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Bitcoin in the spotlight with Michael Dell’s latest research, is Dell growing BTC?
Michael Dell, the chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, recently conducted research on X (formerly Twitter). The post sparked significant speculation about the tech giant’s potential interest in Bitcoin (BTC). The poll, which asked followers to vote on the “most important thing,” included options such as AI, Bitcoin, love and relationships, and none of the above.
Bitcoin Gets Highest Vote in Michael Dell Poll
Bitcoin received the most votes, coming from approximately 21,380 participants. Consequently, the oldest crypto secured 45% of the 47,513 votes at the time. This result was not entirely unexpected given Dell’s subtle hints about his interest in BTC.
Bitcoin maximalists were quick to jump on Dell’s latest moves, with exchanges like Kraken also joining the fray. Previously, on June 21, Dell
suggested following Cookie Monster on X, but what really caught the attention of the BTC community was an image of Cookie Monster eating cookies adorned with the Bitcoin logo.
This further cemented the idea that Dell may be leaning towards BTC again. Additionally, to add fuel to the fire, Dell also published a message from the founder of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor which said, “#Bitcoin is Digital Scarcity.” The day before this repost, Dell tweeted, “Scarcity creates value.” Furthermore, this only added to the buzz surrounding his potential interest in Bitcoin.
Previously, Dell Technologies adopted Bitcoin as a payment method in 2014. However, in 2017, the company decided to seize BTC payments due to low demand. However, given the history of Dell and BTC, recent rumors have generated massive optimism in the crypto space.
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The Apple Saga
The Bitcoin community has seen similar excitement around another tech giant, Apple. Recently, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor posted a cryptic message on X: “Get a ₿ite.” He posted the message alongside an image of a blue apple with the legendary BTC logo.
The clever wordplay in Saylor’s post pointed to Apple’s iconic bitten apple logo. Additionally, it sparked rumors that Apple may be considering a Bitcoin purchase. With Apple’s substantial cash reserves, currently over $47 billion, the company certainly has the financial capacity for significant investment.
Additionally, in an interview with Robin Seyr, Saylor clarified the potential collaboration between Apple and Bitcoin. He suggested that Apple could integrate Bitcoin’s network security features into its ecosystem. He said: “When Apple finds Bitcoin, I think they might look at it and think, ‘Wait a minute… Bitcoin multi-signature cloud, what if we actually do the Litter Watch a subscription device and combine it with the iPhone and a third device on a laptop?’”
Furthermore, Saylor envisioned a future in which Apple could become a major player in the financial sector by offering secure and easy-to-use multisig solutions. He speculated: “Perhaps the future biggest bank in the world will be Apple Computer.” The implications of such a move by both Dell and Apple could be greater than expected.
This would not only boost Bitcoin as a mainstream asset but also promote institutional adoption of crypto. However, to date, neither Dell nor Apple have made official comments on the matter, which has generated ambiguity in the community.
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