On June 25, 2025, a landmark decision by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), under Director William J. Pulte, ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare for recognizing cryptocurrency—specifically highlighted by Michael Saylor as Bitcoin—as a reserve asset for mortgage approvals. This directive, rooted in President Donald Trump’s vision to establish the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the world," marks a pivotal shift in financial policy.
Buckle up, because MicroStrategy—now rebranded as Strategy—has just dropped a bombshell that’s shaking the financial world to its core. In Q1 2025, the company posted a jaw-dropping $4.2 billion loss, driven by a $5.9 billion writedown on its massive Bitcoin (BTC) holdings after a brutal collapse in BTC’s price. But hold onto your hats, because Executive Chairman Michael Saylor isn’t backing down.