Microsoft shareholders to vote on Bitcoin investment proposal

The NCPPR argues that Bitcoin could act as an inflation hedge and highlights the successful corporate adoption of Bitcoin by companies like MicroStrategy.

Microsoft launched a bug bounty offering up to $30,000 for critical AI vulnerabilities in its Dynamics 365 and Power Platform tools.

Microsoft shareholders will vote on 10 December on whether the tech company should assess adding Bitcoin to its balance books, following a proposal filed with the US securities regulator. While the National Centre for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) urged Microsoft to consider Bitcoin investments, highlighting MicroStrategy’s profitable strategy and rising corporate adoption, Microsoft’s board advised against it.

The board argued that they already reviewed various assets, including Bitcoin, as part of their investment evaluations. The NCPPR, however, stated that Bitcoin could act as an inflation hedge, suggesting that even a small investment—around 1% of assets—might offer long-term benefits.

Despite interest from some shareholders, Microsoft’s current focus remains on artificial intelligence rather than blockchain or cryptocurrency investments. Though it once accepted Bitcoin payments for its Xbox store, this practice was discontinued in 2018, and Bitcoin investment is viewed as unlikely at present.