Digital Currency Group

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)'s discount narrowed to 35%, the lowest level since Nov. 7, following what seemed to be a favorable court hearing on Tuesday for Grayscale Investments in its bid to convert the trust into a spot bitcoin ETF. Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy at tech advocacy group Chamber of Progress, a tech advocacy group, weighs in. Plus, her outlook for CBDCs. CoinDesk and Grayscale are owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Mar 8, 2023

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a notable change from his Senate testimony on Tuesday, compared to his prepared remarks before the House on Wednesday. The central bank chair said no decision has been made on the size of the coming March rate hike. Arca Head of Research Katie Talati discusses the impact of Powell's remarks on bitcoin (BTC). Plus, her take on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount narrowing and Alameda Research's lawsuit against Grayscale. CoinDesk and Grayscale are owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Mar 8, 2023

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount to net asset value (NAV) has narrowed to below 35%, its lowest point since Nov. 7, according to data from TradingView, following what seemed a favorable court hearing on Tuesday for the company. Grayscale Investment Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm reacts and discusses the possible outcomes of the case. CoinDesk and Grayscale are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Mar 8, 2023

A panel of judges appeared skeptical of the SEC's arguments during Tuesday's appeals court hearing in Grayscale's ongoing bid to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. This comes as the GBTC discount to net asset value has narrowed to below 35%, its lowest point since Nov. 7, according to data from TradingView. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm weighs in. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Mar 8, 2023

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before Congress on Tuesday, warning banks should be "quite cautious" about getting involved in digital assets. Separately, a panel of judges appeared skeptical of the SEC's arguments during Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF hearing. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Mar 7, 2023

FTX sister company Alameda Research has filed a lawsuit against crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments seeking injunctive relief to realize what it claims is over $250 million in asset value for the FTX Debtor’s customers and creditors. "First Mover" hosts weigh in on the latest developments. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Mar 7, 2023

Bitcoin miner Stronghold Digital's (SDIG) latest debt restructuring deal will allow the postponement of principal repayments on $54.9 million of debt through June 2024. Stronghold Digital Mining CEO and co-Chairman Greg Beard discusses the firm's strategies to avoid bankruptcy in a crypto winter. Plus, insights on the two-year deal with miner hosting company Foundry for 4,500 miners and reaction to Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging the U.S. government to compel crypto miners to disclose their energy consumption data. CoinDesk and Foundry are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Feb 16, 2023

Genesis Global Holdco filed for bankruptcy protection last month and unveiled the final details of a proposed plan to sell itself off alongside Genesis Global Trading to help parent Digital Currency Group (DCG) pay off some of the firm's creditors. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in Genesis' bankruptcy process and what we know so far. DCG is the parent company of Genesis and CoinDesk.

Feb 13, 2023

Digital Currency Group (DCG) intends to sell its subsidiary Genesis' crypto trading business as well as its lending arm, which is restructuring through bankruptcy, a Genesis attorney said Monday as the company revealed a pact with creditors. Lumida CEO and co-founder Ram Ahluwalia shares his analysis. DCG is also the parent company of CoinDesk.

Feb 7, 2023

Earlier Monday, CoinDesk reported that DCG and Genesis had reached an agreement with a key group of creditors. Lumida CEO and co-founder Ram Ahluwalia discusses the potential outcomes for Digital Currency Group amid crypto winter. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

Feb 7, 2023