Bankruptcy
Lawyers for Genesis and Its Creditors Are ‘Optimistic’ for a Quick Resolution to Bankruptcy Woes
Attorneys from all parties at Monday’s First Day hearing lauded “around-the-clock” efforts undertaken to resolve the brokerage’s disputes with its creditors.
A Dive Into 0xd62, a Genesis OTC Wallet That’s Moving Money
It just had one of the biggest movements of ETH ever, just as its corporate sibling filed for bankruptcy. Its big transfers tend to coincide with big events at the company.
First Hearing in Genesis Bankruptcy Case
Genesis Global Holdco LLC, the holding company of troubled cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after being pummeled by two of 2022's biggest industry collapses. Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Managing Partner Lisa Bragança discusses what to expect from its first bankruptcy hearing and whether Genesis' trading business is free of liability as the company's trading arm continues to move money around on blockchains, according to Nansen. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
DCG Outlook as Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses File for Bankruptcy Protection
Robert Leshner, founder of decentralized finance lending platform Compound Labs, compares DCG to a baseball player trying to play with one hand tied behind their back, after Genesis Global Holdco LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. DCG is the parent company of Genesis and CoinDesk.
Compound Labs Founder on Options for Genesis Creditors
Compound Labs founder Robert Leshner discusses the potential options for Genesis' creditors, like himself, after the crypto lender filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and owes over $3.5 billion to its top 50 creditors. DCG is the parent company of Genesis and CoinDesk.
First Hearing in Genesis Bankruptcy Case Set for Monday
Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital's first hearing in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case will take place Monday afternoon, according to court filings. Genesis has over 100,000 creditors among the three companies that declared bankruptcy. Robert Leshner, Founder of decentralized finance lending platform Compound Labs and a Genesis creditor, discusses his take on Genesis' bankruptcy developments and the state of the NFT market. DCG is the parent company of Genesis and CoinDesk.
Sullivan & Cromwell To Continue Representing FTX in Bankruptcy Proceedings Despite Controversy
A bankruptcy court judge in Delaware has given New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell the green light to continue representing FTX during its bankruptcy proceedings. CoinDesk regulation reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses the recent controversy about the white-shoe law firm's potential conflicts of interest. Plus, the latest on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's recent online posts.
Stellar Foundation Nicked by Genesis Bankruptcy With $13M Claim
The Stellar Development Foundation was revealed to be among the bankrupt crypto lending desk’s largest creditors.
Bitcoin Holds Firm Over $21K as DCG Responds to Genesis' Chapter 11 Filing
The price of bitcoin is remaining calm, after Genesis’ crypto lending businesses file for bankruptcy protection. In a statement on Friday, DCG said that neither it nor any of its employees, including those on Genesis’ board of directors, were involved in the decision to file for bankruptcy, and that DCG would continue to operate “business as usual." DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk and Genesis.
