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🚨 NY Times: "Real Political Momentum" Behind Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 🇺🇸💰

The New York Times reports that "there is real political momentum" behind Trump’s plan to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a potential game-changer for U.S. monetary policy. 🚀

🚨 Companies Buying Bitcoin Is the Megatrend You’re Missing

In a recent note, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, revealed why this overlooked trend is set to revolutionize corporate finance.

🌐 Meta Shareholders Push for Bitcoin Adoption! 🚀

A beautifully written proposal has been submitted by Meta shareholders, urging the tech giant to allocate part of its balance sheet to Bitcoin.

🏮 Ming Shing Group’s $47M Power Move into Bitcoin! 🏮

Hong Kong-based construction giant Ming Shing Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: MSW) has officially entered the Bitcoin arena with a $47 million investment! 🏗️💰

🚨Texas Senator Files Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill! 🇺🇸

Yesterday, Texas Senator Charles Schwertner filed a ground breaking bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the Lone Star State! 🤠💰

🇮🇹 Italy’s Largest Bank Buys Bitcoin! 🇮🇹

A leaked email has revealed that Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has entered the Bitcoin space with a €1 million purchase—that’s 11 BTC! 🚀

🚀 Bitcoin Back Above $100,000 USD & ETF Inflows Are Back 💼

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🚨 NY Times: "Real Political Momentum" Behind Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 🇺🇸💰

The New York Times reports that "there is real political momentum" behind Trump’s plan to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a potential game-changer for U.S. monetary policy. 🚀

If the U.S. moves first, game theory suggests other nations will be forced to follow or risk being left behind. With Bitcoin as the first fixed-supply asset in human history, this could send the price into ballistic territory as global FOMO kicks in. 📈🔥

Is this the beginning of nation-state level Bitcoin accumulation? 👀💡

🚨 Companies Buying Bitcoin Is the Megatrend You’re Missing 🚨

Companies buying Bitcoin are reshaping the market—and it’s only just beginning. 

In a recent note, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, revealed why this overlooked trend is set to revolutionize corporate finance.

While MicroStrategy gets the headlines, Hougan emphasizes this movement goes far beyond one company.

💡 Key Takeaways

1️⃣ MicroStrategy: Bigger Than You Think

MicroStrategy purchased 257,000 BTC in 2024—more than the entire new supply mined that year.

Now, with plans to raise $42 billion for even more Bitcoin, they’re setting a precedent.

Hougan asks:

📈 The impact could be market-shaking.

2️⃣ It’s Not Just MicroStrategy
While they dominate the spotlight, 70+ public companies already hold Bitcoin, including Tesla, Block, Inc., and MetaPlanet. 

Together, they hold 141,302 BTC, with private firms like SpaceX adding another 368,043 BTC.

📊 Corporate Bitcoin adoption is growing fast, with MicroStrategy now holding less than 50% of the corporate BTC market.

3️⃣ New Accounting Rules Are a Game Changer

🚀 With ASU 2023-08, companies can now report Bitcoin gains when prices rise, removing a major barrier.

Hougan predicts this will unleash a wave of corporate Bitcoin buyers:

Why Companies Are Buying Bitcoin

Hougan breaks it down:

🔥 Hedge Against Inflation: Protecting cash from devaluation.
📈 Growth Potential: Capitalizing on Bitcoin’s upside.
⚡ Innovation Signal: Attracting forward-thinking investors and customers.
🤝 Tribal Connection: Joining the Bitcoin movement as pioneers.

What This Means for Investors

This trend is just getting started. Improved accounting clarity and growing interest could create massive upward pressure on Bitcoin’s price. Hougan’s message:

📢 Meta Shareholders Push for Bitcoin Adoption! 🚀

A beautifully written proposal has been submitted by Meta shareholders, urging the tech giant to allocate part of its balance sheet to Bitcoin.

This isn’t just another corporate decision—it’s a potential game-changer for both Meta and the Bitcoin ecosystem. 🟠💰

At nearly 20x the size of MicroStrategy, Meta embracing Bitcoin could send shockwaves through institutional adoption. ⚡📈

💡 Why Bitcoin?

Bitcoin’s unique properties—fixed supply, 24/7 liquidity, and decentralization—make it the ultimate hedge against inflation and a powerful alternative to fiat reserves.

📈 Incredible Returns:

• 124% ROI in the past 12 months (vs. bonds’ 5%).

• 1265% ROI over five years, outperforming bonds by 1262%.

🔒 Inflation Resistance:
Bitcoin’s scarcity makes it the most reliable asset for preserving wealth in uncertain times.

🏆 Corporate Success Stories:
Companies like MicroStrategy have seen their Bitcoin strategy drive remarkable growth, outperforming Meta’s stock by 2,191% over five years.

🔑 Why Meta Needs Bitcoin

With a robust balance sheet and unparalleled market influence, Meta could unlock:
1️⃣ An Inflation Hedge: Protecting cash reserves from devaluation.
2️⃣ Strategic Advantage: Embracing DeFi trends and the digital economy.
3️⃣ Shareholder Value: Tapping into Bitcoin’s long-term appreciation potential. A Bitcoin treasury strategy could add the next $1 trillion to Meta’s balance sheet.

