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Cryptocurrency Giants Gemini and Genesis Challenge SEC Lawsuit

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By Toby June 3, 2023 339 Views
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In an audacious move, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and debt-ridden Genesis challenged a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit on Friday.

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Securities or Loans? The Debate ContinuesWho’s in Charge of Customer Relations?Gemini vs DCG: A War Over AssetsNegotiations and Warnings: A Quest for SettlementLegal Battles Amid Expansion: Gemini’s Strategic Move

Securities or Loans? The Debate Continues

The lawsuit accuses Gemini’s Earn product of being unregistered securities. But both firms disagree. They argue that Earn, a product offering returns on coin lending, isn’t a security. Genesis supports Gemini’s stance, viewing these transactions as loans. As a result, they’re urging the court to dismiss the SEC’s complaint.

Who’s in Charge of Customer Relations?

The SEC also accuses Gemini of overseeing the Earn program’s customer operations. Gemini counters, positioning itself as merely the Earn product’s transfer agent. This disagreement emerged just before Genesis filed for bankruptcy, following the collapse of another crypto exchange, FTX.

Gemini vs DCG: A War Over Assets

The fallout from these events affected Earn users. Now, Gemini is taking on Genesis’ parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG). Recently, Gemini lodged a claim for the return of over $1.1 billion in assets for 232,000 Earn users.

Negotiations and Warnings: A Quest for Settlement

Currently, Gemini and DCG are trying to find common ground. Their objective is to establish a restructuring and settlement agreement. But there are challenges. DCG missed a massive $630 million loan repayment to Genesis recently, causing Gemini to voice concerns over DCG’s risk of defaulting.

Also read: Gemini Trust Co. Selects Dublin for European Headquarters Amid Regulatory Shift

Legal Battles Amid Expansion: Gemini’s Strategic Move

Amid these legal battles, Gemini is planning to set up operations in the United Kingdom. This comes as regulatory uncertainty increases in their home country, the United States. The conclusion of this lawsuit could dramatically shape the future of cryptocurrency regulation. As we watch the story unfold, one thing is clear: despite regulatory challenges, the crypto industry’s resilience and growth potential are evident in Gemini’s expansion plans.

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Last Updated on June 3, 2023 by Toby