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SEC Dismisses Case Against Gemini After Asset Recovery

1/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed its enforcement case against Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
The dismissal followed full recovery of assets for investors in Gemini's lending program through Genesis Global Capital's bankruptcy process.
The shift toward a more industry-friendly stance occurred under U.S. President Donald Trump.
In 2023, the SEC charged Genesis Global Capital and Gemini for illegally selling securities.
Gemini is valued at $1.14 billion.

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The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 established the SEC to oversee securities markets and protect investors. In recent years, the SEC has intensified scrutiny of cryptocurrency firms, charging Genesis Global Capital and Gemini in 2023 for selling unregistered securities. The dismissal of the case against Gemini, valued at $1.14 billion, reflects a shift towards a more lenient regulatory approach under President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed its enforcement case against Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
The dismissal followed full recovery of assets for investors in Gemini's lending program through Genesis Global Capital's bankruptcy process.
The shift toward a more industry-friendly stance occurred under U.S. President Donald Trump.
In 2023, the SEC charged Genesis Global Capital and Gemini for illegally selling securities.
Gemini is valued at $1.14 billion.

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