Gemini

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.

Jul 10, 2023

“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.

Jul 7, 2023

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.

Jul 7, 2023

Policy

The lawsuit is the latest escalation by Gemini, which is trying to recover funds for its Earn program held by DCG subsidiary Genesis.

By Nikhilesh DeJul 7, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) remains little-changed after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes are released. Valkyrie refiled its application for a spot bitcoin ETF with the SEC. And, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss tweets a "final offer" to DCG CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.

Jul 5, 2023

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini crypto exchange, tweeted what he described as a "final offer" in the debt-restructuring talks over the bankrupt digital asset firm Genesis, bringing months of negotiations and mediation to a head with a plan for $1.5 billion in forbearance payments and fresh loans. Michael Moro, the former CEO of Genesis Trading, who is now the CEO at crypto derivatives exchange Ankex shares reaction. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.

Jul 5, 2023

Finance

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.

By Bradley KeounJul 4, 2023

Consensus Magazine

A fintech hub turned early crypto adopter, Singapore raised billions through ICOs. Cue parties on yachts and at luxury villas. But after the collapse of homegrown crypto darlings Terraform Labs and Three Arrows Capital, the No. 2 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 is searching for the right regulatory balance to encourage crypto without getting burned again.

By Jeanhee KimJun 27, 2023

Pepecoin (PEPE) has clocked gains over 40% in the last 24 hours and is up roughly 70% on the week. This comes as Gemini posted on Twitter Wednesday that the crypto exchange is "feeling pepish about something coming soon." CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Jun 22, 2023

Finance

Parent company Hedgehog Technologies raised $1.6 million in August 2021 to build the platform.

By Helene BraunJun 21, 2023