Microstrategy\u2019s annual Bitcoin for Corporations conference has kicked off its second day, featuring conversations with leading finance, regulatory and fintech professionals on the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption.<\/p>\n
Discussions will center around the financial implications of the recently approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, the changing regulatory landscape for Bitcoin, as well as catalysts for other firms to follow MicroStrategy in pursuing their own Bitcoin strategy.<\/p>\n
MicroStrategy World: Bitcoin for Corporations is available for live viewing via the Bitcoin Magazine livestream on X (Twitter)<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bitcoin has arrived on Wall Street \u2013 but how does this affect portfolio allocation, risk analysis, and investment criteria? Hear first-hand how institutions interpret Bitcoin and the role it will play in financial markets, and how traditional finance organizations are adjusting.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Phong Le (Moderator), President & Chief Executive Officer, MicroStrategyMatt Horne, Head of Business Development, Fidelity Digital Asset ManagementHunter Horsley, CEO & Co-Founder, Bitwise Asset ManagementPuneet Singhvi, Head of Digital Assets, Citibank<\/p>\n Regulatory and legal frameworks are essential for any emerging asset class. The digital asset landscape is constantly evolving from regulatory, legal, and accounting standards. Stay at the top of emerging legislation, and acceptance from governments and regulatory authorities.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ming Shao (Moderator), Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel, MicroStrategyDax Hanse, Partner, Fintech, Perkins CoieNeel Maitra, Partner, Fintech, DechertAmy Park, Partner, US Audit & Assurance Blockchain & Digital, Deloitte<\/p>\n MicroStrategy is the first public company to adopt bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. Hear from MicroStrategy’s senior leadership on the opportunities, considerations, and catalysts for other corporates to follow MicroStrategy’s open sourced playbook.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael J Saylor, Executive Chairman, MicroStrategyAndrew Kang, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, MicroStrategyPhong Le, President & Chief Executive Officer, MicroStrategy<\/p>\n View the full Bitcoin for Corporations Day 2 Agenda at https:\/\/www.microstrategy.com\/world-2024\/bitcoin-for-corporations<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Bitcoin for Corporations Day 1 made headlines when MicroStrategy announced<\/a> its new enterprise platform for building decentralized identity applications on the Bitcoin blockchain.<\/p>\n MicroStrategy EVP of Engineer Cezary Raczko explained: “Custodial or non-custodial, the obvious thing is every Bitcoin wallet out there should incorporate the capability of creating a Bitcoin-based digital identity. Many messaging platforms suffer from the same challenges that email does. When you get a text message, how do you know the person who sent you the text message\u2026 We would want to include an orange check for these different messaging platforms.”\u00a0<\/p>\n JUST IN: MicroStrategy launches an enterprise platform for building decentralized identity applications on #Bitcoin<\/a> \u2014 MicroStrategy Orange \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/P5PXz80kSD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) May 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n Day 1 also featured \u201cBuilding on Bitcoin\u201d, a conversation between Michael Saylor and Lightspark CEO David Marcus as the pair discussed the advent of the Bitcoin Lightning Network to enable near-instant final settlement of bitcoin and other assets between counterparties. Marcus also made note of his view that Bitcoin is the only logical monetary medium for artificially intelligent agents.<\/p>\n JUST IN: Former PayPal President David Marcus says #Bitcoin<\/a> is \u201cgoing to be the native currency of AI\u201d \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/kWfGwWTNlw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) May 2, 2024<\/a><\/p>\nDay 2 Agenda Highlights<\/h3>\n
Bitcoin and Wall Street \u2013 10:00am PDT<\/h4>\n
Regulatory Roundtable: Shaping Digital Assets \u2014 2:00pm PDT<\/h4>\n
MicroStrategy Playbook for Corporates \u2013 3:00pm PDT<\/h4>\n
Bitcoin for Corporations Day 1 Highlights<\/h3>\n