Proof of Industry—Issue #45

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News & Updates

Covering November 28th, 2024 - December 11th, 2024

Company Updates 

Microsoft shareholders rejected a proposal to invest in Bitcoin due to concerns over its volatility and alignment with the company's long-term investment strategy. Despite a presentation by a vocal supporter, the board maintained that their existing treasury management practices are robust.

MicroStrategy is expected to enter the Nasdaq 100 index and receive significant net buying from ETFs, driven by their acquisition of bitcoin. This would be a further boost to their already impressive performance this year.

Bitmain, a leading Bitcoin mining hardware firm, has expanded its production to the US to improve supply chain efficiency amidst trade tensions with China. This move coincides with President-elect Trump's desire for increased domestic Bitcoin mining.

Product Updates

Strike has introduced multiple DCAs and bi-weekly bitcoin buys. This new feature allows individuals to set multiple DCAs with different amounts, frequencies, and payment methods.

HIVE Digital Technologies has announced their acquisition of Bitmain S21+ Hydro Chips, projecting a significant increase in their Bitcoin mining hashrate and revenue by summer 2025.

Strike has announced the launch of a new product, Bill Pay, which allows customers to automatically pay their bills with bitcoin or cash. The company's mission is to provide a seamless and efficient way for customers to manage their everyday expenses while still holding the majority of their wealth in bitcoin.

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Interviews w/ Industry Leaders

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WBD IS BACK: $100K BITCOIN, MICROSTRATEGY AND THE BULL MARKET w/ Checkmate: Host Danny Knowles sits down with on-chain analyst and founder of Checkonchain, Checkmate, to discuss the relaunch of the podcast, Bitcoin breaking 100K, and the growth in institutional demand. (🎙, 📺)

TBSP250: Fiat Architecture and Time Preference: The Yeoman podcast with Geoff Graham hosts Saifedean Ammous, Austin Tunnel, and Jaime Izurieta-Varea to discuss the relationship between easy money and architecture. (🎙, 📺, 📖)

CS: Peter Diamandis on Bitcoin, Longevity & Artificial Intelligence: How Living Well Looks in 2030-2050: Host Natalie Brunell sits down with Entrepreneur and author, Peter Diamandis, to discuss how mindset plays a crucial role in longevity, how living in a Bitcoin world can provide financial security, and why the next decade will see more progress than the last century. (🎙, 📺)

TBF: What happens after $100,000 bitcoin? Willy Woo’s first interview in 3 years: Host Joe Burnett sits down with bitcoin market expert, Willy Woo, to discuss the current state of the market, bitcoin’s role as a potential global reserve asset, and how bitcoin’s growth could reshape geopolitics and global monetary systems. (🎙, 📺)

BFM: Meet the Banking Veteran who is all in on Bitcoin: Host Bram Kanstein sits down with the CEO of Custodia Bank, Caitlin Long, to discuss the state of banking in the digital age, the SEC’s role in Bitcoin regulation, and core beliefs in the Bitcoin community. (🎙, 📺)

TBP: NOSTR: Building Better Social Media — jb55 AKA Will Casarin: Host Walker sits down with the developer behind Damus, Will Casarin, to discuss what’s new with Damus, Will’s latest project Notedeck, and why content creators and everyone else should try Nostr. (🎙, 📺)

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