Digital Currency Group (DCG) is accused of having advanced knowledge of the bankruptcy situations of Genesis, FTX, and 3AC.
In a startling turn of events that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, the founder of X3, Andrew, made shocking claims against Digital Currency Group (DCG) on X (Twitter).
In Andrew’s tweet, DCG is accused of engaging in several questionable practices, which raises the possibility of pervasive financial mismanagement and conflicting interests within the crypto conglomerate.
DCG is Accused of Having Prior Knowledge of Genesis’s Bankruptcy
Andrew’s tweet reads, “Attempting to keep it as simple as possible on DCG stuff.” It goes on to make several damning allegations, including that DCG acted in a way that appeared to benefit the group while being aware of the bankruptcies of several other companies.
Andrew asserts that Grayscale’s parent company was aware of the insolvency of 3AC and FTX before anyone else and even purchased their Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) holdings.
Moreover, he claims that DCG arranged substantial financing from Genesis, a company it controls, despite being aware that Genesis was about to declare bankruptcy. The tweet concludes with allegations that DCG engaged in high-risk trading, such as the GBTC “carry trade,” and paid itself substantial fees.
These accusations come after Genesis Global filed two lawsuits against DCG and Digital Currency Group International (DCGI). Genesis Global is attempting to collect more than 600 million dollars in debts, including more than $115 million in Bitcoin.
According to Genesis Global, the problem was exacerbated by the fact that these loans, totaling approximately $620 million, matured in May and contained a significant quantity of Bitcoin.
DCG Refutes All Charges
According to Reuters, U.S. authorities are investigating fraud allegations made by Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of cryptocurrency company Gemini Trust Co., against DCG and its founder Barry Silbert.
Winklevoss asserts that DCG and Silbert misrepresented Genesis’s financial health, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Genesis’ largest creditor was Gemini Trust Company, which led to its legal action against DCG and Silbert.
DCG categorically denies any wrongdoing in response to these accusations and litigation. A spokesperson for the company declined to comment on the ongoing investigation but maintained that DCG has always conducted business lawfully and with the highest standards of integrity.
Additionally, the company stated that it cooperates with regulators when requested. As these charges and litigation persist, the cryptocurrency industry is left to discuss transparency, accountability, and the potential impact on the broader financial landscape.
