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Barry Silbert
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Founder/CEO , parent of , investor in 200 cos
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Let’s all grow together, treat others with respect, and get back to having fun and making a dent in the universe. I can assure you that DCG is certainly committed to doing so. Please refer here for my full statement and Q&A. (10/10)
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To my peers in the trenches, now is a time to collaborate, cheer each other’s successes, and collectively take our industry to the next level. (9/10)
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The industry has a lot of hard work to do to re-establish its credibility & reputation, which have been all but destroyed by a wave of unprecedented fraud & criminal behavior. This is going to be a challenging year for all of us, but I remain optimistic. (8/10)
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DCG is committed to remaining at the forefront as we strive to build a better financial system. As this new year unfolds, we are hunkering down with our “lean and mean” mindset, and we are making meaningful changes to position the firm for long-term success. (7/10)
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…it has been challenging to have my integrity and good intentions questioned after spending a decade pouring everything into this company and the space with an unrelenting focus on doing things the right way. (6/10)
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This past year has been the most difficult of my life. Bad actors & blow-ups have wreaked havoc on our industry, w/ ripple effects extending far & wide. Although DCG, our subsidiaries, & many of our portfolio companies are not immune to the effects of the present turmoil...(5/10)
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I have fond memories of the early days of our industry, working hard to help educate & fighting in the trenches with fellow entrepreneurs & investors to gain legitimacy. Speaking to small audiences, being snickered at & dismissed was, I found, empowering & motivating. (4/10)
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…the most influential crypto media platform, #1 bitcoin mining pool, leading crypto prime broker, & a dominant crypto wallet/exchange in the emerging markets. DCG has also backed a group of emerging fund managers, crypto protocols, & cutting-edge blockchain projects. (3/10)
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I’m incredibly proud of the role that DCG & I have played as pioneers & builders over the past decade. We’ve invested in >200 companies that have developed & shaped the industry, we’ve helped build the first publicly-quoted BTC fund, the largest asset manager in the space..(2/10)
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I’ve been reflecting quite a bit about the past year, the state of the industry and where things go from here.
Here is an update to address those reflections, other developments and some speculation about (1/10)
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In this interview with , our CEO reflects back on the year to discuss crypto winter, bitcoin mining regulations, the future of ETH, and his predictions for 2023. Read the full interview and let us know what questions you have:
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If Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Dreams Fail, Firm May Try a Tender Offer, CEO Says
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Like many of you, I have been listening, observing, and trying to parse facts from fiction about recent events. In thinking about the future of our industry, $GBTC, and 's business and stakeholders, I wanted to share my reflections.
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[NEW TODAY] Due to recent events, investors are understandably inquiring deeper into their crypto investments. In this thread we’ve compiled additional information about the safety and security of the assets held by our digital asset products. gryscl.co/3EHaS0m 🧵
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In the wake of recent events, our investors should know that the safety and security of the holdings underlying Grayscale digital asset products are unaffected. 🧵
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The impact lies with the lending business at Genesis and does not affect Genesis’s trading or custody businesses. Importantly, this temporary action has no impact on the business operations of DCG and our other wholly owned subsidiaries.
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This decision was made in response to the extreme market dislocation and loss of industry confidence caused by the FTX implosion.
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Today Genesis Global Capital, 's lending business, made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend redemptions and new loan originations.
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A reminder that is a full reserve crypto platform. That means we don't touch your funds without your permission. Importantly, we have been publicly and independently verifying this for over a year. Latest report here:
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Ether's net issuance turns negative alongside an Increase in at the amount of ether burned, a sign the cryptocurrency's prospects as deflationary asset depend heavily on network usage. Reports
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BREAKING: One of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, Shell, to launch #Bitcoin mining initiative at Miami 2023 conference
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Rep. , the leading Republican on the and one of the driving forces behind a House stablecoin bill, won reelection Tuesday night.
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In 2021, set out to develop and evolve our creative storytelling and innovation capabilities by expanding in a major way.
Just over a year later and after some experimentation and experiential deployments, we are pleased to invite you on this journey with us.🧵
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I am excited to announce #Metaverse in ! It is FREE to attend so come and tune in on your laptop.
Pre-register here:
events.decentraland.org/event/?id=7148
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More info about Grayscale Digital Infrastructure Opportunities here:
grayscale.com/gdio/
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Bitcoin-Mining Machines: For Sale on Deep Discount
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. is “100% sure” a bitcoin spot ETF will happen. “It’s not about if, but when” he told attendees at #ForbesIconoclast in conversation with
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the next Coin Center Annual Dinner will be April 26, 2023 in Austin, TX.
Last time the tables sold out well before the dinner. It was a shit show of people trying to get in. Get your sponsorship in now.
Individual tickets will be available later
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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 44% of Americans expect to have Bitcoin and crypto as part of their investment portfolio in the future - Grayscale survey
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Hong Kong is “ready to engage” with global virtual asset service providers and invite them to the city, it said in a statement at the start of Hong Kong FinTech Week.
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Privacy matters.
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1/ It was only months ago that a leader of a G7 democracy granted himself temporary dictatorial powers, retroactively made protesting against his policies illegal, froze the bank accounts of dissidents with no due process, and jailed organizers of an opposition movement.
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#Zcash is six years old! To celebrate, we’re sharing our roadmap and strategy for the next 30 years:
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Get a breakdown of activities across our business in our Q3 2022 Market Observations report, along with market commentary from our derivatives desk:
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. announced it’s launching a cloud-based node engine for #ethereum projects, highlighting the growing attention that technology giants are paying to blockchain, crypto and Web3 projects.
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🚂💨 All aboard the Crazy Train!
Kraken presents the Metaverse Music Festival in ✨🐙
Set in a cyberpunk city of the future, #DCLMVMF22 features 15 virtual stages & 100+ musical performances from artists from around the world.
Learn more: k.xyz/3Slh
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