Michael Saylor: Digital credit’s ten foundations from Dutch East India Co to Bitcoin
Michael Saylor posted that digital credit took four centuries to evolve, tracing ten foundations from the Dutch East India Company to Bitcoin.
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Michael Saylor posted that digital credit took four centuries to evolve, tracing ten foundations from the Dutch East India Company to Bitcoin.
Michael Saylor traced Strategy’s Bitcoin‑backed preferred stock to financing innovations dating back to the Dutch East India Company, highlighting a $2.5 bn raise and daily dividend accrual.
Michael Saylor noted that Bitcoin fell about 5% as the Nasdaq plunged 5.5%, while Strategy’s preferred stock traded near its $100 par after moving to daily dividends.
Michael Saylor noted that Bitcoin slipped roughly 5% as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted 4σ losses on the same day.
Michael Saylor points to recent elections in Florida and Texas as proof that both parties support government-held bitcoin, citing legislative actions at state and federal levels.
Michael Saylor noted that a Republican governor in Florida and a Democratic senator in Texas are both backing state Bitcoin reserves, showing cross‑party appeal.
Michael Saylor announced that Strategy has bought 811 BTC and repurchased $208 million of STRC, bringing total BTC holdings to 849,327 and USD assets to $4.9 billion.
Michael Saylor said Binance has pledged its balance sheet to compensate customers, expecting delivery and a stronger, more secure crypto sector.
Michael Saylor announced Strategy’s Q3 2026 results, highlighting $21 billion operating income and a 26% rise in its Bitcoin balance.
Strategy's CFO Andrew Kang is stepping down effective November 5, following a period where company insiders sold over $30 million in MSTR shares.
Strategy shareholders voted 99.3% in favor of a proposal to pay daily dividends on four preferred securities, a move intended to stabilize prices and improve liquidity.