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Tether mints an additional $3 billion in USDt stablecoins

DIGIT — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:20:50 +0000

According to stablecoin firm Tether, over $134 billion USDt tokens are circulating across various blockchain protocols as of November 2024.

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

DIGIT — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:30:14 +0000

The report comes four days after Cantor Fitzgerald’s CEO Howard Lutnick was appointed as President-Elect Donald Trump’s Secretary of Commerce.

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Trump mulls creating first White House crypto post: Report

DIGIT — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:41:28 +0000

The role would be the first-ever crypto-specific White House role and may report directly to Trump, Bloomberg reported.

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Trump Picks Crypto Advocate to Lead Commerce, Reshape US Financial Systems

DIGIT — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:30:25 +0000

Crypto advocate Howard Lutnick’s nomination as Commerce Secretary by Trump could revolutionize U.S. cryptocurrency policy. Wall Street Leader Howard Lutnick Tapped as Commerce Secretary, Backing Crypto Growth President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Howard Lutnick, CEO of Wall Street giant Cantor Fitzgerald, as the next Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick, a seasoned financial executive, […]

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Donald Trump taps crypto advocate Lutnick as commerce secretary

DIGIT — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:55:43 +0000

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

DIGIT — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:59:35 +0000

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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Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil

DIGIT — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:30:27 +0000

Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets may vary, he firmly maintained that BTC is a commodity. Howard […]

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Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold: Cantor Fitzgerald CEO

DIGIT — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 07:08:14 +0000

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Announces New Venture to Provide Leverage to Bitcoin Investors

DIGIT — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:46:06 +0000

Cantor Fitzgerald, a billionaire asset management fund, recently announced its plans to provide leveraging services for Bitcoin investors. This venture will operate as a separate entity, commencing its operations with a capital of $2 billion. The capital will be replenished in tranches of $2 billion to cater to the needs of Bitcoin holders. This information […]

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Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Props up Stablecoins in the Fight for US Dollar Hegemony

DIGIT — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:18:28 +0000

Howard Lutnick, CEO of financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, highlighted the value of stablecoins in the fight to maintain the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. Lutnick stated that fully redeemable stablecoins allowed citizens in emerging markets to use their digital dollars for commerce, stabilizing the demand and relevance of the currency. Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: The […]

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