Howard Lutnick
Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s pick to be the 41st U.S. Commerce Secretary, is a pro-crypto businessman who has been Chairman and CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald since 1991.
By Geoffrey Lyons
Published on Nov 29, 2024
Last modified on Feb 26, 2026

Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s pick to be the 41st U.S. Commerce Secretary, is a pro-crypto businessman who has been Chairman and CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald since 1991.
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Lutnick’s street cred
Trump’s announcement made waves in the crypto world because of Lutnick’s pro-crypto stance and track record managing digital assets:

