Today, we are excited to welcome Jeremy Ng as Gemini’s Head of Asia Pacific Region.

Jeremy will be responsible for shaping Gemini’s overall strategy in the region, developing products, and charting the course for operations. He will be based in Singapore and hire a team to build out our footprint there.

Jeremy joins us from Leonteq, which specializes in structured financial products, where he served as Asia CEO. Prior to his role at Leonteq, Jeremy worked at leading global investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley across Hong Kong and Singapore. 

Southeast Asia is a fast-growing and vibrant region in the global crypto movement and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has developed thoughtful regulation that is paving the way for further crypto adoption and innovation.

With Jeremy in place, Gemini intends to file its license under the newly formed Payment Services Act with the MAS as part of our global expansion strategy. 

Jeremy is the latest addition to an incredibly accomplished group of senior leaders who have joined Gemini over the past few years, including [Noah Perlman](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-welcomes-noah-perlman-as-chief-compliance-officer) as Chief Operating Officer (formerly Chief Compliance Officer), [David Damato](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-welcomes-david-damato-as-chief-security-officer) as Chief Security Officer, [Sydney Schaub](https://gemini.com/blog/welcoming-our-general-counsel) as Chief Legal Officer (formerly General Counsel), and [Robert Cornish](https://gemini.com/blog/welcoming-our-first-chief-technology-officer) as Chief Technology Officer.

If you are interested in joining Jeremy and his team in Singapore, please stay tuned for openings on our careers page – we’re hiring!

Onward and Upward,

Cameron


Gemini Welcomes Jeremy Ng as Head of Asia Pacific Region

The Gemini dollar (GUSD) — **_the_** **_world’s first regulated stablecoin_** — is now supported on the following exchanges:

![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*fHQAOFO2KkW22DEjFi_JIg.png)

[_abcc_](https://abcc.com/)_,_ [_B2BX_](https://www.b2bx.exchange/)_,_ [_BCEX_](https://www.bcex.ca/index/coins)_,_ [_Bibox_](https://www.bibox.com/?lang=en)_,_ [_BILAXY_](https://bilaxy.com/exchange)_,_ [_BitForex_](https://www.bitforex.com/)_,_ [_BITKOP_](https://www.bitkop.com/)_,_ [_BitMart_](https://www.bitmart.com/)_,_ [_Bit-Z_](https://www.bit-z.com/)_,_ [_BTEX_](https://btex.com/)_,_ [_BW.com_](https://www.bw.com/)_,_ [_CoinBene_](https://www.coinbene.com/#/)_,_ [_Coinsuper_](https://www.coinsuper.com/)_,_ [_DigiFinex_](https://www.digifinex.com/)_,_ [_EOSEX_](https://eosex.com/)_,_ [_EXMO_](https://exmo.com/)_,_ [_ExNow_](https://www.exnow.com/)_,_ [_FCOIN_](https://www.fcoin.com/)_,_ [_HitBTC_](https://hitbtc.com/)_,_ [_Huobi Global_](https://www.huobi.com/)_,_ [_LATOKEN_](https://latoken.com/)_,_ [_OEX.com_](https://www.oex.com/)_,_ [_OKCOIN_](https://www.okcoin.com/lang/en-US/)_,_ [_OKEX_](https://www.okex.com/lang/en-US/)_, and_ [_TheRockTrading_](https://www.therocktrading.com/)_._

The Gemini dollar is also supported by the following platforms:

![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*vocgM60Pb7RprHBa2s1WOw.png)

[_Bitpay_](https://bitpay.com/)_,_ [_BlockFi_](https://blockfi.com/)_,_ [_Coinomi_](https://www.coinomi.com/)_, and_ [_CoinsBank_](https://coinsbank.com/)_._

To learn more, check out our [website](https://gemini.com/dollar/), [blog post](https://medium.com/gemini/gemini-launches-the-gemini-dollar-62787f963fb4), [white paper](https://gemini.com/static/dollar/gemini-dollar-whitepaper.pdf), and [code repository](https://github.com/gemini/dollar).

You can send Gemini dollars to these exchanges or any wallet that supports ERC20 tokens by simply selecting the ‘[Withdraw as Gemini dollar](https://exchange.gemini.com/withdraw/usd/geminidollar)’ option in the navigation menu of your Gemini account, entering a destination address, and then choosing an amount of U.S. dollars you want to send.

![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*CxYFbBHaA92geQTgrBRIiw.png)

As an ERC20 token, the Gemini dollar can easily be added to any exchange, wallet, or decentralized application (dApp). Feel free to contact us at [dollar@gemini.com](mailto:dollar@gemini.com) with additional questions on how your product or service can incorporate the Gemini dollar.

Onward and Upward,

Cameron + Tyler

Gemini dollar (GUSD) Is Now Supported by 25 Exchanges

Today it is with great excitement that we welcome Sydney Schaub to the Gemini team as our General Counsel of Gemini Trust Company, LLC.

Sydney joins us with extensive experience working at technology companies changing the world: she started her career at Google (helping organize the world’s information), then as Associate General Counsel of Square (helping revolutionize payments) and most recently as General Counsel at Rent the Runway (helping reshape e-commerce), where she led the legal functions. Today she will begin helping Gemini **_build the future of money_**.

Upon her arrival, Sydney will be focused on building out our in-house legal team and working on, among other things, expanding the services of the Gemini Spaceship to new galaxies far, far away.

Welcome to the team Sydney!

If you’re interested in joining Sydney and the rest of the Gemini team on our journey to build the future of money, we’re hiring in our New York, NY and Portland, OR offices! Check out our [careers page](https://gemini.com/careers/) for more information.

Onward and Upward,

Cameron

Welcoming Our General Counsel

More From Cameron Winklevoss

A few weeks ago we brought you [multi-user accounts](https://blog.gemini.com/introducing-multi-user-accounts-and-performance-upgrades/). This week we are excited to announce another new feature —** _multiple bank accounts_**. That’s right, you can now link multiple bank accounts to your Gemini account for deposits and withdrawals of USD.

This feature (not surprisingly) was commonly requested — you asked, and we delivered. What’s even better is that adding an additional bank account can now be done **_instantly_** using your bank account login credentials. Simply go to your [Bank Settings](https://exchange.gemini.com/settings/bank) page on the Gemini dashboard to get started.

![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/0*G-T8APrioPa2oYI2.png)

**Please note:** any bank account you link must be in your name. If you plan to link a business bank account, please email institutional@gemini.com to set up an institutional account.

Onward and Upward,

Cameron

Across the globe, Esports has grown into an unstoppable force. At Gemini, we believe in another unstoppable force — non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs have allowed artists to create digital artwork that is scarce for the first time in history, and the best part is that there are still so many unexplored use cases. __We believe it is only a matter of time before Esports and NFTs converge in a major way.__ 

That is why we are incredibly excited to announce the release of an exclusive OG Esports NFT collection through our company [Nifty Gateway](https://niftygateway.com/), on January 23rd at 2pm EST, that features a total of 12 NFTs — each utilizing the 2018 Dota 2 Championship ring.

We are also simultaneously releasing two open editions in collaboration with the digital artist Filip Hodas. We believe the NFTs featured in the collection will appeal to digital art collectors and Esports fans alike. We look forward to seeing how Esports companies can use NFTs to interact with their fans and enhance fan engagement going forward. 

Both Esports and NFTs are on the rise globally, and mainstream audiences are increasingly exposed to both industries as our world’s digital transformation accelerates. We are incredibly excited that JMR Luna and his team at OG Esports decided to explore NFTs in the Esports space with us, and hope this leads to more innovation at the intersection of NFTs and gaming. We both believe that this is the next step forward for brands and teams looking to connect and provide valuable collectibles and merchandise to their fanbase, and we hope to see the use of NFTs among Esports teams proliferate in the coming year.

Onward and Upward!

Tyler Winkelvoss  
Chief Executive Officer

NFTs and Esports, a Match Made in Heaven

Today, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Gemini Credit Card, a credit card that lets you __earn up to 3% back__ in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for every dollar you spend!

