CANTOR FITZGERALD AGREED TO ACQUIRE 5% STAKE IN TETHER FOR UP TO $600M

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Cantor Fitzgerald has acquired a 5% stake in Tether valued at approximately $600 million, coinciding with the appointment of CEO Howard Lutnick as Trump's Secretary of Commerce. The financial services firm holds the majority of Tether's $134 billion USDT reserves in Treasury bills, acting as the stablecoin issuer's primary banking partner. The political implications of this arrangement are significant, as Lutnick's new role could influence regulatory oversight of Tether, particularly as the company faces investigations for potential illicit activities.