My speech at Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville
I was honored to speak at Bitcoin Nashville, alongside my good friends, Former President Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Pavlovski.
I believe in a future where Bitcoin trades freely around the world. And we are going to do everything in our power to make it so that Bitcoin does just that – without exception and without limitation.
Cantor Fitzgerald is a powerhouse group of companies that specializes in advising miners, power, and data center businesses. And now, we’re launching a new Bitcoin Financing business with $2B to start – it will be a game changer.
If you’re in the digital space, we’re here for you.
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The 2024 election, real estate markets, and taking on the CME with the FMX Futures Exchange - CNBC
I’m seeing a lot to like in the next few months... First, what would a new administration mean for the markets? The current stock market is doing pretty well, but it’s being driven largely by the seven largest tech firms. Republicans like lower corporate tax rates and less regulation, so a Trump presidency will lower those tax rates and bring back business to the US. Then, you’ll see small caps rally and drive the market higher. That opens up a lot of opportunities for M&A, and that’s where Cantor Fitzgerald excels.
Next, the commercial real estate landscape is going to generate a massive amount of opportunity, and Newmark is going to come out on top. For the last 14 years, we’ve seen interest rates at 0%. Real estate is a breathing bond, and interest rates coming back in the last couple of years are crushing inflated real estate values. A quarter-percent cut in September isn’t going to make a bit of difference. Banks aren’t going to lend those numbers, so our business, which is financing, leasing, and selling buildings, is going to be on fire. Everybody needs money to refinance, and we’re the ones who can find it.
And maybe the most fun part – we’re going to shake up the futures market. BGC Group is the exchange for everything that doesn’t trade on an exchange. When I tell people that they ask, “Then why don’t you create an exchange?” So, we did. And it’s coming. The FMX Futures Exchange is going to take on a perfect monopoly – the CME. Every piece of the puzzle is set. Every regulatory approval. Ten of the largest trading firms in the world as our partners. Cross margining and clearing through LCH. It’s going to be great.
Thanks CNBC, Sara Eisen, and Carl Quintanilla for having me on.
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First Republic Bank Losing Value
As I said to @LizClaman on @FoxBusiness on Thursday afternoon, the value of $FRC stock is wildly lower than here. Their debt would be lucky to be worth par now, but the equity value must be near zero. Just think of how much money this bank is losing every day. Paying 4.75% on all 30B in bank deposits, plus whatever it took from the FED. No business coming in. Whatever franchise value $FRC had is shrinking daily.
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CANCER FREE
“CANCER FREE” – I will forever replay those two words in my head. Thank you to my family, friends, and employees for all your support along the way. I am grateful for every note and message that helped keep my spirits high. What I love most about Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Partners, and Newmark are all the amazing employees that gave me strength to keep on fighting every day.
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Jan 31 2022 - Big Day
January 31st I completed my Chemo! 5 weeks until my (hopefully) final scan. Thank you all for your support, beautiful notes and well wishes. They mean so much to me.
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Sec. Mnuchin and I discuss Liberty's $150M investment in CFV Satellogic on BloombergTV
Secretary Mnuchin and I joined David Westin on Bloomberg TV’s ‘Balance of Power’ to discuss his new fund’s, Liberty Strategic Capital, $150 million investment in Satellogic / $CFV. Satellogic’s leading technology, combined with Secretary Mnuchin becoming Chairman of the Board and Liberty’s investment will help drive the growth of the company and change the way people use space imagery, unlocking commercial, sustainability, and government applications world-wide.
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$CFVI Announces Business Combination with RUMBLE
My appearance on BloombergTV (12/3/21) announcing the business combination between CFVI and Rumble! Full interview with David Westin.
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My employees supported me through my cancer diagnosis, and now I am supporting them
Having my kids shave my head after starting chemo was more emotional than I expected. I have always believed that one of the most powerful ways to deal with tragedy and pain is by giving back. I am announcing today that I will be giving $10 million personally to provide $5,000 to each of our employee’s families that suffer serious illness or disease.
-Howard Lutnick
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My Greatest Challenge Since 9/11... Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
I am now facing my greatest challenge since 9/11. I began chemo today for treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I shared this video with my 12,000 employees of Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC, & Newmark. Their outpouring of support and encouragement means more than they will ever know.
-Howard Lutnick
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