Founders of the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust
First to launch a physically-backed Bitcoin ETF for institutional investors
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First to launch a physically-backed Bitcoin ETF for institutional investors
SolidX Timeline
SolidX was established
to offer institutional
access to Bitcoin.
SolidX secured $125 million of Bitcoin insurance from a syndicate of Lloyd’s
underwriters.
SolidX formed the SolidX
Bitcoin Trust and partnered
with BNY Mellon and the NYSE.
The SolidX Bitcoin Trust filed with the SEC to become
the first Bitcoin ETF.
SolidX and VanEck, one of the largest fund managers in the world, announced their partnership to bring the Bitcoin ETF to market as the renamed VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust.
SolidX and VanEck strategically withdrew their filing to
continue discussions with the SEC.
The VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust launched by issuing 144A shares that were quoted on the OTC Markets and were available to qualified institutional buyers.
VanEck wrongfully terminated its partnership with SolidX to pursue its own Bitcoin ETF.
SolidX sued VanEck in New York State Court for breach of contract seeking $700 million in damages.
The court denied VanEck’s attempt to dismiss SolidX’s claims.
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Daniel H. Gallancy holds a BA in Physics and BSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a MBA from Columbia Business School. With a wealth of expertise spanning more than ten years in Information Technology encompassing hardware and software domains, he stands as a seasoned professional who has embraced blockchain technology from its early stages. Throughout his career, he has worked on numerous projects for the establishment of robust and reliable infrastructure for this emerging technology. Daniel is currently the co-founder of a B2B software startup that developed and patented an innovative encryption solution.
Co-founder & President
Dimitri has been involved in the Bitcoin and blockchain ecosystem since 2013. He has extensive experience with the use of blockchain technology and digital assets, including within the finance industry. Prior to co-founding SolidX, Dimitri spent 15 years as an attorney practicing in the financial services sector with a focus on capital markets and regulation. Dimitri has specialized knowledge in a wide assortment of traditional and non-traditional products, and the regulatory issues relating to various asset classes, including derivatives, swaps, structured products, and commodities. Dimitri is currently the co-founder of a B2B software startup that developed and patented an innovative encryption solution.
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