NY Attorney General Secures Historic $2B Settlement with Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis

May 21, 2024
NY Attorney General Secures Historic $2B Settlement with Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $2 billion settlement with Genesis Global Capital.

  • Genesis Global Capital is a bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform accused of defrauding investors.

  • The settlement, approved by a federal bankruptcy judge, includes up to $3 billion to compensate creditors.

  • Compensation includes 100% repayment in U.S. dollars and a victim fund to help recover losses.

  • Genesis will not admit any wrongdoing despite the settlement.

  • The collapse of Genesis was linked to FTX and Alameda Research.

  • The Attorney General's office has secured over $2.5 billion in settlements from predatory platforms.

  • This settlement marks a significant step towards justice for those affected by Genesis' actions in the cryptocurrency industry.

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