{"id":3247,"date":"2026-05-20T21:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T21:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=3247"},"modified":"2026-05-20T21:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T21:02:20","slug":"tether-takes-over-softbanks-stake-in-bitcoin-treasury-firm-twenty-one-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/tether-takes-over-softbanks-stake-in-bitcoin-treasury-firm-twenty-one-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Tether Takes Over SoftBank\u2019s Stake in Bitcoin Treasury Firm Twenty One Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"415\" data-id=\"3248\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_1409-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_1409-1.jpeg 738w, https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_1409-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_1409-1-520x292.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_1409-1-610x343.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tether has officially acquired the minority stake previously held by SoftBank Group in Bitcoin treasury focused company Twenty One Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the completion of the deal, SoftBank representatives stepped down from Twenty One Capital\u2019s board of directors in accordance with the shareholder agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tether Strengthens Its Position in Twenty One Capital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an official statement, Tether explained that the acquisition reflects the continued evolution of Twenty One Capital as it advances its long term Bitcoin focused strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the transaction finalized, SoftBank\u2019s direct involvement in the company\u2019s governance structure has now officially ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino praised SoftBank\u2019s contribution during the company\u2019s early development phase. According to Ardoino, SoftBank\u2019s experience investing in major global technology firms helped provide credibility, strategic perspective, and operational discipline during a crucial stage of Twenty One Capital\u2019s formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that Tether\u2019s confidence in the company has only grown stronger and that the firm plans to continue building on the foundation established during SoftBank\u2019s involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Twenty One Capital\u2019s Growth Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty One Capital was launched in April 2025 as a crypto focused investment venture led by Jack Mallers, who was appointed chief executive officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company was initially backed by Tether International and Bitfinex as majority owners, while SoftBank Group and Cantor Fitzgerald joined as early investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At launch, the company disclosed that it would begin operations with approximately 3.6 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin held in its treasury reserves. SoftBank participated as a minority stakeholder, while Tether maintained controlling ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later that same year, Twenty One Capital became a publicly traded company in New York through a SPAC merger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Future Merger Plans Already Under Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last month, Tether introduced a multi stage proposal involving Twenty One Capital. The plan includes an initial merger between Twenty One Capital and Strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following that step, the proposal outlines a second merger involving the combined entity and bitcoin mining company Elektron Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the latest available data, Twenty One Capital currently holds 43,514 BTC, making it the second largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company still trails far behind Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, which reportedly holds 843,738 BTC in its treasury reserves.#cryptp#cryptonews <a href=\"https:\/\/coinsignals.net\">https:\/\/coinsignals.net<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic\">https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tether has officially acquired the minority stake previously held by SoftBank Group in Bitcoin treasury focused company Twenty One Capital. 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