Who is Barry Silbert?

Barry Silbert is the founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), a conglomerate of five cryptocurrency-focused companies. DCG's biggest revenue generator: digital asset manager Grayscale, which oversees $28 billion worth of Bitcoin, Ether and other assets.

Who is Barry Silbert's ex-business partner Cameron Winklevoss?

(Joe Buglewicz/Bloomberg) Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert has been accused of fraud by his ex-business partner turned rival, Cameron Winklevoss. The stunning allegations follow Forbes’ estimates last month that Silbert’s fortune had evaporated, and as government investigations into Silbert’s companies ramp up.

Why did Michael Silbert join the Council on technology & innovation?

Michael Bloomberg, then mayor of New York City, invited Silbert to join his Council on Technology and Innovation. Silbert was named to Fortune’s “40 Under 40” list. He provided testimony to the U.S. Senate on financial regulations.