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Microsoft Shareholders Reject Proposal to Add Bitcoin to Reserves

Concerned about Bitcoin’s volatility, Microsoft shareholders voted against a plan to include the cryptocurrency on the balance sheet of the corporate Introduced by the National Center for Public Policy Research, the idea sought to vary profits and improve shareholder value. Despite significant encouragement from Bitcoin supporters, including a video before the meeting, the company’s board argued that its current investment policies are better suited for long-term development.

Shareholders turned down a suggestion to integrate Bitcoin into Microsoft’s reserves in a most recent vote during the annual conference. The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposed a resolution suggesting that diversifying Microsoft’s income by owning Bitcoin would benefit shareholders, implying that the growing acceptance of Bitcoin could potentially yield significant returns. Claiming that Bitcoin may be the next major technological wave and would provide enormous value to Microsoft, the NCPPR even showed a video during the conference.

Despite this, Microsoft’s board rejected the proposal, emphasizing that the company already has robust investment policies and procedures in place. The board voiced worries about the volatility of Bitcoin, saying it would jeopardize the financial situation of the business. Such erratic assets, they said, are inappropriate for company reserves, which depend on consistent returns for liquidity and running needs.

According to the idea, Microsoft should spend between 1% and 5% of its earnings on Bitcoin purchasing. Meanwhile, the board emphasized that the company’s long-term financial plan cannot benefit from Bitcoin’s significant volatility, despite their constant review of potential investments.

This choice is in line with Microsoft’s past cautious attitude regarding Bitcoin. In 2014, the company briefly approved Bitcoin as a payment option, but, citing low usage and legal issues, it halted in 2016. Well-known critic of cryptocurrencies Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has also expressed worries about the speculative character of Bitcoin and dangers to investors.

Microsoft made a decision to follow suit, amidst the growing discussions about corporate Bitcoin adoption. Companies such as MicroStrategy and Tesla have embraced cryptocurrencies; MicroStrategy boasts among the biggest corporate Bitcoin holdings. Nevertheless, Microsoft’s rejection of the idea emphasizes the ongoing discussion of Bitcoin’s position in the business sector, especially considering its price volatility.

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