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Bitcoin for Companies: Risks, Rewards & Real Use Cases with Mason Carter | SLP633

Bitcoin for Companies: Risks, Rewards & Real Use Cases with Mason Carter | SLP633

Stephan Livera Podcast vor 1 Jahr

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Mason Carter, co-founder of Acropolis, chats about the adoption
of Bitcoin in corporate treasury management. Stephan & Mason
discuss the challenges faced by businesses in managing their
treasury, the role of Bitcoin as a potential solution, and the
importance of custody and regulatory considerations.

Mason also shares insights on how companies can get started with
Bitcoin, the impact of recent accounting changes, and the future
of Bitcoin in banking. They then conclude the conversation with a
case study involving eBay and the broader market potential of
Bitcoin as a store of value.

Takeaways

Bitcoin can help businesses combat inflation and preserve
purchasing power.

Not every company should adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Custody of Bitcoin is a critical concern for corporations.

FASB changes have made it easier for companies to account for
Bitcoin.

The future of banking will likely involve specialized Bitcoin
services.

20% allocation to Bitcoin is a reasonable starting point for
corporations.

Bitcoin is a more efficient store of value compared to
traditional assets.

The legitimacy of Bitcoin is increasing among traditional finance
leaders.

Education is key for businesses to understand Bitcoin's value.

Counterparty risk is a primary concern for corporate treasurers.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:48) - What are Early Riders & Acropolis?

(02:25) - What are the challenges faced by corporations in
treasury management?

(04:35) - Should every company with access to public markets
adopt Bitcoin acquiring strategies?

(06:58) - Getting started with Bitcoin for Corporations

(12:20) - What are some of the custody considerations for
corporate Bitcoin holdings?

(15:19) - Sponsors

(17:00) - Regulatory & accounting challenges in Bitcoin
adoption

(20:42) - What is the impact of FASB changes on corporate Bitcoin
accounting?

(26:09) - Case study: eBay's Potential Bitcoin Strategy

(27:24) - Sponsors

(34:24) - Bitcoin's market potential compared to other assets

(36:23) - What are the social aspects of Bitcoin adoption?

(39:11) - Why should a corporation consider a 20% allocation of
Bitcoin for its treasury?

Links:

https://x.com/AcropolisBTC

https://www.acropolistreasury.com/

https://x.com/onchaincowboy

Sponsors:

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CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)

Stephan Livera links:

Follow me on X: @stephanlivera

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