Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald's former CEO, was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Commerce on February 18, 2025, and is a vocal proponent of integrating bitcoin into traditional finance

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On Feb. 18, 2025, the United States Senate confirmed Cantor Fitzgerald's CEO Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce, a position that focuses on bolstering economic growth and advising the president on commerce matters. Lutnick disclosed in 2024 that both he and Cantor Fitzgerald hold bitcoin.

The firm's former CEO, Howard Lutnick, currently serves as the Secretary of Commerce and has been a vocal proponent of integrating BTC into traditional finance.