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Dell CEO excites Bitcoin community
Alex Dovbnya
The centibillionaire CEO of computer giant Dell suggested becoming a Bitcoiner
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Michael Dell, CEO of computer giant Dell, sparked a wave of excitement within the cryptocurrency community after posting an AI-generated image of a cookie monster devouring Bitcoin.
The social media post sparked further speculation about the potential for the centibillionaire to warm up to the biggest cryptocurrency.
As reported by U.TodayDell vaguely hinted at its “orange pill” with a Thursday social media post about scarcity creating value.
The 59-year-old entrepreneur, whose net worth is estimated at $113.5 billion, passed along a proposal from MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, seemingly confirming the speculation.
His latest post with the cookie monster leaves no doubt about Dell’s new interest in Bitcoin.
Some Bitcoiners urged the centibillionaire to follow the example of the likes of Saylor and Tesla CEO Elon Musk by putting Bitcoin on Dell’s balance sheet.
Dell is no stranger to Bitcoin. In 2014, he repeatedly tweeted that the computer giant had started accepting the largest cryptocurrency for payments. However, Dell dropped support for Bitcoin in 2017 due to tepid demand.
During a 2021 interview with the New York Times’ DealBook newsletter, Dell said he was optimistic on blockchain technology, calling it “underrated.” However, he refused to share his opinion on Bitcoin at that time.
Earlier today, Dell also shared research on the next advancement in technology, listing blockchain alongside cutting-edge technologies like quantum computing, AI, and space technology.
In early 2023, the IT giant also joined the Hedera Governing Council to develop applications for decentralized environments.
About the author
Alex Dovbnya
Alex Dovbnya (aka AlexMorris) is a cryptocurrency expert, trader and journalist with extensive experience covering everything related to the booming industry – from price analysis to Blockchain disruption. Alex has authored over 1,000 stories for U.Today, CryptoComes, and other fintech media outlets. He is particularly interested in regulatory trends around the world that are shaping the future of digital assets. He can be reached at alex.dovbnya@u.today.