微軟的 2000 億美元比特幣時刻

2000億美元可以買很多比特幣。這就是微軟所坐擁的現金數量——幾週前這些錢就可以創造歷史。

Microsoft shareholders voted against a proposal to force the company’s board to consider buying Bitcoin, dealing a blow to crypto enthusiasts who had hoped the tech giant would follow in the footsteps of other corporate giants.

微軟股東投票反對迫使公司董事會考慮購買比特幣的提議，這對加密貨幣愛好者來說是一個打擊，他們原本希望這家科技巨頭會追隨其他企業巨頭的腳步。

The proposal, which was filed by a group of shareholders earlier this year, would have required Microsoft’s board to consider allocating a portion of the company’s cash on hand to cryptocurrency. The shareholders argued that Bitcoin would serve as a hedge against inflation and help preserve the value of Microsoft’s massive cash hoard.

該提案於今年稍早由一群股東提交，要求微軟董事會考慮將公司手頭現金的一部分分配給加密貨幣。股東認為，比特幣將作為對沖通膨的工具，並有助於維持微軟巨額現金儲備的價值。

Ahead of the vote, Microsoft’s board had urged shareholders to vote against the proposal, arguing that the company’s investments should be “stable and predictable.” The board also noted that Microsoft already has a diverse investment portfolio, which includes government bonds, stocks, and real estate.

在投票之前，微軟董事會敦促股東投票反對該提案，認為該公司的投資應該「穩定且可預測」。董事會也指出，微軟已經擁有多元化的投資組合，其中包括政府公債、股票和房地產。

Ultimately, the proposal failed to garner enough support from shareholders, with 44% voting in favor and 56% voting against. The vote was non-binding, meaning Microsoft’s board is not legally obligated to consider buying Bitcoin.

最終，該提案未能獲得股東足夠的支持，44%的股東投了贊成票，56%的股東投了反對票。這次投票不具約束力，這意味著微軟董事會沒有法律義務考慮購買比特幣。

Despite the setback, the effort by Microsoft shareholders highlights the growing interest in Bitcoin among corporate America. In recent months, several major companies have announced plans to add Bitcoin to their treasuries, including Block (formerly Square), Tesla, and MicroStrategy.

儘管遭遇挫折，微軟股東的努力凸顯了美國企業界對比特幣日益增長的興趣。近幾個月來，幾家大公司宣布了將比特幣添加到其金庫中的計劃，其中包括 Block（以前稱為 Square）、Tesla 和 MicroStrategy。

The move by corporations to embrace Bitcoin is a significant development, as it could help legitimize the cryptocurrency and pave the way for broader institutional adoption. However, it is important to note that Bitcoin is still a highly volatile asset, and there is no guarantee that it will continue to perform well in the future.

企業擁抱比特幣的舉動是一項重大進展，因為它可以幫助加密貨幣合法化，並為更廣泛的機構採用鋪平道路。但值得注意的是，比特幣仍然是一種高度波動的資產，並不能保證其未來會繼續表現良好。