Digital Currency Group
Legal Expert Weighs in on Gemini's Lawsuit Against DCG
Crypto firm Gemini sued Digital Currency Group last week, alleging the industry conglomerate and its founder Barry Silbert committed "fraud" through DCG subsidiary Genesis, which held funds for Gemini tied to the latter company's Earn program. Hodder Law Firm Managing Partner Sasha Hodder discusses the key takeaways. Plus, what to make of Twitter threatening to sue Facebook parent company Meta over the Threads app. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by DCG.
DCG Calls Gemini Lawsuit a Publicity Stunt; Analyst Downplays U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Hype
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including Digital Currency Group's comments after Gemini announced its lawsuit against the industry conglomerate. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. A new JPMorgan report explains why the SEC's approval of a spot bitcoin ETF will not be a game changer. And, an update on when the much-awaited layer 2 blockchain Shibarium is expected to go live.
Cameron Winklevoss Says Gemini Filed Lawsuit Against Digital Currency Group
Crypto trust firm Gemini is suing Digital Currency Group, alleging the industry conglomerate and its founder Barry Silbert committed "fraud" through DCG subsidiary Genesis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments, as DCG calls Gemini's latest legal action "baseless" and "defamatory." Both CoinDesk and Genesis are owned by DCG.
Gemini Sues Digital Currency Group and Founder Barry Silbert Alleging 'Fraud'
The lawsuit is the latest escalation by Gemini, which is trying to recover funds for its Earn program held by DCG subsidiary Genesis.
Horizen Sheds Privacy Coin Moniker Amid Global Regulatory Scrutiny
Self-described layer 0 blockchain Horizen is shedding its privacy coin moniker following global regulatory scrutiny. Horizen co-founder and CEO Rob Viglione discusses the move and what it means for the broader crypto ecosystem. Horizen is backed by crypto hedge fund Grayscale's Horizen Trust. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.
Former Genesis CEO Michael Moro on Taking Helm of Crypto Derivatives Exchange
Michael Moro, the former CEO of Genesis Trading, is taking the helm of a new crypto derivatives exchange called Ankex, which was incubated within crypto custody tech firm Qredo. Ankex CEO Michael Moro shares insights into the new venture. Plus, Moro's reaction to the latest debt-restructuring talks over the bankrupt crypto firm Genesis. Genesis and CoinDesk both operate under Digital Currency Group.
Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Tweets $1.5B 'Final Offer' in Debt Talks Over Crypto Firm Genesis
Creditors of the crypto financial firm Genesis propose a package $1.5 billion of forbearance payments and loans denominated in dollars, bitcoin and ether, according to a term sheet posted on Twitter by the Gemini co-founder.
Crypto Lender Genesis Amends Reorganization Plan as Mediated Talks Continue
The updated plan from mediated discussions with parent company DCG reflects “substantial agreement” on several key issues.
Genesis Bankruptcy Judge Extends Mediation Period Between Genesis, Creditors
The insolvent lender will now have until August 2 to submit a plan to emerge from bankruptcy.
Defunct Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC Insists on Taking Part in Genesis Mediation
The defunct crypto hedge fund has claimed over $1 billion against Genesis, which itself filed for bankruptcy in January.
