Strategy CEO Phong Le joins Natalie Brunell for an in-depth conversation about the future of the world's largest corporate Bitcoin treasury. From STRC's recovery and Strategy's growing cash reserves to the outlook for MSTR shareholders, Phong explains the company's evolving approach to Bitcoin and capital markets.

Plus, why Strategy is prioritizing share buybacks over higher dividends, how it plans to navigate future volatility, and Michael Saylor's vision of building the JPMorgan of digital capital.

IN THIS EPISODE:

STRC's selloff: What Strategy learned about leverage and volatility.
Buybacks vs. dividends: Why Strategy is prioritizing repurchases and building the USD reserve.
The future of MSTR: Shareholder concerns, stock performance, and Strategy's outlook.
The next financial system: AI, Bitcoin, Wall Street, and Strategy's long-term vision.

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Phong Le: Inside Strategy's Bigger Vision for Bitcoin and Wall Street

Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

Phong Le: Inside Strategy's Bigger Vision for Bitcoin and Wall Street