Matador Technologies Inc. (MATA) is pleased to announce that as of 1 January 2025 has become a member of “Bitcoin for Business” which is an initiative established by MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:). (“MicroStrategy”) (MSTR) and Bitcoin Magazine focused on educating and supporting companies in implementing Bitcoin strategies. “Bitcoin for businesses” aims to help businesses accelerate their Bitcoin adoption by providing businesses with the tools, training and partnerships they need for successful Bitcoin integration. This shift underscores the company’s efforts to develop products on the Bitcoin ecosystem and build a leading Bitcoin ecosystem vehicle to the public markets The decision to join.Bitcoin for businesses” is consistent with Matador’s press release dated December 23, 2024 to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet as a treasury asset. By diversifying its treasury to hold Bitcoin, Matador aims to strengthen its position in the global digital asset landscape.

“In today’s world, we see Bitcoin as a safe haven,” said Deven Soni, CEO and Chairman of Matador. “By adding Bitcoin to our treasury, we are not only storing value – we are also preparing to launch new applications built on the Bitcoin ecosystem and investments that can thrive for years to come.”

Matador plans to exploit “Bitcoin for businesses” expertise to align internal policies, ensure regulatory compliance and increase the security of its Bitcoin holdings. This membership further supports the company’s vision to explore the use of Bitcoin to build its gold-based products.

“Participating in MicroStrategy’s program supports our larger goal: to optimize the future of finance with technological advances and position it for the public markets,” said Sunny Ray, President of Matador. “We are excited to help shape a world where Bitcoin is not just a store of value, but a growing real-world tool for people and businesses.”

Matador remains committed to clear communication about its Bitcoin initiatives and to working with trusted partners such as MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Magazine. By integrating established frameworks for business use of Bitcoin, the company seeks to build trust among investors, regulators and the wider community. Matador will continue to explore additional board-level Bitcoin purchases via measured purchase programs, but this will not affect Matador’s current business strategy of launching its digital gold platform in Q1 2025.