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Happy Birthday Bitcoin: 15 Fun Facts About Leading Cryptocurrency
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 11:33am | 1715Jan. 3, 2009 is one of the most important dates in the world. On this day, 15 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), forever changing the world of cryptocurrency. To celebrate the 15th birthday of Bitcoin, here are 15 fun facts about the cryptocurrency. 1....
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If You Invested $1,000 In Bitcoin When The First Bitcoin ETF Was Filed, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (And Did You Beat Tesla, Apple?)
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 4:46pm | 966Investors continue to be optimistic that Bitcoin ETFs will be approved. Signs point to a matter of when and not if. The optimism even helped propel the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over a key $31,000 level on Monday. Here’s a look at how much an investment in the leading cryptocurrency...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Bitcoin When The First Bitcoin ETF Was Filed, Here Are Your Gains Vs. Tesla, Apple
Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 3:54pm | 1028The long journey to have Bitcoin ETFs available to U.S. traders could be nearing an end date with a recent ruling against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for previously rejecting an ETF conversion. Here’s a look at the early history of Bitcoin ETF proposals and how investors could...
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Cameron Winklevoss Slams Biden's 'War On Crypto' After New Poll Shows Pro-Bitcoin Presidential Candidate RFK Jr Gaining Favor
Friday, July 14, 2023 - 6:31am | 561Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, lashed out at the Biden administration’s “War on Crypto,” stating that it has alienated the younger demographic by attacking their financial interests. What Happened: In a tweet on Thursday, Winklevoss said, "You...
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Gemini Files Suit Against DCG And CEO Silbert Over Alleged Fraudulent Actions
Friday, July 7, 2023 - 2:07pm | 496Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has initiated legal proceedings against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO, Barry Silbert, accusing them of misleading creditors. Gemini, in a court document submitted on July 7 in New York, accused DCG and Silbert of partaking in a plot that involved loaning...
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Cameron Winklevoss Presents $1.5B 'Final Offer' In Genesis Debt Talks To Barry Silbert: 'Your Games Are Over'
Monday, July 3, 2023 - 11:41pm | 744Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder of the popular crypto exchange Gemini on Monday made a “final offer” to resolve the ongoing debt-restructuring talks concerning Genesis, a bankrupt digital-asset firm. What Happened: Winklevoss took to Twitter to share his proposed plan, which...
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'The Great Accumulation Of Bitcoin': ETF Filings Signal New Era For Crypto Investment, Say Experts
Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 11:25am | 572With the race to secure Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) heating up before the introduction of exchange traded funds for the cryptocurrency, industry experts are witnessing a significant shift in Bitcoin accumulation patterns. Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini,...
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Winklevoss Twins Say Elizabeth Warren And Gary Gensler's War On Crypto 'Will Cost Democrats 2024 Election'
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 6:00am | 604Crypto billionaire Cameron Winklevoss has claimed that Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and the SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s efforts to undermine the cryptocurrency industry could lead to lost votes for the Democratic party in the next election cycle. What Happened: Cameron, who co-founded...
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Gemini Enters Mediation With Genesis, DCG To Recover Funds Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Monday, May 1, 2023 - 2:29am | 538Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, on Sunday, said that it will enter a mediation period with Genesis, a struggling crypto firm owned by Barry Silbert. What Happened: The mediation process also involves Digital Currency Group, or DCG, Unsecured Creditors Committee and an ad-hoc Creditor Committee led...
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JPMorgan Cuts Ties With Gemini: Will Bitcoin, Ether Collapse As Major Bank Drops Winklevoss Twins' Exchange?
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - 4:22pm | 254JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) has ended its banking relationship with Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The banking giant had taken on Gemini and Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) as customers early last year. While Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN)'s banking...
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BitBoy Crypto Warns Against Over-Reliance On Chinese Bull Run Crypto Narrative: 'We Give China Too Much Importance'
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 9:45am | 640Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, popularly known as BitBoy Crypto, has raised serious concerns about the Chinese bull run crypto narrative. What Happened: In a YouTube video posted on Tuesday, BitBoy had strong words of caution for his followers who think that China will be a major contributor to...
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Winklevoss Twins, Barry Silbert Seal 'Agreement' To End Feud Over Bankrupt Gemini
Monday, February 6, 2023 - 11:34pm | 451Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder of Gemini, said on Twitter that the company has entered into an "agreement in principle" with Barry Silbert's Genesis Global Capital on Monday. What Happened: Investors were at risk of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in Genesis’...
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Gemini Announces Another Round Of Layoffs, Blames These 2 Factors For Latest Cuts
Monday, January 23, 2023 - 4:50pm | 463Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is reportedly laying off 10% of its staff, marking the company's third round of layoffs since June, The Information reported. The layoffs come as a result of the bankruptcy of crypto lender Genesis Global Capital and Gemini's inability to pay out funds to its...
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Genesis Global Files for Bankruptcy As Winklevoss Warns Legal Action Against Barry Silbert, DCG
Friday, January 20, 2023 - 12:59am | 432The lending unit of crypto firm Genesis filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection from creditors on Thursday, following the dramatic market downturn that has affected other crypto giants such as FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) and BlockFi. What Happened: Genesis' lending unit...
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Why Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group Is Suspending Dividends
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 2:45am | 360Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced that it is suspending all dividend payments to its shareholders until further notice. What Happened: According to the letter to shareholders seen by Bloomberg, the move comes as a result of contagion in the crypto space brought on by the bankruptcy...