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BTC196: Bitcoin-powered Banking at Fold w/ Will Reeves (Bitcoin Podcast)

Aug 21, 2024
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Will Reeves
Will Reeves, Founder and CEO of Fold, shares his journey from Bitcoin enthusiast to leading a Bitcoin payment and rewards company. He reveals how Fold transitioned from gift cards to a full financial services app. The discussion highlights Fold's IPO, their vision of becoming a Bitcoin-powered bank, and innovative offerings like credit and lending. Reeves also explores the 'flywheel effect' of Bitcoin reserves on growth and the importance of user feedback in shaping products, along with the promising future of Bitcoin in mainstream personal finance.
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Fold's Treasury Strategy

  • Fold recognized the value proposition of Bitcoin as a treasury asset by observing customer behavior.
  • This led Fold to adopt a similar strategy, accumulating Bitcoin on its balance sheet.
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Bitcoin Flywheel Effect

  • Fold’s Bitcoin treasury strategy creates a flywheel effect, generating value for the company.
  • This approach sets Fold apart, allowing it to offer shareholders direct exposure to Bitcoin's growth.
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Fold's Dual Bitcoin Strategy

  • Fold emulates MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and plans to use similar tactics.
  • Fold differentiates itself by generating Bitcoin through its operating business without dilution.
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