Cantor Fitzgerald
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Cantor Fitzgerald is a major New York-based financial services firm with deep ties to Bitcoin through its relationship with Tether (USDT) and its Bitcoin Securities business. The firm serves as a primary dealer and custodian for Tether's US Treasury holdings, and in 2024-2025 launched a Bitcoin financing business offering loans collateralized by Bitcoin. CEO Howard Lutnick, appointed US Secretary of Commerce in 2025, was a prominent Bitcoin advocate before departing.
Details
- Ceo
- Brandon Lutnick
- Company Type
- Investment Bank / Financial Services
- Founded Year
- 1945
- Headquarters
- New York City, USA
- Bitcoin Services
- Bitcoin-collateralized lending,Tether custodian (US Treasuries),Bitcoin securities
- Bitcoin Strategy
- Wall Street investment firm that has partnered with Tether to provide Bitcoin-backed financing services and explore institutional Bitcoin products.
- Bitcoin Holdings Note
- Cantor's proprietary BTC holdings undisclosed. Affiliated vehicle Twenty One Capital (CEO: Jack Mallers; backed by Tether, SoftBank) holds 43,500+ BTC as of July 2025. Also pursuing BSTR Holdings (~30,000 BTC via Adam Back/Blockstream deal).
- Affiliated Btc Vehicles
- Twenty One Capital (XXI) — 43,500+ BTC,BSTR Holdings — ~30,000 BTC (pending)
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