Shifke is the CFO of Silbert’s Digital Currency Group and will take over Jan. 1, Grayscale said in an SEC filing.
Barry Silbert Navigated Fallout From 2022’s Crypto Scandals
The former owner of CoinDesk faced a slew of lawsuits and complications in 2023, but, by year-end, his Digital Currency Group (DCG) had put some issues behind it.
Digital Currency Group Files to Dismiss Crypto Exchange Gemini’s Fraud Claims
DCG called Gemini’s July complaint a continuation of a “public relations campaign” carried out by the exchange’s owners, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
New York AG probes transactions at Genesis, ties with Barry Silbert: Report
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is reportedly under investigation in New York for financial transactions involving its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital.
Crypto Biz: Winklevoss slams Silbert, Twitter’s double-edged sword and more
This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Gemini’s fight with the Digital Currency Group (DCG) over user funds, new banking tools for the digital yuan, and OpenAI’s efforts to stop users from jumping paywalls.
Gemini files lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and Barry Silbert over Genesis and Earn program
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss alleged Barry Silbert committed fraud by knowing Genesis was “massively insolvent” when attempting to continue the Earn program.
Opinion: Barry Silbert keeps quiet as Genesis goes down in flames
Genesis CEO Barry Silbert should have come clean after FTX imploded. Instead, he’s still deflecting responsibility for his company’s bankruptcy.
Genesis creditors file securities lawsuit against Barry Silbert and DCG
Amid Genesis going through its first bankruptcy hearings, a group of creditors have slapped the firm with a new class action lawsuit.
Genesis’ bankruptcy filing was decided by independent committee according to DCG
A special committee of independent directors recommended and decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Opinion: Digital Currency Group’s Genesis implosion marks another bottom in trust for crypto
Genesis, a subsidiary of Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 19. Its default could have big implications for the crypto industry.
Crypto Biz: DCG’s ‘carefully crafted campaign of lies’?
The public battle between Cameron Winklevoss and Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert continues to rage.
DCG chief Barry Silbert pens letter to shareholders, community reacts
Barry Silbert’s letter to shareholders came just hours after Cameron Winklevoss wrote an open letter accusing him of defrauding customers.
Cameron Winklevoss: ‘There is no path forward as long as Barry Silbert remains CEO of DCG’
Recursive trades between Grayscale trust and the Three Arrows Capital hedge fund allegedly inflated assets and fees, according to open letter from the Gemini president.
Crypto Biz: SBF has his day in court; Barry Silbert accused of ‘stalling’ over frozen funds
The founder of FTX pleaded not guilty to all criminal charges related to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
Grayscale ETH trust nears record 60% discount as nerves continue over DCG
Grayscale’s Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash Trusts are at steep discounts as concerns whirl around Digital Currency Group’s liquidity.
Will Grayscale be the next FTX?
Grayscale is fighting the good fight on behalf of everyone in cryptocurrency.
Genesis calls in restructuring expert in its fight to avoid bankruptcy
It is understood Moelis & Company has been brought on to help the troubled lending firm explore all possible options.
ZCash surges 7% after Digital Currency Group CEO announces $85M purchase
The price of ZEC surged to $243.84 following Silbert’s announcement but has still fallen more than 20% since reaching a six-month high of more than $300 on Thursday.
ZEC price jumps 20% in one day as Zcash devs unveil transition to Proof-of-Stake
The massive upside move comes as a part of a rebound that started Friday after Electric Coin Company discussed the prospects of moving Zcash to proof-of-stake.
Ethereum Classic price has nearly doubled days after Digital Currency Group’s $50M bet
The gains also appear amid an overall crypto market recovery following Bitcoin’s sharp rebound from $30,000-support.