Michael Saylor Celebrates Bitcoin Whitepaper Day with $42B in BTC Buy Plans
Oct 31, 2024
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Celebrate 16 years of Bitcoin with a discussion on Bitcoin White Paper Day and its remarkable price stability around $70,000. Dive into MicroStrategy's audacious $42 billion acquisition plan, signaling a bold financial pivot. Explore the recent earnings of key players like Coinbase and Robinhood, uncovering their impacts on the crypto landscape. Meanwhile, the emergence of a new 'faketoshi' raises eyebrows in the community while innovative projects like the exSat Network aim to revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi.
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MicroStrategy's aggressive 21-21 plan aims to raise $42 billion for Bitcoin purchases, emphasizing a shift towards yield-focused strategies.
Coinbase's disappointing Q3 earnings highlight the challenges of volatility in cryptocurrency markets, yet reveal growth in staking and custody services.
Deep dives
Satoshi Nakamoto Identity Reveal Hoax
A supposed reveal of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity was presented as a press event, claiming it would occur on October 31, 2024. Attendees were faced with a lackluster presentation when Stephen Mala, who previously claimed to be Satoshi, presented vague evidence of his identity. The event turned chaotic as technical issues and skepticism among journalists intensified, leading to frustration and disrupted discourse. Overall, the announcement failed to provide any substantial proof that Mala is indeed the elusive creator of Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy's Bold Acquisition Plan
MicroStrategy has launched an ambitious plan known as the 21-21 plan, aiming to raise $42 billion over three years to purchase more Bitcoin. This significant financial maneuver marks a dramatic escalation compared to their previous strategies, as they plan to generate funds through stock sales and debt issuance. By increasing their Bitcoin holdings by 11% in the last quarter, MicroStrategy illustrates a shift towards focusing on Bitcoin yield rather than just price appreciation. This proactive approach positions MicroStrategy distinctly within the evolving cryptocurrency landscape as they adapt their financial strategies.
Coinbase Performance and Market Trends
Coinbase reported disappointing Q3 earnings, with a notable decline in transaction fees and overall revenue attributed to a lack of volatility in cryptocurrency markets. Despite this, the exchange experienced growth in staking and custody services, hinting at a potential diversification of revenue streams for the future. The company announced a $1 billion stock buyback program, indicating a strategic shift towards returning capital to shareholders. While the growth in their crypto business is outpacing traditional stock trading, the overall earnings reflect the challenges of maintaining momentum in a fluctuating market.
It's been 16 years since Satoshi Nakamoto dropped the Bitcoin Whitepaper. This year, Bitcoin is in it's longest period about $70,000 in its history; a new faketoshi has emerged; and Saylor won't stop buying BTC.
Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSat
The exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date @exsatnetwork or visit the testnet exsat.network
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