Bitcoin think tank questions MSCI’s ‘invisible committee’ over Strategy, Metaplanet rule
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A Bitcoin Policy Institute paper warns MSCI’s draft “non‑operating company” rule could strip Strategy and Metaplanet from its indexes, citing the rule’s likely origin in a prior crypto‑treasury review; the institute labels MSCI’s decision‑making process an “invisible committee.” If applied, the rule may force crypto‑focused funds to rebalance, pressuring prices and prompting broader industry calls for transparent governance.
A Bitcoin Policy Institute paper says MSCI’s proposed “non-operating company” rule could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from its indexes and may have roots in an earlier crypto treasury review.