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Crypto Czar Discusses FTX’s Fall and Aims to Bring Companies to U.S. Amid FTX’s Repayment News

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Anjali Belgaumkar

As FTX prepares to begin repaying its creditors nearly three years after its dramatic collapse, industry leaders are reflecting on the significant lessons learned. FTX, once a towering presence in the cryptocurrency market, is set to start its first wave of reimbursements on February 18, 2025, focusing on claims under $50,000. This milestone offers some relief to those impacted by the collapse, but it also serves as a reminder of the devastation caused by one of crypto’s most notorious bankruptcies.

During a recent press conference, David Sacks, the “Crypto Czar,” addressed the future of digital assets and the importance of fostering innovation within the U.S. He stressed the need to bring cutting-edge technology back onshore, specifically in the wake of the FTX disaster. 

According to Sacks, the cryptocurrency industry has experienced a significant shift, moving offshore and away from U.S. oversight. “Innovation should happen onshore, in the United States,” Sacks explained, drawing attention to the fact that the FTX collapse—a massive fraud that rocked the crypto world—was based in the Bahamas. “When it’s onshore, regulators can more easily supervise activities, and this will be better for consumer protection.”

FTX’s sudden fall from grace remains one of the most significant events in the history of cryptocurrency. It was revealed that customer funds were misappropriated, with billions of dollars being funneled into accounts controlled by Alameda Research, FTX’s sister company. On December 12, 2022, Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested on multiple fraud charges related to FTX. He was later sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on March 28, 2024.

Anjali Belgaumkar

Writer by choice, CryptoCurrency Writer, and Researcher by chance. Currently, focusing on financial news and analysis, as well as cryptocurrency news and data. One may not call me a crypto “Enthusiast” but trust me I'm getting there.

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