#DCG Settles with SEC for $38 Million#
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Overview
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis Global Capital with concealing the true extent of financial risks arising from the default of Three Arrows Capital in 2022 by issuing false or misleading statements. The SEC fined DCG $38 million for its actions. The SEC alleged that DCG was negligent and misled investors about Genesis’s financial condition, including concealing losses and making misleading public statements. DCG settled these charges without admitting or denying them. Additionally, the SEC fined Michael Moro, former CEO of Genesis, $500,000 for knowing about the relevant risks yet authorizing the release of false statements claiming the company’s financial health was “strong.” He also inflated the company’s balance sheet using an $1.1 billion promissory note without disclosing key terms to investors. Ultimately, Genesis halted withdrawals in November 2022 and filed for bankruptcy in January 2023.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary, Genesis Global Capital, of concealing the truth by making false or misleading statements following the default of Three Arrows Capital in 2022. The SEC alleges that DCG was negligent and misled investors regarding Genesis’s financial condition, and concealed significant financial risks arising from the Three Arrows Capital default. Soichiro “Michael” Moro, Genesis’s former CEO, was aware of the 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, without disclosing key terms to investors. Ultimately, Genesis halted withdrawals in November 2022 and filed for bankruptcy in January 2023. The SEC has charged DCG and Moro with violating Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act, seeking to enjoin the violations and impose a $500,000 penalty on Moro and a $38 million penalty on DCG. DCG has settled these charges without admitting or denying the allegations.
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Classic Views
DCG misled investors by issuing false or misleading statements that concealed the true state of affairs when Genesis experienced financial difficulties.
DCG exaggerated its support of Genesis and downplayed the impact of Three Arrows Capital's default, misleading investors.
DCG failed to exercise reasonable care, resulting in a false impression of Genesis's financial condition to the public.
DCG and former CEO of Genesis, Michael Moro, were fined by the SEC for their actions.