Cantor Fitzgerald CEO to co-lead Trump transition team

The financial services company has managed the treasury portfolio for stablecoin issuer Tether since 2021.

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Stablecoins are fundamental for the US economy Cantor Fitzgerald CEO

Lutnick claimed at a recent conference hosted by Chainalysis that stablecoins are fundamental for the US economy.

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Crypto Biz: A crypto policy expert may run the SEC

This weeks Crypto Biz explores Singapore Gulf Banks plans to acquire a stablecoin firm, Binance delisting tokens, Cantor Fitzgeralds stake in Tether and the first DOGE ETP.

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Lutnicks Cantor wants to use Tether to support a $2 billion Bitcoin lending program

Funding for Cantor’s program will start at $2 billion, but could reach tens of billions of dollars Cantor has a 5% ownership interest in Tether, valued as much as $600 million Howard Lutnick is to step down as Cantor’s CEO when his position as US Commerce Secretary is confirmed by the US Senate Cantor Fitzgerald […]

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Cantor Fitzgerald agreed to acquire 5% stake in Tether for up to $600M: Report

The report comes five days after Cantor Fitzgerald's CEO Howard Lutnick was appointed as President-Elect Donald Trumps Secretary of Commerce.

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Tether Gains Political Edge With Cantor Fitzgeralds $600M Investment: Report

Tether, the biggest stablecoin issuer, may receive more political backing after Cantor Fitzgerald reportedly bought a 5% stake in the company in the last year. As reported by The Wall Street Journal on November 24, the $600m stake now gives Cantor Fitzgerald a shared interest with Tether as major political events unfold in the US. […]

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Donald Trump taps crypto advocate Lutnick as commerce secretary

The future commerce secretary is a billionaire whose Wall Street firm has ties to Tether.

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Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick vying for Treasury Secretary post

Lutnick has become increasingly visible to the crypto community due to his relationship with Tether and his appearance at Bitcoin 2024.

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