Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, brought bitcoin into the spotlight during an online exchange with Jeff Bezos on X. The Amazon founder found himself in the headlines after firmly rejecting claims he was planning a $600 million wedding with fiancée Lauren Sanchez next weekend in Aspen, Colorado.
From Wedding Whispers to Bitcoin Buzz
Over the weekend, Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, dismissed the rumors as fiction, taking a stand against the speculation surrounding his personal life. “This whole thing is completely false — none of this is happening,” Bezos remarked on X. “The old adage ‘don’t believe everything you read’ is even more true today than it ever has been. Now lies can get ALL the way around the world before the truth can get its pants on. So be careful out there folks and don’t be gullible.”
Bezos added:
Will be interesting to see if all the outlets that ‘covered’ and re-reported on this issue a correction when it comes and goes and doesn’t happen.
A crew of billionaires rallied around Jeff Bezos, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, who playfully wished Bezos a future “epic wedding,” and Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman, who dismissed the $600 million wedding rumor as “not credible.” Then, in a twist, Michael Saylor, founder of Microstrategy, chimed in with a sly suggestion. “$600M would buy a lot of bitcoin,” Saylor quipped, nudging the conversation in a different direction.
This development comes on the heels of a proposal by Amazon shareholders encouraging the company to diversify by allocating at least 5% of its assets to bitcoin (BTC), mirroring a similar pitch recently made to Microsoft. Saylor’s timely remark showcased the ongoing push to weave bitcoin into mainstream financial discussions, leveraging viral moments to highlight its investment potential. While Bezos waved off the wedding gossip, Saylor used the opportunity to shift the focus to bitcoin’s promise as an alternative asset.