RT Simon Gerovich (@gerovich)Exactly 5 years ago, @saylor made history with Strategy’s first Bitcoin purchase.On April 8, 2024, Metaplanet became the first company to follow, adopting a Bitcoin standard, and by April 23 we made our first purchase.We acted with courage and conviction when it was far from easy. Today many follow the same path, but back then it took belief in the vision and the will to lead.Together with Strategy, we have inspired a wave of Bitcoin treasury companies, proving Bitcoin can trans ...

Bitcoin Adoption - Bitcoin standard is becoming more accessible globally, spanning from Costa Rica to Kenya to Ghana [1] - The rise of Lightning-to-Fiat payment interfaces is facilitating this accessibility worldwide [1] Publication - The Bitcoin Magazine features an article titled "The Rise of Lightning-to-Fiat Payment Interfaces Across the World" by @frankcorva [1] - This article is exclusively available in The Lightning Issue [1]

Market Trend - Bitcoin treasury companies are not competing with each other, but with 20th-century credit instruments [1] - The entire fiat credit stack, valued at hundreds of trillions of dollars, is being converted to a Bitcoin standard [1]

Core Viewpoint - BitBridge Capital Strategies has successfully merged with Green Mountain Merger Inc., positioning itself as a pioneering Bitcoin treasury company focused on transforming the Bitcoin lending market [1][2]. Company Overview - BitBridge is a pure-play Bitcoin treasury company, free from legacy business operations, with a focus on expanding the Bitcoin economy and managing a robust Bitcoin reserve [3]. - The company aims to redefine Bitcoin lending through innovative strategies and a strong branding campaign, emphasizing the value of Bitcoin as a strategic asset [2][4]. Innovative Lending Strategy - BitBridge plans to introduce the Bitcoin Respect Loan, a new lending product designed to offer borrower-friendly terms, contrasting with existing market offerings that impose high rates [4]. - This loan product will feature interest rates at the lower end of traditional mortgage rates and aims to generate sustainable yearly revenue for the company [4]. Branding Campaign - The company has launched the "Bitcoin is Life™" branding campaign to connect with a mainstream audience and promote the benefits of Bitcoin as a means to reclaim financial prosperity [5]. - The campaign will include high-profile college football sponsorships to engage with millions of fans and promote Bitcoin's value proposition [6]. Educational Initiatives - BitBridge intends to launch a podcast, "StraightUpBitcoin," hosted by the CEO, to further its educational mission and amplify its reach [7]. - The company aims to combine bold branding with accessible education to demonstrate the advantages of living on a Bitcoin standard [7]. Management Team - BitBridge is led by an experienced management team with expertise in Bitcoin, finance, and capital markets, focused on delivering long-term shareholder value and promoting global Bitcoin adoption [8][9]. Future Trading Plans - BitBridge expects to begin trading under the ticker symbol BTTL on OTC markets by the end of the third quarter, with plans to uplist to NASDAQ thereafter [1][10].

Cryptocurrency Adoption - Reuters features Berlin, El Salvador, where locals live on a Bitcoin standard [1]