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Policy

Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Sued for Tax Fraud by DC

The attorney general’s office is also suing the business software company for allegedly helping him evade taxes on his earnings in the district.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Arca Exec on Why the September Merge Will Boost Ether Price

Arca's head of research Katie Talati shares her analysis of the upcoming Ethereum "merge" and why she believes it will boost the price of ether (ETH). Plus, her reactions to MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor's doubts on the ethics and technical development of Ethereum.

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Finance

Crypto Stocks Retreat on Bitcoin's Dip as Macroeconomic Concerns Linger

Cryptocurrency mining equities were among the worst-hit in Friday's trading session.

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Finance

MicroStrategy Explored Options From Art to Real Estate Before Bitcoin Buys, New CEO Says

The software company now owns nearly $3 billion worth of bitcoin.

New MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le (MicroStrategy)

Finance

Michael Saylor Lost Big in the Dot-Com Bubble and Bitcoin's Crash. Now He Aims to Rebound Again

After MicroStrategy’s stock collapsed in 2000, the now-former CEO flew under the radar. Crypto changed all that.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Videos

Robinhood Cuts 23% of Staff, but Crypto Transaction Revenue Rose to $53M

Bitcoin IRA co-founder and COO Chris Kline discusses the key takeaways from Robinhood's latest earnings report as it lays off nearly a quarter of its workforce while its crypto transaction revenue rose 7% to $58 million in Q2. Plus, outlook for MicroStrategy as bitcoin maximalist and CEO Michael Saylor steps down from his position.

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Finance

MicroStrategy Shares Surge as Michael Saylor Puts Full Focus on Bitcoin

Company operations will now be led by Phong Le, while Saylor will become executive chairman with sole focus on Bitcoin strategy.

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Steps Down as Microstrategy CEO, Remains Chairman

Michael Saylor, one of the most prominent bitcoin backers in corporate America, handed the chief executive officer role at MicroStrategy (MSTR) to a deputy and became executive chairman, putting his focus exclusively on managing the firm's bitcoin investment. This comes after MicroStrategy took a $918 million loss from its bitcoin holdings. IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan discusses the outlook for MicroStrategy and Saylor's bitcoin advocacy.

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Finance

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Maximalist CEO Saylor Hands Job to Deputy, Takes Executive Chairman Role

Saylor says he plans to focus on buying bitcoin, leaving MicroStrategy's software business in the hands of the new CEO.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami (Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Finance

MicroStrategy Reports $918M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q2

The software firm owns 129,699 bitcoins worth approximately $3 billion.

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)