Gemini Stock Sinks as COO, CFO and Top Lawyer Exit Months After IPO

Published at 2026-02-17 15:15:30

Gemini said Tuesday that Chief Operating Officer Marshall Beard, Chief Financial Officer Dan Chen and senior lawyer Tyler Meade are leaving effective immediately, a move that coincided with a notable drop in the company's stock. The board said co-founder Cameron Winklevoss will step in to handle COO responsibilities while interim finance and legal chiefs are named to maintain continuity.

The exits remove much of the exchange's senior financial and compliance leadership during a delicate post‑IPO stretch, raising questions about governance, regulatory preparedness and investor confidence. While the board framed the appointments as a stabilizing step, markets and counterparties will be watching for a permanent leadership plan and clearer signals on financial controls and regulatory strategy.

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