Vol. I · September 3, 2026 · Gotham City · Free to read
Markets · Power
Money in Washington and Markets Catch the Gaze of Crypto and AI
Bitcoin buying, AI legal skirmishes, and bond retreats test the patience of investors and regulators alike.
By Summer Gleeson · Gotham Gazette
Disclosures from Strategy show it bought 4,603 bitcoin for about $370 million on 31 August 2026, its first purchase since late June, lifting holdings to 845,050 BTC while also repurchasing $152 million of variable-rate preferred stock.
In a separate twist, Strategy—long a vocal critic of selling bitcoin—sold some of its holdings in 2026 for the first time, underscoring shifting tactics among major asset holders.
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