SoftBank(US:SFTBY) 智通财经网·2025-04-23 07:00Group 1 - Cantor Fitzgerald LP, Tether Holdings Ltd., and SoftBank Group are in advanced talks to establish a $3 billion cryptocurrency investment platform aimed at large-scale digital asset acquisition [1] - The funding structure includes $200 million raised through SPAC Cantor Equity Partners I Inc., Tether's commitment of $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, and contributions of $600 million and $900 million from Bitfinex and SoftBank respectively [1] - This initiative is seen as an innovative interpretation of the business model of Bitcoin whale Strategy (MSTR.US), which has accumulated approximately $45 billion in crypto assets [1] Group 2 - Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer globally, has been expanding its investment portfolio across various sectors, with a reported excess reserve of over $7 billion as of February [2] - Cantor Fitzgerald has a close relationship with Tether, managing its reserve funds and holding its convertible bonds, with the former CEO now serving as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce [2] - Current chairman Brandon Lutnick facilitated Tether's $775 million investment in the right-wing video platform Rumble and is also the CEO and chairman of the SPAC involved in the new investment platform [2]