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A second law firm, The Portnoy Law Firm, announced a class-action lawsuit against Gemini Space Station Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI) for investors who purchased securities between September 12, 2025, and February 17, 2026, compounding the legal challenges for the company.
"Investors have until May 18, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion," the announcement from The Portnoy Law Firm stated, following a similar suit filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP.
The lawsuits allege that Gemini made material misstatements and omissions concerning its registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with its September 12, 2025 IPO. Specifically, the complaints claim Gemini overstated the viability of its core crypto platform and its international growth strategy. The company's stock fell 8.72% on February 5, 2026, after announcing it would exit several international markets and reduce its workforce by 25%. The stock dropped another 12.9% on February 17, 2026, upon the news of executive departures and a 40% increase in operating expenses.
The mounting legal pressure and a 78.7% collapse in share price from its $28 IPO price to $5.96 highlight the significant financial and reputational damage from the alleged misrepresentations. The lawsuits, filed in the Southern District of New York, seek to recover damages for investors who lost money based on allegedly false and misleading statements.
The legal actions follow a series of setbacks for the space-themed cryptocurrency company. After a much-publicized IPO, Gemini announced a major corporate pivot to "Gemini 2.0" on February 5, 2026. This new strategy involved prioritizing its prediction market, a 25% workforce reduction, and a withdrawal from the UK, EU, and Australian markets.
Less than two weeks later, on February 17, 2026, Gemini announced the departure of its Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Legal Officer. The company also released preliminary unaudited financial results for 2025, revealing a nearly 40% increase in operating expenses, further shaking investor confidence.
The lawsuits consolidate these events, arguing that the company's positive statements about its business and prospects during the class period lacked a reasonable basis. The deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status in the Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP case is May 15, 2026.
The outcome of these class-action lawsuits could have a lasting impact on Gemini's ability to operate and raise capital. Investors will be closely watching the court proceedings and any further announcements from the company for indications of its future viability.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
