Genesis Global Capital’s Legal Battle with Gemini Trust
Genesis Global Capital, a cryptocurrency lender, has filed a lawsuit against its former business partner, Gemini Trust, seeking recovery of over $689 million in preferential transfers from Genesis. The lawsuit alleges that these transfers were made at the expense of other creditors.
Genesis and Gemini in Legal Disputes
The conflict between Genesis and Gemini began with public disputes and legal battles due to the collapse of FTX. Genesis filed for bankruptcy in January, leading to lawsuits from Gemini against its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG). DCG dismissed the lawsuit as “defamatory” and a “publicity stunt.” The tensions escalated when Gemini counter-sued Genesis over 60 million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) valued at approximately $1.6 billion.
Genesis and Gemini Under Legal Scrutiny
Genesis faced legal action from its parent company, DCG, to recover multiple loans totaling over $600 million. Later, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused Genesis and Gemini of selling unregistered securities, drawing in U.S. authorities. Additional legal issues arose when the New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit alleging that DCG, Genesis, and Gemini defrauded investors of over $1 billion.
Hot Take: Genesis vs. Gemini Legal Battle
The legal dispute between Genesis and Gemini, involving preferential transfers and accusations of defrauding investors, has led to a complex and contentious legal battle with multiple lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny.