Tyler Winklevoss
Tyler Winklevoss, as co-founder and CEO of Gemini since 2014, has been instrumental in the cryptocurrency exchange's growth and development. He has overseen the expansion of Gemini's services, including the acquisition of Shard X, support for Dogecoin, and the launch of a Gemini Credit Card in partnership with Mastercard. Under his leadership, Gemini has focused on building trust, safety, and compliance within the digital asset space. Tyler Winklevoss co-founded ConnectU in 2004, a social networking site that led to a notable legal settlement with Facebook. He represented the U.S. in rowing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2012, he became an early investor in Bitcoin, acquiring approximately 1% of the total supply. In 2014, he co-founded Gemini, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, and has served as its CEO since its inception. Under his leadership, Gemini obtained New York DFS approval in 2018, setting standards for crypto compliance. These achievements underscore his commitment to pioneering secure and regulated environments in the evolving digital asset landscape.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded ConnectU in 2004, which led to a notable legal settlement with Facebook.
- Represented the U.S. in rowing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Became an early investor in Bitcoin in 2012, acquiring approximately 1% of the total supply.
- Co-founded Gemini in 2014 and has served as CEO since its inception.
- Led Gemini to obtain New York DFS approval in 2018, setting standards for crypto compliance and expanding services including Shard X acquisition, Dogecoin support, and the Gemini Credit Card.
About Gemini
Gemini, founded in 2014 by the Winklevoss twins, is a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian bank. It helps individuals and institutions securely buy, sell, and store over 70 cryptocurrencies. Core features include a trading platform, crypto credit card, and staking. Benefits include security, regulatory compliance, and ease of use.