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Opinion: Barry Silbert keeps quiet as Genesis goes down in flames
26.1.2023
Opinion: Genesis CEO Barry Silbert should have come clean after FTX imploded. Instead, he’s still deflecting responsibility for his company’s bankruptcy
DCG-Owned Crypto Exchange Luno Just Laid-Off 35% of Its Workforce – Here’s Why
26.1.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno, which is owned by crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group, has slashed 35% of its global workforce.
The company, which has offices in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe, reportedly informed employees during a live-streamed town hall on Wednesday.
“2022 has been...
DCG companies laid off over 500 employees as contagion spreads
25.1.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno fired 330 employees on Jan. 25, joining other DCG companies in cutting headcount
Elon Musk Praises Reports on Latam Common Digital Currency: ‘Probably a Good Idea’
25.1.2023
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, SpaceX, and Tesla, has given his opinion about the latest reports on the creation of a common currency in Latam, to be initially worked on by Argentina and Brazil. Musk stated that this move would be “probably a good idea,” commenting on the topic on social...
UK gov't is hiring a central bank digital currency lead for Treasury team
24.1.2023
The team lead will determine the “strategic direction” for Treasury’s efforts to develop a digital pound in line with the U.K. government’s agenda
Today in Crypto: Genesis Creditors Sue DCG and Barry Silbert, Binance Kept Some Collateral in Same Wallet as Customer Funds, Binance Processed $346M for Bitzlato
24.1.2023
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Genesis creditors file securities lawsuit against Barry Silbert and DCG
24.1.2023
Amid Genesis going through its first bankruptcy hearings, a group of creditors have slapped the firm with a new class action lawsuit
Genesis eyes fast resolution to creditor disputes and bankruptcy exit in May
24.1.2023
A lawyer for Genesis is optimistic it can resolve creditor disputes before the week is out while the firm could exit bankruptcy proceedings in four months
ECB executive board member outlines plans for digital euro to European Parliament
23.1.2023
ECB board member Fabio Panetta affirms the ECB’s digital euro privacy policy and says the digital currency will never be programmable, but it may have an app
Genesis bankruptcy case scheduled for first hearing
22.1.2023
The first hearing in Genesis Capital's bankruptcy case will be held on January 23, according to court filings
Bank of America: ‘Digital Currencies Appear Inevitable’
22.1.2023
Bank of America says “digital currencies appear inevitable,” adding that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins are “a natural evolution of today’s monetary and payment systems.” The bank expects “private sector beneficiaries to emerge in...
Bitcoin’s Crypto Market Action Holds the Upper Hand as Dominance Level Surpasses 40%
21.1.2023
On Jan. 21, 2023, the price of bitcoin reached a 24-hour high of $23,333 per unit at 5 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. The entire crypto-economy is now valued at $1.05 trillion after rising 7.2% against the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin’s price rise has led to the crypto asset’s dominance level...
Going cashless: Norway's digital currency project raises privacy questions
21.1.2023
At this point, the test network for the Norwegian CBDC uses not the public Ethereum ecosystem, but a private version of the enterprise blockchain Hyperledger Besu
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Moves to 5-Month High, as ETH Nears $1,700
21.1.2023
Bitcoin surged to a five-month high to start the weekend, as bullish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. Prices of the world’s largest digital currency rose above $23,000, rebounding from a recent drop towards $20,000. Ethereum also rallied, as it hit its strongest point since...
Decentraland Founders Are Creditors of Bankrupt Genesis - How Much Are They Owed?
21.1.2023
Three Decentraland executives, including two co-founders and the platform's CFO, are named among the top creditors of now-bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global.
Decentraland co-founders Esteban Ordano and Ari Meilich and the platform's CFO Santiago Esponda are listed among the 50 largest...
Genesis' bankruptcy filing was decided by independent committee according to DCG
20.1.2023
A special committee of independent directors recommended and decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Crypto Biz: SBF’s newest Excel spreadsheet reveals all
20.1.2023
FTX's debtors are applying "Herculean" effort to unearth the exchange's remaining assets. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried claims FTX US is solvent
Opinion: Digital Currency Group's Genesis implosion marks another bottom in trust for crypto
20.1.2023
Genesis, a subsidiary of Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 19. Its default could have big implications for the crypto industry
Digital Currency Group Owes Subsidiary Genesis Global Over $1.65B
20.1.2023
The crypto finance firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, with debts around $3.5 billion
Crypto Lender Genesis Files for Bankruptcy Following SEC Lawsuit
20.1.2023
Crypto lender Genesis, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing followed a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Genesis claims to have “ample liquidity to support its ongoing business operations...