Prior to this development, the court had approved for the liquidation of $3.4 billion in assets.
The proposed sale process includes the involvement of an investment adviser and a pricing committee.
FTX,
the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange currently navigating bankruptcy
proceedings, has petitioned the Delaware bankruptcy court to authorize the sale
of crucial trust assets worth approximately $744 million. These assets,
originating from crypto asset manager Grayscale and custody service provider
Bitwise, have been targeted for sale to facilitate the preparation for
forthcoming distributions to creditors.
Overview of Trust Assets:
Bitwise and Grayscale Holdings
The
trust assets in question encompass holdings within one Bitwise trust, evaluated
at $53 million, and five Grayscale trusts valued at $691 million. These trusts
serve as pivotal onboarding mechanisms for numerous investors, offering
exposure to the cryptocurrency market without necessitating direct ownership of
digital assets.
In
the court filing dated November 3, FTX debtors articulated their perspective,
emphasizing that proactively mitigating the risk of price volatility will
safeguard the value of these trust assets, ultimately maximizing returns to
creditors and ensuring an equitable distribution of funds as part of the
debtors' plan for reorganization.
This
latest development transpires following the court's prior authorization for the
liquidation of nearly $3.4 billion in cryptocurrency assets. These liquidations
were mandated to transpire in batches of $50 million and $100 million to
prevent any potential market disruptions.
FTX's
plea for the sale of trust assets also encompasses a request for approval by an
investment adviser, and the proposal of a pricing committee comprising
stakeholders to oversee the sales process.
Asset Liquidations and the
Complex Landscape of Exchanges
Finance Magnates
reported last week that Sam
Bankman-Fried had been found guilty on all seven counts of fraud,
conspiracy, and money laundering by a New York jury following a five-week
trial. The charges included two counts of wire fraud, two counts of conspiracy
to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, one
count of conspiracy to commit commodities fraud, and one count of conspiracy to
commit securities fraud.
These convictions could potentially lead to a maximum
prison sentence of 115 years. Bankman-Fried was once a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency
industry but faced allegations of orchestrating an $8 billion embezzlement
scheme. His sentencing is tentatively scheduled for March 28, 2024, and an
appeal is expected.
The
ongoing legal battles and asset liquidations underscore the complex and dynamic
landscape of cryptocurrency exchanges, as FTX navigates bankruptcy
proceedings amid the legal woes of its former CEO.
FTX,
the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange currently navigating bankruptcy
proceedings, has petitioned the Delaware bankruptcy court to authorize the sale
of crucial trust assets worth approximately $744 million. These assets,
originating from crypto asset manager Grayscale and custody service provider
Bitwise, have been targeted for sale to facilitate the preparation for
forthcoming distributions to creditors.
Overview of Trust Assets:
Bitwise and Grayscale Holdings
The
trust assets in question encompass holdings within one Bitwise trust, evaluated
at $53 million, and five Grayscale trusts valued at $691 million. These trusts
serve as pivotal onboarding mechanisms for numerous investors, offering
exposure to the cryptocurrency market without necessitating direct ownership of
digital assets.
In
the court filing dated November 3, FTX debtors articulated their perspective,
emphasizing that proactively mitigating the risk of price volatility will
safeguard the value of these trust assets, ultimately maximizing returns to
creditors and ensuring an equitable distribution of funds as part of the
debtors' plan for reorganization.
This
latest development transpires following the court's prior authorization for the
liquidation of nearly $3.4 billion in cryptocurrency assets. These liquidations
were mandated to transpire in batches of $50 million and $100 million to
prevent any potential market disruptions.
FTX's
plea for the sale of trust assets also encompasses a request for approval by an
investment adviser, and the proposal of a pricing committee comprising
stakeholders to oversee the sales process.
Asset Liquidations and the
Complex Landscape of Exchanges
Finance Magnates
reported last week that Sam
Bankman-Fried had been found guilty on all seven counts of fraud,
conspiracy, and money laundering by a New York jury following a five-week
trial. The charges included two counts of wire fraud, two counts of conspiracy
to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, one
count of conspiracy to commit commodities fraud, and one count of conspiracy to
commit securities fraud.
These convictions could potentially lead to a maximum
prison sentence of 115 years. Bankman-Fried was once a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency
industry but faced allegations of orchestrating an $8 billion embezzlement
scheme. His sentencing is tentatively scheduled for March 28, 2024, and an
appeal is expected.
The
ongoing legal battles and asset liquidations underscore the complex and dynamic
landscape of cryptocurrency exchanges, as FTX navigates bankruptcy
proceedings amid the legal woes of its former CEO.
FM's Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua on how the newsroom evaluates stories.
FM's Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua on how the newsroom evaluates stories.
FM's Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua on how the newsroom evaluates stories.
FM's Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua on how the newsroom evaluates stories.
Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Matthew Smith, Group CEO at EC Markets, speaking at FMLS:24
Finance Magnates Annual Awards 2024 | FM Awards 2024 Highlights
Finance Magnates Annual Awards 2024 | FM Awards 2024 Highlights
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🎥Catch the best moments from the Finance Magnates Annual Awards Gala Dinner!
An evening where top names in finance came together to celebrate achievements, enjoy live music, and connect over a memorable dinner. Watch the highlights and feel the energy of our first gala in Cyprus!
Congratulations to all the winners for their dedication to excellence and leadership in the financial industry, including XM, Trading PRO, FP Markets, Deriv, FxPro, LATAM, Headway, ATFX, FBS, AMEGA, EC Markets, Axi
For more information about the 1st Finance Magnates Annual Awards, visit https://bit.ly/3Zb7wNz
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