Japanese exchange BitFlyer to acquire FTX Japan
FTX Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of the collapsed FTX exchange, is preparing to return with a new owner after repaying its customers in 2023. Go to Source
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FTX victims go after company’s assets from criminal forfeiture
Though Sam Bankman-Fried is currently serving a prison sentence, affected FTX customers and creditors are making claims on the firm’s assets, which are still worth millions. Go to Source
Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued
The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies and prominent crypto players like FTX. Compliance Concerns Trigger Regulatory Action Against Evolve Bank Evolve Bank … Read more
FTX Loaned Millions to Australian Influencer to Ward Off Potential Litigation, Bankruptcy Report Reveals
According to a bankruptcy report from FTX, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange loaned an Australian influencer slightly more than $13 million. This loan was intended to assist him in repaying investors. The exchange proposed lending Saunders millions of dollars to prevent potential harm to its reputation and avoid litigation. Bankruptcy Report Contradicts Saunders’ Previous Assertions The … Read more
FTX creditors object to bankruptcy reorganization plan
The group of creditors, led by Sunil Kavuri, cited several concerns, including forced taxation, which would compromise creditors’ best interests. Go to Source
FTX Reaches Settlement With IRS on $24 Billion Tax Claim
Crypto exchange FTX has reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reducing its $24 billion claim to $200 million to be paid within 60 days after the company’s restructuring plan is approved. Additionally, the U.S. tax authority will receive a $685 million lower priority claim, payable only if funds are available after satisfying … Read more
FTX reaches $200M settlement with IRS on tax bill
The agreement, which is subject to a court approval, resolves a major hurdle for FTX bankruptcy process. Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried is back in NYC prison for his appeal
The former FTX CEO spent roughly a week at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, with many speculating authorities planned to send him to a California prison. Go to Source
Legal fees skyrocket in high-profile crypto bankruptcies
High-profile bankruptcy cases have become a lucrative goldmine for two major law firms involved in the legal proceedings: Sullivan and Cromwell and Kirkland and Ellis. Go to Source
Why was Ryan Salame given a sentence longer than prosecutors recommended?
U.S. authorities had requested a judge impose a sentence of five to seven years on the former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO, but one ordered Ryan Salame to spend 90 months in prison. Go to Source
