#DCG Settles for $38 Million#
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Digital Currency Group (DCG) $38 million, alleging that it misled investors, concealed losses, and made misleading public statements during the Genesis financial meltdown in 2022. Michael Moro, CEO of DCG and its subsidiary Genesis, also agreed to pay a $38.5 million civil penalty to settle securities fraud charges related to the 2022 collapse of 3AC. The SEC alleged that DCG concealed its financial condition during Genesis’s collapse and exaggerated the extent of its assistance to Genesis. DCG settled these charges without admitting or denying the allegations.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Digital Currency Group (DCG) $38 million for "negligently" misrepresenting the financial condition of its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital. The SEC alleged that DCG misled investors during Genesis's financial meltdown in 2022 by concealing losses and making misleading public statements. Specifically, the SEC pointed out that DCG concealed the fact that Genesis had lost at least $1 billion after the collapse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) and continued to publicly claim that its business was unaffected. DCG admitted to the SEC's allegations but neither admitted nor denied the charges. Additionally, former DCG CEO Michael Moro agreed to pay a $38.5 million civil penalty to settle charges of securities fraud related to the 2022 collapse of 3AC. This settlement is the latest in a string of regulatory actions by the SEC against the cryptocurrency industry and marks the latest crypto firm to settle with the SEC.
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DCG misled investors, concealed the financial condition of Genesis, exaggerated its support for Genesis, and led investors to have a false impression of Genesis's financial condition.
DCG was negligent and failed to take reasonable care, which led to the deterioration of Genesis's financial condition after the collapse of 3AC, ultimately leading to the bankruptcy of Genesis.
The SEC accused DCG of fraud and fined DCG $38 million.
DCG and its subsidiary Genesis's former CEO Michael Moro were also fined $38.5 million for fraud.