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Grayscale Calls SEC’s Disapproval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘Unreasonable’; Crypto Layoffs Continue
In a new court filing, digital asset management company Grayscale blasted the U.S. securities regulator for its "illogical" and "fundamentally unreasonable" argument against approving a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company DCG. Plus, the latest developments on layoffs plaguing the crypto industry.
Genesis Reportedly Owes Creditors Over $3B; Blockchain.com Lays Off 28% of Workforce
Troubled crypto lender Genesis owes its creditors over $3 billion prompting its parent company, Digital Currency Group, to look at asset sales to pay off the debt, according to the Financial Times. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Plus, cryptocurrency brokerage Blockchain.com said it's letting go of 28% of its workforce as crypto's cruel winter continues.
Rep. Jim Himes on Crypto Regulation Outlook
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" to discuss how policymakers are approaching crypto in the 2023 agenda amid the uncertainty surrounding crypto giant Digital Currency Group (DCG) and the fallout of crypto exchange FTX. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. The Congressman weighs in on whether Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations and previous appearances in Washington, D.C. had any impact on crypto regulation. Plus, his insights on SEC's approach to regulating digital assets.
DCG, Gemini Tensions Escalate as Winklevoss Calls for Removal of Barry Silbert
The Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange Gemini escalated its dispute with Digital Currency Group's (DCG) Genesis Global Trading – its partner on a crypto lending product pitched to smaller investors – by terminating a key aspect of their relationship. Lumida CEO and co-founder Ram Ahluwalia weighs in on the latest tensions escalating between DCG and Gemini. DCG is the parent company of Genesis and CoinDesk.
DCG's Barry Silbert Discusses Genesis in Letter to Shareholders
Barry Silbert, the head of crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group (DCG), gave his shareholders more details about his company's Genesis Capital lending division that was forced to halt customer withdrawals in the aftermath of FTX's November collapse. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company DCG. Hodder Law Firm Managing Partner Sasha Hodder weighs in on the latest developments.
Gemini Escalates Dispute with DCG's Genesis; Coinbase Shares Jump Following Layoff Announcement
Crypto exchange Gemini is ramping up its dispute with Digital Currency Group's (DCG) Genesis Global Trading – its partner on a crypto lending product pitched to smaller investors – by terminating a key aspect of their relationship. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company DCG. Plus, Coinbase (COIN) shares are on the rise after the crypto exchange announced plans to layoff roughly 20% of its workforce.
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $17K
XBTO Group Head of Trading Paul Eisma joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the early 2023 rally in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) amid lingering concerns surrounding parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG is also the parent company of CoinDesk. Plus, his reaction to bitcoin trading steadily above $17,000 and the recent lack of liquidity in the BTC market.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows to 8-Week Low
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's early 2023 rally outpaced that of its underlying bitcoin holdings, significantly narrowing its discount to the net asset value. The closed-end trust with more than $10 billion in assets under management is up 17.5% to begin the year versus about a 5% advance in the price of bitcoin to its current $17,300. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company DCG. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."
