#strategy

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy and a prominent crypto advocate, addressed Microsoft’s leadership and shareholders, urging them to transform the company’s investment strategy by allocating a significant portion of its assets to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings is urging U.S. policymakers to take bold steps to secure the nation’s dominance in cryptocurrency mining. The company has outlined a comprehensive government strategy for blockchain and cryptocurrency technology to achieve this goal.

On November 14, Solidion Technology, a key supplier of battery materials, announced a strategic shift towards Bitcoin by reallocating a portion of its cash reserves to the cryptocurrency. This move comes amid the rise of pro-crypto leadership in the U.S., following Donald Trump’s presidential victory.

CoinShares has criticized MicroStrategy’s decision to pursue $42 billion in Bitcoin acquisitions, suggesting that the company should focus more on financial stability and bond attractiveness. MicroStrategy plans to fund the purchases by selling shares steadily over the next three years.

In response to the MiCA regulations that took effect in the EU on July 1, 2024, Tether has revealed it’s working on a game-changing solution, specifically created for the European market. This bold move comes as Coinbase sets strict deadlines for compliance, with rumors swirling about a possible delisting of USDT within the European Economic Area.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company will now release new AI chip versions annually. This shift in strategy follows reports that the next-generation Blackwell chips have been delayed until late 2024 due to design shortcomings.

American company Morgan Creek Digital plans to raise $500 million for its new Web3 Venture Capital Fund, which will focus on artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies, chip manufacturing, and data processing. This initiative is part of the firm’s strategy to expand its presence in Europe, Africa, and other regions, building on its already managed assets of over $440 million.

Vancouver, Canada, has officially embarked on a journey to become a “Bitcoin-friendly city,” taking a progressive step toward cryptocurrency integration in public finance.

Bitwise has launched new ETPs, aiming to provide investors with diversified tools for managing cryptocurrency exposure. This strategy enhances portfolio flexibility, offering a chance to benefit from the digital asset market’s growth without direct cryptocurrency investments.

Breaking from tradition, Canadian video hosting giant Rumble unveiled its decision to incorporate Bitcoin into its financial strategy on November 25.

Donald Trump’s post-return agenda to the White House includes measures such as significant import tariff hikes, escalating trade conflicts with China, and aggressive deficit reduction. His determination to weaken the US dollar stands out as particularly significant.

Eric Schmidt, once at the helm of Google, asserts that U.S. defense strategy would be more effective by replacing tanks with AI drones.

Uniswap, the decentralized exchange, has revealed its proprietary L2 blockchain, Unichain, developed using the OP Stack from Optimism. According to the development team, this initiative is part of a strategy to enhance Ethereum’s scalability, leading to a major increase in payment efficiency.

Chase Herro, a figure with a contentious reputation, took on a leadership role at the new cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family. Herro is notorious for aggressively promoting marijuana products, fake weight-loss supplements, and launching a get-rich-quick subscription course priced at $149 per month.

Bitcoin doesn’t necessarily have to be bought—it can be mined. However, competing with large mining companies can be tough, prompting solo miners to consolidate their computing resources into pools. This strategy increases the overall hash rate of the pool, enhancing the likelihood of mining a new block. If successful, the reward is distributed among all participants proportionally to their contribution.

Mining company TeraWulf would consider mergers with other industry players if such consolidation leads to greater profitability rather than simply expanding its business footprint. Kerri Langlais, TeraWulf’s chief strategy officer, points out that merely increasing the number of ASICs and mining farms is futile if it does not translate into profit growth.

A new Web3 mini-game, Pocket Rocket, has launched on the Whitechain blockchain. This space-themed strategy clicker game invites players to compete for valuable crystals and positions on the global leaderboard.