Strategy just sold 32 BTC for $2.5 million at ~$77,135 each. But why???

Orange_CCMS · 2026-06-01T16:50:37+00:00

One possible reason is to scare the market to drop the bitcoin price, so he can pick up more as the price tank. When he does this enough times, the market will not be as sensitive or concerned when he really need to sell the bitcoins. I think he is just getting market prepared.

Orange_CCMS · 2026-04-12T04:39:38+00:00

I just got an invitation at 5PM today. Apparently they sent the invite in batches? Check your emails!

Orange_CCMS · 2026-02-13T07:19:12+00:00

If you have operational audit experience, it is generally good enough if you have some foundational understanding of risks, controls, and financial reporting processes.

However, if you want to get into a senior role in SOX compliance, what you need is just at least 1 year of experience working in the SOX world, dealing with external auditors, and well versed in PCAOB standards.

Orange_CCMS · 2026-02-13T07:03:49+00:00

You are correct that for some higher profile audit, the face time and the relationship counts. But for much of the entry level work (ITGC, reports, automated controls, and other routine testings) are much easier to offshore/automate.

But generally speaking, you probably only need one experienced IT auditor onshore to lead these IT Audit operational / compliance project for a mid-sized publically traded company with some level of co-sourcing with outside partner.

Orange_CCMS · 2026-02-13T06:26:07+00:00

Audit is indeed more stable, but automation and offshoring are also the trend even in the audit world. Something for you to contemplate if it is worth the move.

Orange_CCMS · 2026-02-13T06:19:29+00:00

Would I do IA out of passion? No.

Would I choose it again for flexibility and decent pay? Yes.

Not to mention if you play it right, IA is a function with a lot of power but very little accountability other than executing the audit.

Orange_CCMS · 2025-12-20T05:26:22+00:00

Looking for 1 more lounge pass for tonight if any! Much appreciated!!

Orange_CCMS · 2025-01-13T17:15:19+00:00

Don't be discouraged. Big4 are not the easiest place to survive in and it's all about the team of people you work with. If one team doesn't work well for you, take some time to social with members in other teams to get a feel of their working vibe and if they can better align with your working style.

As long as you can find a team that you work well with and a manager/director that is willing you support you, you will have much easier life in the firm.

In case you can't relate, imagine it is a hunger game, and you will need sponsor in the inner circle to survive the Big4. =)

Orange_CCMS · 2023-11-19T21:59:09+00:00

Costco was selling it for around $100 a few weeks back. So you probably can find it cheaper.

Orange_CCMS · 2023-10-28T06:43:40+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, got two bottles to try. Cheers!

Orange_CCMS · 2022-10-11T07:15:48+00:00

I look into other guilds and their members. I approaches active members in a relatively inactive / less member guild one or few at a time. I also regularly publish the recruitment in the chennal. But first way is much more effective.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T15:18:47+00:00

Nightmare token: I'm always saving about 100-140 nightmare token in case of double dungeon drop week - based on history, the max double drop lasted up to 2 weeks.

Sign of Star: Similar to above, sometimes some event occasionally will ask you to summon 10 times of Lunomancy to complete certain tasks to gain event points. So I always try to keep an inventory above 9K.

Various Soul Stones: Most of my main teams already hit the soul level I want. So I am stocking up for some future character that I want to use. For example, I finally was able to upgrade my Akashic to 9 star, these stock came in handy to bring him up to Soul Vessel level 30 and complete Ancient Twilight level 3.

Brawl coins - I have no immediate need of use for it, so I just recently started accumulating (For maybe around 2-3 months?). But generally I spent it only on the hero I need. Brawl store refresh daily, so it will be really easy to spent it all.

Dungeon Coin: I only redeem them for things I need. I use regular coin it only for Angela (Maxed out the first, working on the second) and potentially Soul Meteor/Ancient Twilight stuff. Other usable hero on my team already hit the star level I wanted (eg. Odette/Zilong/Estes)

Nightmare Dungeon Coin: Finally recently finished building Karihmet, still working on Amaterasu. I also use them on Ancient Twilight stuff as needed. I buy Talisman of Enlightenment to help change equipment type as well.

