This Week on Unchained: DCG's Dilemma & Avi Eisenberg's Arrest
The Chopping Block: Why Gemini Users Are Mad at Genesis and DCG
Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra dive into this week’s news. The experts give a TL;DR of the DCG-Gemini Feud, followed by an analysis of whether or not DCG committed fraud and why Cameron Winklevoss wants Barry Silbert to get the boot. They also discuss updates to the FTX case and the future of NFTs.
What Does Mango Markets Exploiter Avi Eisenberg’s Arrest in Puerto Rico Mean for DeFi?
Gabriel Shapiro, general counsel at Delphi Labs, and Collins Belton, managing partner at Brookwood P.C., dive into the controversial case of Avi Eisenberg, the self-described “applied game theorist” who was arrested in Puerto Rico on Dec. 26 on market manipulation and fraud charges. The two crypto lawyers discuss the case’s potential impact on DeFi and DAO governance — and whether “code is law” stands a chance in the courtroom.
DCG’s Dilemma: Should It Sell Its GBTC Holdings to Repay Gemini?
Gemini has accused Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert of fraud after allegedly misrepresenting the financials of his company. The accusations follow a dispute over the return of $900 million in assets owed to Gemini Earn’s users. Karim Dandashy, CFA and portfolio manager at XBTO Group, discusses everything about the ongoing drama between Genesis, its parent company DCG, and Gemini.
Premium Interview With FTX Creditor Sunil Kavuri
Sunil Kavuri, an FTX creditor with a financial background, talks about the valuation of FTX, the lawsuit he filed against the exchange, and much more.
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