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FTX News: $8Bn Repayment Timeline Set – Here’s When to Expect Your Payout!

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  • FTX creditors may see payouts begin by March 2025 after years of delays.

  • Repayment plan criticized for basing payouts on outdated asset values from petition date.

  • FTX estate pursues lawsuits to recover millions from KuCoin, Crypto.com, and SkyBridge Capital.

FTX, the crypto exchange that collapsed in 2022, is edging closer to reimbursing its creditors and former customers.

After two years of court battles, billions in losses, and unanswered questions, a repayment timeline has emerged, bringing a glimmer of hope to those affected. With initial payouts expected by March 2025, the process promises to be long and complex—but also important.

How will FTX tackle its massive debt, and what challenges still stand in the way? Dive in to uncover the latest developments.

Details of FTX’s Repayment Plan

The FTX bankruptcy estate has outlined plans to finalize reimbursement arrangements by January 2025. To manage the process, distribution agents will be assigned in December 2024, overseeing payouts and a customer portal for payments.

John J. Ray III, FTX’s interim CEO, offered reassurance to stakeholders, saying, “We are full steam ahead to return proceeds to creditors and customers as quickly as possible.”

Challenges Along the Way

Despite this progress, the road hasn’t been smooth. FTX owes around $8 billion to its customers, and disagreements among creditors have slowed the process.

One contentious issue is how repayment amounts are calculated. The plan uses asset values from the petition date, which means payouts are based on cryptocurrency prices that were much lower in 2022 than they are today.

FTX’s estate is actively pursuing lawsuits to recover additional funds to increase payouts. Some of the recent legal actions include:

  • KuCoin Lawsuit (October): Seeking $50 million in locked assets.
  • Crypto.com Claim (November): Aiming to recover $11 million from the platform.
  • SkyBridge Capital Dispute (November): Filing a $100 million lawsuit against Anthony Scaramucci’s firm over past investment and sponsorship deals.

These lawsuits reflect the complexity of FTX’s financial troubles and the estate’s efforts to reclaim funds for creditors.

A Long Road Ahead

FTX’s collapse remains a stark warning about the risks in the crypto industry. Its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to nearly 25 years in prison. Meanwhile, the estate continues its painstaking efforts to sort out repayments.

While progress is evident, the process remains lengthy and uncertain. Creditors and former customers, many of whom suffered significant losses, face more waiting before seeing any resolution.

FAQ

Is FTX still operational?

No, FTX is no longer operational after filing for bankruptcy in November 2022.

How much money was lost in FTX?

FTX’s collapse resulted in an estimated loss of approximately $8 billion.

FTX’s journey to recovery is far from over, but each step forward brings creditors closer to what was once thought lost.

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