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Crypto firm Gemini sues Genesis-owner DCG
July 7 (Reuters) – Gemini’s co-founder Cameron Winklevoss said on Friday the cryptocurrency firm had filed a lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and its CEO Barry Silbert, after a dispute with the company’s bankrupt unit Genesis.
Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel
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Top Trader Ditches Bitcoin For Altcoins, 'Dogecoin Killer' Shiba Inu's Potential Breakout And More: This Week In Cryptocurrency
The week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. From a top trader’s surprising move to a CEO’s political warning, the crypto market was buzzing with activity. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.
Top Trader Ditches Bitcoin for Altcoins
Renowned cryptocurrency trader Michael van de Poppe shocked the market by announcing that he had sold all his Bitcoin holdings to invest in altcoins. Despite Bitcoin’s recent weak price action, Van De Poppe clarified that his decision was not due to a loss of faith in Bitcoin. Read the full article here.
Uniswap CEO’s Political Warning
Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap UNI/USD, criticized the Biden administration for underestimating the political significance of cryptocurrency. Adams likened the administration’s oversight to a severe strategic miscalculation, expressing concern that this could alienate a significant voter base and impact campaign funding. Read the full article here.
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Millionaire Trader’s Meme Coin Success
Trader ‘Bonk Guy’ revealed a seven-figure profit in 48 hours trading AMC AMC/USD and GameStop GME/USD derivatives on Solana. Bonk Guy invested around $155,000 in trade, which is currently worth $1.3 million, marking 641% gains. He believes the real “meme coin season” hasn’t even begun yet. Read the full article here.
‘Dogecoin Killer’ Shiba Inu’s Potential Breakout
Crypto trader Javon Marks predicts that ‘Dogecoin Killer’ Shiba Inu SHIB/USD could surpass its all-time high of $0.000088598, implying a price appreciation of over 282% from current levels. Marks suggests that the meme coin is currently in an “intermission” phase before continuing its upward trajectory. Read the full article here.
Dogecoin’s Potential Resurgence
Crypto Kaleo expressed his belief in Dogecoin’s DOGE/USD resurgence, attributing it to the retail sector’s renewed risk appetite. He emphasized Dogecoin’s enduring relevance, stating, “Dogecoin isn’t dead. As soon as it starts to catch a bit of a bid, it will move vertical once again.” Read the full article here.
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Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down
Crypto lender Genesis Global received a significant victory in bankruptcy court on Friday, securing approval for its liquidation plan that will return approximately $3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency to its customers. The ruling, however, delivers a blow to Genesis’s owner, Digital Currency Group (DCG), which will receive no recovery from the bankruptcy.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane overruled DCG’s objection to the plan, which centred on the valuation of crypto assets. DCG argued that customer claims should be capped at the value of cryptocurrencies in January 2023, when Genesis filed for bankruptcy. Crypto prices have surged since then, with Bitcoin, for example, rising from $21,084 in January 2023 to its current price of around $67,000.
Judge Lane rejected DCG’s argument, stating that even with the lower valuation, Genesis would have to prioritise paying other creditors, including federal and state financial regulators with claims totalling $32 billion, before distributing funds to its equity owner.
“There are nowhere near enough assets to provide any recovery to DCG in these cases,” Judge Lane wrote in his ruling.
Genesis aims to return funds to customers in cryptocurrency wherever possible, although it lacks sufficient crypto assets to fully repay all outstanding claims.
Sean O’Neal, an attorney representing Genesis, refuted DCG’s assertion that customers could be paid in full based on the lower January 2023 valuations. “We don’t buy into the idea that claims are capped at the petition date value,” O’Neal stated.
Genesis initially estimated in February that it could repay up to 77% of the value of customer claims, subject to future fluctuations in cryptocurrency prices.
This court approval marks a significant step forward in the resolution of Genesis’s bankruptcy, providing much-needed relief to its customers while leaving its owner, DCG, without any financial recovery.
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