'Winklevoss Twins' Crypto Firm Gemini Sued Over $689M In Customer Withdrawals' - NY Post
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Genesis Global is suing Gemini Trust to recover over $689 million withdrawn by customers before Genesis filed for bankruptcy in January. The lawsuit aims to claw back funds for fairer creditor distribution. Genesis, facing SEC scrutiny and internal disputes, is proceeding with bankruptcy liquidation. The SEC sued Genesis, Digital Currency Group, and Gemini for defrauding investors. Gemini had also sued DCG and Genesis over failed crypto lending partnerships and unreturned collateral.
November 22, 2023 | 5:59 pm
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Genesis Global's lawsuit against Gemini Trust and the ongoing legal and regulatory issues may indirectly affect Coinbase due to the overall negative sentiment in the cryptocurrency industry.
While Coinbase is not directly involved in the lawsuit, the negative news surrounding major players in the cryptocurrency space can lead to a loss of confidence among investors and users, potentially affecting Coinbase's stock price in the short term due to perceived industry risk.
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Genesis Global's legal actions and bankruptcy proceedings may impact Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as Genesis had pledged shares in a bitcoin trust as collateral on Gemini Earn loans.
The direct mention of Genesis suing over unreturned shares in a bitcoin trust, which is likely GBTC, indicates a direct connection to the trust's assets. This could lead to negative sentiment among investors, potentially affecting GBTC's price as the legal situation unfolds.
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