Cantor Fitzgerald (“Cantor Fitzgerald” and the “Company”), a leading global financial services firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UBS’s O’Connor alternatives investment platform, which includes hedge funds, private credit and commodities, with approximately $11 billion in invested assets.

DARIEN, Conn.– May 27, 2025 – Cantor, a premier investment bank, today announced its Bitcoin Financing Business has successfully executed its first transactions. The business, which expects to make available up to $2 billion of financing in its initial phase, provides leverage to institutional investors who hold Bitcoin, bringing scale, structure, and sophistication to the […]

Marking a significant milestone in Cantor Fitzgerald’s (the “Company”) 80-year history, Howard W. Lutnick, United States Secretary of Commerce and the Company’s former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has agreed to transfer his ownership to the next generation through trusts for the benefit of Brandon G. Lutnick, Chairman & CEO, Kyle S. Lutnick, Executive Vice Chairman, and his other adult children. Mr. Brandon Lutnick is the controlling trustee of such trusts.

Backed by Tether and SoftBank Group, Twenty One is expected to launch with over 42,000 Bitcoin and a mission to maximize Bitcoin Ownership Per Share Co-founder Jack Mallers will lead Twenty One as CEO Twenty One is expected to offer investors a singular vehicle for Bitcoin exposure, pro-Bitcoin advocacy, and Bitcoin-focused content and media with […]

New York, NY – April 1, 2025 – Cantor, a premier investment bank, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canaccord Genuity Group’s U.S.-based wholesale market making business, which specializes in U.S. OTC wholesale market making, including global equities and ADRs. The addition of this highly complementary business will further support Cantor’s […]

New York, NY – March 11, 2025 – Cantor Fitzgerald today announced that Anchorage Digital and Copper.co (“Copper”) will serve as collateral managers and custodians for the firm’s new global Bitcoin financing business, which will provide leverage to institutional investors who hold Bitcoin. With proven security architecture, Anchorage Digital and Copper will deliver unparalleled resiliency […]

Pascal Bandelier, Sage Kelly, and Christian Wall appointed Co-Chief Executive Officers of Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Cantor Fitzgerald’s Administration will be led by Brandon Lutnick, Stephen Merkel, Danny Salinas, and Mike Whitaker Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Executive Committee members are Pascal Bandelier, Sage Kelly, Brandon Lutnick, Kyle Lutnick, Stephen Merkel, Danny Salinas, Christian Wall, and […]

New York, NY – December 3, 2024 – Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. today announced Mike Whitaker has joined the firm as Global Chief Information Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. In this newly created role, Mr. Whitaker will be responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive technology strategy across the firm, driving innovation and […]

At Bitcoin 2024 Howard Lutnick discusses Tether, the future of Bitcoin, and announces plan to launch Bitcoin Financing business.

Cantor Fitzgerald today announced plans to launch a Bitcoin financing business to provide leverage to investors who hold Bitcoin. The firm will launch with $2 billion in initial financing and will continue to substantially grow the operation.

Deepak Mathivanan will join the firm as a Managing Director and Senior Internet Research Analyst. Deepak will be based in San Francisco, California and will report to David Siffringer, Head of Equity Research. “Deepak’s extensive experience covering the Internet sector will help our clients continue to navigate an important and dynamic industry,” said Pascal Bandelier, […]

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. (“Cantor”), a leading global financial services firm, today announced nine senior bankers have joined the firm’s Technology Investment Banking group. The expanded team will focus on enhancing the firm’s coverage expertise across Software, Industrial Technology & Electronics, Internet & Digital Media, Fintech, and Tech Enabled Services, and […]