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New York Attorney General Secures $2 Billion Settlement
The New York Attorney General has announced a significant development in the case involving the bankrupt cryptocurrency firm Genesis Global. A $2 billion settlement has been secured to help pay back defrauded victims.
Victim’s Fund for Defrauded Investors
As part of the settlement, a “victim’s fund” will be established to provide restitution to defrauded investors. This fund aims to support over 29,000 New Yorkers who contributed more than $1.1 billion to Genesis through the Gemini Earn investment program. Additionally, Genesis Global has been permanently banned from operating in New York.
Historic Settlement in New York
This $2 billion settlement marks the largest ever against a crypto firm in the state of New York. In response to this landmark case, the New York Attorney General has announced plans to enhance oversight and regulation of the digital assets industry, which has already recovered more than $2.5 billion from predatory crypto platforms.
Attorney General Letitia James emphasized the significance of this settlement, stating, “This historic agreement is a crucial step towards delivering justice to the victims who invested in Genesis. It underscores the importance of proper oversight and regulation in the cryptocurrency industry to protect investors.”
Call for Reporting Deceptive Conduct
Attorney General James is urging individuals affected by deceptive practices in the crypto space to come forward and report any issues. Those who have witnessed misconduct or fraud are encouraged to file online whistleblower complaints to help prevent future incidents.
DCG’s Legal Challenge Dismissed
In a related development, Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently faced a legal challenge regarding the bankruptcy proceedings of its subsidiary Genesis. DCG contested the Revised Plan submitted by Genesis, arguing that it favored a select group of creditors and violated bankruptcy laws.
However, in a recent court ruling, Judge Lane dismissed DCG’s challenge, stating that Genesis’ parent company lacked the authority to contest the Chapter 11 plan. As an equity holder, DCG is positioned last in line for repayment, with creditors taking priority for reimbursement.
Genesis had previously received approval to sell its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares valued at over $1.3 billion to facilitate customer repayments.
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