According to CoinDesk: Genesis Global Capital, the bankrupt crypto lender, has agreed to a final judgement to pay $21 million to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This settlement emerges in response to Genesis and affiliates allegedly violating securities laws through their involvement with the discontinued Gemini Earn program.
The agreement comes after a New York judge denied motions from Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini to halt the SEC case, leveled against them in January 2023. Genesis and its affiliates filed for bankruptcy shortly following the initiation of SEC charges.
Genesis disclosed in court documents in February 2024 that it reached an agreement with the SEC to settle the charges for the sum of $21 million, a move which now appears to be finalized. Notably, the settlement stipulates that the SEC will not receive any portion of the penalty until all other claims approved by the bankruptcy court are paid.
The SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, emphasized that the settlement underlines the necessity for crypto lending platforms and other intermediaries to comply with securities laws.
