what's Digital Currency Group?
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a venture capital firm specializing in investments within the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital asset sectors. Founded in 2015 by Barry Silbert, DCG supports innovative companies building the infrastructure for a decentralized financial future. The firm operates from Stamford, Connecticut, and has grown to manage a diverse portfolio that includes exchanges, wallets, mining operations, and DeFi protocols. DCG's subsidiaries and key holdings play pivotal roles in the crypto ecosystem. Grayscale Investments offers investment products like trusts for major cryptocurrencies, providing institutional and retail access to digital assets. Foundry focuses on bitcoin mining and infrastructure, while Luno serves as a global cryptocurrency exchange and wallet platform. Through strategic acquisitions and investments, DCG accelerates the adoption of blockchain technology across various applications. The firm's approach emphasizes long-term value creation by backing early-stage projects and established players alike. DCG's network facilitates partnerships and capital allocation to foster innovation in areas such as decentralized finance, real-world assets, and emerging technologies like AI integrated with blockchain.
DCG's Foundry launches Zcash mining pool for institutional miners in April 2026.
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x.com/dcgcoFoundry Digital, a DCG subsidiary, will launch a Zcash mining pool in April 2026 for institutional miners.
DCG enters into a term sheet with Animoca Brands for a deal positioning Animoca for Nasdaq listing as a digital-assets powerhouse.
DCG provides institutional-grade security backing for Lombard and BTC.b partnership, supporting $500M+ TVL Bitcoin wrapper expanding to Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Megaeth, and Monad.
DCG participates in Limitless's $10M seed funding round alongside 1confirmation and ColliderVC for the prediction market platform on Base.
DCG announces collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Bitso for an event at Mexico Tech Week in Mexico City next week.
Parent company DCG files $1.1 billion lawsuit against subsidiary Genesis over promissory note.
Genesis files $3.3B lawsuit against DCG and Barry Silbert, alleging fraud and concealed transfers pre-bankruptcy.
Genesis launches new lawsuits against parent company and CEO seeking billions in creditor repayment.
NY judge allows NYAG's securities fraud case against DCG to proceed, rejecting motion to dismiss.