Digital Currency Group

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has accused Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert of "bad faith stall tactics" as their respective companies lock horns over a business disagreement precipitated by FTX's multi-billion-dollar implosion late last year. DFD Partners President Bilal Little discusses what this means for the crypto markets. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.

Jan 3, 2023

Markets

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 3, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleJan 3, 2023

Crypto exchange Gemini is being sued by investors over the sale of its interest-earning crypto products. The filing says Gemini abruptly halted the program around Nov. 16 after crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy and contagion from its fall caused a liquidity crisis at Genesis Trading, which functioned as Gemini's borrower. Genesis is owned by Digital Currency Group, which is also the parent of CoinDesk.

Dec 28, 2022

A creditor committee that includes crypto exchange Gemini has presented a plan to Genesis and Digital Currency Group (DCG) to "provide a path for the recovery of assets," Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss said in a tweet. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes. Genesis and CoinDesk are owned by parent company Digital Currency Group. 

Dec 21, 2022

Jo Johnson, brother of former U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson, resigned from the advisory board of crypto exchange Binance, according to London's Telegraph. Plus, Grayscale Investments is exploring options to return a portion of investment capital if the SEC refuses to approve its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Grayscale is owned by the Digital Currency Group and is a sister company of CoinDesk.

Dec 19, 2022

"The Hash" panel discusses their take on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares hitting a record-high discount rate relative to the price of bitcoin (BTC), pushing past 50% for the first time. Genesis is a sister company of CoinDesk, owned by Digital Currency Group.

Dec 13, 2022

Bloomberg reports that a judge involved in the Celsius bankruptcy case ordered the company to return $50 million worth of crypto to users of custody accounts. Plus, shares of the world’s largest bitcoin fund, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), hit a record-high discount rate of nearly 50% relative to the price of bitcoin (BTC). CoinDesk and Grayscale are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Dec 8, 2022

According to Bloomberg, hedge fund Fir Tree is suing crypto investment firm Grayscale to investigate potential mismanagement of its flagship Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). This comes as GBTC is selling at close to a record 43% discount to the price of the underlying bitcoin in the trust. Eaglebrook Advisors Vice President of Research Joe Orsini discusses what this means for the overall crypto markets. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Dec 7, 2022

Eaglebrook Advisors Vice President of Research Joe Orsini discusses his outlook for bitcoin as it dips slightly below the $17,000 level, amid interest rate hike concerns and continued fallout from crypto exchange FTX. Plus, his take on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) selling at close to a record 43% discount to the price of the underlying bitcoin in the trust. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.

Dec 7, 2022

Bernstein Managing Director of Global Digital Assets Gautam Chhugani unpacks the outlook for Genesis and Grayscale's GBTC, amid the ongoing contagion concerns from the fallout of FTX. Grayscale Investments, which manages GBTC, Genesis and CoinDesk are owned by Digital Currency Group.

Nov 29, 2022