The CFTC’s action against Gemini is bad news for Bitcoin ETFs
The lawsuit against Gemini is not about an exchange-traded fund, it’s about how a particular Bitcoin futures contract is being represented. On June 2, 2022, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) initiated an action against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Among other things, the complaint alleges that Gemini made a number of false and misleading statements to the CFTC in connection with the potential self-certification of a Bitcoin futures contract, the prices for which were to be settled daily by an auction (the....
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The new service will tailor to companies offering retail investors exposure to cryptoassets through traditional investment channels Being your own bank isn’t for everyone — and that includes companies and fund managers looking to issue cryptocurrency investment vehicles.Cryptocurrency exchange and custodial services provider Gemini announced today the launch of a new service tailored specifically towards funds and ETFs: Gemini Fund Solutions. The new service will offer “custody, clearing, trade execution, and other capital markets” facilities, as well as “provide education around the....
Gemini expands, bitcoin and banks go head to head, and stealing RSA keys is easier than you might think. Want to catch up on the latest digital currency news? Take a look at the stories below. GEMINI IS GROWING. Digital currency exchange Gemini is stretching into Canadian territory. In a corporate blog post last Monday, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss wrote: “We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Gemini services to the Great White North! This is just the beginning of Gemini’s international expansion and our tireless pursuit of building a world-class digital asset exchange with....
Spot Bitcoin ETFs hurdle its biggest legal roadblock to date after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) clarified that it’s no longer taking a role in clearing BTC ETF options. In a staff advisory dated November 15th, the CFTC, through its Division of Clearing and Risk, announced that it was transferring the approving authority […]
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by the Winklevoss brothers, has launched the Gemini Credit Card offering cryptocurrency rewards. Read more: Gemini Donates $50K to HRF to Help Fund Another Round of Bitcoin Developers in 2021