MSCI is considering a rule change that could remove Bitcoin treasury companies from global equity indexes. This episode explores why that move misunderstands how corporate bitcoin adoption actually works. From preferred equity structures to operating company fundamentals, the panel explains what’s really at stake.Bitcoin For Corporations is calling on MSCI to withdraw its 50% digital-asset exclusion rule. This effort is about neutral, operations-based index classification—and equal treatment across asset classes.The Bitcoin for Corporations Show Ep. 21 featuring BFC Managing Director George MekhailAdd your support:👉 http://msci.bitcoinforcorporations.com🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre🔶 Connect with Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_🔶 Connect with George Mekhail on X: https://x.com/gmekhail🔶 Follow Bitcoin For Corporations X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorps🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin For Corporations - the executive network for corporate bitcoin adoption: https://b.tc/corporationsChapters: 00:00 – Why MSCI’s Proposal Sparked Industry Alarm 05:12 – What MSCI Does and Why Index Inclusion Matters 10:03 – The 50% Bitcoin Balance Sheet Threshold Explained 15:06 – Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Operating Businesses? 20:12 – Preferred Equity, Capital Structure, and Market Misunderstanding 25:34 – Is Wall Street Trying to Slow Bitcoin Adoption? 30:44 – Why This Sets a Dangerous Regulatory Precedent 36:03 – Corporate Capital Allocation in an Inflationary World 42:01 – The Long-Term Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 47:15 – Advocacy, Market Education, and What Comes Next#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #InstitutionalBitcoin #CapitalMarkets #BitcoinForCorporations #BitcoinInvesting #EquityIndexes #PassiveInvesting #BitcoinPolicy #PublicMarkets #FinancialInfrastructure #BitcoinConferenceDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.
