Gemini Trust Company Settles with CFTC
Gemini Trust Company, co-owned by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5 million to settle charges from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This settlement stems from allegations related to misleading statements made during the launch of its bitcoin futures contract in 2017.
Tyler (left) and Cameron Winklevoss, owners of Gemini Trust, agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5 million to settle US Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges. AFP via Getty Images
Background of the Case
The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Gemini in 2022, accusing the company of making false and misleading statements regarding material facts or omitting critical information concerning its bitcoin futures contract. This legal action highlights the ongoing scrutiny faced by cryptocurrency exchanges and their practices.
Consent Order Details
As part of the settlement, Gemini has also accepted a permanent injunction. Importantly, the company did not admit or deny the findings of the CFTC in this matter. A spokesperson for Gemini has yet to provide further comments regarding the settlement.
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