"NY Attorney General Triples Crypto Lawsuit to $3 Billion Alleged Fraud"

New York Attorney General Letitia James has expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and others, alleging a fraud scheme exceeding $3 billion, tripling the initial claim. The lawsuit involves the Winklevoss twins' Gemini Trust and their Genesis Global Capital unit, accused of misleading investors about the Gemini Earn program. James seeks over $3 billion in restitution for more than 230,000 defrauded investors, emphasizing the need for stronger cryptocurrency regulations. The defendants, including DCG, Genesis, and Gemini, have faced legal actions from multiple parties, with Genesis filing for bankruptcy and agreeing to a $21 million SEC fine.