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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)

Markets

Jefferies Downgrades MicroStrategy to 'Underperform;' Shares Slump

The company holds 129,200 bitcoins, which translates into a $1 billion unrealized loss on its investment due to the fall in the BTC price, a report says.

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

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3AC Contagion Fears; Saylor Buys More Bitcoin

Three Arrows Capital reportedly told to liquidate while market contagion fears grow. Microstrategy buys another $10 million worth of bitcoin. N. Korea suspected of $100 million Harmony Horizon hack. India’s 1% tax deducted at source on crypto transactions starts tomorrow. K-pop metaverse artists log in to mainstream popularity. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased Another $10M of Bitcoin Over Past Two Months

The company disclosed buying another 480 bitcoins, bringing total holdings to 129,699 coins.

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor snaps a photo of a cardboard cutout of himself at Bitcoin Miami 2022. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Michael Saylor Slams Altcoins, Urges Regulation Over Crypto’s ‘Parade of Horribles’

Microstrategy CEO and bitcoin (BTC) whale Michael Saylor is calling on regulators to tackle altcoins, or a “parade of horribles,” saying BTC is getting caught in the crossfire of a collapsing market and risky crypto industry practices. “The Hash” team reacts.

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Michael Saylor Says MicroStrategy Margin Call Talk Is ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

The CEO also told CNBC that the software company planned to buy more bitcoin with its free cash flow.

MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk archives)

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MicroStrategy Defended at BTIG; Saylor Not Expecting Imminent Margin Call

With bitcoin (BTC) prices falling, some question whether MicroStrategy (MSTR) may have to part with or pledge as collateral more of its 129,218 coin stack. "The Hash" discusses the outlook for MicroStrategy as CEO Michael Saylor told the Wall Street Journal, "we don’t expect to receive a margin call."

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Crypto Market Slumps; USDD Depegging Fears

Tron founder Justin Sun steps in as USDD stablecoin loses its dollar parity. Microstrategy shares plunge as bitcoin freefalls. Binance resumes withdrawals on Bitcoin network after a temporary pause. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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