposal 5 is the belief that Bitcoin serves as an effective inflation hedge, surpassing the performance of traditional assets like bonds, which currently yield returns below the true inflation rate. FEP contends that ignoring Bitcoin could be detrimental to shareholder value and advises that companies should at least consider allocating a portion of their assets to the cryptocurrency.FEP’s mission is to redirect corporate focus towards generating revenue for shareholders rather than engaging in political activities. The organization asserts that nearly all American corporations, Microsoft included, have not sufficiently addressed the devaluation of corporate assets due to inflation. FEP regards Bitcoin as the most resilient asset against inflation and proposes its adoption to solve this issue. Furthermore, FEP believes that true free enterprise requires stable, tamper-proof currency that is not subject to political influence, a role they argue Bitcoin can fulfill.The National Center for Public Policy Research, established in 1982, operates as a non-partisan, free-market conservative think-tank. It primarily receives support from individual donors, with minimal funding from foundations and corporations. Shareholders and interested parties can access more details about Proposal 5 through FEP’s ProxyNavigator, available on mobile and web platforms.This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. More

In his tweet, Kiyosaki mostly addressed those who were born in the Baby Boomer generation, like him, since Bitcoin is a completely new and mind-boggling asset for them.So far, Kiyosaki pointed out, boomers have been lucky, namely that in the 1970s they caused the real estate market to boom and the same happened to the stock and bond markets thanks to boomers’ 401k retirement program. However, in the 2020s, per the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author, “BOOMER’s old age will cause real estate and stock and bond market BUST.”While he was also born in the generation of Baby Boomers, Kiyosaki admits, he does not consider his house to be an asset, nor does he count on the 401k program to provide funds for him during retirement.Kiyosaki’s advice to boomers is as follows: “Before the CRASH that is coming…and buy gold, silver, and Bitcoin now.” The financial guru bets not only on Bitcoin but also on gold and silver.“The biggest crash in history is coming. Please be proactive and get rich,” Kiyosaki tweeted. He made this warning while Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time in history.As for 10 years from now, Kiyosaki said he agreed with Michael Saylor in his prediction that Bitcoin will have taken part of the market cap away from gold and reached a whopping $13 million per digital unit by then.This article was originally published on U.Today More

With the imminent arrival of the new U.S. administration, such talk has become more frequent, and although there is no confirmation of its intentions yet, the market is already practicing a possible similar outcome quite powerfully, with Bitcoin gaining over 136% since the beginning of the year and already flashing a six-figure price figure.In the midst of all this, Teng decided to ask his audience what other countries could potentially have a strategic reserve in cryptocurrency.In addition, according to Arkham, we know about another $500 million of various cryptocurrencies in the wallets of the U.S. government. For the most part, all of these assets have been seized as a result of various criminal cases, such as the Silk Road shutdown or the Bitfinex hack in 2016.However, there are also the examples of Bhutan and El Salvador, which own 11,688 BTC, equivalent to $1.14 billion, and 5,960 BTC, equivalent to $579.25 million, respectively. The savings of these countries came from mining and buying Bitcoin on the market.This article was originally published on U.Today More

Bitcoin has surged 27% over the past 30 days, hitting several subsequent all-time highs. After surpassing $100,000 last week, Bitcoin experienced its first “leverage flush” as traders took advantage of the milestone to adjust their positions.Analysts noted that the dip was primarily caused by traders increasing leverage at the $100,000 level, giving bears an opportunity to reduce excessive speculative activity.”Maybe, Bitcoin takes a small ‘holiday breather’ here, before the demand breaks through the $100K wall permanently,” analysts led by Gautam Chhugani said in a note.The world’s largest crypto asset continues to see robust demand from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and corporate treasury participants, with MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) leading the charge.MicroStrategy, which has consistently raised equity and convertible debt to acquire Bitcoin, now holds over 2% of the total Bitcoin supply. Its convertible debt stands at approximately $7.3 billion, equivalent to around 18% of Bitcoin’s market value.The convertible debt market for Bitcoin, pioneered by MicroStrategy, is gaining traction among other companies. Major Bitcoin miners such as Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT) and Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) Holdings have begun issuing convertible debt to fund Bitcoin purchases.Last week, MARA raised $1 billion in convertible debt at a 40% premium and a 0% coupon. Similarly, Riot announced a $500 million convertible debt issuance to buy Bitcoin.”We believe, the convertible market for Bitcoin is just getting started,” analysts noted. “The leverage levels within miners and MSTR remains fairly low. Both RIOT and MARA have zero to negligible debt levels, as debt markets so far, have been shut for Bitcoin-focused companies.”The firm added that most miners burdened by debt during the 2021-22 cycle have either exited the market or returned in stronger financial shape, with Core Scientific Inc (NASDAQ:CORZ) cited as one example.Analysts believe these developments, combined with ongoing ETF demand, are creating consistent sources of Bitcoin buying that significantly exceed current supply levels. More

