Transcript Ep. 429: Genesis May Be Facing Bankruptcy. Could It Take DCG Down With It?

Laura Shin:

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Today’s topic is the financial situation of Genesis and its parent company DCG. Here to discuss are Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and co-founder at Lumida, and Sam Andrew author of Crypto Clarity Research. Welcome, Ram and Sam.

Ram Ahluwalia:
Pleased to be here thank you.

Sam Andrew:
Hey Laura and Ram.