David Bailey

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David Bailey is CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and founder of BTC Inc, which operates the largest Bitcoin media and events company in the world. In 2025, Bailey announced the formation of Nakamoto Holdings, a public Bitcoin treasury vehicle funded with $510 million in commitments, via a reverse merger with KindlyMD Inc. Bailey is a prominent Bitcoin industry organizer and political advocate, playing a key role in the 2024 US presidential Bitcoin policy discussions.

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Role: CEO of Bitcoin Magazine / BTC Inc; Founder of Nakamoto Holdings
Twitter: davidbailey
Known For: Bitcoin Magazine, Nakamoto Holdings ($510M Bitcoin treasury), Bitcoin 2024 conference
Nationality: American
Twitter Handle: davidbailey

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