#DCG Settles SEC Charges for $38 Million#
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis Global Capital with concealing the true state of affairs by issuing false or misleading information after Three Arrows Capital defaulted in 2022, creating significant financial risks. The SEC levied a $38 million penalty against DCG. The SEC alleged that DCG misled investors by downplaying the severity of Genesis's financial issues in 2022 and exaggerating the company's financial health. DCG admitted to the SEC's charges, but did not admit or deny any wrongdoing. Former Genesis CEO Michael Moro was also fined $500,000 by the SEC for authorizing the release of inaccurate statements regarding the company's financial status.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis Global Capital with misleading investors by issuing false or misleading statements to conceal material financial risks after Three Arrows Capital defaulted in 2022. The SEC alleges that DCG and former Genesis CEO Michael Moro violated Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act, seeking a cease-and-desist order, a $500,000 penalty against Moro, and a $38 million penalty against DCG. Specifically, the SEC claims that DCG concealed Genesis' financial condition after the Three Arrows Capital default, made misleading public statements that exaggerated the company's financial health, and used a $1.1 billion promissory note to inflate its balance sheet without disclosing key terms to investors. Ultimately, Genesis halted withdrawals in November 2022 and filed for bankruptcy in January 2023. DCG settled these charges without admitting or denying the allegations.
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DCG concealed the true state of affairs when Genesis faced financial difficulties, misled investors, and released false or misleading information.
To cover up Genesis's financial risks, DCG exaggerated its financial position and used a $1.1 billion promissory note to inflate its balance sheet.
DCG failed to disclose key terms to investors, leading to Genesis eventually suspending withdrawals and filing for bankruptcy.
The SEC charged DCG and former Genesis CEO Michael Moro with violating securities laws and fined them $38 million and $500,000 respectively.