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Bitcoin for Companies: Risks, Rewards & Real Use Cases with Mason Carter | SLP633
Feb 6, 2025
Mason Carter, co-founder of Acropolis, dives deep into Bitcoin's role in corporate treasury management, discussing its potential to combat inflation and enhance purchasing power. He addresses the challenges companies face, emphasizing that not every organization should adopt a Bitcoin strategy. With recent accounting changes favoring Bitcoin, Mason outlines essential custody considerations and a practical 20% allocation strategy. He also shares insights from eBay's investment case study, highlighting Bitcoin's evolving legitimacy and its future in banking.
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- Bitcoin offers companies a strategic advantage to combat inflation and preserve their purchasing power in an evolving financial landscape.
- The custody of Bitcoin assets poses significant risks for corporations, necessitating a multi-institutional approach to ensure asset security.
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Bitcoin Denominated Funding and Corporate Strategy
A significant innovation in corporate treasury operations is the emergence of Bitcoin-denominated funding mechanisms, as exemplified by Early Writers. This fund operates by raising and deploying capital entirely in Bitcoin, allowing firms to measure their performance against Bitcoin's value rather than traditional monetary metrics. Such an approach shifts the investment paradigm from a dollar-centric focus to a more sustainable, asset-backed model, ensuring that venture capital investments are made with a sounder financial strategy. By redefining capital allocation practices, firms can enhance their long-term financial health while capitalizing on Bitcoin's potential as a robust asset.
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