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Microsoft Shareholders to Vote on Bitcoin Investment in December

by Sham
October 24, 2024
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• Microsoft has filed with the SEC, indicating a potential interest in investing in Bitcoin (BTC)
• The company will hold a shareholder vote on “Assessment of Investing in Bitcoin” on December 10th
• Microsoft’s board of directors is recommending a vote against the proposal, citing concerns over Bitcoin’s volatility

Microsoft has recently made headlines with a filing to the SEC, indicating a potential interest in investing in Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

JUST IN: Microsoft $MSFT to allow shareholders to vote on potentially investing in Bitcoin $BTC 🚀 pic.twitter.com/bizCoVpme1

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Microsoft’s Potential Bitcoin Investment Faces Board Opposition

In its latest SEC filing, Microsoft proposed an “Assessment of Investing in Bitcoin” which will be put to a vote at the upcoming shareholder meeting scheduled for December 10. This date will be significant for both the company and the broader cryptocurrency market, as a positive outcome could further validate Bitcoin’s growing appeal to traditional corporations and financial institutions, and demonstrate its increasing acceptance as an investment asset.

However, the filing also reveals that Microsoft’s board of directors is recommending a vote against the proposal, which is increasingly in line with the views of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has been openly critical of the cryptocurrency in the past.

BTC’s Volatility Concerns

Gates has frequently highlighted the risks associated with Bitcoin’s volatility in the past, particularly for individuals lacking substantial financial resources. He has cautioned that while Bitcoin can be a speculative investment, it may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who cannot afford to lose their investments.

Despite his reservations about Bitcoin, Gates has acknowledged the potential advantages of digital currencies. He has previously emphasized the importance of transparency and regulation in the cryptocurrency space, pointing to efforts by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to promote digital currency initiatives that enable transparent transactions.

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Bitcoin Price Shows Recovery

At the time of writing, the largest cryptocurrency on the market is trading at $68,540, up 3% in the last 24 hours and nearly 15% in the last two weeks time frame.

Conclusion

Microsoft’s potential Bitcoin investment, if approved by shareholders, could be a pivotal moment for further mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency. However, concerns around volatility and suitability for less affluent investors persist. The outcome of the shareholder vote on December 10 will be significant in demonstrating just how ready major corporations are to embrace Bitcoin.

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