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Barry

HONIG

Entrepreneur
INVESTOR
PHILANTHROPIST

“I often can see strategic opportunities that others don’t. And I took those risks publicly and took a lot of criticism. That’s what real conviction looks like.”

– Barry Honig

As a result of his early success, Barry Honig became a target of short sellers and false negative media alike, with the government following. Plaintiffs’ lawyers pursued him. The SEC investigated him at least four times over the course of a decade.  Short sellers targeted him. The results of all of those efforts include:

In 2018/2019, Barry Honig was facing charges by the SEC that lacked legal basis and evidentiary merit. After spending tens of millions of dollars defending himself, Barry Honig succumbed to pressure and settled with the SEC without admitting or denying fault. The multi-pronged, targeted pursuit of him was unfair and the outcome unjust.

  • At least two SEC investigations closed without charges
  • One no-action letter from the SEC in which the Commission says it will not pursue an enforcement action following its investigation into Riot Blockchain Inc.
  • Civil lawsuits dismissed or settled for small sums
  • Key media attackers—like Citron’s Andrew Left—facing federal indictments for fraud
  • Key government cooperators admitting to providing false testimony

The Headlines Got It Wrong.
The Market Got It Right.

Today, the companies Barry helped build are thriving. The facts speak louder than speculation, louder than clickbait, and louder than the accusations made by those with something to gain.

It’s time to set the record straight.
It’s time to recognize the vision.

Barry Honig remains an active investor, philanthropist, and advocate for market transparency. He believes in innovation, accountability, and that no one should be destroyed for being early.

SEC Letter Closing RIOT Investigation Without Action

Featured Companies

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Marathon Digital (MARA)

$7 billion

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Riot Platforms (RIOT)

$4.5 billion

Robinhood

Coinsquare (Robinhood Acq.)

$179 million

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Interclick (acquired by Yahoo!)

$270 MILLION

U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU)

$150 Million

BTCS Inc. (formerly Bitcoin Shop)

$200 Million

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Pershing Gold (Gold Resource Corp)
Pershing Gold Corporation was acquired by America’s Gold and Silver Corp. in September 2018.

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PolarityTE (Patented Biotech Platform)

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Niagen Bioscience (formerly ChromaDex)
went from a $20 million market cap to $770 million.

They Called Crypto Illicit Finance.
It Became the Future.

Barry Honig took the first Bitcoin company public—still trading today as BTCS—and was an early pioneer in bringing Bitcoin mining companies public in the U.S.  He was mocked for his bold moves and targeted at the time, but in hindsight, the truth couldn’t be more clear:

  • The companies he found and built now dominate the public crypto mining market
  • The “so-called frauds” are now industry leaders
  • Crypto is becoming mainstream, being used by big banks and legitimized by governments
  • What was once thought to be a hoax quickly became the future.

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Barry Honig

Recognizing the Vision

For years, Barry Honig and the crypto industry more broadly have both faced scrutiny by the media, short-sellers, and even the government. But as facts come to light and the crypto industry matures, the true is emerging: Barry Honig was early and remains a staunch supporter of the crypto industry, which is expanding faster than ever.

While others chased hype, Barry invested in infrastructure — laying the groundwork for companies that today define the Bitcoin mining industry:

Honig was instrumental in forming and funding each of these now-public leaders, years before the world understood what Bitcoin mining would become. He backed hardware, energy, and power-scale logistics when it was considered risky and unclear — and built what others now benefit from.

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Purpose-Driven Leadership

Beyond his entrepreneurial and investment pursuits, Barry and his wife Renee founded the Barry & Renee Honig Charitable Foundation, supporting youth through after-school programs and community initiatives. His commitment to philanthropy reflects his belief in investing not just in markets but in people.

Known for his strategic vision, resilience, and relentless pursuit of value, Barry Honig continues to seek out and cultivate investment opportunities that shape the future of finance and technology.