Following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, its CEO John J. Ray III has been working on developing a reboot plan. A recent court filing revealed that Ray spent several hours last month focusing on the idea of reviving the now-defunct exchange. This effort included reviewing and finalizing FTX 2.0 materials, which are to be distributed to potential investors, as well as seeking assistance from cybersecurity firm Sygnia to enhance the platform’s security.
According to sources, Ray explored the steps necessary for the successful restart of the exchange, examining a term sheet for restructuring the exchange as part of the plan. In addition, he reviewed a summary of steps provided by investment bank Perella Weinberg Partners LP regarding the reboot plan. Throughout April, Ray maintained constant communication with the investment bank, which provided a detailed outline of the necessary steps for the plan’s implementation.
Despite numerous efforts in reviving the exchange, there is still no concrete path forward. FTX’s lead attorney, Andy Dietderich, indicated in April that while the crypto exchange might be revived, a definite plan has yet to be laid out. Dietderich also stated that restarting the company will likely require raising capital, whether it operates globally or is tailored specifically for U.S.-based investors.
FTX 2.0, a completely revamped version of the exchange, reportedly has a list of potential bidders that Ray has been reviewing. Among these interested parties is venture capital firm Tribe Capital, which had previously invested in FTX before its collapse. Tribe Capital has allegedly expressed interest in leading a funding round to bring the exchange back to life, according to an April Bloomberg report. The new exchange is expected to retain the FTX name.
As news of the possible revival continues to spread, FTX’s native token FTT experienced a 16% increase in value on Monday before retreating to $1.09, per CoinGecko data.
While the prospect of FTX’s relaunch can be seen as a positive development for the crypto industry, it also raises concerns about the safety and reliability of crypto exchanges. Ensuring that proper security measures and regulatory compliance are in place is a crucial factor for investors considering supporting FTX 2.0. In the meantime, the crypto community keenly awaits further developments in the reboot plan for this once-prominent exchange.
Source: Decrypt
