BSTR Renegotiates SPAC Merger Terms with CEPO

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) is renegotiating its planned public listing through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO), abandoning the original terms set in July 2025 to better align with current market conditions. The companies announced they will not proceed under the previous business combination agreement and are discussing a revised structure, with details to be provided in future filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The previously announced private placement financing tied to the merger is no longer required, and CEPO has indefinitely postponed its shareholder meeting originally scheduled for July 10. Any redemption requests from CEPO shareholders will be canceled, and shares will be returned without action needed from investors. This announcement follows a series of delays, including a previous postponement of the shareholder meeting to allow for additional time and an extended redemption deadline. BSTR initially planned to go public through a SPAC merger with CEPO in July 2025, aiming to debut with over 30000 bitcoin on its balance sheet, positioning it as one of the largest publicly traded corporate bitcoin holders. The transaction also included plans to raise up to 1.5 billion dollars through a private investment in public equity (PIPE). Earlier this year, Adam Back indicated that launching during a weaker bitcoin market could allow BSTR to accumulate bitcoin at lower prices ahead of a potential recovery. CEPO continues to trade around 10.50.