SEC says it could challenge FTX crypto repayment plan
The regulator said that while stablecoin-denominated creditor repayments may not be illegal, it “reserves its rights” to challenge transactions involving crypto assets. Go to Source
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The regulator said that while stablecoin-denominated creditor repayments may not be illegal, it “reserves its rights” to challenge transactions involving crypto assets. Go to Source
The objections raised by the US Trustee and the creditor group are likely to play a significant role in the court’s deliberations. Go to Source
United States District Judge Peter Castel has officially signed off on a settlement between FTX and the commodities regulator, meaning $12.7 billion will be paid back to FTX creditors. Go to Source
FTX lawyers stressed that in-kind crypto payouts would clash with bankruptcy laws but several creditors feel shortchanged by the proposed cash repayments plan. Go to Source
“Not all creditor repayments are bearish,” said K33’s analysts, noting FTX’s cash payouts versus the crypto repayments from Gemini and Mt. Gox. Go to Source
Under the plan, 98% of FTX creditors will get at least 118% of their claims back — the remainder will receive all of their claims “plus billions in compensation,” says FTX. Go to Source
Nearly $700 million of the $873 million trust assets allowed to be sold by FTX comes from Grayscale’s flagship product, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, or GBTC. Go to Source
Google has already invested $500 million as part of the deal, while the outstanding $1.5 billion will be paid over time, according to the Wall Street Journal. Go to Source
A proposed settlement could see creditors receive a shortfall claim of $8.9 billion for FTX.com and $166 million for FTX US. Go to Source
FTX’s official creditor committee said the current plan would add costs and delays to what’s already on track to be a historically expensive bankruptcy. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico