XXI

**Overview** XXI (“Twenty One Capital”) is a Bitcoin‑native treasury and analytics company created in 2025 through a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners. Backed by major strategic investors—including Tether, SoftBank and Bitfinex—XXI’s mission is to give public‑market investors simple, capital‑efficient exposure to Bitcoin while offering the industry’s most comprehensive data on corporations that hold BTC on their balance sheets. Upon closing, the combined entity will list on Nasdaq under the ticker XXI and debut with one of the three largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries in the world. **Bitcoin Strategy & News** Initial treasury: XXI is launching with ~42,000 BTC (≈ $4 billion at April 2025 prices), sourced from cornerstone contributions of 23,950 BTC from Tether, 10,500 BTC from SoftBank, and 7,000 BTC from Bitfinex. Pre‑funding milestone: In June 2025 the company received a 37,229 BTC on‑chain transfer from Tether and Bitfinex, propelling XXI past 30,000 BTC in verified wallets and solidifying its spot as the world’s second‑largest corporate holder behind MicroStrategy. Growth playbook: XXI plans to augment holdings through periodic debt and equity raises, using shareholder‑friendly structures similar to convertible notes that funded its launch. Management has also outlined future Bitcoin‑denominated debt products, lending desks, and educational content to deepen institutional adoption. Market impact: News of the merger sent Cantor Equity Partners’ shares up more than 460 % in late April, illustrating robust demand for pure‑play Bitcoin vehicles as BTC flirts with the $100 k level. **Key Figures** Jack Mallers — Co‑founder & CEO: Strike founder who brings deep Lightning‑network expertise and will direct treasury expansion and product roadmap. Brandon Lutnick — Chairman (via Cantor Equity Partners): Guides capital‑markets strategy and oversaw the SPAC combination that takes XXI public. Paolo Ardoino — Strategic Advisor, Tether CEO: Leads Tether’s 23,950 BTC anchor stake and advises on proof‑of‑reserves transparency. SoftBank Vision Fund (Masayoshi Son) — Anchor Investor: Provides 10,500 BTC and global capital‑markets reach to support future Bitcoin‑linked products.