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Crypto Industry Outlook as BlockFi Files For Bankruptcy
Bernstein Managing Director of Global Digital Assets Gautam Chhugani discusses his outlook for the crypto sector as BlockFi files for bankruptcy in the wake of FTX's collapse. Plus, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is drawing market attention after sister company Genesis Global Capital said its lending unit would halt customer withdrawals. Grayscale Investments, which manages GBTC, Genesis and CoinDesk are owned by Digital Currency Group.
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Purchases $1.5M in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares
Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management bought 176,945 shares ($1.5 million) in Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) on Monday as the crypto market touched a two-year low. Genesis, Grayscale and CoinDesk are owned by Digital Currency Group. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Ark's latest crypto bets.
CoinFund President on FTX Contagion Fears
According to a Bloomberg report, Genesis Global Trading is in talks with potential investors for at least $1 billion in fresh capital. CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the state of the crypto industry as it continues to suffer ripple effects from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by the Digital Currency Group.
‘Grayscale Discount’ Widens as FTX Contagion Spreads
Shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the world’s largest publicly traded crypto fund, are trading at a record discount relative to the price of the underlying bitcoin (BTC). "The Hash" discuss the impact of FTX's fallout on the overall market. CoinDesk is an independent subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), which also owns Grayscale.
FTX Collapse: Ontario Teachers' to Write Off FTX Stake; Genesis Block Reportedly Ceases Trading Services
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, one of Canada's largest pension funds with nearly $250 billion in assets under management (AUM), will write down the entirety of its $95 million investment in FTX after the troubled crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy protection. And Genesis Block will cease over-the-counter (OTC) trading services in wake of contagion risks from the now-bankrupt FTX exchange, according to a Reuters report. Genesis Block Trading is unrelated to Genesis Global Capital, which is owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG is also the parent company of CoinDesk.
Bitcoin Outlook in Wake of FTX Implosion
Quantum Economics Bitcoin Analyst Jason Deane discusses his analysis and outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency slips on the news of Genesis' crypto-lending unit halting customer withdrawals. Plus, insights into the bitcoin mining industry. Genesis and CoinDesk both operate under Digital Currency Group.
Temasek to Write Off up to $300M Invested in FTX; House Committee to Hold Hearing on FTX Collapse
Genesis Global Trading's lending arm is temporarily suspending redemptions and new loan originations. Singapore's state investment fund Temasek is preparing to write off between $200 million and $300 million invested in FTX. The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing into FTX next month. Sam Bankman-Fried, Tom Brady and other FTX promoters have been sued. Genesis and CoinDesk both operate under Digital Currency Group.
Grayscale Declares 'Business as Usual' Despite Sister Company Genesis Global Capital Suspending Withdrawals
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments is seeking to reassure investors they will not be affected by Genesis Global Capital suspending withdrawals in the wake of crypto exchange FTX's collapse. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest fallout from FTX. Digital Currency Group is the parent company of Grayscale, Genesis and also CoinDesk.
Genesis’ Crypto-Lending Unit Pauses Customer Withdrawals Amid FTX Collapse
The lending arm of crypto investment bank Genesis Global Trading is temporarily suspending redemptions and new loan originations in the wake of FTX’s collapse, Interim CEO Derar Islim told customers on a call Wednesday. Genesis owner Digital Currency Group is also the parent company of CoinDesk. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in.