$XXI

Strategy (MSTR) holds 846,000 Bitcoin, 65% of public companies' total, valued at $71 billion. Top 5 US-listed Bitcoin holders include Twenty One Capital (XXI), MARA Holdings (MARA), Bitcoin Standard Treasury, and Strive (ASST). Investing in Bitcoin stocks carries risks like corporate debt and share dilution.

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Twenty One Capital, Inc. (XXI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 8, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Twenty One Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed David J.

Twenty One Capital (XXI) stock rose 10.2% to $6.12 amid a Bitcoin rally, reaching $72,000. The surge was driven by regulatory support, macroeconomic factors, and increased Bitcoin accumulation. XXI, a Bitcoin-native company, is highly sensitive to BTC price movements. The broader U.S. market declined, highlighting sector-specific momentum.

Jack Mallers stepped down as CEO of Twenty One (XXI), a Tether-backed corporate Bitcoin treasury. The firm began trading Dec. 9, 2025, with about 43,500 BTC (~$4B). Tether gained full control in May 2026. The article links his exit to earlier public questions about mNAV and digital credit cash-flow assumptions. XXI shares fell about 13.5% to near $4.60.

Twenty One Capital (NYSE: XXI) shares fell about 18% to around $4.37 on July 21 after co-founder Jack Mallers abruptly resigned as CEO, citing a strategic disagreement with the board on long-term direction. The company’s prior expansion plan with Tether, Strike and Elektron was reported to be stalled, while a new CEO, Raphael Zagury, said XXI will focus more on cash flow and capital allocation.

Twenty One Capital (NYSE:XXI) shares fell 9.78% to $4.80. The company said founder and CEO Jack Mallers stepped down after board disagreements, with Raphael Zagury taking over. Its planned merger with Strike and Elektron Energy was terminated. The strategy shifts to an institutional Bitcoin operating company, prioritizing cash flow and lending, while an Elektron Energy acquisition remains preliminary.

Tether-controlled Twenty One Capital (XXI) said Jack Mallers stepped down as CEO effective July 20 and will focus on Strike. Tether appointed Raphael Zagury as CEO. A proposed three-way merger of Twenty One, Strike, and Elektron Energy was abandoned, with Strike no longer participating; XXI is considering a two-way combination with Elektron and revising strategy toward acquisitions and bitcoin-backed lending.

Mallers Jack (See Remarks) sold (to issuer) 307,253 shares of Twenty One Capital, Inc. (XXI) at $5.23 ($1.61M total) across 2 trades on 2026-07-20.

Twenty One Capital, Inc. (XXI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EX-10.2 3 ea029862901ex10-2.htm EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND RAPHAEL ZAGURY, DATED JULY 20, 2026 Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of July 20, 2026 (the “ Effective Date ”