Michael Saylor, long hailed for his Bitcoin evangelism, framed BTC not only as an asset but as incorruptible, programmable digital property engineered to outperform traditional instruments.
The acquisition follows months of speculation and comes after GameStop hinted at a broader GameStop cryptocurrency investment strategy in March, when it announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through a convertible note offering.
The raise consists of $1.5 billion in newly issued common stock and $1 billion in convertible senior secured notes. The transaction is expected to close on May 29, with crypto custody to be handled by Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital.
Aptos now becomes one of several chains where USDC is minted natively, sitting alongside larger ecosystems such as Ethereum and Solana. Native issuance means the stablecoin is created directly on the network’s ledger, rather than bridged from another chain, removing a layer of smart-contract risk for users.
Bitcoin Pizza Day—the $41 meal now worth billions—shows Gen Z and Millennials why spotting innovation early, investing systematically, and backing real-world demand can build wealth. Here’s what today’s investors can learn from that legendary 2010 Bitcoin purchase.
