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bitFlyer acquires 100% of FTX Japan shares and will rebrand the platform

July 26, 2024 1 min read

bitFlyer Holdings, a Japanese crypto exchange, has successfully acquired FTX crypto exchange Japan, thereby establishing it as a fully-owned subsidiary of the firm. On July 26, the exchange based in Tokyo declared the acquisition, affirming that it had obtained all of the remaining shares of FTX Japan. By August 26, 2024, BitFlyer will rename FTX Japan and introduce a new crypto custody firm that provides sophisticated security services to institutional

BlockFi completes the sale of its FTX claims, enabling final creditor payouts 

July 24, 2024 1 min read

BlockFi, a crypto lending company, has successfully sold its FTX claims, a significant step towards finalizing its bankruptcy process. The sale was completed at a premium to their face value, ensuring a near-term final distribution of 100% to all allowed customers and general unsecured creditors. Mohsin Y. Meghji, BlockFi’s plan administrator, confirmed the transaction in a report to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. In

FTX agrees to a $12.7 billion settlement with the CFTC over its collapse

July 17, 2024 1 min read

FTX, the defunct cryptocurrency firm, has reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to pay $12.7 billion to resolve a complaint. The case was initiated in 2022 after to the decline of FTX. The settlement comprises $4 billion in disgorgement fees and $8.7 billion in restitution fees, subject to court approval. According to the court filing, the settlement ensures clarity about the size of the approved CFTC

FTX exchange agrees to a $4 billion settlement with the CFTC

July 14, 2024 1 min read

FTX, a bankrupt crypto exchange, has agreed to a $4 billion settlement with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a significant reduction from the initial demand of $52.2 billion. The settlement aims to expedite asset distribution to creditors affected by FTX’s collapse in 2022. The agreement is pending approval from US Bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey, with a hearing set for August 6, 2024. If approved, the settlement will ensure

FTX disputes the $264 million claim by Jump Trading over SRM tokens

July 12, 2024 1 min read

FTX exchange is contesting a $264 million claim by Jump Trading subsidiary Tai Mo Shan for 800 million Serum (SRM) tokens obtained through a loan agreement with Alameda Research. The collapse of FTX in 2022 led to the decline of Serum, a decentralized exchange that used SRM as its native cryptocurrency. Jump Trading seeks compensation using an options model considering SRM’s market price, volatility, and other financial factors. FTX’s legal

Former FTX exchange executives will be sentenced after pleading guilty

July 10, 2024 1 min read

Two former FTX executives, Nishad Singh and Gary Wang, will be sentenced in New York this fall. Singh, a former Director of Engineering, pleaded guilty to four federal charges in February 2023, testifying that Alameda Research took billions from FTX under Bankman-Fried’s orders. Wang, a former Chief Technology Officer, pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy in December 2022, testifying against Bankman-Fried. He revealed he gave Alameda Research special advantages, leading

FTX Founder’s family handles over $100 million in political donations

July 6, 2024 1 min read

Bankman-Fried family is currently embroiled in a $100 million financial scandal, which revolves around the misuse of commercial assets for the purpose of making political contributions. The family, which includes the creator of the now-closed FTX exchange, has been accused of illicitly utilizing FTX clients’ assets to exert influence over the 2022 election. The Wall Street Journal’s emails disclosed that SBF’s father, Joe Bankman, engaged in illicit campaign fundraising endeavors.

FTX crypto exchange and the IRS reach a $885 million settlement

June 5, 2024 2 mins read

The FTX exchange and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have negotiated a deal in which the insolvent exchange would make a payment of $885 million, far lower than the original demand of $24 billion made by the IRS. As per the agreement, FTX debtors are obligated to remit $200 million to the IRS within 60 days of approval. The remaining $685 million will be paid dependent on the availability of

FTX exchange investors might drop lawsuit against SBF if he aids case against celebrity endorsers

April 22, 2024 1 min read

FTX exchange investors are willing to drop their case against Sam Bankman-Fried provided he assists in legal proceedings against celebrities who endorsed the exchange. The proposed settlement included Bankman-Fried offering significant evidence against Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, and Gisele Bundchen, who are accused of sponsoring a Ponzi scheme. As per the suggested agreement, Bankman-Fried would provide comprehensive information on FTX’s activities and associated entities, provide relevant investment records, and submit

FTX exchange offloads Solana at big discount, raising $1.9B amid creditor repayment efforts

April 9, 2024 1 min read

FTX exchange divested a substantial percentage of its Solana (SOL) assets following bankruptcy in order to settle debts with creditors, causing apprehension among investors on the potential repercussions on the market. The court-sanctioned auction generated $1.9 billion through the sale of 30 million SOL tokens to prominent investors, such as Galaxy Trading and Pantera Capital. In addition, the tokens that have been sold are restricted from being accessed until January

FTX exchange plans $884M stake sale in AI startup Anthropic to repay creditors

March 26, 2024 1 min read

The insolvent crypto exchange FTX plans to divest a substantial chunk of its stake in the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic for $884 million. This move aims to repay its creditors and enhance its financial well-being. The transaction will include investors such as ATIC Third International Investment Company LLC, Jane Street, Fidelity Management and Research, and HOF Capital. FTX made a $500 million investment in Anthropic in 2021, however Anthropic went

US authorities seek court clearance to sell Sam Bankman-Fried’s private planes

March 22, 2024 1 min read

The US Marshals Service is holding a Bombardier Global tied to FTX exchange, and prosecutors are attempting to transport an Embraer Legacy aircraft to Florida for sales proceedings. The government has proposed an interlocutory sale of the two private aircraft to prevent their devaluation. Furthermore, the Bombardier Global and Embraer Legacy aircraft were argued to be subject to forfeiture due to their ties to Sam Bankman-Fried’s (known as SBF) criminal