In a move to bolster its presence in the European market, Backpack Exchange, a crypto trading platform established by former employees of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX and Alameda Research, has acquired the European entity of the defunct FTX exchange for $32.7 million. As earlier reported by Bloomberg, this acquisition aims to expand Backpack’s derivatives offerings in […]
Rumors are swirling through the cryptocurrency community regarding the commencement of FTX’s long-awaited $16 billion repayment plan to creditors, a move that has garnered both excitement and skepticism. As the defunct exchange, once led by the now-convicted Sam Bankman-Fried, prepares to initiate these payments, key industry players are expressing optimism about the potential positive impact […]
After years of uncertainty, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, previously led by convicted founder Sam Bankman-Fried, has announced the effective date for its Chapter 11 reorganization plan aimed at distributing funds to affected customers. Initial Distribution Date Set On Monday, FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliated debtors revealed that their court-approved Chapter 11 Plan of […]
As the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, once run by convicted founder Sam Bankman-Fried, continues its bankruptcy proceedings, significant developments have emerged regarding the recovery of funds for affected users. A recent court filing reveals that debtors in the case have successfully recovered millions of dollars in political donations made by Bankman-Fried and his associates. How FTX […]
Gary Wang, the co-founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, was sentenced on Wednesday to time served, along with three years of supervised release for his involvement in a sweeping $8 billion fraud scheme. This makes him the fifth and final ex-employee of FTX to face punishment in the fallout from the company’s collapse. Sentenced […]
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, reported to a low-security federal prison in Connecticut on Thursday to begin her two-year prison sentence. This development follows her sentencing in September, where she was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion due to her involvement […]
In an ongoing effort to recover assets to repay creditors affected by its collapse in 2022, defunct crypto exchange FTX, once run by 25-year convict Sam Bankman-Fried, has reached an agreement with UAE-based crypto platform Bybit, allowing it to withdraw assets as part of a $228 million settlement. FTX To Recoup Funds From Bybit According […]
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the prosecution of her ex-partner Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday for her part in the FTX fraud. The sentencing took place on Tuesday in a New York federal court, where Judge Lewis Kaplan also ordered Ellison […]
In the ongoing legal saga involving key figures of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, Ryan Salame, a former executive at the exchange, has filed a motion to challenge his current plea agreement with US authorities. Prosecutors Alleged Breach Of Agreement As reported by CNBC, Salame, who previously pleaded guilty to charges related to campaign finance and […]
According to a recent report by Bloomberg Law, the bankrupt crypto exchange once run by Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, has reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a $24 billion claim. The settlement allows FTX to pay a fraction of the amount claimed by the IRS, clearing the way for the exchange to […]
The estate of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has completed the sale of a substantial trove of discounted Solana (SOL) tokens, amounting to $2.6 billion. The auctions spanned several weeks and attracted buyers such as Figure Markets and Pantera Capital. These transactions mark a significant development in the bankruptcy proceedings of FTX, previously operated by convicted […]
In a recent development, Sam Trabucco, a key figure in Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle, has resurfaced after his absence from the public eye following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in late 2022. According to Bloomberg, Trabucco has come forward to support Ryan Salame, another former FTX executive who awaits sentencing for his involvement in […]
Customers of the defunct FTX crypto exchange find themselves at the center of a complex bankruptcy case with potentially promising outcomes. While the process has been far from smooth, the recent surge in the crypto market has bolstered the value of FTX’s assets, resulting in the possibility of customers receiving payouts that exceed their initial […]
In a surprising turn of events, bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX recently announced a new repayment plan to reimburse creditors and customers in full. The plan also includes a substantial compensation offer to account for the time value of their investments. While customers initially expected to be the primary beneficiaries, the biggest winners in this repayment […]
In a significant development, defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has unveiled a reorganization plan to reimburse almost all of its customers. The announcement has sparked a substantial surge in the exchange’s native token, FTT, which recorded an uptrend of 52% over the past seven days, reaching a monthly high of $2.29 during Wednesday’s early trading session. FTX Unveils Debt Repayment Strategy FTX estimates its outstanding debts to creditors to be approximately $11.2 billion, as revealed in the reorganization plan published late Tuesday. The company has disclosed that it possesses between $14.5 billion and $16.3 billion, which it intends to distribute among the creditors. Under the proposed plan, customers with $50,000 or less claims will receive approximately 118% of the allowed claim amount. This compensation is slated to be disbursed to around 98% of the creditors, relieving FTX customers who have experienced locked funds since the exchange filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2022. Related Reading: Bitcoin Suffers Massive Outflows Amid Crypto Market Uncertainty, Tops $284 Million FTX stated in a press release on Wednesday that the company could not utilize the appreciation of the missing tokens during the Chapter 11 cases. Instead, FTX had to identify other recoverable sources of value to repay creditors. Following the departure of founder Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX appointed John Ray III as CEO. Ray, speaking on the matter in November 2022, expressed his astonishment at the “complete failure of corporate controls and such a complete absence of trustworthy financial information” witnessed at FTX. Ray further stated in the press release on Wednesday: We are pleased to be in a position to propose a Chapter 11 plan that contemplates the return of 100% of bankruptcy claim amounts plus interest for non-governmental creditors. FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, faced legal consequences, being convicted on seven criminal counts, including charges related to embezzling billions of dollars from FTX’s customers. Bankman-Fried was subsequently sentenced to 25 years in prison. FTT Bulls Eyeing $2.55 For Potential Breakout Continuation As of the latest update, the price of FTT has corrected to $2.050 after reaching its monthly high. This breakout occurred after consolidation between the $1.17 and $1.48 levels. At the current price level, FTT faces a significant resistance at $2.169, which has led to the ongoing correction. If FTT sustains its bullish momentum, the next resistance level to watch is $2.55 in the token’s daily chart. A successful breakthrough of this level could potentially lead to a retest of the $3 mark, which has not been revisited since January. Related Reading: Forget The Price Dip: Ethereum Network Activity Hints At Imminent Takeoff On the other hand, if the price experiences a further correction, FTT bulls should closely monitor the $1.95 and $1.765 levels, as they serve as crucial support levels. It is essential to prevent a loss of the gains achieved over the past month, which amounts to an 18% increase during this period. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
The estate of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is preparing for another significant disposition of assets, this time involving locked Solana (SOL) tokens. Unlike prior transactions, this batch of Solana tokens will be sold through an auction process, a departure from the fixed-price sales previously conducted. According to Mike Cagney, CEO of Figure Markets, a […]