Tether, Bitfinex, Cantor Fitzgerald, and SoftBank Launch Bitcoin-Centric Company "Twenty One" with $3.9 Billion Treasury
In a groundbreaking move, Tether, Bitfinex, Cantor Fitzgerald, and SoftBank Group have announced the launch of Twenty One, a publicly traded Bitcoin-focused company backed by a massive treasury of over 42,000 BTC (worth approximately $3.9 billion as of April 2025). The venture, majority-owned by Tether and Bitfinex, will leverage Cantor Equity Partners’ expertise in SPAC mergers, with SoftBank holding a minority stake. Twenty One aims to revolutionize Bitcoin-based financial services, including native lending solutions, further bridging the gap between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This collaboration signals growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value proposition.
Tether, Bitfinex, Cantor, and SoftBank to Launch Bitcoin Company With $3.9 Billion Treasury
Tether, Bitfinex, Cantor Fitzgerald, and SoftBank Group announced plans to launch Twenty One, a publicly traded Bitcoin-centric company with a treasury of over 42,000 BTC worth $3.9 billion. Tether and Bitfinex will be majority owners, with Cantor Equity Partners facilitating a SPAC merger and SoftBank holding a minority stake. Twenty One aims to offer native Bitcoin lending services and other financial products.
Global M2 Money Supply Predicts Bitcoin Price with 90-Day Lag
Bitcoin tends to follow global M2 money supply with a 12-week lag. An increase in global M2 supply recently has bulls predicting a Bitcoin price surge. However, the timing and scale of this relationship vary, and other factors like ETF inflows, macro policy surprises, and halving narratives can affect Bitcoin’s price.
Bitcoin Breaches ’Ichimoku Cloud’, Flashing Bullish Signal
Bitcoin has surpassed a key resistance level, topping the Ichimoku Cloud indicator to confirm a bullish shift in momentum. The digital asset has risen over 5% to $93,500 in 24 hours, while other major cryptocurrencies lag. The Ichimoku cloud is used to identify support, resistance, momentum, and trend changes in price actions.
Robert Kiyosaki Shifts Focus to Silver, Pauses Bitcoin Buys
Renowned author and financial educator Robert Kiyosaki has shifted his investment focus from Bitcoin to silver, believing it is currently undervalued and more accessible for everyday investors. He is not selling his Bitcoin but has paused new purchases amid concerns about overvaluation in the crypto market. The current Bitcoin price of above $93,700 influenced his decision to temporarily suspend cryptocurrency investments.
Bitcoin Soars on Trump’s Trade War Shift, Positioning as SAFE Haven
After former U.S. President Donald Trump softened his trade war rhetoric, Bitcoin surged to a seven-week high, crossing the $93,000 mark. This has sparked Optimism and raised questions about Bitcoin’s decoupling from traditional assets. With global uncertainty, Bitcoin is emerging as a potential safe haven for investors seeking stability.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s Final Known Emails and Bitcoin’s Early Days
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, sent their final known email in April 2011 to Mike Hearn, an early Bitcoin contributor. By that time, Bitcoin had been running for less than two and a half years, and Satoshi had been working on its design since 2007. Hearn, who kept in email contact with Satoshi after their final public post in December 2010, hosts a set of Satoshi’s emails on his personal website. The emails suggest Satoshi had already stopped posting publicly by the end of 2010 but was willing to continue communicating privately.