The Gemini Credit Card __[waitlist](https://gemini.com/credit-card/waitlist) is now open__. Those who join will get early access to apply. The Gemini Credit Card will be available to U.S. residents in every state and will be accepted wherever major cards are accepted. Rewards will be automatically deposited into your Gemini account. 

Our effort to launch the Gemini Credit Card has been accelerated by our acquisition of [Blockrize](https://www.blockrize.com/), a fintech startup that has been building a credit card with cryptocurrency rewards. Blockrize waitlist members have automatically been added to the Gemini Credit Card waitlist. 

Blockrize is our second acquisition, following the acquisition of [Nifty Gateway](https://niftygateway.com) in November 2019. The Blockrize team, led by CEO and founder Thomas Harrison, will play a central role in the development and rollout of the Gemini Credit Card.

Join us as we redefine the credit card experience!

Onward and Upward,

Tyler Winklevoss  
Chief Executive Officer

Gemini to Offer Credit Card with Crypto Rewards

We are thrilled to announce that Gemini has more than $10 billion in total crypto under custody. We’ve achieved this milestone by providing our customers with the most secure and easy-to-use custody solution on the market.

Gemini Custody™ includes the following features and more:

- __Qualified Custodian__ — Gemini Trust Company, LLC is a New York trust company and Qualified Custodian chartered by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) under Section 100 of the New York Banking Law, and is subject to NYDFS capital reserve requirements.
- __SOC 1__ — we are SOC 1 Type 2 compliant. 
- __SOC 2__ — we are [SOC 2 Type 2](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-completes-soc-2-type-2-examination-another-first-in-crypto) compliant. 
- __Offline Cold Storage__ — your crypto is custodied offline using hardware security modules (HSMs), multisignature technology, and geographically distributed, access-controlled facilities. You can read more [here](https://gemini.com/security/).
- __Hardware Security Keys__ — secure your account with [hardware security keys](https://www.gemini.com/blog/securing-your-gemini-account-with-webauthn) via WebAuthn. This provides hardware-backed, cryptographic proof that it is you (and not someone else) signing into your account and thwarts hackers even if they have your password.
- __Approved Address List__ — create an approved address list that restricts your crypto withdrawals to approved addresses only or disables all crypto withdrawals from your account.
- __Instant Liquidity__ — instantly trade your crypto in custody on our exchange without waiting for it to be transferred out of cold storage.
- __Web Interface__ — our web interface and account features allow you to check your balances, download account statements, initiate withdrawals, and more. Give auditors view-only access into your account to confirm balances, transactions, and activity.
- __Sub-accounts__ — [create and manage](https://www.gemini.com/blog/introducing-subaccounts-for-institutions) multiple accounts with distinct sets of users, account balances, and unique, independently verifiable crypto addresses all under a single master account.

We serve a range of customers and institutional clients, such as hedge funds, trading firms, and financial advisors. Existing customers include BlockFi, CoinList, CI Global Asset Management, Eaglebrook Advisors, WealthSimple, and 3iQ Digital Asset Management, which has launched successful bitcoin and ether exchange-listed funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

If you would like to learn more about our custody solution, [email us](mailto:custody@gemini.com) today!

Onward and Upward!

Team Gemini

Gemini Surpasses $10 Billion in Crypto Under Custody

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Today, we are excited to welcome Eugene Ng as Head of Business Development in Asia Pacific. 

In this role, Eugene will lead our business development and partnership efforts in the region, building out customized solutions for institutions and high net worth clients seeking a regulated and secure partner to allocate funds to digital assets.

Prior to joining Gemini, Eugene worked at Matrixport, a spin-off of Bitmain and one of the most prominent crypto-finance firms in Asia. During his time there, Eugene played a significant role in the exponential growth of Matrixport’s derivatives exchange, Bit.com, and grew it to become the second most actively traded bitcoin options platform by volume. He has also advised multiple crypto projects worldwide, helping to raise more than $50 million in financing. 

Prior to his full-time career in crypto, Eugene spent a decade in institutional sales and trading at Citibank, Barclays Capital and Deutsche Bank. He has been featured on Bloomberg, Forbes and Yahoo.

Eugene is the latest addition to an incredibly accomplished group of senior leaders who have joined Gemini over the past few years, including [David Abner](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-welcomes-david-abner-as-global-head-of-business-development) as Global Head of Business Development, [Noah Perlman](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-welcomes-noah-perlman-as-chief-compliance-officer) as Chief Operating Officer (formerly Chief Compliance Officer), [David Damato](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-welcomes-david-damato-as-chief-security-officer) as Chief Security Officer, [Sydney Schaub](https://gemini.com/blog/welcoming-our-general-counsel) as Chief Legal Officer (formerly General Counsel), and [Robert Cornish](https://gemini.com/blog/welcoming-our-first-chief-technology-officer) as Chief Technology Officer.

Welcome to the team, Eugene!

If you are interested in joining Eugene and his team as Gemini expands across the globe, please stay tuned for openings on our [careers page](https://gemini.com/careers) – we’re hiring!

Onward and Upward,

Jeremy Ng  
Head of Asia Pacific Region

Gemini Welcomes Eugene Ng as APAC Head of Business Development

Following our [support for the Singapore Dollar (SGD)](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-now-supports-the-singapore-dollar-sgd), Singapore residents can now use SingPass to facilitate opening a Gemini account. After a successful MyInfo integration, Singapore residents can now simply log in to SingPass to auto-fill Gemini’s account registration forms. 

MyInfo is a digital data initiative developed by the Government Technology Agency of Singapore to facilitate online transactions, and SingPass serves as a gateway to funnel user information stored with MyInfo.

By streamlining the application process for Singapore residents, while also ensuring the highest level of security and compliance, Gemini continues to empower the individual through crypto. 

Onward and Upward!

Team Gemini

Gemini Streamlines Application Process for Singapore Residents With SingPass

Gemini Gives Back started as an employee-led initiative in 2017 by members of #TeamGemini who wanted to help those who are in need. What started as small groups volunteering locally has now grown into an organized effort that fosters community-driven initiatives, both inside and outside of Gemini. 

As the globe faces a deadly pandemic and our country addresses widespread discrimination, 2020 has proved to be a difficult yet inspiring year, with diverse groups coming together to fight for social justice and effect change in our communities. Even though we are all working remotely, Gemini has been more united than ever in supporting each other and our neighbors.

Here is a snapshot of some of work we have done in 2020 and how you can get involved:

![support social justice](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/2WNeN9AZYAcLRPHwPkTvAP/ed95d02c90e2016370d61bbd338a0185/support_social_justice.png)

__Supporting Social Justice__

Over the past year, Gemini executives have had powerful conversations with our Black colleagues about their experiences. Given these discussions, we reexamined the commitments we've made at Gemini and to the global crypto community. Among the affirmations we have made this year are that Black Lives Matter and that we stand with the Black community today and forever. The actions we have taken as a company include donating $250K across five organizations focused on education, economic, and social justice reform for the Black community recommended by, voted on, and chosen by our employees. The organizations we have donated to are the [NAACP Legal Defense Fund](https://www.naacpldf.org/), the [Equal Justice Initiative](https://www.eji.org/), [Chicago Youth Centers](https://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org/), the [Black Parent Initiative](https://www.thebpi.org/), and [IntegrateNYC](https://www.integratenyc.org/).

We invite you to donate to these groups and to read our [full statement](https://gemini.com/blog/black-lives-matter) on Black Lives Matter.

![donation matching](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/u3yBl59dyLNbNTQALpEp0/dfefd88bf13a63c929c53c761f3d721e/donation_matching.png)

__Donation Matching__

This year, Gemini instituted a gift-matching program of up to $1K per employee, per year, to support organizations they choose. Since the launch of the program, Gemini employees have requested donation matching for more than 100 nonprofit organizations that do work across the globe. A cross-section of the nonprofits that are approved for donation matching include [Black Girls Code Inc.](https://www.blackgirlscode.com/donations.html), [Know Your Rights Camp](https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/), [The Water Project](https://thewaterproject.org/give-water), [The Bowery Mission Foundation Inc.](https://www.bowery.org/donate/), [No Kid Hungry](https://www.nokidhungry.org/ways-you-can-help), [Gamers Outreach](https://gamersoutreach.org/donate/), [Code to Inspire](https://www.codetoinspire.org/), [Engender Help](https://www.engenderhealth.org/help/overview/), and the [Ali Forney Center](https://www.aliforneycenter.org/). We hope you join us in supporting these nonprofits that work with diverse communities throughout the United States.

![bitcoin tuesday](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/oUfLLLMq6Axnz2rtvqGSc/533bda423dc77ab0edbfc9545eeecf9c/bitcoin_tuesday.png)

__#BitcoinTuesday on Giving Tuesday__

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that has encouraged individuals to do good over the past several years and has inspired millions of people to engage in a simple act of generosity. For the second year running, Gemini [collaborated with The Giving Block](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-gives-back-on-bitcointuesday) to support [#BitcoinTuesday](https://bitcointuesday.org/), part of the larger #GivingTuesday initiative. This year, Gemini donated $20,000 in crypto to Save the Children, No Kid Hungry, and Children International to support the health and development of children around the world. 

You can donate to more than 120 nonprofits [with cryptocurrency](https://getstarted.gemini.com/bitcoin-tuesday/) through The Giving Block.

![opportunity fund](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/3daKAmNxqOvwx7gp4wMOd/ead4a384e0a950758f09cf752f868112/opportunity_fund.png)

__Gemini Opportunity Fund__ 

Earlier this month, we announced the creation of the Gemini Opportunity Fund, a donor-advised fund that will support Bitcoin Core development through grants, fellowships, and donations. The Gemini Opportunity Fund will back Bitcoin Core developers who are working to improve the usability, security, and resilience of the Bitcoin Network. The Fund’s first donations will total $200,000, with $50,000 in BTC donated to the Human Rights Foundation’s [Bitcoin Development Fund](https://hrf.org/programs_posts/devfund/), and $150,000 in BTC donated to John Newbery’s recently launched [Brink](https://brink.dev/), a London-based, non-profit fellowship program that will sponsor and mentor exemplary Bitcoin developers. With this initiative, we continue powering the individual through crypto.

We welcome you to learn more about the [Gemini Opportunity Fund](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-opportunity-fund-launches-to-support-bitcoin-core-developers).

![coat donation](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/1kCsZFcsd3nYBRE8At1WxO/e36f7c7ac4352b73e52f63823388b11d/coat_donation.png)

__New York Cares Coat Drive__ 

All New Yorkers need a warm coat, especially this time of year. Even though many of us are working remotely, many of New York’s essential workers cannot afford to work from the comfort of their homes. Imagine you couldn't get to work, pick up your prescriptions from the pharmacy, or send your child to school all because you didn't have a decent coat to wear. Every year many New Yorkers face this reality, and even more so this year. New York Cares organizes a coat drive to give the gift of warmth. For every $20 raised New York Cares can purchase one warm coat for those in need. We partnered with New York Cares to host our own Coat Drive fundraiser. 

Find ways you can [donate here](https://www.newyorkcares.org/coat-drive).

![bitcoin pizza](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/37u7MmUIrtxVkg10ulL4TX/51a6c04442a7e272af34fdc26de347fa/bitcoin_pizza.png)

__Bitcoin Pizza Day 10th Anniversary__

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22, we worked with Slice Out Hunger and Papa John's to donate pizza to New York’s frontline workers battling so bravely against COVID-19. Through this initiative, we also raised funds for No Kid Hungry, a group that works to feed the one in four kids who could face hunger. We donated $25K to Slice Out Hunger and No Kid Hungry, and through our partnerships we delivered 500+ pizzas to New York’s bravest. Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates a now famous transaction of 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas. At the current bitcoin price that’s more than $260 million for two pies!

We invite you to continue supporting [these important groups](https://getstarted.gemini.com/bitcoin-pizza-day/).

__Looking Ahead__

We look forward to building on our 2020 initiatives by continuing to expand our relationship with the organizations and people that have helped shape Gemini Gives Back. We will continue to work closely with our community to help those in need as we follow our mission to empower the individual through crypto. 

Onward and Upward,

Team Gemini


2020: A Year of Giving Back

We now support the Singapore dollar (SGD)! You can now buy crypto with SGD using a debit card and deposit SGD into your Gemini account using FAST transfers. SGD trading is available on both our mobile app and website.

Our support of SGD is an important step toward making crypto accessible across the globe and providing you with more trading options. Please note, SGD isn’t currently available on our ActiveTrader™ interface.

Singapore is a financial epicenter in the heart of Asia and is a fast-growing market for cryptocurrency. Supporting SGD is another exciting milestone on our mission — *__to empower the individual through crypto__*.

Onward and Upward!

Team Gemini

Gemini Now Supports the Singapore Dollar (SGD)

The Gemini Security team has seen an increase in crypto scams, as digital currencies have gained in popularity over the last year. These scams occur when hackers compromise a social media account and post deceptive content in order to solicit cryptocurrency from the account’s followers. The deceptive content posted by these hackers usually references prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, celebrities, or business leaders in order to exploit the victim’s trust.

Earlier this month, hackers associated with these scams escalated their activity when they compromised two YouTube channels that maintain over eight million subscribers. In this particular case, the hackers modified these channels to impersonate our brand, using the Gemini name and logo. In light of these ongoing events, we want to share how these attacks work, discuss Gemini’s ongoing actions to protect our customers, and provide some tips for YouTube channel owners to better secure their accounts.

__What Happened With the Hacked Accounts Impersonating Gemini?__  

The hacked YouTube accounts involved in this month’s events belonged to popular gamers [Natalan](https://www.youtube.com/natalan) and [El Fedelobo](https://www.youtube.com/user/elfedelobo), both of whom lost access to their YouTube channels. The hackers then used the compromised accounts to impersonate Gemini and perpetuate a cryptocurrency giveaway scam. Thankfully, after numerous reports flagging the videos and channels as scams, YouTube was able to step in and restore channel access to the rightful owners.

__How Crypto Giveaway Scams Work__

Giveaway scams are the most prevalent type of crypto scam and are typically posted to Facebook, Twitter, Medium, and YouTube. 

Most of these scams have similar components:

1. A hacker compromises and/or impersonates a social media account of a prominent public figure or crypto exchange. 
2. The account begins soliciting bitcoin or ethereum with a “send one, get two back” scheme. For any unsuspecting victims who send through crypto to the wallets highlighted on the fake accounts, that crypto will be lost forever. To be clear, __neither Gemini, nor any reputable cryptocurrency exchange, will ask you to transfer cryptocurrency payments through social media accounts__. To deposit cryptocurrency with Gemini, always make sure you receive the wallet address directly from [Gemini.com](https://www.gemini.com/).
3. Scammers often go one step further by incorporating a sense of urgency. This could manifest itself as a “Live Video” on YouTube or a statement noting that only a limited number of coins will be "given" away. The goal here is to encourage victims to act quickly and without scrutiny.

Once a victim sends funds to a "giveaway" address, they are gone forever. Due to the finality of cryptocurrency transactions, there is no way to reverse a transaction unless the recipient decides to return the funds. This makes these types of “giveaway” scams highly effective for malicious actors.

__What We’re Doing to Protect Gemini Users__

Gemini’s Security Team takes scams seriously and we use custom developed tools and third party services to proactively search the web and social media for scams, including those impersonating our brand. We are constantly analyzing trends in the space, updating our procedures, and building upon our scam detection systems.

Once alerted to a scam, Gemini protects our customers by blocking transactions to bad wallet addresses. Within the past three months alone, Gemini has prevented dozens of transactions destined for scam wallet addresses, saving our customers more than $200k.

__How to Protect Yourself From Crypto Scams__

The best protection is to educate yourself — anyone seeking to invest in cryptocurrency should be acutely aware of scams impacting the industry. Gemini covered a number of scams affecting the crypto ecosystem in a [previous blog post](https://www.gemini.com/blog/common-online-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them). An easy rule of thumb is that __if you don’t recognize a website or social media account, do not interact with it__. Gemini will never ask you to send cryptocurrency through social media, and other reputable exchanges shouldn’t do so either. 

__How to Protect Yourself as a YouTube Channel Owner__

The events earlier this month not only affected the targets of the crypto scam, but also the YouTube channel owners. It can be confusing and frustrating to wake up one day to see your channel changed without your permission. If you find yourself in this predicament, [follow these steps](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/76187) laid out by Google to recover your account. Additionally, to protect yourself from this ever happening in the first place, it's important to [secure your Youtube account](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9701986). We would like to highlight using security keys for two-step verification as an especially strong defense against account takeovers. In fact, this is what we at Gemini [recommend to our customers](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-becomes-first-crypto-exchange-to-support-hardware-security-keys-on) as well. 

Online scams are not new or limited to the cryptocurrency industry. But crypto users must be more aware of scams since all crypto transactions are final, unlike in traditional banking. Gemini’s Security and Fraud teams are continuously enhancing our ability to protect our customers from scams and other threats. If you’re passionate about building security solutions that solve unique challenges, consider applying to one of the [many roles](https://www.gemini.com/careers/security) we have open on the Security Team at Gemini. 

Onward and Upward,

Tory Cullen  
Associate Director, Threat Detection & Response

Our Take on YouTube Bitcoin Scams

This month marked the momentous launch of Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0. While the full implementation of Ethereum 2.0 (Eth2) will roll out in phases, we plan to support Eth2 trading and staking as soon as possible. 

Ethereum is an innovative blockchain that has pushed decentralized applications, including decentralized finance (DeFi), forward. We look forward to continuing to support the Ethereum community and new developments as Eth2 transitions and reaches its next milestone — so that we can provide all of our customers with the ability to access and earn from the latest developments in crypto.

Onward and Upward,

Team Gemini

Gemini to Support Ethereum 2.0 Trading and Staking

Today, we are excited to welcome David Abner as Gemini’s Global Head of Business Development. 

David will spearhead the expansion of Gemini’s institutional business and bolster our reputation as a trusted and secure cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. He will manage a team focused on cultivating Gemini’s relationships with major institutional partners and high-net-worth individuals on a global scale. 

David joins us after launching Dabner Capital Partners, a boutique advisory and investment firm focused on exchange traded funds (ETFs) and digital assets, following more than a decade at WisdomTree Asset Management. He served as Executive Vice President of WisdomTree and CEO of WisdomTree Europe, where he oversaw a significant expansion in assets under management as it became the ninth largest ETF provider in Europe. Prior to WisdomTree David was managing director and head of ETFs at both BNP Paribas and Bear Stearns. David also authored *The ETF Handbook* and is an educator in the ETF industry. 

The cryptocurrency industry continues to experience tremendous growth and 2020 saw more institutions pour resources into the new asset class, setting the stage for wider adoption and stronger use cases globally. David will work to ensure that Gemini remains the partner of choice for institutions seeking knowledge and guidance as they look to engage with cryptocurrencies in a secure and regulated manner. 

David is the latest addition to an incredibly accomplished group of senior leaders who have joined Gemini over the past few years, including [Jeremy Ng](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-welcomes-jeremy-ng-as-head-of-asia-pacific-region) as Head of Asia Pacific Region, [David Damato](https://gemini.com/blog/gemini-welcomes-david-damato-as-chief-security-officer) as Chief Security Officer, [Sydney Schaub](https://gemini.com/blog/welcoming-our-general-counsel) as Chief Legal Officer (formerly General Counsel), and [Robert Cornish](https://gemini.com/blog/welcoming-our-first-chief-technology-officer) as Chief Technology Officer.

Welcome to the team, David!

If you are interested in joining David and his team as Gemini expands across the globe, please stay tuned for openings on our [careers page](https://gemini.com/careers) – we’re hiring!

Onward and Upward,

Noah B. Perlman  
Chief Operating Officer

Gemini Welcomes David Abner as Global Head of Business Development