{"id":818877,"date":"2025-01-11T04:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/will-meta-embrace-bitcoin-shareholder-pushes-for-bold-treasury-move\/"},"modified":"2025-01-11T04:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:11:56","slug":"will-meta-embrace-bitcoin-shareholder-pushes-for-bold-treasury-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/will-meta-embrace-bitcoin-shareholder-pushes-for-bold-treasury-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Meta Embrace Bitcoin? Shareholder Pushes for Bold Treasury Move"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A shareholder proposal is urging Meta to consider adopting Bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset<\/a> \u2013 what a bold move!<\/p>\n

Submitted by Ethan Peck of the National Center for Public Policy Research, the proposal emphasizes Bitcoin\u2019s ability to outpace inflation and strengthen corporate finances. With major corporations increasingly exploring Bitcoin as a viable asset, could crypto adoption increase? Read on to uncover the details and implications.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin: A Hedge Against Inflation?<\/h2>\n

The National Center, a Washington-based think tank, has been promoting Bitcoin as a safeguard against inflation and a better alternative to traditional assets like cash and bonds. Their campaign points to Bitcoin\u2019s historical performance and its reliability during economic uncertainties.<\/p>\n

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A #Bitcoin<\/a> Treasury Shareholder Proposal has been submitted to Meta.<\/p>\n

The shareholder, Ethan Peck, who is an employee at The National Center for Public Policy Research \u2013 the organization that submitted to $MSFT<\/a> & $AMZN<\/a> \u2013 informed me he submitted on behalf of his family\u2019s shares. pic.twitter.com\/KrAKw7nHwp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Tim Kotzman (@TimKotzman) January 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

The National Center has also made similar proposals to corporate giants like Microsoft and Amazon. In December 2024, their initiative gained support from MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate. Saylor has often emphasized Bitcoin\u2019s ability to resist inflation and preserve wealth over time.<\/p>\n

The proposal to Meta cited MicroStrategy<\/a> as a prime example of successful corporate Bitcoin adoption. Over the past five years, MicroStrategy\u2019s stock value has surged by an astounding 2,191%, largely driven by its substantial Bitcoin holdings.<\/p>\n

Institutional Momentum Grows<\/strong><\/p>\n

The submission also pointed to the growing institutional recognition of Bitcoin, citing developments such as BlackRock\u2019s Bitcoin ETF gaining momentum. This progress highlights a broader acceptance of Bitcoin as a legitimate financial asset.<\/p>\n

Meta has long been known for its forward-thinking approach to technology. The proposal argues that adopting Bitcoin fits well with Meta\u2019s culture of innovation. Both CEO Mark Zuckerberg and board member Marc Andreessen have previously shown interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, further strengthening the case for Bitcoin integration.<\/p>\n

The shareholder proposal suggests that embracing Bitcoin could elevate Meta\u2019s reputation as a leader in both innovation and financial resilience. By adopting Bitcoin, Meta could set a precedent for other tech giants.<\/p>\n

The Bitcoin Revolution is Here!<\/h2>\n

With Bitcoin\u2019s fixed supply and growing institutional adoption, proponents believe Meta could lead the corporate Bitcoin movement. If accepted, the proposal could mark Meta as one of the first tech giants to integrate Bitcoin into its financial strategy, joining a growing list of companies using Bitcoin to safeguard their treasuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A shareholder proposal is urging Meta to consider adopting Bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset \u2013 what a bold move! Submitted by Ethan Peck of the National Center for Public Policy Research, the proposal emphasizes Bitcoin\u2019s ability to outpace inflation and strengthen corporate finances. With major corporations increasingly exploring Bitcoin as a viable asset, could<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":818878,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4041,3742],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-818877","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bitcoin","8":"category-embrace"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=818877"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818877\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/818878"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=818877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=818877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=818877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}