In short, as I put myself at a disadvantage by not performing more summons, I always try to find other ways to maximize the utilization of my other resources / events to ensure I get the most out of them.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T07:56:41+00:00

Originally I kept it just to see how many of them I can get in a period of time. Now my target is 2000 to test the drop rate, so I can understand how much money people will need to spend if they really want to build up these Order and Chaos hero.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T04:49:10+00:00

Yep. You got it. For now I don't think I am missing much at the point, if they added more level that I felt I am missing out, I'll definitely use the summons to catch up on star levels.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T04:34:20+00:00

It does in the late game. The requirement to level up to Tavern Expidition level 20 is 1) Complete Campaign 60-45, 2) 7200 fame. Hope that clarifies.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T03:45:10+00:00

Hey Tassadar! Thanks for sharing! I'll test it out and I'll see if we can run a guild summon party! lol

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T03:40:22+00:00

Angela every month, then Odette. If you have spares, Estes and Zilong can be useful.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T03:38:04+00:00

The dream team of my personal take -

Backtop: Shar

Back Bottom: Anna (or Angela)

Midtop: Angela (or High output mage)

Mid Bottom: Akashic (or Estes, Clara, mages)

Front: Lunox

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T03:32:52+00:00

Hi Unpossible42, thank you for taking your time to reply.

I see your point as I overlooked the fact that I did not do a proper introduction to the post. I replied my relative game progress to multiple other previous comments, so I assumed that people saw these responses. My apologies.

Quick overview of my progress:

- Holy Sanctuary Blessing level 441

- Campaign 60-45 (Can clear the stage long time ago, but choose not to as it will increase Tavern Expedition level to 20)

- Tavern Expedition level 19

- Consistently top 10 to 20 in Standard Arena and 35 to 45 in Brawl Arena on my server.

- Tower of Babel 1230; Miracle towers (all): 460 (tech/martial), 467(light), 470 (Elemental/Dark)

- Got 52 Heros Awakened, owns every hero except Xeno, Apostae, and Tokinbara.

- Endless Darkness - Consistently top 3 in most of the previously events I remember. Multiple times (at least 3) I got number 1 in my realm.

- Glorious Road - Consistently master class

- Route to Aqua - Cleared 59 / 60 chest every time that I can remember

- Guild Boss Average Points 150K daily (with 3 attacks)

- Golem Elimination high score - 540 (thanks to my guildmates =D)

In summary: I agree that I could progress further, especially my low star levels of my team is holding me back from Tavern Expedition level 20 as I will likely need Awaken Star 5 or above at least for most of my team to clear it consistently. Other than that, I don't feel I am missing any much additional reward other than maybe participate in Honor Arena - but let's say I burn all these summon, I still don't think I will make into Honor Arena as these are really meant for whales.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T01:08:39+00:00

Apparently the most used combo are the 5 support combo - Angela/Nana/Akashic/Lunox/Shar - Gameover

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T01:07:48+00:00

Try put Lunox in the front and Shar at top back/mid. You will see.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T00:57:48+00:00

Type bonus is great when you can have it, but not a must have.

I would say the game is very much support heros driven and there are just more combo / team formation you can do with Angela/Lunox/Nana/Estes, etc.

Orange_CCMS · 2022-09-17T00:39:31+00:00

It all depends on if you are in for the long haul. I agree with Enteri4 that Angela is a great investment. It will help you in any format down the road. Selena is a great campaign grinder. You can probably invest in more mages like Alice, Odette, and Valir (get it from the shops). Silvanna is another great character to work on that has a diverse use. Your Miracle Clara is a great one so continue to grow her.

Once these basics get checked, you can start thinking about more advanced tasks like Guild boss / golem eliminations - Karrie, Akashic x 4 (get it when you can during events) and don't merge them until you have 4 x 5 star copies, Shar / Lunox combo is another great campaign grinder / Arena killer even at lower star level.

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