美国法官恢复针对Barry Silbert和DCG的欺诈指控
Odaily Planet Daily News A federal judge in the District of Connecticut has reinstated common law fraud claims against Digital Currency Group founder Barry Silbert, DCG, and other defendants brought by investors in the Genesis Yield lawsuit, while allowing federal securities law claims in the case to proceed.
The ruling revises an earlier decision by the court from February of this year. The plaintiffs had previously argued that the court had the authority to hear their state law claims under the Class Action Fairness Act. Judge Stefan Underhill accepted this argument and reopened the relevant state law claims.
The case revolves around the failed Genesis Yield lending program, which allowed users to deposit crypto assets and earn interest. Investors alleged that Silbert, DCG, and other defendants misled customers about the company's financial health and risk controls, despite being aware of issues, before Genesis suspended withdrawals and filed for bankruptcy in early 2023.
However, not all state law claims were reinstated. The court dismissed consumer protection-related claims from four states and stayed similar claims from three other states. Overall, the ruling refocuses the legal dispute over fraud liability on DCG and Silbert. (The Block)
