[Semler Scientific and Strive Merger Proposal Voting Begins, Post-Merger to Jointly Hold Nearly 13,000 Bitcoins] Foresight News reports that Eric Semler, chairman of the Nasdaq-listed medical technology company Semler Scientific, announced via a tweet that shareholder voting for the company has begun. A special meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026, to approve the merger proposal with Bitcoin asset reserve company Strive. According to the merger terms, SMLR shareholders will receive ASST shares at an exchange ratio of 21.05:1. After the merger, the two companies will jointly hold nearly 13,000 Bitcoins, placing the merged entity among the top five Bitcoin reserve companies globally. Eric Semler stated that this merger will enhance Strive's financing capabilities in the digital credit sector and create long-term value for shareholders.