Genesis Global said it would temporarily suspend redemptions and new loan originations in the lending business. In explaining the decision, This was related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, resulting in abnormal levels of withdrawals that Genesis Global claims to have exceeded its current liquidity.
The firm also added that its current liquidity was negatively impacted by the collapse of hedge fund Three Arrows Capital in June. As part of bankruptcy proceedings, the brokerage has filed a $1.2-billion claim against Three Arrows Capital.
Though it’s unclear what the firm’s liquidity levels are, Genesis Global had $175 million worth of funds stuck on FTX. In response, Digital Currency Group, the parent company of Genesis Global, sent its subsidiary an emergency $140-million equity infusion to cover losses.
It’s now apparent that the transfer was insufficient to meet consumer withdrawal demands. Genesis Global also claimed that its spot, derivatives trading and custody businesses remain fully operational. In its latest quarterly report, the firm stated that it has $2.8 billion worth of active loans. Since the announcement, its parent company, Digital Currency Group, has clarified that it has no impact on its own operations. However, Genesis Global currently serves as the liquidity provider of the popular $6.7-billion Grayscale Bitcoin Investment Trust.
