Gemini
CFTC Sues Gemini Over Bitcoin Futures Case From 2017
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Gemini Trust on allegations of “misleading statements and information” made by the exchange’s staff during their 2017 launch trading of a BTC futures contract. Jones Day Financial Markets Partner Josh Sterling discusses why the lawsuit is a “forward looking” lesson for crypto regulation.
Crypto Firms, Especially Exchanges, Slash Jobs as Market Rout Continues
Many crypto companies are announcing substantial job cuts and hiring freezes amid challenging times for cryptocurrency and equity markets.
CFTC Sues Gemini Over Bitcoin Futures Case From 2017
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Gemini Trust Company LLC on allegations the crypto exchange’s staff misled the federal regulator during Gemini’s 2017 effort to launch trading of what would have been the United States' first bitcoin futures contracts. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the details of the lawsuit and its implications for bitcoin spot ETFs.
Gemini Cuts 10% of Staff, Blames Crypto Winter
Crypto exchange Gemini said that it will lay off about 10% of its employees due to “turbulent market conditions that are likely to persist for some time.” Paul Eisma, XBTO Group head of trading, discusses his outlook on the crypto markets as bitcoin (BTC) struggles to hold above $30,000.
Gemini Cuts 10% of Staff, Blaming ‘Turbulent’ Crypto Market
Cryptocurrency exchange and custodian Gemini will lay off about 10% of its employees, blaming it on the “turbulent” crypto market. “The Hash” panel discusses how layoffs and hiring freezes might affect the momentum of the crypto industry. Plus, what to do if you are left with no jobs.
CFTC Sues Gemini Over Bitcoin Futures Case From 2017
Gemini partnered with Cboe to try and launch what would have been the nation’s first bitcoin futures contracts.
Winklevoss-Led Gemini Cuts 10% of Staff, Citing ‘Turbulent’ Crypto Market
Gemini cited the cryptocurrency downturn along with macroeconomic market conditions.
Citadel Securities, BlackRock, Gemini Slam Social Media Accusations of Involvement With UST Collapse
A conspiracy theory that began on 4chan and was amplified by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has been met with swift denials by all parties.
Luna Foundation Guard’s Reserve Balance Declines to Zero to Defend UST Peg
Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has moved all of its reserves to bitcoin exchanges to defend its UST stablecoin’s 1:1 dollar peg. LFG’s reserve balance has declined from 80,394 BTC to zero, and the majority has been deposited onto the Gemini exchange. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
