Gemini Never Should Have Engaged In Earn Program: Analyst
Tensions are rising between Gemini and Digital Currency Group (DCG) after Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss urged the company's board to remove CEO Barry Silbert. Lumida CEO & Co-Founder Ram Ahluwalia shares his analysis. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.
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.
DCG Responds to Cameron Winklevoss Calling for Barry Silbert’s Removal
Digital Currency Group is responding to the open letter Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss issued, stating in part on Twitter that this "is another desperate and unconstructive publicity stunt." Winklevoss asked the DCG board to remove Silbert, citing DCG's inability to find a fair resolution with creditors of DCG's Genesis unit. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.
Gemini Terminates Its Crypto Yield Product, Amping Up Battle With Genesis
The move, which Gemini says requires Genesis to return all locked-up assets, sunsets the exchange's nearly two-year-old Gemini Earn program.
Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Says Barry Silbert Is 'Unfit to Run DCG'
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss issued an open letter on Tuesday calling for the removal of Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert a week after calling out the executive over a business disagreement. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in on the latest developments. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.
DCG Concerns Linger Amid Crypto Winter
Digital Currency Group (DCG) faces an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC on the transfer of funds between DCG and its Genesis unit, according to a report from Bloomberg. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in. Plus, he discusses his opinion piece titled, "The Impact of Avraham Eisenberg’s Case on the Future of Crypto," focusing on whether "white hat" hacking could benefit DeFi protocols.
Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Calls for Barry Silbert's Ouster From Crypto Conglomerate DCG
Winklevoss, on behalf of Gemini, called for Silbert's removal for his involvement in the disagreement between Genesis and its creditors.
More Time Is Needed To Sort Out Finances, Genesis’ CEO Tells Clients
"The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments for Genesis Global Trading, as its interim CEO told clients it needs more time to sort out its tricky financial position. This comes as Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss blasted DCG CEO Barry Silbert for "bad faith stall tactics." Genesis and CoinDesk share the same parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG).