S-1/A: Gemini Space Station Files S-1/A for Nasdaq IPO

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Initial Public Offering Registration Statement Amendment 2 September 2025 6:45 AM

📋All filings for Gemini Space Station, INC

Gemini Space Station, Inc. is preparing for its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol GEMI, offering 16,666,667 shares of Class A common stock at an estimated price between $17.00 and $19.00 per share.

Delay expectedThe SEC lawsuit against Gemini Trust Company, LLC regarding the Earn program was initially stayed for 60 days on April 2, 2025, to explore a potential resolution. This stay was recently extended until September 15, 2025, indicating an ongoing delay in the resolution of this significant legal matter.The company's international expansion plans, including the timing thereof, are still being formulated and are uncertain, which could imply potential delays in entering new markets or launching services in certain regions.

Capital raiseThe filing is for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 16,666,667 shares of Class A common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase up to an additional 2,396,348 shares from the company, directly raising capital.The company estimates net proceeds from this offering of approximately $272.3 million (or $313.0 million if the over-allotment option is fully exercised).The principal purposes of this offering are to increase capitalization and financial flexibility, and to create a public market for Class A common stock.Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including product development, general and administrative matters, capital expenditures, and repayment of all or a portion of third-party indebtedness.The company has historically relied on related party financing, including convertible notes and convertible term loans from Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC (WCF), which will automatically convert into LLC Interests immediately prior to the IPO at a 20% discount to the IPO price.The company may require additional capital in the future to support business growth, and this capital might not be available on favorable terms or at all, potentially leading to dilution for stockholders if additional equity is issued.

Summary

Gemini Space Station, Inc. (Gemini) is offering 16,666,667 shares of Class A common stock in its initial public offering, with an estimated price range of $17.00 to $19.00 per share.
The company anticipates receiving net proceeds of approximately $272.3 million from the offering, to be used for general corporate purposes including product development, capital expenditures, and debt repayment.
Gemini will operate with a dual-class stock structure, where Class A common stock holders receive one vote per share and Class B common stock holders receive ten votes per share.
Co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will collectively hold 94.7% of the combined voting power, making Gemini a controlled company under Nasdaq rules.
The company reported total revenue of $142.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and $68.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Net losses were $(158.5) million for 2024 and $(282.5) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA was $(13.2) million for 2024 and $(113.5) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Monthly Transacting Users (MTUs) reached 523,000 as of June 30, 2025, and 549,000 as of July 31, 2025.
Assets on Platform grew to $18.2 billion as of June 30, 2025, and $21.8 billion as of July 31, 2025.
Trading Volume for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $24.8 billion, with Bitcoin and Ether transactions contributing significantly to exchange revenue.
Gemini has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, which it is actively working to remediate.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is moderately positive due to the significant milestone of an IPO, strong user and asset growth, and a clear strategy for product diversification and international expansion. However, substantial net losses, ongoing regulatory challenges, and material weaknesses in internal controls temper the overall positive outlook, indicating considerable risks and operational hurdles ahead.

Positives

Gemini has a growing user base, with Monthly Transacting Users (MTUs) increasing to 549,000 and Lifetime Transacting Users (LTUs) reaching 1,531,000 as of July 31, 2025.
Assets on Platform have shown significant growth, reaching $21.8 billion as of July 31, 2025, indicating increasing user trust and engagement.
Trading Volume increased to $24.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, demonstrating strong activity on its platform.
The Gemini Credit Card program is experiencing rapid adoption, with 23,115 Card Sign-Ups in the first six months of 2025 and over 70,000 cards issued and open as of July 31, 2025.
The company has a history of innovation, being the first licensed exchange to list Ether (2016), launching one of the first regulated stablecoins (2018), and completing SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 examinations (2021).
Gemini maintains a strong focus on security, regulation, and compliance, holding money transmission licenses in all 50 U.S. states and operating through regulated entities globally.
The company has diversified its product offerings beyond its core exchange, including derivatives, staking services, OTC trading, institutional-grade custody, a NYDFS-regulated stablecoin (GUSD), a U.S. credit card, and an NFT marketplace (Nifty Gateway Studio).
Recent legal settlements, such as with the NYAG and CFTC, resolve significant past regulatory challenges, with the Earn users receiving a full in-kind recovery of their digital assets.

Negatives

Gemini reported substantial net losses of $(282.5) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and $(158.5) million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was negative $(113.5) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and $(13.2) million for the year ended December 31, 2024, indicating ongoing operational losses.
Total revenue decreased from $74.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $68.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to lower average fee rates on retail and reduced interest income.
Operating expenses increased significantly to $182.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, up from $159.1 million in the prior year period, driven by higher salaries, technology, and sales and marketing costs.
The company has historically relied on related party financing from Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC (WCF), with significant outstanding convertible notes and term loans, which will convert to equity prior to the IPO.
Interest expense on related party loans increased by 64% to $30.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the prior year period.
The company identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, particularly concerning financial close processes, risk assessment, and controls over digital asset reconciliation and new product launches.

Risks

The successful development and adoption of Gemini's business is highly dependent on the continued growth, development, and acceptance of blockchain networks, digital assets, and related technologies, which are subject to a high degree of uncertainty and volatility.
Operating results will significantly fluctuate due to the inherent volatility of the digital asset industry, including digital asset prices, regulatory scrutiny, and changes in applicable laws.
Total revenue is substantially dependent on the volume and prices of digital asset transactions on the platform; declines in these could adversely affect business and stock price.
Net revenue is concentrated in bitcoin, ether, and solana transactions; a decline in these areas could adversely affect financial condition.
Failure to safeguard and manage fiat currencies and digital assets, including private keys, could result in losses, reputational harm, and regulatory actions.
Cyberattacks and security breaches affecting the platform, employees, users, or third parties could severely impact brand, reputation, and financial condition.
Significant disruptions in products, services, or information technology systems, or in supported blockchain networks, could lead to loss of users or funds.
Operating in a highly competitive industry against unregulated or less regulated companies, DEXs, DAOs, and companies with greater resources poses a significant challenge.
Inability to keep pace with rapid industry changes and provide new, innovative products and services could lead to declining net revenue.
Reliance on third-party service providers for critical operations means interruptions in their services could impair Gemini's ability to support users.
Difficulty in obtaining and maintaining banking relationships in the digital asset space could adversely impact business.
Uncertainty regarding the classification of digital assets, transactions, or product offerings as securities could lead to regulatory scrutiny, fines, and penalties.
An extensive, highly-evolving, and uncertain regulatory landscape means adverse changes or non-compliance could harm brand, reputation, and financial condition.
Expanding international activities increases obligations to comply with diverse laws and regulations, potentially leading to investigations and enforcement actions related to sanctions, export control, and anti-money laundering.
Exposure to material litigation, including individual and class action lawsuits, and investigations by regulators, which are often expensive and time-consuming.
The use of AI technologies in products and processes may present business, compliance, and reputational risks, including potential for offensive/illegal content or data breaches.
Potential losses from staking activity if third-party service providers or smart contracts fail, or if penalties (slashing) are imposed by underlying blockchain networks.
Providing loans to users, including through the Gemini Credit Card, exposes the company to credit risks, increased delinquency/default rates, and regulatory scrutiny.
Dependence on the agreement with WebBank for the Gemini Credit Card means its termination could affect the ability to offer the product.
The Gemini Credit Card program is subject to sophisticated frauds (income/identity misrepresentation, credit bust-out schemes) that can be difficult to detect, leading to financial losses.
Investments in various crypto assets are subject to significant volatility and DeFi-specific risks, potentially resulting in financial losses.
Marketplace demand for NFTs and creative products is unpredictable, and regulatory scrutiny of NFTs could adversely affect the NFT business.
Redemption risk and regulatory risk associated with stablecoins, including GUSD, could lead to market instability and reduced user confidence.
Unfamiliarity and negative publicity associated with digital asset platforms could cause users to lose confidence, impacting Gemini's business.
Errors in depositing or withdrawing digital assets could result in loss of user assets, disputes, and liabilities.
Temporary or permanent blockchain forks to supported digital assets could disrupt operations and lead to asset loss.
If underlying smart contracts for supported digital assets do not operate as expected, or if smart contract acceptance shifts, business could be adversely affected.
Failure to maintain adequate recordkeeping of electronic communications, especially off-channel, could expose the company to regulatory risks and operational liabilities.
High transaction fees demanded by miners or validators of supported digital assets could adversely affect operating results.
Future developments regarding the tax treatment of digital assets, including new reporting obligations, could adversely impact the business.
The application of complex financial accounting rules and limited guidance on digital assets means significant changes could adversely affect operating results.
Domestic U.S. exchanges (Gemini Trust, Gemini Moonbase) are subject to tangible net worth requirements, with past instances of falling short due to GAAP categorization of digital assets as intangible assets.
The company's status as a controlled company under Nasdaq rules means stockholders will not have the same protections as those of companies subject to all Nasdaq rules.
The multiple class structure of common stock may adversely affect the trading market for Class A common stock and give Founders significant control.
Anti-takeover provisions in organizational documents and Nevada law might discourage or delay acquisition attempts.
Exclusive forum and limited jury waiver provisions in articles of incorporation could limit stockholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum.
Limitations on director and officer liability and indemnification may discourage stockholders from suing directors or officers.

Future Outlook

Gemini envisions crypto redesigning the global financial system, internet, and money, providing greater choice, independence, and opportunity. The company expects to continue growing and diversifying transaction-based revenue through new products like derivatives and a wider variety of crypto assets, aiming for non-transaction revenue growth to reduce market-based fluctuations. Future growth is dependent on continued crypto asset adoption, user acquisition and retention, and ongoing product innovation, including enhanced user engagement tools and a self-custody smart wallet. The company also plans to expand internationally, particularly in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, and will continue to evaluate opportunistic acquisitions and investments in early-stage crypto projects.

Management Comments

Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom.
Gemini envisions a future where crypto will redesign the global financial system, the internet, and money in a way that provides greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all.
We are providing access for individuals and institutions to a decentralized future that is more open, fair, and secure.
We believe our early focus on security and compliance has made us one of the most trusted brands in crypto and on-ramps into the cryptoeconomy.
Our product innovation and security have attracted a growing, loyal user base, which has allowed us to reinvest in new, innovative products at the forefront of a complex and rapidly growing industry.
Longer term, we expect to continue to grow and diversify our transaction-based revenue through the growth of newly launched products, such as derivatives, and the diversification of assets on our platform to represent a wider variety of crypto-asset use cases with less cross-asset correlation in volatility.
We also expect growth in non-transaction revenue to contribute to smaller market-based fluctuations in our results.
We believe we are in the early stages of a massive crypto market opportunity.
We believe that continued investment in product innovation will be central to expanding our user base and future revenue.
We are obsessed with creating the best experience and most efficient journeys for our users.

Industry Context

The filing highlights Gemini's position as a 'trusted bridge between the traditional financial system and the emerging cryptoeconomy.' It notes the crypto market's expansion from under $10 billion to over $3 trillion since 2014, with monthly active crypto addresses growing exponentially, similar to the early internet. Gemini emphasizes its role in this growth by providing access for individuals and institutions to a decentralized future. The company acknowledges the industry's high volatility but points to consistent long-term growth and emerging market cycles. It also notes the significant market opportunity, comparing the crypto market capitalization ($3.3 trillion in Dec 2024) to the global equities market (over $100 trillion), and highlights growth in spot and futures trading volumes (over $18 trillion and $53 trillion respectively in 2024) and stablecoin transactions ($10.8 trillion in 2023). Gemini positions itself to capitalize on these trends through innovation, compliance, and a comprehensive platform, aiming to serve all user types as traditional financial market participants enter the space.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Gemini is one of the world's first crypto asset custodians and exchanges to have completed both SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 examinations, reflecting adherence to rigorous security standards comparable to traditional financial institutions.
The company's GUSD stablecoin is regulated by the NYDFS since 2018, making it one of the world's first regulated stablecoins, and adheres to supervisory expectations for full backing by high-quality reserves, similar to traditional financial instruments.
Gemini's credit card offering, in partnership with Mastercard, is described as 'industry-leading' and 'one of the only credit cards of its kind' to offer instantaneous crypto rewards with no annual or exchange fees, differentiating it from traditional credit card products.
The company's exchange platform is designed to be comparable to traditional brokers and exchanges, offering an intuitive trading experience for retail users and advanced tools (Gemini ActiveTrader) for sophisticated traders.
Gemini's custody technology is stated to be 'on par with that offered by traditional financial institutions,' emphasizing its institutional-grade security.
The company's approach to regulatory compliance, holding MTLs in all 50 U.S. states and licenses in Europe and Singapore, positions it as a highly regulated player in an often less-regulated crypto industry, contrasting with 'unregulated or less regulated companies' that benefit from lower compliance burdens.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
Chief Financial Officer	NA	Dan Chen	March 17, 2025	New hire, bringing nearly 30 years of experience across fintech, investment banking, asset management, and traditional banking.
Chief Operating Officer and Director	NA (previously Chief Strategy Officer)	Marshall Beard	November 2023 (COO), August 2025 (Director)	Promotion to COO, and appointment as director in connection with the IPO.
Chief Legal Officer	NA (previously Interim General Counsel of Gemini Trust)	Tyler Meade	October 2023 (Chief Legal Officer), August 2025 (Director)	Appointment to permanent Chief Legal Officer, and appointment as director in connection with the IPO.
Director	NA	Sachin Jaitly	August 2025	Appointment as non-employee director in connection with the IPO, bringing investment, strategic, and operational expertise in digital assets.
Director	NA	Jonathan Durham	August 2025	Appointment as non-employee director in connection with the IPO, bringing strategic and operational expertise in technology buyouts.
Director	NA	James Jim Esposito	August 2025	Appointment as non-employee director in connection with the IPO, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in fintech and financial services.
Director	NA	Maria Filipakis	August 2025	Appointment as non-employee director in connection with the IPO, bringing over 20 years of experience in regulatory and compliance.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Controlled Company Status	Upon completion of the IPO, the Founders (Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss) will control approximately 94.7% of the combined voting power, making Gemini a controlled company under Nasdaq corporate governance rules.	Upon completion of this offering	This status allows Gemini to elect not to comply with certain Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, including having a board of directors composed of a majority of independent directors and fully independent compensation and nominating committees. This reduces protections typically afforded to stockholders of non-controlled companies.
Dual-Class Stock Structure	The company will have Class A common stock (one vote per share) and Class B common stock (ten votes per share).	Upon completion of this offering	The dual-class structure concentrates voting power with the Founders, allowing them to control the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval, potentially conflicting with the interests of other stockholders and possibly affecting the market price and liquidity of Class A common stock due to exclusion from certain indices.
Board of Directors Composition	The board will initially be composed of seven members, with Tyler Winklevoss as chair and Cameron Winklevoss as vice chair. Four non-employee directors (Sachin Jaitly, Jonathan Durham, James Esposito, Maria Filipakis) have been determined to be independent under Nasdaq rules.	August 2025	While independent directors are appointed, the controlled company status means the board and its committees are not required to be fully independent, maintaining significant influence by the Founders.
Committee Structure	The board has an Audit and Risk Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a Nominating and Governance Committee. As a controlled company, neither the Compensation nor Nominating Committee is composed entirely of independent directors.	Upon completion of this offering	This structure deviates from standard corporate governance best practices for public companies, potentially limiting independent oversight of executive compensation and director nominations.
Anti-Takeover Provisions	The amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws, along with Nevada law provisions, include measures such as undesignated preferred stock, restrictions on special stockholder meetings, and advance notice procedures for stockholder proposals and nominations. The company has opted out of Nevada's combinations with interested stockholders statutes.	Immediately prior to completion of this offering	These provisions may delay, defer, or prevent a merger, acquisition, or other change of control transaction that stockholders might consider favorable, potentially limiting opportunities for a premium on shares.
Exclusive Forum and Limited Jury Waiver	Amended and restated articles of incorporation designate the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada, as the sole and exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation matters and provide for a limited waiver of trial by jury for internal actions.	Immediately prior to completion of this offering	This could limit stockholders' ability to choose a judicial forum or trial by jury, potentially discouraging certain lawsuits against the company or its directors/officers.
Director and Officer Liability and Indemnification	Nevada law limits director and officer liability, and the company's articles of incorporation and bylaws will provide for indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by law. Indemnification agreements will also be entered into with executive officers and directors.	Immediately prior to completion of this offering	These provisions may discourage stockholders from bringing suit against directors or officers for breaches of fiduciary duty, potentially reducing accountability.

Legal Proceedings

SEC Lawsuit (Earn Program): Gemini Trust Company, LLC (GTC) was charged by the SEC in January 2023 for the unregistered offer and sale of securities through its Earn program. The case is currently stayed until September 15, 2025, to explore a potential resolution.
NYDFS Consent Order (Earn Program): GTC entered into a settlement with the NYDFS on February 28, 2024, agreeing to pay a $37 million civil monetary penalty and contribute $40 million towards Earn users' recovery. GTC also distributed an additional $50 million in in-kind assets to expedite closure.
NYAG Lawsuit (Earn Program): GTC settled with the New York Attorney General on June 14, 2024, in a lawsuit alleging violations of New York's Martin Act. GTC contributed approximately $50 million to the full coin-for-coin recovery for Earn users and did not pay any civil monetary penalty.
Class Action Lawsuits (Earn Program): Four class action cases were filed against GTC, with three dismissed before arbitration and the remaining one dismissed in arbitration.
Earn User Arbitrations: Approximately 109 arbitrations have been initiated by Earn Users claiming interest on loaned digital assets. 15 bellwether arbitrations are ongoing, with two claims dismissed by the arbitrator.
CFTC Lawsuit: GTC settled a lawsuit with the CFTC on January 6, 2025, agreeing to pay a $5 million civil monetary penalty and be permanently enjoined from making false or misleading statements to the CFTC.
IRAF Lawsuit: An arbitrator ruled in favor of Gemini Trust on March 14, 2024, in a lawsuit brought by IRA Financial Trust Company (IRAF) regarding a theft of crypto assets. Gemini Trust subsequently settled 49 related arbitrations for approximately $4 million and filed a remission petition for over $9 million recovered by the government.
National Association of Consumer Advocates v. Gemini Trust Company, LLC: An action for injunctive and declaratory relief filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, claiming the Gemini User Agreement violates EFTA and D.C. consumer protection statutes. The matter is in preliminary stages, with no damages sought.

Related Party Transactions

Lending Agreements with Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC (WCF): Gemini has entered into multiple crypto lending agreements with WCF (a related party through common ownership) for ETH and BTC to finance operations, maintain regulatory capital, and fund capital expenditures. As of June 30, 2025, 39,699 ETH and 4,682 BTC remained outstanding, with loan fees between 4% and 8% per annum.
Convertible Notes with WCF: Between September 2023 and March 2024, Gemini issued four unsecured convertible notes to WCF totaling $200 million in aggregate principal, accruing 8% interest per annum. These notes, along with accrued interest ($24.5 million as of June 30, 2025), will automatically convert into LLC Interests immediately prior to the IPO at a 20% discount to the IPO price. The maturity date was extended to June 1, 2027, on May 15, 2025.
Convertible Term Loans with WCF: In May 2024 and January 2025, Gemini entered into two term loan agreements with WCF for up to $275 million and $200 million, respectively, to be funded in crypto or USD. As of June 30, 2025, $405.5 million in principal and $17.4 million in accrued interest were outstanding. These loans will also automatically convert into LLC Interests immediately prior to the IPO at a 20% discount to the IPO price. The maturity date was extended to June 1, 2027, on May 15, 2025.
Demand Notes with WCF: Six demand notes totaling $38.64 million were entered into between December 2022 and September 2023 for general operations, with interest rates between 4.50% and 5.50%. All these notes were repaid in full during 2023.
Agreements with Elysian Networks, LLC (Elysian) and Winklevoss Capital Management, LLC (WCM): Gemini previously had agreements with these related parties for equipment leasing, cloud services, and management/consulting services. These agreements were terminated in August 2025, with no further expenses to be incurred. Expenses incurred under Elysian were $0.7 million (2024) and $0.2 million (6 months ended June 30, 2025). Expenses under WCM were $0 (2024) and $0.1 million (6 months ended June 30, 2025).
Related Party Revenue: WCF accounted for $2.2 million and $1.2 million of Gemini's revenue during 2024 and the six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: New investors will experience immediate and substantial dilution due to the difference between the IPO price and the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share. The dual-class stock structure will give the Founders significant voting control (94.7%), potentially limiting the influence of other shareholders.
Employees: The company intends to adopt a 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and a 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to attract and retain talent, offering equity-based compensation. However, past workforce reductions (2022, 2023, early 2024) due to declining revenue could impact employee morale and institutional knowledge.
Customers/Users: Gemini's focus on security, compliance, and product innovation aims to enhance user experience and trust. The full in-kind recovery for Earn users from the Genesis bankruptcy settlement is a positive for customer trust. However, potential service interruptions, security breaches, or regulatory changes could lead to loss of confidence and reduced platform usage.
Regulators: Gemini's commitment to proactive compliance and licensing across multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Europe, Singapore) aims to build a trusted relationship. However, the evolving and uncertain regulatory landscape, particularly regarding digital asset classification and new technologies like AI, poses ongoing risks of investigations, fines, and operational restrictions.
Creditors: The conversion of significant related-party convertible debt to equity prior to the IPO will reduce the company's debt obligations, potentially improving its financial health from a creditor's perspective. However, the reliance on related-party financing historically and the potential need for future capital raises on less favorable terms could still be a concern.

Next Steps

Complete the initial public offering of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol GEMI.
Remediate identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including hiring additional accounting and finance personnel, increasing training, and strengthening internal controls.
Continue to invest in product innovation, including developing enhanced user engagement tools, a self-custody smart wallet, and expanding staking capabilities.
Expand internationally, with specific focus on obtaining full Major Payments Institution license in Singapore, launching services in Australia, and establishing licensed exchanges in Bermuda.
Actively evaluate and list for support new tokens that appeal to investors for trading, staking, and custody.
Continue to evaluate investment and acquisition opportunities through Gemini Frontier Fund to drive inorganic growth.
Address the ongoing SEC lawsuit regarding the Earn program, with a court-ordered stay extended until September 15, 2025, to explore a potential resolution.
Comply with new or revised accounting standards, such as ASU 2023-09 (Income Tax Disclosures) and ASU 2024-03 (Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses), which are pending adoption.
Implement the Gemini Space Station, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan following the effectiveness of the registration statement.
Grant new hire RSUs, bonus RSUs, and long-term incentive awards to employees and directors under the Equity Plan.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2009	Bitcoin network launched the first crypto asset.
2012	Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss co-founded Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC (WCF) and began investing in Bitcoin.
2014	Gemini Space Station, Inc. (Gemini) was founded.
2015	Several of Gemini's consolidated subsidiaries were founded.
2016	Gemini became the world's first licensed exchange to list Ether.
2017	Gemini entered into services agreements with Elysian Networks, LLC and Salient Systems, LLC, and an amended services agreement with Winklevoss Capital Management, LLC.
2018	Gemini Space Station, LLC was founded and became the parent of several subsidiaries; Gemini released one of the world's first regulated stablecoins (GUSD).
February 2021	The Earn program began.
November 2021	U.S. Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and JOBS Act, impacting digital asset reporting.
November 2022	The Earn program ended when Genesis halted redemptions; FTX filed for bankruptcy.
December 2022	Gemini entered into crypto lending agreements with WCF for 30,000 ETH and 5,000 BTC.
January 2023	Genesis filed for bankruptcy; Gemini adopted ASU 2023-08 and ASU 2016-13.
March 2023	Gemini entered into a Master Digital Currency Loan Agreement with Galaxy Digital LLC; Silvergate Capital Corp. announced wind down; FDIC appointed receiver for Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
May 2023	Gemini entered into lending agreements with WCF for 840 BTC to satisfy collateral obligations for indemnity and insurance agreements.
July 7, 2023	Gemini Trust filed a complaint against DCG and Barry Silbert.
August 25, 2023	Gemini entered into a sublease agreement for its New York City office space.
September 2023	Gemini entered into a five-year operating lease for office space in India; Gemini issued its first Convertible Note to WCF.
October 2023	New York Attorney General (NYAG) named Gemini Trust as a defendant in a civil lawsuit; FinCEN released a proposed rule on virtual currency mixing.
November 2023	NYDFS issued guidance regarding the listing of virtual currencies; Marshall Beard became Gemini LLC's Chief Operating Officer; Binance and its CEO pled guilty to federal criminal charges.
December 2023	FASB issued ASU 2023-08 on accounting for crypto assets; FASB issued ASU 2023-07 on segment reporting.
January 2024	ASU 2023-08 and ASU 2023-07 became effective for Gemini.
February 28, 2024	Gemini Trust entered into a consent order with the NYDFS regarding Earn program issues.
March 1, 2024	Gemini entered into its fourth Convertible Note Agreement (March Note) with WCF.
March 11, 2024	Gemini Trust paid a $37 million civil monetary penalty to the NYSDFS.
March 14, 2024	Arbitrator ruled in favor of Gemini Trust in the IRAF lawsuit.
March 15, 2024	Tyler Meade received a new hire award of 200,000 Incentive Units.
May 16, 2024	Gemini entered into the 2024 Term Loan agreement with WCF.
May 29, 2024	Earn Users received approximately $2.18 billion of their crypto assets in kind as part of a stipulated settlement.
June 14, 2024	Gemini Trust settled with the NYAG, agreeing to contribute $50 million to Earn users' recovery.
June 20, 2024	Gemini Trust distributed the remaining approximately 3% of in-kind assets (worth $50 million) to Earn users.
June 2024	An unauthorized actor breached a service provider of a third-party ACH banking partner, affecting approximately 15,000 Gemini users.
July 2024	Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) became effective.
August 2024	Gemini closed its India office due to regulatory uncertainty.
November 19, 2024	Gemini entered into a sixty-month operating lease agreement for office space in Malta, commencing March 1, 2025.
November 2024	FASB issued ASU 2024-03 on disaggregation of income statement expenses.
January 1, 2025	ASU 2023-08 became effective for Gemini; first automatic increase in shares for Equity Plan and ESPP commences.
January 6, 2025	Gemini Trust and the CFTC settled their lawsuit via a consent order.
January 13, 2025	CFPB issued a proposed rule to prohibit certain contract terms in consumer financial products/services (later withdrawn).
January 23, 2025	Gemini entered into the 2025 Term Loan agreement with WCF; 2024 Term Loan amended to include conversion feature; WCF exercised rights to extend maturity dates of Convertible Notes to March 1, 2026; SEC staff issued SAB 122 rescinding SAB 121.
January 24, 2025	Gemini increased authorized Basic Common Units and granted 18,729,565 Service-Based Incentive Units; Marshall Beard and Tyler Meade received additional Incentive Unit grants.
February 4, 2025	Gemini Space Station, Inc. was incorporated.
March 1, 2025	Malta office lease commenced.
March 5, 2024	CFPB's Credit Card Penalty Fees Rule issued (later vacated in April 2025).
March 17, 2025	Dan Chen became Gemini's Chief Financial Officer; Gemini entered into a sixty-five month lease agreement for office space in Miami, Florida, commencing May 1, 2025.
April 2, 2025	Court ordered a 60-day stay of the SEC lawsuit against Gemini Trust to explore potential resolution.
April 2025	CFPB agreed to a judgment vacating the Credit Card Penalty Fees Rule.
May 1, 2025	Miami office lease commenced.
May 6, 2025	Gemini received notice of partial repayment demand from WCF for 160 BTC.
May 15, 2025	WCF exercised rights to extend maturity dates of Convertible Term Loans and Convertible Notes to June 1, 2027; Gemini Trust dismissed its complaint against DCG and Silbert.
May 29, 2025	SEC dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance; Chairman Atkins announced Project Crypto.
June 2025	Gemini made tokenized securities (Gemini Tokenized Stocks) available to E.U. users; Gemini approved annual bonus arrangements contingent on IPO completion.
June 30, 2025	End of the most recent reported financial period.
July 1, 2025	Related party loan receivable (in-transit) from 2025 Term Loan received in full.
July 10, 2025	Gemini entered into a $75.0 million warehouse credit agreement with Ripple Labs Inc.
July 13, 2025	Gemini entered into a strategic agreement with Empery Digital Inc. for crypto asset custody services.
July 15, 2025	Gemini entered into a sixty-month lease agreement for office space in London, United Kingdom.
July 22, 2025	Gemini received notices of partial and full repayment demands from WCF for various crypto loans.
July 24, 2025	All claims in two bellwether arbitrations related to Earn users were dismissed.
July 25, 2025	Gemini entered into a $75.0 million repurchase agreement with NYDIG Funding LLC.
July 30, 2025	Gemini received a notice of repayment demand from WCF for the remaining 2,000 ETH loan.
July 31, 2025	Gemini incurred $0.5 million of expenses under the Elysian agreement in connection with repurchasing leased equipment.
August 2025	Agreements with Elysian and WCM ended; Tyler Winklevoss, Cameron Winklevoss, Marshall Beard, Sachin Jaitly, Jonathan Durham, James Esposito, and Maria Filipakis became directors of Gemini Space Station, Inc.
August 14, 2025	Employment agreements for Marshall Beard, Tyler Meade, Dan Chen, Cameron Winklevoss, and Tyler Winklevoss became effective.
August 15, 2025	Deloitte & Touche LLP's report date for Gemini Space Station, Inc. balance sheet.
August 31, 2025	Date for beneficial ownership information; $42.0 million outstanding under Ripple Credit Agreement; $75.0 million outstanding under NYDIG MRA.
September 2, 2025	S-1/A filing date; Deloitte & Touche LLP's consent date for Gemini Space Station, LLC and Gemini Space Station, Inc. reports.
September 15, 2025	Stay of SEC lawsuit against Gemini Trust extended until this date.
December 27, 2025	Expiry date of the European Union's adequacy decision with respect to the United Kingdom's data protection regime.
March 11, 2026	Settlement date for certain RSUs that vest prior to the lock-up expiration.
December 15, 2026	Effective date for ASU 2024-03 (Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses) for fiscal years beginning after this date.
June 1, 2027	Maturity date for Convertible Notes and Convertible Term Loans (extended from March 1, 2026).
August 15, 2028	First service-based vesting condition for performance-based option awards for Messrs. C. Winklevoss and T. Winklevoss.
September 30, 2030	Miami office lease expires.
July 14, 2030	London office lease expires.
August 15, 2030	Second service-based vesting condition for performance-based option awards for Messrs. C. Winklevoss and T. Winklevoss.
December 15, 2027	Effective date for ASU 2024-03 (Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses) for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after this date.

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