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From Bitcoin to Tether: How Trump’s Campaign Quietly Raked in Millions in Crypto

October 16, 2024

Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign has seen a notable influx of cryptocurrency donations. A political action committee (PAC) supporting Trump pulled in $7.5 million during the third quarter, underscoring a growing interest from the crypto community. Trump Campaign Receives $7.5 Million in Cryptocurrency Donations Trump’s campaign contributions came in via various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC),…
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Winklevoss Twins Donate $1 Million to Elizabeth Warren Rival John Deaton

July 19, 2024

The Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, founders of Gemini and Winklevoss Capital, have donated $1 million to support the campaign of pro-crypto candidate John Deaton in the state of Massachusetts. Both stated that their goal with this donation is to help Deaton beat Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has an anti-crypto stance. On X, Tyler explained…
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2024 Republican Platform Defends Bitcoin Mining and the Right to Self-Custody Crypto

July 8, 2024

The Republican Party has integrated cryptocurrency issues into its 2024 platform titled “Make America Great Again.” The document outlines the party’s intention to “end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican crypto crackdown” on law-abiding citizens. Republican Party Integrates Cryptocurrency Into 2024 Platform As the 2024 U.S. general election nears, cryptocurrency and blockchain topics have become significant policy…
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Winklevoss Twins Invest $4.5M in Crypto Podcaster Peter McCormack’s Football Club

April 15, 2024

Winklevoss Capital, an investment firm founded by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss has invested $4.5 million in a non-league football club which is owned by crypto podcaster Peter McCormack. In an announcement, the UK-based football club Real Bedford (RBFC) said, following the investment both of the Winklevoss brothers will assume the role of co-owners…
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Blockchain-Focused Super Pac Raises Millions From Crypto Magnates in January

February 21, 2024

According to a recent report, a super political action committee (PAC) focused on the cryptocurrency industry has secured $4.9 million in contributions from Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss. Additionally, the super PAC named Fairshake amassed $6.3 million in funds last month, as per records from the federal elections. Crypto Leaders Amplify Blockchain PAC’s Influence With…
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Gemini CTO and APAC CEO Pravjit Tiwana Reportedly Leaving Company After Nearly 2 Years

November 7, 2023

Source: Gemini Pravjit Tiwana, the global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Asia head of Gemini Trust Co., is reportedly leaving the company. Gemini Trust Co., co-founded by twin entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has been grappling with the ongoing hurdles of securing and retaining talent amid the ongoing regulatory challenges in the US. CryptoNews recently…
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Gemini sues Genesis over GBTC shares used as Earn collateral, now worth $1.6B

October 28, 2023

Genesis wants to use the shares’ initial value in claims and is not releasing additional collateral transferred by DCG, the suit claims. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini filed an adversary proceeding against bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Global Holdco in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court on Oct. 27. At issue is the fate of 62,086,586 shares…
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Report Reveals 88,200 Millionaires Built Wealth Through Cryptocurrency

September 5, 2023

A study by Henley & Partners, an investment migration consultancy in London, reveals an interesting insight: of the world’s 56.1 million millionaires, a notable 88,200 have earned their fortunes in cryptocurrency. Crypto’s Elite: How Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Carved Out a New Generation of Millionaires and Billionaires At the time of writing, the crypto…
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Billionaire Winklevoss Twins and DCG’s Barry Silbert Dispute Takes a Nasty Turn

July 11, 2023

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the billionaire twins who owns crypto exchange Gemini, may have a hidden agenda with their lawsuit against Barry Silbert’s crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group (DCG), a recent Fortune article has suggested. According to the article, there is a chance that the lawsuit filed by the Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange will not…
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DCG Dismisses Gemini Lawsuit As “Publicity Stunt” By Winklevoss

July 8, 2023

Digital Currency Group responded to the lawsuit filed by Gemini alleging it defrauded its creditors by calling it a “publicity stunt” by Cameron Winklevoss. Gemini revealed yesterday that it has filed a lawsuit against DCG and its CEO Barry Silbert for orchestrating and directly perpetrating a fraud against creditors. Gemini claimed that the DCG CEO…
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