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Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub

[Jan 20 11:00 AM] The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said.

From Bitcoin to Tether: How Trump’s Campaign Quietly Raked in Millions in Crypto

[Oct 16, 2024 6:30 PM] Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign has seen a notable influx of cryptocurrency donations. A political action committee (PAC) supporting Trump pulled in $7.5 million during the third quarter, underscoring a growing interest from the…

The Protocol: How Winklevii Taught Dad BTC, Wild Flight to Singapore

[Sep 18, 2024 5:55 PM] Forget the Federal Reserve. The Bitcoin and crypto project news flow is ample (and fascinating) enough to keep us busy. We've got the rundown plus $80M of fundraisings. In CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain tech.

Winklevoss Twins' Father Donates $4M Bitcoin to School Teaching Theory That Inspired Satoshi

[Sep 17, 2024 2:29 PM] His donation is the first bitcoin gift that the college has received, and will fund new business programs

Winklevoss Twins Donate $1 Million to Elizabeth Warren Rival John Deaton

[Jul 19, 2024 2:35 AM] The Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, founders of Gemini and Winklevoss Capital, have donated $1 million to support the campaign of pro-crypto candidate John Deaton in the state of Massachusetts. Both stated that their goal with this donation is…

Tyler Winklevoss donates $500K to John Deaton's campaign

[Jul 18, 2024 3:37 PM] The tech entrepreneur characterized incumbent Elizabeth Warren's regulatory power over the Biden administration as a "Faustian bargain."

2024 Republican Platform Defends Bitcoin Mining and the Right to Self-Custody Crypto

[Jul 8, 2024 2:30 PM] The Republican Party has integrated cryptocurrency issues into its 2024 platform titled “Make America Great Again.” The document outlines the party’s intention to “end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican crypto…

Winklevoss twins refunded for exceeding Bitcoin donation limit to Trump

[Jun 22, 2024 4:57 AM] It is uncertain whether the Trump 47 Committee, returned the amount in Bitcoin or converted it to its equivalent value in cash.

Gemini launches campaign finance initiative for pro-crypto candidates

[Jun 20, 2024 4:30 PM] The announcement from Gemini followed $2 million in personal donations from the Winklevoss brothers to former President Trump's re-election campaign.

Winklevoss twins pledge $2M for Trump, claiming Biden waged war on crypto

[Jun 20, 2024 2:04 PM] Tyler Winklevoss claimed that anyone who disagreed that Donald Trump was the pro-crypto choice for U.S. President was “delusional.”

Blockchain-Focused Super Pac Raises Millions From Crypto Magnates in January  

[Feb 21, 2024 10:00 AM] According to a recent report, a super political action committee (PAC) focused on the cryptocurrency industry has secured $4.9 million in contributions from Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss. Additionally, the super PAC named Fairshake…

Crypto Stories Part 2: Bitcoin led Charlie Shrem into a tumultuous life

[Dec 4, 2023 2:30 PM] The man who introduced the Winklevoss twins to crypto ended up in prison. He expressed no regrets to Cointelegraph.

Genesis Sues Gemini to Recover 'Preferential Transfers' Worth $689M

[Nov 22, 2023 1:34 AM] Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital has sued cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust, its former business partner, to recover more than $689 million.

Gemini sues Genesis over GBTC shares used as Earn collateral, now worth $1.6B

[Oct 27, 2023 2:29 PM] Genesis wants to use the shares’ initial value in claims and is not releasing additional collateral transferred by DCG, the suit claims.

Gemini Pulled $282M Earn Users' Funds From Genesis Last Year to Protect Customers

[Sep 28, 2023 9:04 AM] Gemini said it elected to increase its liquidity reserves owing to the market turmoil throughout the summer of 2022, following events such as the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin.

Report Reveals 88,200 Millionaires Built Wealth Through Cryptocurrency

[Sep 5, 2023 1:30 PM] A study by Henley & Partners, an investment migration consultancy in London, reveals an interesting insight: of the world’s 56.1 million millionaires, a notable 88,200 have earned their fortunes in cryptocurrency. Crypto’s Elite: How…

Gemini files lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and Barry Silbert over Genesis and Earn program

[Jul 7, 2023 9:17 AM] Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss alleged Barry Silbert committed fraud by knowing Genesis was “massively insolvent” when attempting to continue the Earn program.

Is this the start of the next bull run?

[Jul 5, 2023 7:00 AM] On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident expert discusses whether Bitcoin touching $31,000 is a sign that the next bull run is right around the corner.

Singapore: The Center of Asian Crypto Wealth Is Ready for a Reset

[Jun 27, 2023 5:41 AM] A fintech hub turned early crypto adopter, Singapore raised billions through ICOs. Cue parties on yachts and at luxury villas. But after the collapse of homegrown crypto darlings Terraform Labs and Three Arrows Capital, the No. 2 spot in CoinDesk’s…

Winklevoss Twins Rail Against US SEC’s Anti-Crypto Stance: ‘It Does Not Feel Like America, It Feels Like Venezuela’

[Jun 24, 2023 2:30 AM] The Winklevoss twins, founders of Gemini, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its perceived anti-crypto stance and recent enforcement actions. In a recent interview, the…

Winklevoss twins’ Gemini launches Ethereum staking in the UK

[Jun 23, 2023 3:36 AM] Gemini Staking Pro allows institutions in the U.K. to become Ethereum validators by locking up at least 32 ETH, worth about $60,000 at the time of writing.

Democrats’ ‘war on crypto’ will lose its key voters: Winklevoss twins

[Jun 11, 2023 11:23 PM] Young people have been shown to be the biggest crypto adopters that also largely voted for the Democrats in the last election.

Crypto firm Gemini picks Ireland as European base amid US crypto blues

[May 25, 2023 9:47 PM] Cameron Winklevoss has predicted a “Cambrian explosion” in European innovation once regulations are rolled out.

Gemini to launch derivatives platform outside the United States

[Apr 22, 2023 9:34 AM] The platform's first derivatives contract will be a BTC perpetual contract denominated in Gemini dollars (GUSD), followed by an ETH/GUSD perpetual contract.

Winklevoss twins infuse Gemini with $100M personal loan: Report

[Apr 10, 2023 3:00 PM] The cash infusion reportedly followed Gemini attempting to get funding from outside investors without success.

Gemini and Genesis’ legal troubles stand to shake up industry further

[Jan 14, 2023 9:01 AM] Now that the SEC has gotten involved in the ongoing Gemini–Genesis spat, things could get ugly for both parties in the near term.

DCG chief Barry Silbert pens letter to shareholders, community reacts

[Jan 11, 2023 6:03 AM] Barry Silbert’s letter to shareholders came just hours after Cameron Winklevoss wrote an open letter accusing him of defrauding customers.

Crypto investors sue Winklevoss twins over interest accounts on Gemini

[Dec 28, 2022 7:24 AM] Plaintiffs have alleged that the products have not been registered, which prevented them from receiving disclosures to better assess the risks of using Gemini Earn.

Gemini gets regulatory greenlight in Italy, Greece amid lending halt

[Nov 30, 2022 6:06 AM] Winklevoss’ Gemini exchange received the latest regulatory approvals days before its lending product Gemini Earn faced major issues.