In an email found within the motion by Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Barry Silbert to dismiss the lawsuit initiated by the New York Attorney General, discussions of a potential merger between Gemini and Genesis were revealed before Genesis ultimately opted to declare bankruptcy. “Combined Gemini and Genesis would be a juggernaut and would be…
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Genesis Global obtained bankruptcy court approval on Wednesday to sell its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares. The bankrupt crypto lender can now sell its 35m GBTC shares worth over $1.3b as part of efforts to reimburse customers. In a Feb. 14 hearing conducted via Zoom, Judge Sean Lane signed off on an order permitting the…
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Genesis Global Capital has received authorization to offload its stake in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Genesis Global Permitted to Liquidate $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin Trust Shares According to Bloomberg, Genesis Global Holdco LLC secured Judge Sean Lane’s approval to liquidate its GBTC investments, currently estimated at $1.3 billion. The request…
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Bitcoin’s open interest has surged past $11 billion for the first time in over two years. This uptick comes when the world’s most valuable coin surges, recently easing past $51,000, the highest level since December 2021. Surging Open Interest And Order Book Imbalance According to Kaiko, a leading crypto analytics provider, this upswing in open…
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After settling with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Genesis Global has reportedly reached an agreement to settle with the Office of the New York Attorney General. The official had accused the company, along with its parent company Digital Currency Group and Gemini, regarding “fraudulent schemes” associated with its lending platform. Genesis and NYAG…
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In a legal document filed on Feb. 6, 2024, the crypto juggernaut, Digital Currency Group (DCG), voiced opposition to Genesis’ revised bankruptcy strategy for multiple concerns. DCG argues that the plan favors certain creditors over others unjustly, and the company’s legal team charges Genesis with violating their fiduciary responsibilities and presenting the proposal in bad…
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Digital Currency Group (DCG) has opposed the bankruptcy plans of its subsidiary Genesis, arguing that it goes against the law and favors a small group of creditors. In a Feb 5 court filing, the company asked the court not to approve the Revised Plan submitted by Genesis for multiple reasons, including violating the Bankruptcy Code…
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Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital, currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, has requested permission to sell trust assets worth approximately $1.6 billion. In a motion filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York, the firm sought approval to sell assets held by Genesis, a subsidiary of the Digital Currency Group. The assets include…
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After reaching an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bankrupt company Genesis Global Capital has submitted a petition to the bankruptcy court to dispose of holdings from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, Ethereum Trust, and Ethereum Classic Trust. These assets are estimated to be worth approximately $1.59 billion, and the debtors argue that…
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Facing charges from the SEC over its crypto lending practices, Genesis has agreed to a $21 million settlement. This move aims to close a chapter of legal challenges following the company’s bankruptcy filing last year amid a wider crypto market collapse. Genesis Strikes $21 Million Deal With SEC to Resolve Lawsuit Genesis Global Holdco has…
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