#DCG Settles with SEC for $38 Million#
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Overview
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis Global Capital concealed the true nature of material financial risks following the default of Three Arrows Capital in 2022 by issuing false or misleading statements. This ultimately led to Genesis halting withdrawals in November 2022 and filing for bankruptcy in January 2023. The SEC charged DCG and former Genesis CEO Michael Moro with violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act, seeking to cease and desist from future violations and imposing a $500,000 penalty on Moro and a $38 million penalty on DCG. DCG settled these charges without admitting or denying the allegations.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 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 a major financial risk emerged in 2022 due to the default of Three Arrows Capital. The SEC fined DCG $38 million. The SEC alleged that in mid-June 2022, a large borrower, Three Arrows Capital, failed to meet margin calls, which harmed Genesis's business. However, DCG engaged in misleading conduct, downplaying the impact of the default and exaggerating DCG's efforts to help Genesis afterwards. The SEC also alleged that Soichiro "Michael" Moro, Genesis's then-CEO, was aware of the relevant risks but authorized the issuance of false statements claiming the company's financial position was "strong" and inflated the balance sheet with a $1.1 billion promissory note, failing to disclose key terms to investors. Ultimately, Genesis paused withdrawals in November 2022 and filed for bankruptcy in January 2023. DCG settled the charges without admitting or denying them. The SEC also fined Moro $500,000.
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Classic Views
DCG misled investors and concealed the true state of Genesis's finances, while exaggerating its support for Genesis.
After Three Arrows Capital defaulted, DCG masked the reality by issuing false or misleading information and used a $1.1 billion promissory note to inflate its balance sheet.
Former Genesis CEO Michael Moro was aware of the risks but approved the release of inaccurate statements, claiming that the company's finances were 'strong'.
The SEC charged DCG and Moro with violating Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act, ordering a cease and desist from the violations and imposing a $500,000 fine on Moro and a $38 million fine on DCG.