FTX customers are demanding substantial payouts from the bankrupt crypto firm. These customers claim three digital tokens, known as “Sam Coins,” deserve a higher value despite their association with convicted co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Investors Push For Higher Valuation According to a Bloomberg report, the investors holding tokens called Serum, MAPS, and OXY are urging US […]
London-based boutique distressed asset trading firm Attestor Ltd. experienced a significant bonanza as the value of crypto assets purchased from Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange soared. According to a Bloomberg report, Attestor’s trade became the talk of distressed investing circles as profits multiplied at an astonishing rate – 50%, 100%, and even close to 200%. […]
A group of creditors of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX filed an adversary lawsuit in response to the proposed payout plans, seeking to establish that deposits are their property rather than FTX’s. The proposed plan of the defunct exchange would see creditors repaid based on November 2022 prices of digital assets, which are significantly lower […]
FTX-Linked Billionaire Joe Lewis Pleads Guilty To 19 Fraud Charges In The US | Bitcoinist.com
In a significant development, billionaire Joe Lewis, formerly associated with bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and known for owning a Premier League football club, has pleaded guilty to 19 fraud charges related to insider trading in the United States. Lewis, who had sold over $76 million worth of property in the Bahamas to Sam Bankman-Fried, the […]
In a recent filing on December 27, bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX unveiled its repayment plan, triggering customer outrage and discontent. The plan, which values customers’ digital assets at the time of FTX’s collapse, offers a value significantly lower than prevailing market prices. FTX Under Fire The filing by FTX stated that the repayment plan aims […]
Ripple Claims $11 Million In FTX Bankruptcy Case, Bolstering Legal Position | Bitcoinist.com
In a significant legal development within the ongoing bankruptcy case of defunct crypto exchange FTX, Ripple, the blockchain payment company, has emerged victorious with a claim on FTX assets. Notably, Ripple Singapore is the party making the claim against Alameda assets in the legal battle. Ripple Singapore Asserts Rights To FTX Assets The filing with the […]
FTX Digital Markets Secure Global Settlement: Positive Outcome For Customers? | Bitcoinist.com
In a significant development, FTX Debtors and FTX Digital Markets have announced a global settlement agreement with the Joint Official Liquidators (JOLs) representing FTX Digital Markets. The settlement, subject to court approvals, addresses the complex legal challenges arising from the collapse of the FTX group and proposes a mutually beneficial solution. Consensual Resolution Achieved The […]
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Admits Limited Cryptocurrency Knowledge During Fraud Trial | Bitcoinist.com
During the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of the now-defunct FTX crypto exchange, startling revelations have emerged regarding his understanding of cryptocurrency. FTX Co-Founder’s Shocking Testimony According to live coverage of the trial by The Guardian, Bankman-Fried confessed to knowing “basically nothing” about cryptocurrency before launching FTX and its affiliated hedge fund, Alameda Research. […]
In a shocking revelation, blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has provided an in-depth analysis of the infamous FTX theft, shedding light on the complex web of events surrounding the hack, subsequent money laundering, and the ongoing quest to uncover the identity of the perpetrators. Based on blockchain analysis, the report exposes the sophisticated techniques employed to […]
Alameda Research’s $190 Million Loss Linked To Inadequate Security, Insider Reports | Bitcoinist.com
Amidst the ongoing legal proceedings, a fresh wave of testimonies has emerged against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and his operations. In this particular instance, outside the courtroom, a former engineer at Alameda Research, the sister hedge fund of FTX, has come forward with revelations of substantial losses in trading funds totaling at least $190 million. Aditya […]
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and hedge fund Alameda Research, is set to commence in New York on Tuesday, October 3. This comes almost a year after the collapse of both FTX and Alameda Research. The events leading up to the trial paint a picture of alleged fraudulent activities […]