MicroStrategy

While bitcoin’s price fell about 8% Friday around $54,237, MicroStrategy said it bought 7,002 bitcoins for about $414 million in cash during its fiscal fourth quarter. Similarly, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said he bought 100 more bitcoins at “a discount” as broader markets tumbled on new COVID-19 variant fear.

Nov 29, 2021

Business analytics software provider MicroStrategy has repurchased bitcoin after a brief lull, adding another 3,907 BTC worth about $177 million ​to its vast trove of the original cryptocurrency totaling 108,992 BTC. "The Hash" squad discusses the outlook for Michael Saylor's company as it continues to establish itself as the industry's premier bitcoin institutional holding firm.

Aug 24, 2021

Bitcoin rebounded after it slipped below $30K Tuesday morning, but is it due for a lower fall? Secure Digital Markets’ Mostafa Al-Mashita weighs in, exploring the possible impact of China’s continued crypto crackdown. Plus, his outlook on institutional activity as MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares were hit hard amid bitcoin’s price drop.

Jun 22, 2021

At Wednesday’s Bitcoin Mining Council meeting, Microstrategy CEO Michael Saylor said a key problem in the crypto space isn’t bitcoiners, but the negative headlines about mining. “The Hash” hosts react to Saylor’s concerns about “misinformation” in bitcoin mining, discussing the larger role of the Bitcoin Mining Council.

Jun 18, 2021

MicroStrategy CEO and chairman Michael Saylor says the U.S. dollar will be the reserve currency of the world, and "it would move on bitcoin rails." Saylor also discusses buying more bitcoin with the $500 million bond sale his enterprise software company just completed, and he reacts to Elon Musk's tweet about Tesla supporting bitcoin if it becomes more environmentally friendly.

Jun 14, 2021

The crypto bull market has been attributed to the wave of institutional investors like Tesla and MicroStrategy getting into the crypto space. Still, after the recent crash, some are wondering if that wave is over. According to Ryan McCall, CEO of Zerocap, it was all just "hype." McCall weighs in on what's behind the pullback and shares his thoughts on the future of the altcoin market.

Jun 1, 2021

During a keynote interview at Consensus 2021, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor explains the goals for the Bitcoin Mining Council and responds to criticism surrounding the meeting.

May 26, 2021

MicroStrategy announced the company bought another $15 million of bitcoin. "The Hash" panel discusses how CEO Michael Saylor continues to double down on BTC and the potential impact on the markets.

May 13, 2021

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched an ETF that aims to give investors exposure to 30 of the top crypto and crypto-adjacent companies, including Coinbase and Microstrategy. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins "First Mover" to discuss the company's new ETF "BITQ." Plus, Hougan shares his opinion on Coinbase, Bitwise's largest single holding in their new ETF.

May 13, 2021

Financial giant HSBC is not hopping on the crypto bandwagon anytime soon. A representative from the company said the bank has a "limited appetite" for products that derive value from virtual currencies. Is HSBC's decision based on a lack of shareholder interest, or is the bank staying on the sideline out of fear? "The Hash" panel breaks down why some institutions are still reluctant to get into crypto.

Apr 16, 2021