CoinspeakerBlockFi Fights against 3AC and FTX’s Claims of Billions of Dollars in Disputed Funds 3AC stated that BlockFi's efforts to downsize its claims might infringe upon the bankruptcy protection it received through Chapter 15. BlockFi Fights against 3AC and FTX’s Claims of Billions of Dollars in Disputed Funds
Read More »Crypto Exchange FTX Adapts New Settlement Approach after Objections from US Trustees
CoinspeakerCrypto Exchange FTX Adapts New Settlement Approach after Objections from US Trustees The US Trustee had initially flagged concerns about disparities within the previous motion. Crypto Exchange FTX Adapts New Settlement Approach after Objections from US Trustees
Read More »FTX Seeks Exclusion of Dubai Unit from US Bankruptcy Proceedings
CoinspeakerFTX Seeks Exclusion of Dubai Unit from US Bankruptcy Proceedings The attorneys claimed that FTX Dubai has a solvent balance sheet. FTX Seeks Exclusion of Dubai Unit from US Bankruptcy Proceedings
Read More »Former FTX CEO’s Defense Slams DOJ’s Attempt to Revoke Bail
CoinspeakerFormer FTX CEO’s Defense Slams DOJ’s Attempt to Revoke Bail The DOJ claims that Bankman-Fried's actions amounted to witness tampering and obstruction of justice and that he should be remanded. Former FTX CEO’s Defense Slams DOJ’s Attempt to Revoke Bail
Read More »US DoJ Accuses Sam Bankman-Fried of Leaking Ellison’s Diary to Press
CoinspeakerUS DoJ Accuses Sam Bankman-Fried of Leaking Ellison’s Diary to Press The DoJ said that SBF was trying to discredit Ellison, who has already pleaded guilty of the charges and showed willingness to cooperate in the investigation. US DoJ Accuses Sam Bankman-Fried of Leaking Ellison’s Diary to Press
Read More »FTX Exchange Files to Reclaim $71M from Its Philanthropic and Life Science Subsidiaries
CoinspeakerFTX Exchange Files to Reclaim $71M from Its Philanthropic and Life Science Subsidiaries FTX's new administration has continued to make significant efforts to reclaim funds the former CEO spent during his time at the firm. FTX Exchange Files to Reclaim $71M from Its Philanthropic and Life Science Subsidiaries
Read More »FTX in Talks to Relaunch Its International Crypto Exchange
The possibility of FTX reopening its crypto exchange services under the new management has been tagged feasible by some industry observers. The FTX derivatives exchange, the bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform, has recently unveiled its plans to revive its international crypto exchange, according to reports by Wall Street Journal. This decision comes in the face of a tarnished reputation, as its bankruptcy caused a series of setbacks and challenges that have affected its standing...
Read More »K5 Global Sued to Court by FTX, May Pay $700 Million
The suit was filed at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Bankrupt FTX exchange has filed a lawsuit against K5 Global – an investment firm owned by a former aide to Hillary Clinton. According to a Reuters report, the suit was filed at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. It contains 16 counts against the defendants and seeks to recover about $700 million from them. According to the filing, the defendants include K5 Global, Mount...
Read More »US Prosecutors to Reduce Criminal Charges on FTX Founder SBF in October Trial
The DoJ prosecutors have eliminated five charges relating to fraud, conspiracy, and bribery initially levied against the disgraced FTX founder. In a court filing on Wednesday, June 14, prosecutors with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) told the district judge that they would be proceeding with eight charges in the trial levied against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried back in December 2022. The DoJ lawyers also cited a motion filed by SBF in the Bahamas wherein he argued that the 13 charges...
Read More »US Requests Bahamas Consent to Continue FTX Bankman-Fried Post-extradition Charges
The Bahamas government’s response will determine whether to go on with or drop some of the cases. Sam Bankman-Fried was apprehended last year in the Bahamas and subsequently transferred to the United States. The allegations against him involve multiple charges relating to financial fraud and the collapse of FTX. Bankman-Fried is charged with engaging in illegal activities, including allegedly working with former FTX executives to persuade American legislators to pass legislation that would...
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