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As coronavirus anxiety sweeps markets, Genesis Capital hit the brakes on crypto credit extension

As coronavirus anxiety sweeps markets, Genesis Capital hit the brakes on crypto credit extension

FromThe Scoop


As coronavirus anxiety sweeps markets, Genesis Capital hit the brakes on crypto credit extension

FromThe Scoop

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2020
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Podcast episode

Description

The cryptocurrency market continues to exhibit signs of volatility. As such, Genesis Global Trading – an institutional over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading and lending firm – decided to hit the pause button on credit extension amidst the coronavirus-tied market chaos. 
Recently, Genesis has started to extend credit on a client-by-client basis but is acting gingerly in the market it helped pioneer – at least for a few weeks to figure out where the crypto credit market stands.
Moreover, while Genesis pulls back, its rivals have been willing to give out loans at significantly reduced collateral. 
In this episode of the Scoop, Genesis CEO Michael Moro discusses the firm's rationale behind these critical decisions, a recent phone call it received from its regulator FINRA, and how the need for employees to work remotely has impacted its business. 
Episode 11 of Season 2 of The Scoop was recorded remotely with Frank Chaparro, Ryan Todd and Michael Moro, CEO at of Genesis Global Trading and Genesis Capital.
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Released:
Apr 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Scoop, The Block's flagship podcast covering finance and technology industries through unmatched interviews with top thought leaders, cultural icons and industry veterans. The Block’s Director of News Frank Chaparro hosts new guests every week, diving into breaking news and topics ranging from NFTs, to the impact of DeFi on Wall Street, to Bitcoin's role in the economy and beyond.