The Latest Breaking News from Barry Silbert

Over 98% of stablecoins are dollar backed. That's good for the U.S.—until it's not

Crypto billionaire says growing global demand for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins will tempt the government to print more money.

Fortune · May 5

Bittensor, the AI-linked cryptocurrency founded by a former Google engineer, just halved its supply. Here’s what that means

The mechanics of Bittensor mirror those of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Fortune · Dec 15, 2025

Billionaire Barry Silbert says he hasn’t been this excited about a crypto project since discovering Bitcoin

“In the way that the internet was the world wide web of information, Bittensor is creating the world wide web of intelligence,” said Silbert during Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference on Tuesday.

Fortune · Sep 11, 2025

Digital Currency Group, CEO Barry Silbert Move To Dismiss New York AG Lawsuit

DCG and its CEO have filed motions to dismiss the case filed by New York's attorney general, saying the allegations made in the complaint were mischaracterizations of a company that was supporting its subsidiary in good faith when it was financially troubled.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

Here are the biggest crypto stories of 2023

In 2023, crypto industry onlookers were shocked by high-profile arrests and Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial but also given hope by a flurry of spot Bitcoin ETF applications and rebounding prices.

Fortune · Dec 29, 2023

Grayscale Surrenders To SEC's Preferred Creation/Redemption Model, Submits Amended Bitcoin ETF Application Following Silbert's Resignation

Like BlackRock and ARK, Grayscale also initially said it would use the in-kind creation and redemption model on its spot Bitcoin ETF. But as Wall Street giants ironed out details with the regulator – probably looking to be a part of the first wave of applications to be approved by…

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2023

Barry Silbert Steps Down As Grayscale Investments' Chairman Of The Board

Silbert, who is the CEO of the Digital Currency Group -- the parent company of Grayscale -- resigned from his post effective Jan. 1, 2024.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

New York attorney general hits Gemini, Genesis, and Digital Currency Group with lawsuit for defrauding investors of more than $1 billion

Letitia James’s action adds to the legal headaches for the reeling crypto heavyweights.

Fortune · Oct 19, 2023

DCG floats 110% recovery for Gemini Earn clients—an offer that may be hard for the Winklevii to refuse

More than 300,000 retail customers have had their accounts frozen for nearly year.

Fortune · Sep 14, 2023

Grayscale is on the cusp of winning Bitcoin’s biggest prize—but Wall Street’s big dogs could snatch it away

Grayscale's CEO has been planning a Bitcoin ETF for years—but now legal troubles and new interest from blue chip companies mean a competitor could sew up the market.

Fortune · Aug 17, 2023