Tether Consolidates Control as SoftBank Exits Twenty One Capital

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SoftBank has fully divested its 89.1 million Class A shares in Twenty One Capital to Tether International, consolidating Tether's control and aligning the company's shareholder base with its Bitcoin-focused strategy.

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• SoftBank's Full Exit

  SoftBank sold its entire stake of 89,106,748 Class A common shares to Tether International on May 19, 2026. This transaction is valued at approximately $717 million.

• Tether Consolidates Control

  Tether International, already the controlling shareholder, has now fully acquired SoftBank's stake, strengthening its alignment with the company's strategic vision to become a Bitcoin-native entity.

• Governance Agreement Terminated

  The Governance Agreement, which previously granted significant influence to SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex, was terminated following SoftBank's exit.

• Director Resignations & NYSE Non-Compliance

  Two directors, Jared Roscoe and Vikas J. Parekh, resigned as a result of SoftBank's exit. Mr. Roscoe's departure leaves the audit committee temporarily non-compliant with NYSE rules, which the company plans to address.

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This 8-K announces the completion of a major ownership restructuring, with SoftBank selling its entire 89.1 million Class A common stock stake to Tether International. This transaction, valued at approximately $717 million, significantly consolidates control under Tether, the majority shareholder, reinforcing the company's strategic pivot towards an integrated Bitcoin-native business. While two directors associated with SoftBank resigned, causing temporary NYSE audit committee non-compliance, the company has committed to appointing a new independent member promptly.