TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #676: Building the First Bitcoin-Focused SPAC on NASDAQ with Andrew Hohns & Jonathan Kirkwood
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Oct 27, 2025 Marty hosts Andrew Hohns, founder of BTC Development Co., and Jonathan Kirkwood, partner at 1031, to discuss their innovative NASDAQ-listed SPAC. They explore the strategic benefits of adding Bitcoin as digital capital for companies looking to enhance their balance sheets. Learn about the implications of holding Bitcoin for employee motivation, brand recognition, and operational security. The duo outlines ideal characteristics for target companies and how Bitcoin adoption fosters network effects across industries. An insightful conversation on the future of Bitcoin in business!
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Ringing The NASDAQ Bell Twice
- Andrew and Jonathan attended NASDAQ bell ceremonies earlier this year including Fold's listing and the new BTC Development Co. launch.
- Being present at those ceremonies signaled growing mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin-linked public companies.
Act Fast To Capture Digital Capital
- Do adopt Bitcoin early if you want outsized access to digital capital and first-mover advantage.
- Do reposition corporate equity into Bitcoin to secure long-term growth and network effects.
Brand, Customers, And Industrial Upside
- Bitcoin drives customer affinity and marketing reach because its brand resonates globally without centralized ad spend.
- It also enables industrial efficiencies like cheaper payments, heating byproduct use, and Bitcoin-backed cybersecurity.