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This decision was shared by Tyler Winklevoss, the co-founder and CEO of Gemini, in a Jan. 30 post on X. He also stated that it extends to the company’s internship program.
His reasoning is tied to long-standing tensions between Gemini and the SEC, particularly a settlement in March 2024 where the company paid $21 million in fines related to its Gemini Earn program.
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In Winklevoss’s view, Gensler has played a crucial role in policies that have negatively affected the crypto industry. In a November 16 post, he stated that no apology could make up for the damage Gensler has caused to both the industry and the country.
Some in the crypto and academic communities have questioned Gemini’s hiring policy. Jiasun Li, a professor at George Mason University, suggested a more targeted approach, such as boycotting students who take Gensler’s classes instead of excluding all MIT graduates.
Others have expressed concern about penalizing students over an industry dispute. Sergey Gorbunov of Axelar Network said in a post on X that he saw no reason to hold students accountable for regulatory conflicts and offered to hire MIT graduates himself.
Preston Byrne, head of legal at Arkham’s UK division, also disagreed with Gemini’s stance. He noted that avoiding law firms that employ former SEC officials might make sense, but refusing to hire graduates from an entire university seemed unnecessary.
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