The initiative seeks to promote innovation at the intersection of AI and decentralised technologies within the Web3 ecosystem.The fund is designed to support projects developing AI agent solutions with potential applications across industries such as finance, logistics, entertainment, and governance.In addition to financial investment, selected projects will benefit from a range of resources to enhance their development and adoption.These include advisory services, collaborative opportunities with blockchain ecosystems, and up to $100,000 in cloud server credits to facilitate infrastructure scalability and performance optimisation.DWF Labs has stated that the selection criteria will focus on projects with strong potential to drive meaningful innovation and practical industry applications.By targeting initiatives that integrate AI with decentralised systems, the fund aims to contribute to the growth of technologies that are shaping the digital economy.This effort aligns with DWF Labs’s broader strategy to support emerging technologies within the Web3 landscape.The firm’s focus on combining artificial intelligence with blockchain infrastructure underscores its commitment to fostering advancements that enable new applications and efficiencies.“Autonomous AI agents will transform how businesses and individuals interact with technology, from automating complex decision-making processes to unlocking entirely new economic opportunities,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs in a statement.Through this, DWF Labs reinforces its role in facilitating technological progress and supporting the adoption of AI-driven solutions within decentralised networks.The fund reflects a structured approach to advancing technologies that can influence a wide range of sectors and contribute to the evolution of the digital ecosystem.By focusing on autonomous AI agents and their integration into blockchain technologies, DWF Labs is aiming to drive practical innovation and provide projects with the necessary tools to scale and succeed. More

Bitcoin was also subject to a heavy dose of profit-taking after making new highs above the coveted $100,000 level last week. Traders were also seen locking in gains in most other cryptos. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency fell 2.6% to $96,870.6 by 00:38 ET (05:38 GMT). Global risk appetite was dented by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Wall Street indexes fell on Monday. Crypto markets were hit by a wave of profit-taking as traders awaited more cues on what incoming President Donald Trump’s plans for crypto policy will entail.Traders had taken positive cues from the President-elect’s nomination of several pro-crypto candidates for key cabinet and regulatory positions- most notably for Paul Atkins to replace Gary Gensler as the Securities and Exchange Commission Chair. But markets were now awaiting more tangible cues on policy, with Trump set to take office in just over a month. The President-elect had promised to make America the “crypto capital” of the world. But doubts emerged in recent sessions over just how much regulatory support Trump could provide. Analysts largely dismissed the prospect of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve under Trump. Bitcoin has also fallen into a $90,000 to $100,000 trading range in recent weeks, having only briefly notched a record high of over $103,000 last week. Sentiment towards crypto markets was also rattled by Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announcing a breakthrough in quantum computing with a next-generation chip, enabling it to solve extremely complex problems. Further breakthroughs in quantum computing could undermine the cryptographic security measures of crypto, given that they would likely trivialize the otherwise complex processes needed to generate crypto tokens.Consulting firm Deloitte said in a study that at least $40 billion worth of Bitcoin could be vulnerable to a quantum attack. Broader crypto prices largely tumbled on Tuesday, tracking losses in Bitcoin. World no.2 crypto Ether fell 6.1% to $3,702.02. World no.3 token XRP slid nearly 13% to $2.1672. XRP was one of the best performers in recent sessions on hopes that the SEC will drop its long-running lawsuit against issuer Ripple.Solana, Cardano and Polygon sank between 7% and 16%, while among meme tokens, DOGE slumped 10%.  More

The pre-sale of Nebula Stride (NST) has begun. This solution introduces new tools for asset management and interaction with decentralized financial systems. Tokens are available at the starting price of $0.02.NebulaStride is introducing itself as a blockchain initiative focused on enhancing the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The project is designed to improve accessibility and decentralization within financial markets through advanced smart contracts and integrated financial tools.Market PositionWith DeFi experiencing growth, NebulaStride aims to differentiate itself by providing innovative solutions targeting inefficiencies in traditional finance. Currently in its presale stage, NST tokens are available at $0.02, with plans to be open for public trading following the presale.Key Features Driving NebulaStrideCompetitive AdvantagesNebulaStride’s approach emphasizes security, decentralization, and strategic growth. The project seeks to provide accessible DeFi solutions while fostering confidence through independent audits and strategic planning.About NebulaStrideNebulaStride (NST) is a blockchain-based decentralized finance (DeFi) project aimed at making financial services more accessible, secure, and decentralized. With a focus on leveraging smart contract technology, NebulaStride seeks to provide innovative solutions to bridge gaps in traditional finance while empowering a global community of users.For further details, users can visit the official NebulaStride presale page and community channels:This article was originally published on Chainwire More

In a new post, Pippen again made such a claim, saying that Satoshi came to him in a dream and gave him Santa’s list. On this list, according to the former basketball player, Bitcoin was listed opposite names like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) founder Bill Gates and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Bezos.It seems that this was skillfully presented by the Chicago Bulls legend on the adoption of the main cryptocurrency by these two giants of American industry.However, it is not without basis as, according to rumors that Microsoft may adopt Bitcoin, actively fueled by Michael Saylor, the founder of Microstretch promised to explain to the company’s management the benefits of such a decision.On the one hand, shareholders of both companies are asking for Bitcoin to be accepted; on the other hand is management, which is not known for its flexibility in such matters. Whether Scottie Pippen’s dream will come true is the question.This article was originally published on U.Today More