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Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network aims to return customers’ funds by year-end and transform into a Bitcoin mining venture, NewCo. Despite hurdles, the $450 million restructuring plan proposes repayment using Bitcoin and Ethereum and stock in the new company. The future of these ambitious plans remains uncertain.

“The Winklevoss-owned Gemini withdrew roughly $280 million from Genesis Global just prior to a withdrawal freeze and bankruptcy filing. With legal battles involving Genesis, Gemini, and their parent company DCG, this situation highlights the need for tighter cryptocurrency regulations.”

This excerpt explains the clash between respected media houses and FTX Trading Ltd. over the redaction of customer data in bankruptcy proceedings. Media organizations argue for transparency while FTX and the Creditors Committee favor privacy, shaping the way customer data is handled in future bankruptcy cases.

FTX, a struggling crypto exchange, has accused former employees of fraudulently withdrawing $157.3 million before its bankruptcy filing. This case highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations that could prevent such malpractices in the crypto industry. Despite challenges, FTX managed to recoup $7 billion in liquid assets and continues its recovery efforts.

FTX, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, has revised its plan for liquidating $3.4 billion in crypto reserves in response to objections from the U.S Trustee. Their strategy, which removes the requirement for advanced public notice, aims to prevent market volatility from large-scale sell-offs. The plan allows up to $100 million in weekly sales, and includes detailed monthly reports for increased transparency. Currently, the portfolio includes Solana, Bitcoin, and XRP tokens, and will be administered under the supervision of Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz.

“FTX, amid bankruptcy proceedings, has been authorized to liquidate its $3.4 billion cryptocurrency assets to pay creditors. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware’s decision allows FTX to sell, hedge, and stake its cryptocurrency assets. The move could shed light on the exchange’s approach to financial commitments, providing transparency into FTX’s fiscal situation.”

Judge John Dorsey has permitted FTX, a bankrupt crypto exchange, to sell and invest its $3.4 billion crypto assets to pay off creditors. FTX’s strategy involves hedging its assets to lower risk and staking digital assets for low risk returns. They also aim to leverage expert knowledge in navigating the volatile crypto market.

“A proposed remuneration deal for retail creditors of the Gemini Earn program promises a possible recovery of 95-110% of their claims. The payout is contingent on an agreement within diverse Genesis creditor groups and the final form of the agreement.”

“FTX’s bankruptcy estate is pursuing legal action against LayerZero Labs over a suspicious transaction. This involves a $150 million equity share swapped for cancellation of a $45 million loan. The lawsuit also aims to recover substantial withdrawals made on FTX platforms. Amidst this, the role of blockchain in regulatory oversight is being highlighted, necessitating transparency in crypto transactions.”

The bankrupt crypto lender, Celsius Network, seeks to recover its properties from EquitiesFirst Holdings, following a failed collateral retrieval. Meanwhile, the Financial Accounting Standards Board approves the fair value of companies’ cryptocurrency holdings starting in 2025, generating mixed industry responses.

“Cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital (GGC) seeks to recoup a reported $600 million in overdue loans from Digital Currency Group (DCG). This case underlines the complex regulatory challenges, including loans against fluctuating assets and open versus fixed-term agreements, faced in our burgeoning crypto industry.”

“The report reveals $700 million spent by lawyers and consultants following the collapse of several digital asset firms, renewing discussions around the complexity of digital asset regulations. With companies like FTX and Celsius amounting $326.8 million and $186.5 million in legal fees respectively, the lack of clear regulations is leading to increased costs and uncertainty, potentially hindering the adoption of cryptocurrencies by new investors.”

“In the volatile, uncertain world of cryptocurrency, it isn’t the mining companies or exchanges that are most profitable, but the lawyers, accountants, and consultants, whose wealth originates from the industry’s instability. Its high legal, accounting, and consultancy fees, reaching $700 million in 2022-23, result from complex, time-consuming bankruptcy cases.”

Robinhood’s $605.7 million share buyback agreement reclaims shares seized by the US government amid FTX’s bankruptcy—a move linked to SBF’s legal challenges and potential market shifts. It also underscores the intertwined nature of corporate separations, bankruptcy, and legal challenges in the crypto sector.