The first major acquisition in the Bitcoin treasury space just happened: Strive ($ASST) is buying Semler Scientific ($SMLR) in an all-stock transaction. Matt Cole (Strive CEO) and Eric Semler (Semler Scientific Executive Chairman) join Natalie Brunell to break down:

Why Strive and Semler saw value in this merger
Why consolidation could be the next wave for Bitcoin treasury companies
The strategy behind Strive’s perpetual preferred equity model
How intelligent leverage accelerates Bitcoin accumulation
Opportunities for institutional investors seeking Bitcoin exposure

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Matt Cole & Eric Semler: First Major Bitcoin Treasury Acquisition - Strive Buys Semler Scientific

Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell