Gemini

Gemini has launched in France after securing its VASP registration, allowing users to trade over 70 cryptocurrencies with local payment methods. The move aligns with the growing crypto interest in France, supported by a favourable regulatory environment and the upcoming EU MiCA regulations.

Gemini is closing all Canadian accounts by December 2024 due to stricter regulations from the Canadian Securities Administrators. Several other exchanges, like Binance and Bybit, have also left Canada because of these new rules.

The "Tech Against Scams" coalition, comprising of Coinbase, Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini, and the Global Anti-Scam Organisation (GASO), has united to combat the escalating problem of online fraud and financial schemes.

Genesis Global, a bankrupt crypto lender, agrees to a $21 million penalty tied to Gemini Earn, settling SEC charges of securities law violations.

The crypto industry is actively influencing the 2024 U.S. election, with Super PACs spending millions to back crypto-friendly candidates. However, ethical concerns arise amid the surge in crypto spending, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in political interactions.

Saad Ahmed's appointment as Head of Asia Pacific at Gemini signifies a strategic move into the region from Singapore. Despite challenges, Gemini's global expansion, under Ahmed's leadership, appears poised for success in navigating the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Genesis pursues $689 million recovery in a legal clash with Gemini post-FTX collapse, sparking lawsuits and disputes over fund recovery and collateral use.