tyler winklevoss

Tyler Winklevoss is an American rower and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of Gemini, a platform for cryptocurrency exchanges. He invested in Bitcoin in its initial days with his twin brother Cameron Winklevoss.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tyler Howard Winklevoss
Birth	21-08-1981 in Southampton, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Education	BA from Harvard University, MBA from Christ Church, Oxford
Marital Status	Married to Jane Xie
Net Worth	$2.7B (refer for real time)

Before entering the crypto space, the Winklevoss twins were well-known for their legal dispute with Mark Zuckerberg. They claimed that they were the original creators of Facebook (now Meta). This legal dispute ended with a $65 million settlement.

Tyler Winklevoss - Career Highlights

• 2004: Co-founded ConnectU, a social networking site that led to the Facebook lawsuit.
• 2008: Represented the U.S. in rowing at the Beijing Olympics.
• 2012: Invested early in Bitcoin, acquiring approximately 1% of total BTC supply.
• 2014: Co-founded Gemini Exchange, a regulated crypto trading platform.
• 2015: Launched Gemini Dollar (GUSD), a regulated stablecoin pegged to the USD.
• 2018: Led Gemini to obtain New York DFS approval, setting standards for crypto compliance and policies.
• 2021: Expanded Gemini into NFTs and DeFi, pushing Web3 adoption.
• 2023: Advocated for Bitcoin ETFs and institutional crypto adoption, enhancing mainstream credibility.

The twin brothers are some of the first Bitcoin billionaires to use their funds to invest in Bitcoin. With the help of Gemini, Tyler has reached investors, which allows them to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies. This eventually makes Tyler an important person in the crypto space.

Awards & Notable Works by Tyler Winklevoss

Year	Organization	Description
2004	IRA National Champion	Intercollegiate Rowing Association
2008	US Olympic Committee	Olympic Athlete in Men's Pair Rowing
2011	Forbes	Forbes 30 Under 30
2018	CNBC	CNBC Disruptor 50
2020	Harvard University	Induction into Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame

Useful Links To Connect With Tyler Winklevoss

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	https://x.com/tyler
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerwinklevoss
Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/tylerwinklevoss