Gemini Trust Co. Settles $5 Million CFTC Lawsuit Ahead of Bitcoin Futures Trial
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has agreed to pay $5 million to settle a lawsuit. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is a federal agency overseeing trading practices. Gemini faced accusations of misleading regulators in this case. Additionally, the launch of a Bitcoin futures contract was finalized just weeks prior to a scheduled trial. The project is anticipated to go live in 2023.