🌍 A Reputation Repair Opportunity

Bitcoin’s ethos of transparency and decentralisation offers Zuckerberg and Meta a chance to reshape its public image, countering criticisms around censorship and surveillance.

Aligning with Bitcoin could go some way in helping rebrand Meta as a forward-thinking, user-focused organization.

🤔 Did You Know?

In 2021, Mark Zuckerberg hinted at his connection to Bitcoin by naming his goats Max and Bitcoin 🐐.

Speculation abounds that he holds Bitcoin personally—and he might be keen not to let the Winklevoss twins own more than him!

With 57% voting power, Zuckerberg could almost single-handedly approve Bitcoin on Meta’s balance sheet.

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📢 Ming Shing Group’s $47M Power Move into Bitcoin! 🚀

Hong Kong-based construction giant Ming Shing Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: MSW) has officially entered the Bitcoin arena with a $47 million investment! 🏗️💰

Through its newly formed subsidiary, Lead Benefit (HK) Limited, Ming Shing purchased 500 BTC at an average price of $94,375 on January 9, 2025.

💡 Why This Matters

🔒 Preserving Value:
Ming Shing recognizes Bitcoin’s power as a versatile treasury asset that can hedge against economic uncertainty.

📊 Liquidity Meets Upside:
With its ability to act as both a liquid reserve and a growth asset, Bitcoin offers Ming Shing significant flexibility in a volatile global market.

🎯 Forward-Thinking Leadership:
Director Wenjin Li shared:

🚨Texas Senator Files Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill! 🇺🇸

This week, Texas Senator Charles Schwertner filed a ground breaking bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the Lone Star State! 🤠💰

If passed, this initiative would position Texas as a global Bitcoin powerhouse, leveraging the state’s leadership in energy and innovation to solidify its role in the digital economy. ⚡🌎

🇮🇹  Italy’s Largest Bank Buys Bitcoin! 🇮🇹

A leaked email has revealed that Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has entered the Bitcoin space with a €1 million purchase—that’s 11 BTC! 🚀

Short ₿its 🌟

🔥 Remixpoint Adds More Bitcoin to Its Bag! 🇯🇵

The Tokyo-listed energy consulting firm has acquired an additional 33.34 BTC for ¥500M ($3.2M), bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to a whopping 333.19 BTC ($31.7M)! 🚀💰

🌍 El Salvador: The Bitcoin Nation Welcomes Tether and Invites Rumble to El Salvador! 🇸🇻

President Nayib Bukele welcomed Tether with a warm “Welcome home” 🏡 and is now inviting Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski to bring the platform’s HQ to the country.

This follows a cloud services agreement between Rumble and Bukele’s government. 🚀

🧪 Semler Scientific Adds $23M in Bitcoin! 🧪

On Jan. 13, Semler purchased 237 BTC for $23M, boosting its total to 2,321 BTC worth $192M! 🚀

This move raises Semler’s Bitcoin yield from 72.6% to 99.3%, showcasing its commitment to maximizing shareholder value. 💰📈

🚨⛏️ Russia’s Bitcoin Mining Boom! 🇷🇺

In Q4 2024, demand for industrial mining equipment and services tripled, driven by new laws allowing registered businesses to mine crypto. 🇷🇺⚡

🇸🇻 El Salvador’s Bold Bitcoin Vision!

Max Keiser, senior Bitcoin advisor to President Bukele, says El Salvador plans to deploy a Bitcoin node in every household as part of its push to become a decentralized nation-state. 🚀🏡

🇲🇾 Malaysia Eyes Bitcoin Regulations!

After talks with UAE leaders and Binance founder CZ, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is considering a crypto-friendly policy to modernize the nation’s financial system. 🌍💡

🚨 Oklahoma Introduces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act! 🇺🇸💰

Rep. Cody Maynard has proposed House Bill 1203, aiming to allocate part of Oklahoma’s pension funds and savings to Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation. ⚡📈

“Bitcoin represents freedom from bureaucrats printing away our purchasing power,” Maynard said—signaling a major shift toward sound money principles. 🚀💡

🔥 MicroStrategy Now Holds Over 450,000 BTC! 🔥

Between Jan. 6-12, MicroStrategy added 2,530 BTC for $243M, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 450,000+ BTC worth $40B! 🚀💰

🎓 Genius Group Goes All-In on Bitcoin! 💡

AI-driven edtech firm Genius Group is launching a $33M rights offering to buy more Bitcoin for its treasury, with plans to raise an additional $20M through loans. 🚀💰

If fully funded, its Bitcoin holdings will jump from $35M to $86M, bringing the company closer to its $120M BTC goal. ⚡📈

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🚀 MSTR to $35K Per Share? British & American HODL Weigh In!

In an entertaining interview on the Green Candle Podcast, British HODL & American HODL broke down MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime moonshot! 🌕📈

With Michael Saylor’s relentless BTC accumulation, they argue MSTR could hit $35K as institutional adoption accelerates—leveraging Bitcoin’s unstoppable rise. 💡🔥

Other newsletters we’re reading 📬✨

• The Secret Sauce Newsletter 🍔 (Link)

• Letter of Intent 📄 (Link)

• Hackproofing 🔒 (Link)

• HODL Report 🚀 (Link)

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