‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski faces fraud, money laundering charges
Pleterski and an associate were arrested months after multiple investor complaints and months of police investigation. Go to Source
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Bitcoin price shows strength as investors anticipate return of money printing
Bitcoin rallies as central bank stimulus packages become more common, and the Fed’s signal of “higher for longer” interest rates aligns with investors’ market view. Go to Source
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Blockfi Enlists Coinbase to Distribute Crypto Payouts
The now-defunct crypto lender Blockfi is officially shutting down the firm’s web portal this month according to an update from the firm. Blockfi said that it has partnered with Coinbase to help facilitate the execution of withdrawals to eligible Blockfi customers. Blockfi Collaborates With Coinbase for Withdrawals, Plans to Shut Down Web Portal After the … Read more
Bankruptcy law firm S&C absolved from misconduct, according to new FTX proposal
FTX’s amended plan contains an exculpation clause that could absolve Sullivan & Cromwell, along with all debtors, of future liabilities. Go to Source
NBA, football, NASCAR stars cough up $2.4M in Voyager promo suit
Rob Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo, and Landon Cassill have agreed to settle with plaintiffs in their ongoing case against Voyager Digital. Go to Source
Former FTX exec Ryan Salame to give up $5.9M Bahamas property
Salame proposes to satisfy the debtors by transferring a residence he owns to FTX Digital Markets Ltd. Go to Source
Bankruptcy judge signs off on $450M FTX-Voyager settlement
According to the terms of the deal, FTX will “relinquish any and all rights” to $450 million Voyager Digital has claimed from the crypto exchange. Go to Source
FTX Bankruptcy Claims Surge in Value: Bids Now Approach 93 Cents on the Dollar
Half a year ago, firms specializing in acquiring troubled companies and their debts were actively accumulating FTX bankruptcy claims worth millions, offering $0.33 for every dollar of claim. Presently, the valuation of these claims has significantly appreciated, with buyers now prepared to offer $0.93 on the dollar for each claim. FTX Bankruptcy Claims Now Worth … Read more
New Research Paper Sheds Light on Alleged Conflicts of Interest in FTX’s Chapter 11 Filing
A recent research paper on SSRN by legal scholars scrutinizes the ethical quandaries and potential conflicts of interest surrounding Sullivan & Cromwell LLP’s involvement in FTX’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Study Highlights Legal Ethics From FTX Bankruptcy Proceedings The SSRN research paper entitled “Conflicting Public and Private Interests in Chapter 11” meticulously explores the controversial … Read more
Hut 8 signs deal to develop new mining site to build equity with Celsius creditors
Hut 8’s new mining site in Cedarvale, Texas, will house almost 66,000 miners and will be powered by more than 215 MWof energy. Go to Source