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Genesis settles with the SEC, agreeing to a $21 million penalty
Genesis Global Capital, LLC settles with the SEC, agreeing to a $21 million penalty for unregistered securities offerings through its Gemini Earn program.
FTX Seeks Court Approval to Sell $175M Genesis Claim Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
FTX has filed a motion in Delaware court to sell a $175 million claim against bankrupt Genesis Global Capital, aiming to optimize returns from the sale. The move is part of FTX's broader strategy to manage its financial recovery post-collapse, with the proposed sales procedure designed to ensure maximum value from the claim amidst Genesis's ongoing legal and financial challenges.
Genesis Agrees to $21 Million SEC Settlement in Bankruptcy Resolution Effort
Genesis Global settles with the SEC for $21 million over unregistered securities sales allegations, aiming to mitigate legal challenges and focus on repaying customers amid bankruptcy proceedings. The agreement, pending a February 14 hearing, marks a significant step towards resolving the company's financial and legal hurdles.
DCG Completes Payment of Short-Term Debts to Dissolved Crypto Lender Genesis
Digital Currency Group paid up all short-term loans to Genesis, a previous bitcoin lending platform, as promised. DCG repaid $700 million in 2023 despite crypto sector woes. Genesis filed for bankruptcy in early 2023 after a withdrawal halt due to obligations of over $3.5 billion to its principal creditors. The bitcoin market is changing significantly with this development.
Binance CEO CZ Alerts Users of Phishing Attacks Following Kroll Data Leak
Binance CEO CZ warns FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis of new phishing attacks linked to the Kroll data leak, citing an employee SIM swap. He emphasizes cybersecurity awareness and user vigilance in the cryptocurrency sector.
Genesis Coin Inc, Powering 35% of Global Bitcoin ATM Transactions, Acquired by Bitstop Founders
Genesis Coin Inc, the first and largest Bitcoin ATM software platform worldwide announced today that they have been acquired by early Bitcoin ATM pioneers Andrew Barnard and Doug Carrillo.
Genesis and DCG seek asset recovery amid financial concerns.
Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, claims Houlihan Lokey is fixing liquidity difficulties. FTX's failure may have worsened Gemini's 20% personnel layoffs this year. Gemini started its US interest-earning program "Earn" in 2021.
Ethereum bulls awaken after four years to transfer 22,982 ETH.
Recently, two inactive accounts transferred 22,982 ETH to new addresses. Genesis and Poloniex ETH tokens transferred 13,103.99 ETH and 9,878 ETH, respectively. On transfer day, the asset cost approximately $1,200 per ETH.
Genesis hires a bankruptcy avoidance specialist
GGC restructured. Moelis & Company is engaged. Voyager Digital declared bankruptcy on July 1, triggering ICO flood fears. Genesis Global Trading ceased lending. Insolvency and "unprecedented market turmoil" halted FTX. Grayscale Investments, Digital Currency Group's parent, predicts $800 million in 2022 sales.
Genesis rejects bankruptcy plans
Genesis, a cryptocurrency loan startup, has denied reports that it is contemplating a "imminent" bankruptcy case. According to reports, the company had difficulty acquiring funds for its lending section and informed investors that it would have to declare bankruptcy. Genesis said on November 16 that withdrawals had been temporarily halted due to "unprecedented market turmoil" after FTX's demise.
Grayscale Launches New Crypto Dealer as Genesis Got Incapacitated With 3AC Bankruptcy
Grayscale Investments, one of the largest asset managers in the digital currency ecosystem has launched a new broker-dealer dubbed Grayscale Securities, recent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission show
Crypto Broker Genesis Cuts 20% Workforce, CEO Michael Moro Stepping Down
Genesis is laying off 20% of its 260-strong workforce, and its CEO is leaving. The announcement comes after the firm lost money that it loaned to the insolvent hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.
Crypto Broker Genesis Says Lending Business Declined in Q2
Genesis blamed the fierce crypto downturn as the reason for the fall of its lending revenues. The company issued new loans worth $40 billion in Q2, a decrease of 9% from Q1.
Canadian Fintech Firm Stablecorp Secures $1.5m from Crypto Leaders
Canadian fintech firm Stablecorp announced that it has secured $1.5 million in participation from crypto market leaders, including Circle Ventures, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) in the Pre-Series A Funding Round.
Genesis Digital Assets Raises $125M to Expand Bitcoin Mining Business
Digital asset lending firm Genesis Capital has raised $125 million in equity financing to expand its Bitcoin mining business, mainly in North America and Northern Europe.